International School
Greenleaf is proud to hold the British Council International School Award since 2010 and reaccredited in 2013, 2016, 2020, and 2024.
The International School Award rewards schools that have shown a commitment to embedding international awareness and understanding within their class or school. This also means that we are committed to developing international learning activities, and demonstrate outstanding practice in international work and enabling our children to become effective global citizens.
What is the International School Award?
The British Council International School Award accredits schools as having an outstanding level of support for:
- nurturing global citizenship in young people;
- enriching teaching and learning.
Why do we do this?
As a school, we recognise that global issues are an important part of the lives of our pupils living in a world where economies are increasingly interdependent and global communication is a daily reality. Our pupils are entitled to benefit from opportunities to interact and learn from other cultures.
We believe that the global dimension should be reflected in the attitudes and values of our pupils, the ethos of the school, the curriculum and Key Skills.
We have a commitment to equality and diversity.
What are the key benefits of the International School Award?
- It has a positive impact on not just the pupils, but also the teachers and the whole school, and the wider community.
- The International School Award encourages team building, innovation and project management.
What are the aims of international learning?
To enable our pupils to know more about global issues and to:
- Celebrate the rich and diverse heritage represented in our school, and local and national communities;
- Understand that our school is part of a global community;
- Respect and value different cultures, religions and beliefs;
- Enjoy contact with pupils and adults living in, or from, different countries.
