Deadline: 2 March 2018
British Council is seeking proposals for its Recognising intercultural and international experience.
This commission is for initial scoping of potential ways to build recognition of intercultural and international experience through a form of accreditation or quality mark.
The British Council is developing new strategies to encourage and develop international experience for young people. It is their belief that opportunities for young people to develop intercultural competence through engagement with people of other countries and cultures is of benefit to individuals and to the wider UK economy.
Programme vision
- Working with stakeholders in four UK nations to ensure that policies and funding support international opportunities for young people.
- Convening, supporting and enabling partners, employers and organisations to develop international programmes for young people that support their objectives.
- Developing robust and compelling research into the impact and benefit of intercultural and international experience, for both individuals and for UK society and economy.
- Promote widespread recognition of intercultural and international experience through accreditation, passport programme or quality mark for individuals, linked to teacher training accreditation and institutional kite mark system.
- Leading long-term to UK prosperity, through increased trade, investment and tourism and increased influence for the UK on global issues.
Eligibility Criteria
A research partner with a proven track record of projects and publications in the field of international education, accreditation, youth policy and services, internationalism or other relevant experience is sought and applications are welcome from well qualified individuals or research institutions and teams
How to Apply
Proposal must be submitted at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit British Council.