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• Use eTwinning: The European Commission's eTwinning program is a powerful tool for finding partner schools.
You can filter potential partners by language, country, region, town, or school type. See additional details below.
• Contact Embassies: Embassies often receive partnership requests from schools and can provide valuable leads.
3. Next steps
Once you have identified a partner school, follow these steps to ensure a successful virtual exchange experience:
• Verify Policies: Ensure all students have signed
• Brainstorm Projects: Collaborate with your
your school9s image/video/AUP (Acceptable Use
exchange school to brainstorm language and
Policy).
cultural projects that align with the students9
• Set Netiquette Guidelines: Develop and agree on
interests and curriculum goals.
clear Netiquette rules for all activities related to
• Pair Students: Discuss and decide on the best
the virtual exchange to ensure respectful and
way to pair students. There is a form in the
efective communication.
appendix to help match students efectively
• Select an Online Platform: Choose a platform
based on interests and preferences.
for shared access. Consult your school9s IT team
• Start Early: Begin the virtual exchange as early
or your partner teacher for recommendations.
as possible in the school year to give students
• Coordinate with the Partner Teacher: Establish a
shared online calendar to help plan and organise
a clear program from the outset.
• Agree on the Schedule and Objectives: Set a
schedule for teacher meetings and virtual
time to build meaningful, long-term friendships.
• Plan Activities: Outline how the chosen activities
and projects will be implemented with your
students. Refer to the
