International : Delegations

Nicaragua Language Teachers Exchange (July-August 2022)

The NEU is offering a unique opportunity to members who are experts in the teaching of Spanish to secondary school pupils.

We are seeking up to ten members to travel to Nicaragua to share their knowledge and skills with ESL (English as a second language) teachers.

Your expertise in teaching language acquisition will be an invaluable asset.

This is a partnership project between the NEU, ANDEN (the Nicaraguan teachers’ union), the Nicaraguan Ministry of Education and the Nicaragua Solidarity Campaign Action Group.

It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to share your skills and show solidarity with teachers in Nicaragua and to see and experience the country, visit its schools and meet its people.

Click here to download an application. Application must be returned by Friday 22 April 2022.

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Nicaragua - English language training.

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Nicaragua 2017 delegation

In the summer of 2017, a group of NEU teachers travelled to Nicaragua to learn about the country’s education system, connect with colleagues, and exchange learning and best practice in teaching a foreign language. This video shows the important work undertaken during the exchange and introduces some of the shared learning of the British and Nicaraguan teachers. Credit: Joe Whittington

Sofia Melo Lopez's experience

Read the report of Union member Sofia Melo Lopez who took part in the 2017 teacher exchange of language teachers to Nicaragua.

NEU Delegation to Cuba - 22-29 October 2022

The Union is pleased to offer places on a delegation to Cuba in the October half-term. The delegation will include school visits, meetings with Cuban education colleagues and representatives of the SNTECD Cuban educators’ union, and an immersive cultural experience. Nominations must be made by districts or branches using the nomination form here. Further information, including how to apply and the criteria for selecting delegates can be found here. The closing date for nominations is Wednesday 4 May.

Cuba 2018 delegation

In 2018, a delegation of members went to Cuba to examine current educational provision in rural and urban environments. The group visited primary, secondary, special educational needs and arts schools; met teachers and trade unions; and took part in historical, cultural and community visits. Read more about this visit here.

Beyond the Blockade: Education in Cuba

Beyond the Blockade is a collection of essays on Cuba’s education system written by British educators from their observations and experiences in a series of study tours to the socialist island. 

Publication was funded by the NEU, edited in part by Gawain Little and includes a Forward written by NEU Joint General Secretary Kevin Courtney. The book is available to purchase from Manifesto Press.  NEU Members get a discount by entering their membership number at checkout. 

NEU Delegation to Palestine – 22-28 October 2022  

The Union is pleased to offer places on a delegation to Palestine in the October half-term. The visit will give delegates a first-hand experience of the daily lives of Palestinians, focusing on education and advocacy. The group will visit schools, meet with colleagues in the General Union of Palestinian Teachers, hear from organisations working on-the-ground across the West Bank, and more. Nominations must be made by districts or branches using the nomination form here. Further information, including how to apply and the criteria for selecting delegates can be found here. The closing date for nominations is Wednesday 4 May.