International Programmes

International Programmes “Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world.” Nelson Mandela

Highworth International Programmes help prepare our students to compete and contribute in an increasingly interconnected world by extending our school motto, “REACH for the stars” into the global dimension, building knowledge and understanding of people and places, the issues which unite us and the attitudes and behaviours required to become a responsible global citizen.

By celebrating our global connections and cultural diversity, we develop equality, empathy, respect and understanding. Our curriculum is enriched by our international connections and partnerships with schools around the world.

International Programmes’ Three Dimensions

International Students: bringing the world into our school by welcoming International Students
International Learning: developing global learning by exploring cultures represented within the school, celebrating Culture Days and working with our international Partner Schools
Studying Abroad and Languages for Careers: revealing opportunity with a monthly career programme)

Staffing

Director of International Programmes

Mrs S Ferris

Prefects

Ali

Millie

Hangna

Ambassadors

Amal

Elianne

Salem

Adithi

Connie

Vidhaya

Quinn

Tonye

Kitty

Clarabella

Fahima

Anika

Vinujaa Sree

Eva-Rose

Gabriela

Anika

Yasmina

Tola

Dimiksa

Culture Day Calendar 2026-7

TERM	CULTURE DAY DATE	CULTURE DAY NAME	CULTURAL CONNECTION AND FOCUS
1	Friday 18 September	European Day of Languages	Focus: Linguistic diversity and the benefits of learning languages An inclusive celebration of worldwide languages for the whole school, introducing all our Partner Schools to new students.
	Thursday 24 to Monday 28 September	Civic Exchange	Focus: trilingual presentation
	October	Black History Month	ACS
2	Friday 13 November	Asian Culture Day	Focus: The Festival of Lights (Diwali 8 November) Our Nepali and Indian Partner Schools
3	Friday 5 February	Lunar New Year Culture Day	Focus: Celebrations with our Partner School in China
	Friday 12 February	Carnival Culture Day	Focus: connections with our partner school in Mexico and the Spanish-speaking world
4	Wednesday 10 March	International Cultural Evening	Focus: a celebration of Highworth’s global cultural connections
	Friday 19 March	Japanese Culture Day (Mentor)	Focus: Celebrations with our Partner School in Japan
5	Friday 23 April	Africa and the Caribbean Culture Day	Focus: Jamaica Carnival (Early April) & Africa Day (May 25, 2027)
6	Friday 25 June	Global Connections Celebrations Culture Day	Focus: Highworth’s Global Connections A whole school event celebrating Highworth’s Global Connections and Partner Schools

Highworth’s International Partner Schools


The Gorkha Secondary School, Tulsipur, Nepal	The Usra Academy, Kaduna, Nigeria	Lycée Jean Guéhenno, Fougères, France and Collège Thérèse Pierre, Fougères, France

Ellen Key Schule, Berlin	Le Mûrier, Ifrane, Morocco	Instituto Miguel Angel, Mexico City, Mexico

Dalton School, Tokyo, Japan	Trivandrum International School, Kerala, India	Foshan Number 1 High School, China