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Global Learning Network
Connects middle school classrooms and partner schools around the world.
IGlobal Foundation Program
Global Classrooms for Young Learners and Future Educators
The IGlobal Foundation Program connects middle school students around the world through virtual global learning, cultural exchange, collaborative projects, and meaningful conversations about global issues.
What It Is
A Virtual Global Learning Experience Built Around Connection
The IGlobal Foundation Program brings together middle school students from around the world to learn, collaborate, and connect in a virtual global classroom. Through interactive projects, cultural exchange, and discussions about global issues, students build communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills while forming friendships across cultures.
Participants join live sessions led by University of Illinois undergraduate teachers and work with international peers to become engaged global citizens.
Designed for
Middle school learners, global partner schools, and undergraduate teaching teams
Inside the Program
Colorful, Collaborative, and Global by Design
The Foundation Program gives students and future educators a structured way to learn across cultures while exploring real-world global themes.
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University-Led Teaching
Sessions are guided by University of Illinois undergraduate teachers.
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SDG-Based Projects
Students explore global issues inspired by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
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Cross-Cultural Collaboration
Students learn with peers across countries, cultures, languages, and classrooms.
Program Introduction
Hear About the Foundation Program
Learn how IGlobal creates virtual global learning experiences that connect young learners, schools, and future educators.
Student Project Showcase
Students Create, Share, and Learn Across Borders
IGlobal students explore real-world issues through creative projects, presentations, and collaborative learning activities.
Global Issues
SDG Project Work
Students connect classroom learning to global challenges and share ideas with peers from other countries.
Student Voice
Collaborative Presentations
Students build confidence by presenting, reflecting, and exchanging perspectives in a global classroom.
Program Outcomes
What Students and Teachers Build
Choose Your Path
Find the Foundation Program Information Made for You
For Partner Schools
Middle Schools
Learn how middle school students join global sessions, collaborate with international peers, and participate in project-based global learning.
Explore Middle Schools
For Future Educators
Undergraduate Teachers
Learn how undergraduate teachers gain virtual teaching experience, work with multilingual learners, and develop leadership skills.
Explore Undergraduate TeachersJoin the Program
Start with the IGlobal Foundation Program
Whether you are a middle school partner or a future educator, the Foundation Program offers a welcoming path into global learning, collaboration, and cross-cultural connection.
1310 S. Sixth St.
Champaign, IL 61820-6925
Phone: 217-333-0960