10 September 2023

The video features interviews with staff from a range of Welsh further education colleges. It highlights the many international opportunities available to Welsh college students, including student exchanges. 

Over the last year, Global Wales has been working closely with Welsh further education colleges and ColegauCymru to support their international activities and partnerships. This includes providing funding for international projects and initiatives, as well as facilitating delegations. 

Speaking about the new video, Dr Andrew Cornish, CEO and Principal of Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion said: 

"Wales has a thriving further education and skills sector, with four of our colleges recruiting international students and a sector-wide interest in building partnerships for collaboration. This new video highlights the global outlook of colleges and the benefits of international partnerships and learner mobilities. 

"I’m pleased to see the continued outcomes of Global Wales’ work supporting Welsh further education colleges to develop their international activities and partnerships. We want to ensure that all Welsh learners have the opportunity to experience the benefits of international learning, whether that is by traveling abroad, communicating and learning online or developing attitudes, knowledge and skills from key partnerships." 

You can watch the video below. 

Benefits of international partnerships and student mobilities 

International partnerships and student mobilities offer a range of benefits to both students and colleges. 

For learners, international experiences can help to: 

  • Broaden their horizons and learn about new cultures 

  • Develop their language skills 

  • Gain valuable international experience for their future careers 

  • Build a network of international contacts 

 

For colleges, international partnerships can help to: 

  • Raise their profile and reputation on the international stage 

  • Attract international students and staff 

  • Develop new teaching and learning resources 

  • Enhance the student experience for all students