Internationalising+Schools


 * Internationalising Schools**

// Connected to the world – A plan to internationalise Victorian schooling  //  provides   practical solutions and a firm framework for principals and teachers. It is strategic  and systemic, and establishes our commitment to a sustained effort in this area. Following extensive research and consultation with schools and experts, we have  determined that schooling across all year levels must be characterised by: •• international perspectives in every subject discipline •• a strong focus on languages •• a strong focus on contemporary skills (including critical thinking and problem  solving, creativity, collaboration and communication), and •• a deep appreciation of our connectedness to other nations and an understanding  of their peoples and cultures. We have already acted decisively to revive languages education. By next year, all  government schools will teach a language at a Foundation level, at a minimum. This  is the first step towards providing high-quality languages programs to every student from Foundation to Year 10 by 2025. This plan complements our languages reforms. It explains why engaging with the rest of the world is no longer a matter of choice and demonstrates the benefits of     adopting an international mindset. It outlines the strengths and opportunities for internationalising Victorian schools, as part of our broader school reform agenda. It shows how ongoing interaction with other nationalities and cultures is crucial, and can be accomplished through a combination of digital programs, international experience and initiatives that capitalise on diversity within schools.