Year 5 students explore India’s culture through ILOS virtual exchange

Our Year 5 students connected with peers in India through ISP's ILOS programme, bridging cultures in an enriching virtual exchange

At Newton College, we're proud to participate in the International Learning Opportunities and Studies (ILOS) programme by International Schools Partnership (ISP). This initiative brings our students transformative global learning experiences, like our recent virtual exchange between Year 5 Sphinx students and their peers in India.

A gateway to global learning

Through the ILOS program, students engaged in live discussions, cultural presentations and interactive Q&A sessions. They explored India's vibrant traditions - from colourful festivals and flavourful cuisine to daily school life and language diversity. Our students enthusiastically shared aspects of their own culture while discovering fascinating similarities and differences.

The power of ISP's ILOS program

This exchange highlighted why ILOS is such a valuable initiative:

Creates authentic cross-cultural connections between ISP schools worldwide

Develops global citizenship through structured, curriculum-linked exchanges

Provides safe digital platforms for meaningful international collaboration

Aligns with ISP's vision of preparing students for an interconnected world

Why virtual exchanges matter

The ILOS experience went beyond fun - it delivered real educational benefits:

Boosted cultural awareness through peer-to-peer interactions

Enhanced communication and digital literacy skills

Fostered empathy and curiosity about different perspectives

Built confidence in global digital collaboration

Grateful for global connections

We extend our sincere appreciation to our partner school in India, the ILOS program coordinators and ISP for making this exchange possible. These connections perfectly demonstrate how ILOS breaks down geographical barriers to create meaningful learning opportunities.

We can't wait to participate in more ILOS exchanges that bring the world into our classrooms! Follow our journey as we continue building global connections through this innovative programme.