Schools that become Members of Round Square join a mutually-supportive, like-minded, and diverse network of educators. Together our schools create and access high-quality, practical opportunities, good practice approaches and teaching resources that are managed to a common global standard. These support our schools in developing their global programming and embedding an integrated approach to character education.
Access to the Round Square Network provides opportunities to arrange student and teacher exchanges and cultural visits, take part in Round Square Conferences and Service projects and to access professional development and collaborative opportunities.
Off-set against the cost of exploring and undertaking a range of international activities on an individual school basis, Round Square Membership is proven to be a cost-effective single-source framework for global programming. Schools that embed the Round Square approach quite literally bring the world to their school, immersing students and faculty in connected experiences that raise aspirations, develop global competencies, and instil active citizenship.
Benefits for your students
- A holistic education experience in which character education, positive citizenship and the development of global competencies are embedded and valued alongside academic success;
- Exposure to different cultures and viewpoints through collaborations with other RS schools around the world and activities such as student exchanges, RS conferences and service projects;
- A positive impact on their motivation, well-being, and academic achievement whilst at school; and
- Development of a wide range of personal qualities, skills and experience that will serve them well both in university applications and study, and in their future careers.
Benefits for your faculty
- A supportive international network of like-minded teachers that share their aspirations, challenges, opportunities and successes, providing inspiration, practical support, and a reference point for continuous improvement;
- An infrastructure that supports their efforts to internationalise curriculum, including the RS Discovery Framework, Resource Library, good practice examples and potential partners for collaboration;
- Time-saving resources and established international processes and protocols e.g. for student exchange; and
- Professional Development opportunities both as workshop delegates and presenters, as well as the chance to visit – and learn from – other RS schools.
Benefits for your leadership team
- Access to an international network of high-calibre, diverse but like-minded schools, bringing Professional Development and networking opportunities;
- A wraparound structure and framework that connects and organises the range of initiatives already underway in school, drawing-out the key learning points to create a holistic programme of learning;
- Opportunities to engage with Round Square’s global Research and Development Programmes, building evidence of the benefits of character education, and working with some of the world’s leading Universities; and
- An enhanced school reputation and the opportunity to use the RS IDEALS and Framework to help to define the strategic plan, values system or ethos of the school, leading to increased interest in admissions.
Benefits for your parents and wider network
- Increased pride and commitment to the school as it becomes part of a broader movement for positive change towards a well-rounded education that focuses on more than pure academic achievement;
- Intentional positive engagement by the school in the local community through student service activity;
- A balanced, holistic education that appeals to parents: Cambridge University Faculty of Education reports that “Parents have the highest expectations of Round Square schools both academically and in terms of character development for their children; for the greater part they find these expectations fulfilled or exceeded; and
- Reassurance for parents of quality assurance of RS International activities and travel opportunities.