UK-German Connection

25/06/2026

Don't miss! Funded partnership seminar for the sector! Find a German partner, hear from experts, network, and learn how to run successful exchanges. 17-19 September 2026 in Bonn. Apply by 26 June.
https://ow.ly/NXWJ50ZcOWB
UKinGermany British Council German Embassy London

22/06/2026

Partnership Seminars 2026:
We are offering two funded seminars in the autumn to bring together professionals from the UK and Germany who are interested in establishing links with peer groups and developing exchange activities, with a focus on engaging disadvantaged young people.

For youth groups: Bonn, 17-19 September 2026
For schools: Bavaria, 26-29 November 2026

Participants will:
👉Engage in partner-finding with youth groups/schools in Germany
👉Network with peers from the UK and Germany
👉Hear from sector experts and get training on how to run successful partnership activities with impact
👉Take part in facilitated project-planning sessions and build their own skills and confidence

Application deadlines are 26 June (youth groups) and 15 July (schools)
https://ukgermanconnection.org/pp/partnerships/

19/06/2026

Calling all UK teachers! Are you interested in linking with a school in Germany to enrich the wider curriculum in your school through bilateral engagement? Applications are now open for our funded partnership seminar.

This seminar will include:
- Partner-finding opportunities with schools in Germany
- Networking with 🇬🇧 and 🇩🇪 teachers of all curriculum areas
- Training on how to run successful partnerships with impact
- Facilitated project-planning
- Insights into the German education system through school visits

The seminar is open to UK schools (all sectors) and teachers (all subjects) with no active UK-German school partnership. No German language skills necessary.

Details: 26 – 29 November 2025 in Würzburg, Germany

Apply by Wednesday, 15 July 2026.

https://ukgermanconnection.org/pp/partnerships/school-partnership-seminar-2026/

18/06/2026

Applications for the School Partnership Bursaries for autumn 2026 close on 26 June!

UK schools with a German partner can apply for bursaries to travel (full bursary) or host (reduced bursary). This bursary is open to primary, secondary, SEN schools and FE colleges with partnership activities taking place between 1 September and 31 December 2026.

Deadline: Friday, 26 June 2026

https://ukgermanconnection.org/pp/funding/school-partnership-bursaries/

British Council Schools

17/06/2026

Interested in linking with a youth organisation in Germany? Apply now for our funded Youth Partnership Seminar!

When? 17-19 September 2026
Where? Bonn, Germany

The seminar will include:
👉 Insights and guidance from UK and German youth experts on involving disadvantaged young people in youth exchange
👉 Partner-finding and networking with peers from the UK and Germany
👉 Training on how to run successful partnerships with impact
👉 Facilitated project-planning

The seminar is open to organisations that are actively engaged in the youth sector and with no UK-German partnership. German language skills not required.

Applications close Friday, 26 June 2026.
https://ow.ly/yvxo50ZcO3t

UKinGermany German Embassy London Pädagogischer Austauschdienst PAD IJAB - Fachstelle für Internationale Jugendarbeit British Council Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

04/06/2026

Kicking Off Connections: funded football exchanges ⚽

Schools, colleges, youth groups and football clubs will have the chance to travel abroad as part of this grassroots sporting exchange aimed at supporting young people and providing opportunities to those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

The “Kicking Off Connections” initiative forms part of the implementation of the Kensington Treaty and promotes intercultural understanding through peer-to-peer connections between young people.

Design your own football exchange to create new connections for young people from the UK and Germany. We’ll provide comprehensive support and guidance to reach your goals.

Don't have a partner? No problem – we'll help make the perfect match. No knowledge of German is required.

Join one of our webinars to get the ball rolling and register your interest!
https://ow.ly/y4eA50Z7I8c


Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office UKinGermany German Embassy London British Council Schools IJAB - Fachstelle für Internationale Jugendarbeit Pädagogischer Austauschdienst PAD

21/05/2026

Sie planen ein deutsch-britisches Projekt und möchten einen Förderantrag stellen? Wir bieten eine Reihe von Info-Webinaren für Antragsteller*innen an. Nächster Termin: 28. Mai, 15 Uhr MEZ. Anmeldung: https://ukgermanconnection.org/foerdermittel

Pädagogischer Austauschdienst PAD

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19/05/2026

Join our Q&A webinar on Thursday, 21 May, at 4.30pm to learn about the funding offers you could apply for to help your UK-German school and youth links thrive!

Register here:

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19/05/2026

3 days to go! Expert guidance, bilateral workshops and practical ideas on how to develop a meaningful and authentic whole-school curriculum that prepares young people for future life and work in a global world.

Apply by this Friday, 22 May (23:59 hrs). https://ukgermanconnection.org/pp/programmes/study-visit-2026/

New dates! The 🇬🇧-🇩🇪 Study Visit on curriculum relevance will now take place from 1-3 October 2026. Apply by Friday, 22 May: https://ukgermanconnection.org/pp/programmes/study-visit-2026/

Open to primary, secondary, and SEN schools in all four UK nations. No German language skills required.

12/05/2026

New dates! The 🇬🇧-🇩🇪 Study Visit on curriculum relevance will now take place from 1-3 October 2026. Apply by Friday, 22 May: https://ukgermanconnection.org/pp/programmes/study-visit-2026/

Open to primary, secondary, and SEN schools in all four UK nations. No German language skills required.