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The British Council awarded eleven schools with the International Schools Award amid a ceremony on Thursday.The British Council awarded eleven schools with the International Schools Award amid a ceremony on Thursday. Out of 25 participating schools under the programme connecting classroom, eleven schools were recognised for their excellence. In this context, Jovan Ilic, the country director of the British Council, spoke about the ISA and how its helps students in boosting their academics. Excerpts:
What value do you see in Nepali Schools participating in the International Schools Award?
It raises the awareness in schools about the importance of global citizenship, in particular economic and social development. It enhances the professionalism of teachers, especially their skills in Information and Communications Technology (ICT). It also encourages the learning of 21st century skills, which are now vital for accessing employment and education opportunities. It also increases motivation for mutual learning for both the teachers and the students. They are both learners—both active not passive.
What prospects do you see in terms of collaboration between British Council and the Ministry of Education in the education sector through international partnerships and global learning?
The prospects of collaboration between the British Council and the Ministry of Education are excellent and indicate productive expansion in the following ways:
- To continue to promote the International School Award and increase the number of Nepali government schools that participate.
- To continue to develop the professionalism of school principals and teachers in the nation in a systematic way.
- To continue to build the capacity of the CDC to transform the school curriculum into an interactive 21st century skills programme.
- To continue to build the capacity of the NCED to provide quality regulated education services for learners of all ages
Don’t you think it is high time that our students are prepared to work in a globalised world? What kind of skills do you see as necessary for students to thrive in today’s competitive world?
In an increasingly globalised economy, it is vital that our students are prepared for working and communicating with each other, regardless of international borders. Nepali students are just as connected as students in the UK. For them to thrive in a competitive world, they must develop digital literacy, and 21st century skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving skills, creativity and imagination, leadership, and team building. With the International School Award they make a commitment to becoming responsible and caring global citizens and to learning what this means in practice.