Useful websites for Schools

Gemini
Gemini is an internet-based communications system, provided free to schools as part of a not for profit charitable venture. It allows teachers to add an international focus to specific parts of the syllabus by collaborating on projects with schools abroad.

Global school partnerships
DFID Global School Partnerships enables schools in the UK to link with schools in Asia. Visit our website for information about the opportunities global school partnerships can offer teachers and schools.

Global Gateway Site
The Global Gateway is a new international website, enabling those involved in education across the world to engage in creative partnerships. It is a one-stop-shop, providing quick access to comprehensive information on how to develop an international dimension to education.
The Global Gateway supports the global dimension in UK education by featuring a partner-finding database enabling schools worldwide to link up, and with online operators to help with enquiries. It also contains a quality assured resource bank of material and activities for teachers, young people, parents, governors and local authorities - all of which are aimed at encouraging the global perspective in education.

Windows on the World
This is a free, easy to use British Council resource for schools and colleges seeking international links. Teachers can search the database for details of thousands of schools worldwide and may register their own school details for others to view.

MontageWorld
Creating virtual communities of teachers and students through global Internet curriculum projects.

Global Dimension
The aims of the 'Global Dimension' is to raise standards, ensure a broad and balanced curriculum and help learners see connections in curriculums across the world. Within the website, there is a section of 'School Linking' which outlines advice, resources and support available from the centre.

Education Guardian
Provides information about UK secondary schools.