A global network established in 1953, ASPnet links over 11,500 educational institutions in 182 countries to support international understanding, peace, intercultural dialogue, and sustainable development. It functions as a "laboratory of ideas," where member schools—including many UK independent schools—integrate UNESCO values (such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals) into their curricula and operations. While coordinated globally by UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, the UK branch is managed by the UK National Commission for UNESCO, with day-to-day coordination delegated to the Steve Sinnott Foundation.
ASPnet Member Schools (2)
Kent College Canterbury is a co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 3 to 18, situated on an 80-acre site overlooking the historic city of Canterbury. Founded in 1885 as a Methodist school, it comprises a junior school, senior school, and sixth form. The school is notable for its working farm, which allows students to engage in agricultural activities. Facilities include the Great Hall for performing arts and extensive sports grounds. The curriculum offers both A-levels and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, alongside a broad range of extracurricular activities.
Earlscliffe is an independent, co-educational sixth-form boarding school located in Folkestone, Kent. Housed in a Victorian building dating from 1870, the school is situated in the town's West End, close to the sea and the Leas promenade. Earlscliffe provides a personalised education for students aged 15 to 19, with a curriculum focused on A-levels and university foundation programmes. The academic approach is defined by small class sizes and a system of weekly progress testing. Now part of Dukes Education, the school supports a diverse, international community of students.