SGS Languages receive prestigious British Council award

Tuesday 30th April 2024

Members of the Modern Foreign Languages department

The Modern Foreign Languages department at Stockport Grammar School is delighted to have been awarded Foundation Level of the British Council’s prestigious International School Award in recognition of its work to bring the world into the classroom.

The International School Award celebrates the achievements of schools that do exceptional work in international education. Fostering an international dimension in the curriculum is at the heart of the British Council’s work with schools, so that young people gain the cultural understanding and skills they need for life and work in today’s world.

Shannon West, Head of UK Schools for the British Council, said: “Stockport Grammar School’s international work has earned the school well-deserved recognition with the British Council International School Award – Foundation Certificate.

“We are delighted and proud that Stockport Grammar is committed to developing a whole school approach to embedding and celebrating international work. The dedication from everyone is enriching education and supporting globally aware young people and the development of key skills.”