The purpose of the TIPD school-determined programme is to allow classroom teachers to visit a partner school abroad, and work in depth with that school for the duration of the study visit. Visits can be approved to only one partner school – funding will not be available to support visits to other institutions in the local area.

It is essential that schools applying for this programme have been working with a strong established link for at least 6 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 eight weeks prior to the intended departure date, with details of all planned activities.