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British Council International School Award (ISA)

PODAR INTERNATION SCHOOL AND R!COLLE"E# SATARA

British Council International School Award (ISA) In$or%ation

ISA IN&OR'ATION

The British Council is the United Kingdom's international organisation for educational

opportunities and cultural relations. The British Council creates international

opportunities for the people of the UK and other countries and builds trust between themworldwide.

We have been working with all types of schools through our various school programmes

for more than a decade. The British Council International School Award (ISA) is oneof our flagship school programmes whereby more than !"## schools across the country

have been successful. These schools range from the $rivate to Central and %tate

government sectors.

The British Council &nternational %chool ward (&%) is a benchmarking scheme that

accredits schools as having an outstanding level of support for*+ ,urturing global citi-enship in young people

+ nriching teaching and learning

&% is content free and gives a lot of fle/ibility to schools to introduce and embed

international dimension in their curriculum and gives conte/t to practice new skills in

&CT and pedagogy in a safe and structured manner.

Podar International School Satara




We have introduced a "+level approach towards &% from the new academic session of *+,

*-! The details of the same are put in a table below*+

&oundation

Certi$icate

Inter%ediate

Certi$icate

British Council

International School

Award

Student engagement

(as % of total

students)

0#1 students 2#1 students 3#1 students

Curriculum Activity

with International

Dimension

Two (0) 4our (5) %even (6)

Collaborative activity ,ot re7uired t least ! of the 5

curriculum activities

should be with anoverseas school

t least " of the 6

curriculum activities

should be with overseasschool(s)

Award Certificates toschool $rincipal

&% Coordinator(s)

Certificates to school$rincipal &%

Coordinator(s) and

$la7ue to the school

Certificates to school$rincipal &%

Coordinator(s) Trophy

&nvitation to the wardsceremony Usage of &%

mark for " years

Registration Fees 8s. 3### 8s. !92## (:irect)

;8 8s. !62##(through BC%)< ;8

8s. !2### (for =ovt >

,=;+run schools

charging no>minimalfees)

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8s"####(throughBC%) ;8 8s. 02###

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schools charging

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ime re!uired ? months ! year ! year





Re.istration /rocess

To apply for &% the school needs to complete the &% registration form and the audit

template. The documents must be submitted to the local British Council office alongwith the registration fee through che7ue or demand draft drawn in favour of @British

CouncilA and payable at :elhi.

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SO1TH INDIA

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0hat do accredited %e%2ers .et school that completes the &% Gourney meeting the minimum re7uired standards is

entitled to the following privileges as part of the ward*• &% trophy for the school.

• Certificates for school $rincipal &% Coordinator and up to !# members of the &% team

in school.

• Use of the coveted &% kite mark on all official stationery and promotional materials.

• &nvitation to attend the annual British Council %chool wards Ceremony and associated

seminars.

• The outstanding schools will have the opportunity to showcase their portfolios at British

Council offices and libraries speak at British Council events as resource persons participate in selected events and workshops and get invited to Goin the &% assessment

panel in the future. any schools have often said that the learning Gourney is the biggest

reward of &%.

Bene$its o$ 2ein. an ISA accredited school

&t is widely accepted that the traditional chalk and talk model of content+oriented teachingcannot ade7uately prepare young people for the future. We need to shift focus emphasise

on value+oriented e/periential learning. To counter the challenges that the schools across

the world are grappling with we have an &% approach that is holistic and promising. 3e4 ta5eawa4s6

• &% is a leadership challenge and fosters teambuilding innovation and proGect

management.• Working on the ction $lan and the $ortfolio encourages C;EEB;8T&;,

and critical thinking. The staff is motivated to improve teaching standards in their respective schools.

• $upils are taught using a methodology that embeds global themes in the

curriculum.

• &% gives conte/t to practice new skills in &nformation F C;U,&CT&;,%

Technology (&CT) and pedagogy in a safe and structured manner.

• fter registering for &% you can attend briefings and workshops Goin online

community that gives a platform to all to e/change ideas.

• ;nce the school receives the award the head teacher and the &% teams receive

certificates that acknowledge their outstanding contribution as educational professionals.

How accreditation has a /ositi7e e$$ect on the school# /u/ils and teachers8

• ;pens a window to other countries and cultures giving teachers and pupils a new

outlook on the world.





• $repares pupils with skills for life and work in a global economy opening their

eyes to new opportunities.

• =ives your school a fresh and attractive identity and a new globally conscious

ethos.

A//ointin. an ISA Coordinator

The &nternational %chool ward re7uires that every school applying for the ward has an

&% Coordinator who in most cases is one of the staff members. The success of the

school often hinges on the capability and commitment of the Coordinator to efficiently plan and effectively monitor the activities keep records and disseminate information.

4ollowing is the role specification for an &% Coordinator*

Essential S5ills6

• &T %kills* %hould be able to use icrosoft ;ffice browse internet and communicate

through email.• Eanguage %kills* %hould be competent in the common language of C;U,&CT&;,

(mostly nglish) between the partner schools abroad.

• =ood interpersonal skills.

Desira2le traits6

• %hould have the ability to understand the needs of different disciplines and the fle/ibility

to adGust according to them

• %hould have an open mind and non+Gudgmental outlook towards other cultures and

traditions

•

%hould be able to maintiain records draft emails and letters and present work creatively• %hould have effective delegation skills and be a team player

So%e schools %a4 want to %a5e a co%%ittee to coordinate the acti7ities!

Please consider the $ollowin. /oints while constitutin. a co%%ittee6

• The committee should not e/ceed more than four members and the Chairperson of the

committee should be the point of contact for all communication the British Council.

• ach member should have a different area of specialisation.

• The members should be able to function effectively as a team.

• ach member should have a clear designated area of responsibility.

• The Chairperson of the committee should possess good communication skills as he>she

will represent the school at meetings.

• t least one member of the committee should possess good &CT skills.





Role o$ an ISA coordinator

The International Di%ension Co,ordinator should /ro%ote International

Awareness throu.hout the school# the wider school co%%unit4 and the local

co%%unit4!

This can be achieved by*

• rranging international activities within the school.

• &nviting visitors from other countries into school.

• &nitiating C;U,&CT&;, links with other schools in the UK and abroad.• 8eporting to staff and governors as appropriate.

• $roviding articles about recent international work for the school maga-ine.

• &nforming the local media of international events taking place in the school.

The role o$ the International Coordinator6

• To have overall responsibility for successfully applying for the &nternational %chool

ward.

• To be responsible for conducting an annual audit outlining the schools action plan for

developing an &nternational :imension.• To contribute towards a school policy statement on the &nternational :imension.

• To develop an &nternational dimension throughout the school by helping colleagues

develop cross+curricular proGects within each year group.

• To help the school celebrate the rich and diverse cultural heritage and ethnic diversity

within the school through the assemblies international days>weeks etc.

• To plan for the &nternational :imension by liaising with all staff.

• To regularly evaluate the impact of international activities.

• To develop and maintain resources to promote the &nternational :imension.

• To develop monitor and support global school links and e/changes.

•

To liaise with and support visitors from other countries.





Assess%ent o$ the action /lan

There are two cycles for the assessment of the ction $lan H pril to arch and

%eptember to ugust. The completed ction $lan must be submitted to the British

Council latest by ! 4ebruary for pril to arch cycle or by ! ugust for %eptember tougust cycle. panel of at least two assessors will assess the ction $lan. &n case of a

conflict of opinion a third assessor may be asked to review the plan.

There can be three results of the assessment process*

!. The ction $lan is approved.

0. The ction $lan re7uires to be reviewed and modified as per recommendations provided.". The ction $lan is reGected and needs to be redrafted after attending another ction $lan

Workshop or a face+to+face meeting. Two repeated reGections will result in cancellation of

the registration.

$lease note that ?#+6# per cent of the ction $lans receive recommendations to review

and modify. The assessors place a lot of emphasis on ction $lan assessment to ensure

that the planned activity meets the learning outcomes and the $ortfolio is successful.

Su//ort $or schools that a//l4 $or ISA

&% is a new learning e/perience and it is normal for schools to re7uire assistance and

guidance along the way. British Council offers ongoing advice and support to schools

through face+to+face interactions and online platform.

Online Su//ort

The British Council %chools ;nline website offers support to schools not only for &%

but also for all other school proGects. 4ollowing key features of the website are especially

useful for schools working towards the &%*

• Template proGects on various themes for different age groups.





• $artner finding tool which is easy to access and has a wide range of schools registered

from around the world.

• Einks to UK partner organisations who schools can work with< e/amples include !##

Words BBC World Class Big :ance etc. These provide invaluable support in addingcreativity and innovation to the planned activities.

•

%hort online courses in global education intercultural understanding and &CT for &%coordinators and coordination team + these courses offer opportunity to teachers to

undertake professional development at their own pace.

• 8epository of useful documents and templates such as the registration form action plan

template evaluation templates guidance notes and useful contact details.

• :iscussion forums for peer+to+peer support and sharing of best practice and trouble

shooting.

O$$line Su//ort

8egistration for &% entitles the school to three face+to+face engagements*

!. ction $lanning workshop

0. id+year review workshop". ward Ceremony associated workshops

Besides these schools may seek appointment with a British Council staff to clarify

doubts and view $ortfolios. Iou can also get assistance from a British Council %choolmbassador (BC%) an e/perienced school teacher or $rincipal who has volunteered to

assist new &% aspirants. The BC%s receive training and input from the British Council

and are well+e7uipped to give high 7uality advice. &f you have any difficulty incontacting the BC%s do get in touch with your local British Council office or write to

us at connecting.classroomsDin.britishcouncil.org and we will find a BC% to help you.

Javing gone through the grind we now see the &% as a kaleidoscopic programme thatfacilitates understanding of international educational and cultural practices and fosters

camaraderie between nations. The e/perience of this incredible Gourney has already

prompted us to go beyond our known level of innovation and e/perimentation in the fieldof education and groom our teachers and students into global mentors and pupils.

Action Plannin. 0or5sho/

The key to a successful $ortfolio is a good ction $lan (section " in the application form)

and that is why it is necessary to invest time and thought in ction $lanning. Upon

registration the British Council will invite you to a ction $lanning Workshop whereyou will receive inputs on how to plan your school activities to re7uired standards.

$lease contact your local British Council office to find out the date venue of the ne/tworkshop.

To get ma/imum benefit from the ction $lanning Workshop and make a good ction

$lan we recommend that the school*





• ppoints an &% Coordinator or an &% Coordination Committee

• nsures that the school management and wider school community are fully aware of the

programme

• Builds the capacity of staff by encouraging them to register on British Council

• %chools ;nline and develop basic &CT skills as re7uired

• :evelops an international policy that describes the aims and obGectives of the school for integrating international dimension and global outlook in the curriculum

0hat is co7ered in the Action Plannin. 0or5sho/8

The ction $lanning Workshop includes the following sessions*

• n understanding of the &% process.

• 4amiliarisation with the application form especially ction $lan template and guidance

notes.

• Understanding the &% assessment criteria and standards.

• mbedding a global dimension in the curriculum.

• 4amiliarisation with online resources and support available.

The ction $lanning Workshop is designed to be participatory and interactive and is

delivered by either British Council staff or British Council appointed facilitators.Usually an &% Coordinator of an accredited school is invited to share first+hand

e/perience and clarify doubts.

0ho should attend

The $rincipal and the &% Coordinator should attend the workshop. &f it is not possible

for the $rincipal to attend a senior member of staff or the Coordination Committee

member should accompany the &% Coordinator to develop a clear and sharedunderstanding of the re7uirements which may have to be cascaded to others within the

school.





'andator4 docu%ents

ll evidence must be presented on 5 sheets of paper and fitted into a single ring binder file. The sections should be clearly demarcated using section dividers. The ring binder

file should not be stuffed with material and must be able to withstand repeated handling

without falling apart. &f this happens an important section may get lost in the process and

the pages may be too mi/ed up for the assessors to be able to assess effectively.

Docu%ent Pur/ose

Contents page To allow 7uick and easy navigation through the portfolio actual

template in Temp

pproved action plan with

assessors' recommendations

To check whether the evidence matches the planned action and

whether the school was given proper recommendation andguidance at the action plan stage. The ction $lan should have

the stamp of approval.

bout the school This section will give assessors a brief introduction to theschool its background and the students it serves.

&nternational policy To allow the panel to understand the schools vision for

integrating international dimension and global citi-enship

%ummary sheet To provide a snapshot of all proGects.





vidence of activities The evidence of a single activity must come in together at one place. ach evidence section needs to have*

• an activity cover sheet

• evidence of activities implemented as per the action

plan

$resent the evidence of each of your activities in chronological

order.

%elf assessment and future

plans To give the panel a perspective on how the plan was

implemented what has been the change in the school as a result

of participation what were the maGor challenges and how werethese tackled.

&t also includes a statement on how the school intends to take

this work forward with a focus on*

• Teachers $rofessional :evelopment (face+to+

face>online courses).

• %chool partnerships and collaborative activities.

• ny Community outreach and dissemination planned.

• Loining the league of British Council

%chool mbassadors.

Presentin. the /ort$olio o$ wor5

The $ortfolio is a file of evidence of the &% activities undertaken by the school. &t needs tocapture not only whether the school has actually implemented the action plan but also the impact

the activity had on the students.

well put together portfolio reflects the work don and allows the assessors an insight into the

school and its values ethos and approach to teaching and learning. 8emember no matter how

well you have e/ecuted the ction $lan the &% ssessment panel will have no way of knowing





this e/cept through the $ortfolio. %o the success or failure of the school will depend upon the

way in which you put together the $ortfolio.

Re.ional O$$ice Contact Details

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