UK-German Connection is a government initiative to foster partnerships, programmes and networks for schools and youth groups.
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Don't miss the deadline for applications for School Partnerships Bursaries! Up to £1000 in funding available to all UK school with a German partner. Closing on 20 October 2026 for activities taking place between 1 January and 31 March 2027 - apply here: ukgermanconnection.org/pp/fu…
Students from Alford Academy and FOSBOS Freising met at Café Connect before their Battle of the Brands project exchange next month. Pupils collaborated to cook up some tasty ideas for a 🇬🇧-🇩🇪 bakery! 💬🧁🗨️
More info on virtual sessions for your pupils: ow.ly/VzZT50ZWfex
Attention UK-DE Language Assistants! Become a Cultural Exchange Ambassador and bring your culture to life through joint projects in your schools.
Not sure what it entails? Sign up to a Q&A session via the website!
Registration closes on 9 November: ukgermanconnection.org/pp/pr…
Bursaries available for exchanges between January and March 2027! Reduced bursaries of £500 for hosting German partners. Or, receive the full bursary of £1,000, if you travel to Germany. ow.ly/5nHh50ZMvNM
Apply by 20 October.
September update: Applications for grants and bursaries are open again! ow.ly/lzKt50ZLsQA
For schools: The Germany-UK school trip travel information form (List of Travellers) will make planning exchanges easier: ow.ly/XLtB50ZLsQB
LAST CALL to apply for our funded UK-German School Partnership Seminar: 26-29 November 2026 in Bavaria (Christmas markets and school visits included). Open to all UK teachers.
🗓️Apply by tomorrow, 4 September 2026.
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It's over half way for our Bad Iburg and Gernsheim groups! They've enjoyed trips, learning about history, visiting primary schools and even getting involved in a theatre project. Catch up with them via our Group Leader's Blog! ow.ly/TNOn50ZFEvZ
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This week saw the departure of our last two groups heading to Hesse and Lower Saxony. Lots of learning and new experiences await them. We can't wait to see what they get up to! 📸
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New school year, new opportunities for your students: Our funded UK-German School Partnership Seminar in Bavaria (26-29 November) includes Christmas markets and school visits. Apply by Friday, 4 September 2026
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Wishing schools in Scotland a great start to the new school year!
A few places remain for our funded UK-German School Partnership Seminar in Würzburg, Bavaria (26-29 Nov 2026), including school visits and Christmas markets.
📅 Apply by 4 September!
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The Germany-UK school trip travel information form (aka List of Travellers) is available for schools in Germany: gov.uk/guidance/visit-the-uk… and ow.ly/PeSr50ZyRE2
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From 1 August 2026, school trips to Germany will become easier. Pupils who would normally need a visa can be exempt. Re-introducing the List of Travellers! ow.ly/hvHB50Zt98x
#KensingtonTreaty #Freundship
@UKinGermany @GermanEmbassy @Schools_British @FCDOGovUK
Our first group is home! They've learned so much over the last 2 weeks and we've loved hearing all about it. Read more over on our blog: ow.ly/9AUp50ZuBMr
Danke to all involved!🤝
And just like that, our time in Erlangen is coming to an end. We've had a fantastic last day with a visit to Siemens, a wonderful goodbye party with our hosts and of course, a final game of volleyball! Auf Wiedersehen, Erlangen und danke für alles! 🇩🇪 #GPCErlangen
Planning a 🇬🇧🤝🇩🇪 exchange? UK-German Connection funding applications for schools with a partner in Germany reopen from 1 September.
ukgermanconnection.org/pp/fu…
From 1 August 2026, school trips to Germany will become easier. Pupils who would normally need a visa can be exempt. Re-introducing the List of Travellers! ow.ly/hvHB50Zt98x
#KensingtonTreaty #Freundship
@UKinGermany @GermanEmbassy @Schools_British @FCDOGovUK
From 1 August 2026, school trips to Germany will become easier. Pupils who would normally need a visa can be exempt. Re-introducing the List of Travellers! ow.ly/hvHB50Zt98x
#KensingtonTreaty #Freundship
@UKinGermany @GermanEmbassy @Schools_British @FCDOGovUK
Our group is busy discovering new places and getting to know their host town and families. With a tour of the city, meeting the mayor, and a friendly game of Fußball, they've got stuck right in! Check out our Group Leader blog:
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A busy first week for our Erlangen participants!
We've been enjoying some great trips this week! On Monday, we learnt all about the NS Party rallies in Nürnberg and were able so sit in the room where the trials took place! Today we have had a great morning at Erlangen Uni in their Panopticum learning about light! #GPCErlangen
Today we were delighted to send off our first German Pupil Course group on their cultural immersion adventure! They are travelling to Erlangen in Bavaria for 2 weeks and are ready to experience German culture and language. Gute Reise und viel Spaß! ✈️
Los geht's! The first German Pupil Course group is off to spend 2 weeks immersed in German language and culture in Erlangen, Bavaria. Viel Glück & Gute Reise to the group - we can't wait to see what you get up to! #GPCErlangen
Follow @GPCGerman for more updates from the courses throughout the next few weeks!
1-week countdown for UK schools to apply for our funded partnership seminar: 26-29 November 2026 in Bavaria (Christmas markets included).
Apply by Wednesday, 15 July 2026.
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Are you keen to play a part in connecting young people from the #UK and #Germany? Join our team to support Funded Exchanges or our Comms & M&E work. Applications close this week.
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