The purpose of the TIPD school-determined programme is to allow classroom teachers to visit a partner school abroad. (Please note that funding is offered on the assumption that you will be spending the entire duration of your visit within your partner school, working in-depth with staff and pupils. It is not permitted to spend time in other institutions).

It is essential that schools applying for this strand of the programme have been working with a strong established link for at least six months, and that activities involving students and/or teachers have already taken place. Information relating to this must be evident in the project proposal form. The partner school abroad must also be willing to arrange a worthwhile professional programme for the duration of the visit, building in time for classroom observation, work shadowing and team-teaching. This must be related to the chosen theme for the visit, as detailed in the application forms.

Group leaders will be asked to send a draft copy of the finalised itinerary at least four weeks prior to the intended departure date, with details of all planned activities.

It is important to ensure that your partner school is aware that you are planning to visit, prior to submitting your application.