Newsletter - Spring 2017
UK-German Connection Newsletter - Spring 2017
In this edition:
- Have your say!
- Deadline reminder: summer courses in Germany
- Flexible grants - apply any time
- Voyage Kids website: Karneval
- Host a German Language Assistant
- FLA/ELA Ambassadors: project updates
Have your say!
With the changing landscape of international relations, we want to make sure we're still offering you the right kind of support to keep your connections with Germany alive.
We're currently reviewing the opportunities and services we offer and would like to invite you to tell us what you need now for your schools and pupils.
Deadline reminder: summer courses in Germany
Calling all talented and enthusiastic learners of German! Take part in a part- or fully-funded language and culture course in Germany this summer.
Teachers can also apply for paid opportunities as group leaders on the German Pupil Courses.
Application deadline: 1 March 2017
Flexible grants - apply any time
Looking for funding for your UK-German activities? You can apply for these grants at any time:
- Planning visits for teachers
- First-time taster trips for pupils
- Projects on WW1 or 'Our Future in Europe'
Voyage Kids website: Karneval
Alaaf! Helau! Fasching is just around the corner...
Celebrate with your children by using our special interactive quizzes, songs and photos to learn and play.
Online from 23 February - 1 March
Host a German Language Assistant
Bring language and culture to life in the classroom by hosting a German Language Assistant.
British Council applications for 2017-18 are now open.
FLA/ELA Ambassadors: project updates
Curious to find out how our current FLA/ELA ambassadors are getting on?
Read all about their activities on 'Seas and Oceans', 'Identity' and 'Post-Brexit European relations' in our project updates.
Looking ahead: programme applications and deadlines
28 February: Easter games and activities launched on voyage Kids
End of February: German Teacher Award nominations open (German Embassy)
1 March: Deadline to apply for the German Pupil Courses and German Scholarships
Mid-April: Host a Teacher applications open for 2017-18
March-May:
Host a German Language Assistant (British Council)
For upcoming deadlines for the rest of the school year, download our calendar of opportunities for 2016-17
Don't forget – you can always call or email us if you have any questions or would like to discuss your project ideas.
Best wishes,
Your UK-German Connection Team
info@ukgermanconnection.org
+44 (0)20 7824 1570
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