SISTER SCHOOLS ABROAD
Chicago Sister Cities International Program has developed a global Sister Schools Abroad Program to benefit students, teachers, schools, districts and communities to increase exchanges and collaborative education.

Getting the Sister School Program Started
A primary contact person is named at the school in Chicago and also at the school in the appropriate Sister City.


School Selection Process
Chicago Public Schools: The Office of Language and Cultural Education, a department of the Chicago Public Schools, assists in the identification of interested schools.  Of equal importance is a strong interest in the Sister City and its country and the commitment to the program by the principal, the staff and the administrators of the school.
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Suggested Activities for Sister Schools
Each Chicago school and its Sister School Abroad have a unique character and personality.  The bond between schools will be heightened as teachers and students collaborate on projects and integrate their relationship into their existing curriculum.  In communication with your sister school, the below suggestions may be useful for planning curriculum-based activities which will highlight your sister school relationship.  However, these are only some suggestions, the key is to be creative, dynamic and interesting.
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Suggested Activities for Sister Schools
Each Chicago school and its Sister School Abroad have a unique character and personality.  The bond between schools will be heightened as teachers and students collaborate on projects and integrate their relationship into their existing curriculum.  In communication with your sister school, the below suggestions may be useful for planning curriculum-based activities which will highlight your sister school relationship.  However, these are only some suggestions, the key is to be creative, dynamic and interesting.
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Protocol of the Sister Schools Abroad Program
There are an infinite number of ways for a Chicago school and a school abroad to establish a Sister Schools Abroad partnership.  Each sister city committee will have an Education Sub-committee Chair who will assist in identifying sister schools abroad.  The Education Sub-committee Chair will rely on assistance and suggestions from its fellow committee members; consul office in Chicago; the Foreign Affairs office in its sister cities; the International Program Coordinator (IPC) and the Education Programs Coordinators, the latter two being staff members in the office of the Chicago Sister Cities International Program.
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SISTER CITIES EVENTS
“Chicago: A Global City”, with Guest Speaker: The Honorable Richard M. Daley 01/15/2009

Chicago Sister Cities International will host its first international breakfast on January 15, 2009, themed "Chicago: A Global City", featuring special guest speaker, the Honorable Richard M…


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AMMAN: U.S. premier screening of Amin Matalqa film, Captain Abu Raed 11/18/2008
The Amman Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International Program is proud to host a screening of the first-ever independent film to come out of Jordan…
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GALWAY: 2008 Oyster Festival of Racing 11/16/2008

The Galway Committee of the Chicago Sister Cities International Program presents The 2008 Oyster Festival of Racing Sunday, November 16, 2008 12:00 PM- Doors 12:30…
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Talent Management: Finding the Right People in China 12/03/2008
The Chicago Council of Global Affairs presents Talent Management: Finding the Right People in China on Wednesday, Dec. 3, as part of its Corporate Program: Focus…
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International Education Week Luncheon and Art Institute of Chicago Museum Visit 11/16/2008
This event, celebrating the benefits of international education and multicultural exchange, will kick off International Education Week 2008 in Chicago. Tony Jones, Chancellor of the School…
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Lang Lang Performs at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Nov. 14 and 15 11/14/2008

Friday, November 14, 8:00 Bank of America Great Performers Series: Chamber Music Lang Lang and Friends Lang Lang piano Robert Chen violin John Sharp cello Schubert…


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