School twinnings, or partnerships between Alberta schools and schools from abroad, can bring a truly international experience into the classroom. School partnerships enable students to interact directly with students from around the world through written letters, email, video conferencing and/or school trips.
Through these interactions students learn about the culture, educational system and lifestyle of the students in their partner school. They may also have the opportunity to practice their second language skills with native speakers or get a first hand account about the country that they are studying in school.