International Education Week

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Connecting your students to the world

Connect your students to the world and engage them in life-enhancing cultural experiences while driving a thirst for global learning.

Every year universities and colleges celebrate International Education Week 2024, offering students a range of exciting in-person and virtual activities.

Every year, Kagumu Adventures runs a series of live streamed (and free) cultural exchanges from Latin America. Get in touch below to join one of our unique events or contact us to tailor an experience to your needs.



 

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International Education Week (2024) Events

Turning students into changemakers

November 19

Inspire your students to take action

Inspire your students to take sustainable actions by using the official United Nations app. Join sustainability expert and social entrepreneur, Mala Henriques, as she gives you tangible ways you can enable your students to make positive changes to their own lives.

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Getting to know Colombia

November 18-22. Exact date TBD

Getting to know Colombia

Immerse your students in Colombia’s City of Eternal Spring, Medellin, with an interactive cycling ride around Medellin. Alongside our local guide, students will experience the history of the city, visit iconic sites, learn local phrases and cultural traits and gain a new perspective of Colombian life.

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Getting to know Ecuador

November 18-22. Exact date TBD

Getting to know Ecuador

There is no better way to explore a new culture than through its food. Today, we join traditional chefs from Quito, Ecuador, for a fun and interactive cooking class. Students will make their own Andean dish alongside chefs, learning Ecuadorian cooking methods and how it connects to the history of the region.

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What is International Education Week?

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International Education Week is an annual event celebrating and raising awareness about the benefits of international education. The event usually takes place during November and is promoted by the US Department of State and the Department of Education. The main goals of IEW are to: Promote global awareness, encourage study abroad, enhance international partnerships, celebrate diversity, and highlight educational opportunities. 

Frequently asked questions

When is International Education Week?

IEW takes place during the month of November. International Education Week for 2024 takes place from November 18 to 22.

What should I do for International Education Week?

For this week of global education you can host a range of activities that celebrate the world and diversity. These activities can include cooking classes, language exchanges, music performances, virtual events, talks and many more. If you’d like to tailor one of our Latin American-based cultural activities to your institute, contact us today. 

Is International Education Week free?

Usually there is a cost to run events on campus. However, you can lower costs by getting students to organize events or join one of our free events for 2024. Sign up to our events here.

How did International Education Week start?

International Education Week (IEW) was an initiative between the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education. Its inaugural year was 2000.