Program features
Summit: participants have the opportunity to engage with plenary sessions, workshops and presentations as part of the two half-day summit.
Queensland Government partner school: international groups will be partnered with Queensland Government schools to form a team.
Virtual integration: with your Queensland Government partner school to develop your proposal.
Program learning outcomes
The EQI Global Schools Challenge will provide participants with the opportunity to develop the following skills:
- Leadership: identifying own strengths and develop areas for growth
- Problem solving: demonstrating that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills in the process
- Critical thinking: demonstrating how to initiate and plan a project
- Cross-cultural communication: demonstrating skills and recognising the benefits of working collaboratively and internationally
- Global awareness: demonstrating engagement with issues of global significance (project-based approach)
- Decision making: recognising and consideration of the ethics of choices and actions.
When is the EQI Global Schools Challenge?
The EQI Global Schools Challenge will be held virtually across the globe in March 2022.
Quick facts
Registration dates
Registrations will open in June 2021. Please contact your designated agent or EQI at
STPV.EQIVirtual@qed.qld.gov.au for more information.
Who can join?
Secondary school (junior and senior high school) students aged 13 to 18 years of age.
Group size
Minimum of 20 students and maximum of 35 students per group booking.
Supervising adults
An English-speaking adult must provide support for the group.
Duration
The Global Schools Challenge will commence on 5 March (first Summit Day) to 31 March 2022. There will be an opportunity for teachers and students to connect in advance from 28 February 2022.
Availability
Availability is limited, please contact EQI to discuss further.
Further information
Contact
STPV.EQIVirtual@qed.qld.gov.au for more information.