Culture and language skills are intertwined in the Interaction project where pupils communicate with partner schools on curriculum-based topics and meet up face-to-face on a residential experience designed to encourage team building and inter-cultural understanding.

All pupils in Year 7 and Year 8 are involved in some way in the link, and many experience the residential aspects. The residential experience allows pupils meet up ‘on neutral ground’ at an activity centre (Year 7s in the UK and Year 8s in France).

Language(s): English, French

Ringwood School is a mixed 11-18 comprehensive in a semi-rural setting with approximately 1,600 pupils on roll. It has been a Specialist Language College for three years.