UNESCO Associated Schools
The main purpose of UNESCO, according to its Constitution, is to contribute to peace and security by promoting the collaboration of nations through education, science and culture, in order to further universal respect for justice, the rule of law, human rights and fundamental freedoms for the peoples of the world, regardless of race, sex, language or religion. One of the basic aims of the Organization has always been the promotion of peace and international co-operation through education. After its foundation in 1946, educators working with UNESCO produced an impressive number of new ideas and suggestions concerning the education of young people for international understanding. In order to translate these ideas into concrete action, UNESCO launched the Associated Schools Project Network (ASPnet) in 1953. As of September 2005, it includes over 7793 educational institutions, ranging from pre-school education to teacher training in 175 countries. Associated Schools commit to promoting the ideals of UNESCO by conducting pilot projects in favour of better preparing children and young people to meet effectively the challenges of an increasingly complex and interdependent world. The new ASPnet Strategy and Plan of Action (2004-2009) places emphasis on reinforcing the four pillars of Learning for the 21st Century (learning to know, to do, to be and to live together) and promoting quality education as outlined in the Dakar Framework of Action. ASPnet teachers and students have many opportunities to work together beyond their classrooms to develop innovative educational approaches, methods and materials from local to global levels.
Transnational
The Baltic Sea Project 
The Baltic Sea Project (BSP) is the first regional Project within UNESCO Associated Schools Project to combine environmental education on a specific environmental issue, the Baltic Sea and intercultural learning. The purpose of the Baltic Sea Project is to awaken young people`s interest in environmental issues and environmental protection, to develop their sense of [...]
National ASPnet Websites
international
The web page lists national ASPnet Websites worldwide. You can find brief descriptions of the national web pages and information about their language versions.
The UNESCO Associated Schools Project Network (ASPnet)
international
Founded in 1953, the UNESCO Associated Schools Project Network (ASPnet), commonly referred to as UNESCO Associated Schools, is a global network of more than 8.500 educational institutions in 179 countries. Member institutions – ranging from pre-schools, primary, secondary and vocational schools to teacher training institutions [...]
Belgium
ASPnet Unesco scholen in Vlaanderen
Belgium
The web page provides information about the ASPnet in Flanders, Belgium. You can find a list of flemish ASPnet schools and reports of their activities.
Denmark
Unesco Asscociated Schools Project Network - ASP
Denmark
The web page informs about the ASPnet in Denmark. It supplies comprehensive information about the aims and activities of the schools and the network. You can find teaching activities and materials as well as a list of all member schools.
Italy
UNESCO associated schools
Italy
The web page informs about the ASPnet in Italy. It provides information about the objectives of the network, about membership and a list of Italian ASPnet schools. You can find descriptions of national and international projects and announcements of competitions.
Latvia
Associated Schools Project
Latvia
The web page informs briefly about the ASPnet in Latvia. It provides information about the objectives of the network and a list of Latvian ASPnet schools.
Lithuania
UNESCO’s Associated Schools Project Network
Lithuania
The web page informs about the ASPnet in Lituavia. It supplies comprehensive information about the aims and activities of the schools and the network, about projects, competitions and a list of all member schools.
Austria
UNESCO - SCHULEN in Österreich
Austria
The web page provides a thorough description of ASPnet’s activities worldwide and in Austria, a national newsletter and a complete list of Austrian ASPnet schools.
Portugal
Associated Schools
Portugal
The web page informs about the ASPnet in Portugal. It supplies information about the aims and activities of the schools and the network, about membership and a list of all member schools.
Switzerland
UNESCO-assoziierte Schulen in der Schweiz
Switzerland
The web page provides information about the ASPnet in Switzerland and offers annual reports of the schools and guidelines.
Spain
Spanish Network of UNESCO Associated Schools
Spain
The blog presents itself as discussion forum for Spanish UNESCO associated school and intends to inform about activities, news or projects of the national and international ASP network.
United Kingdom
UNESCO-Projektschulen im Vereinigten Königreich / UNESCO Associated Schools in the UK
United Kingdom
The web page informs about the ASPnet in the UK. It provides information about the objectives of the network, about membership, a list of all member schools and teaching materials.
Canada
Associated Schools Project Network (ASPNet)
Canada
The web page informs about the ASPnet in Canada. It provides information about the objectives of the network, about membership and a list of Canadian ASPnet schools.
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