MY SCHOOL
What is this project about?
Students show their rooms, tell about their subjects, timetables, school year (when classes start and finish in their country), if they wear uniforms. What they like more about their school and their favourite subjects.
- Age group
- Under 6, 6-8, 9-12, 13-15, 16-18, 18+
- Project Duration
- 4 weeks
- Language
- English
Learning Outcomes
🌍 Learning Goals – Virtual International Exchange
Communication Skills
Practice oral presentation skills in English (or the shared language of exchange).
Gain confidence speaking to an international audience.
Use simple, clear language to convey ideas effectively.
Intercultural Understanding
Develop awareness of similarities and differences between schools and cultures.
Show respect for diverse traditions, customs, and educational systems.
Learn to listen actively and ask meaningful questions to peers abroad.
Collaboration & Teamwork
Prepare presentations collaboratively with classmates.
Take on roles (speaker, presenter, timekeeper, technical support) during sessions.
Support peers during the exchange by encouraging participation and feedback.
Content Knowledge
Share accurate and relevant information about:
Country and anthem (history, meaning, cultural value).
City (location, landmarks, daily life).
School (education program, subjects, timetable, building, uniforms, activities, calendar).
Compare and reflect on differences and commonalities between countries.
Digital & Global Competence
Use online platforms (Zoom, Meet, etc.) responsibly and effectively.
Follow digital etiquette (camera on, mute/unmute, raising hand, polite language).
Understand the importance of building global connections through technology.
Personal Growth
Build confidence in public speaking and intercultural communication.
Develop curiosity about other ways of life and education systems.
Foster pride in one’s own culture while appreciating others.
Skills to develop
Project Timeline
Presentation
CLASS DETAILS:
Teachers present (1 or 2 minutes for greeting and school presentation)
ONE class presents (15-20 minutes):
1. Country general information (where it is located, official language, states or provinces)
2. Anthem (can put a short video to watch and listen to each anthem and learn from the other culture more about it)
3. City General Information (where it is located inside the country) and a short video or photos to show some details about this place.
4. School General Information (school year, number of students, uniforms, subjects, important rooms/classrooms, special celebrations at school, timetables, favourite subjects).
5. Some basic words in your native language so all practice and learn different languages together.
THE OTHER CLASS PRESENTS (15-20 minutes)
QUESTIONS/COMMENTS (5 MINUTES)
SAYING GOODBYE (final picture all together).
What participants say
Olena Sydorenko
UkraineDear friends from Argentina. It was amazing meeting. We are so excited. So interesting to know more about your country, home town and school. I like your school very much! Thanks for collaboration.
Jhansi Ravikumar
IndiaAmy Sung
South KoreaMuhammad Fajar Sidiq
IndonesiaGisel Crespo
Argentina