College of Education International Programs

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

IGlobal Foundation Program

Connecting middle school students with peers around the world through global learning, collaboration, and discovery.

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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 one-hour live sessions led by University of Illinois undergraduate teachers and work with international peers to become engaged global citizens.

Inside the Program

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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Global Learning Network

Connects middle school classrooms and partner schools around the world.

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University-Led Teaching

Sessions are guided by University of Illinois undergraduate teachers.

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Inquiry-Based Projects

Students explore global issues, biodiversity, sustainability, and local environments.

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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.

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Student Project Showcase

Student Project Showcase

Explore projects, activities, and collaborative work created by IGlobal students around the world.

IGlobal Marketplace student project
Featured Student Work

Students create, present, and exchange ideas across borders.

IGlobal projects give students opportunities to investigate real-world issues, build visual presentations, share discoveries, and learn from classmates in other countries.

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Pod 6 cultural exchange map
CONNECT

Cultural Exchange

Students connect with peers from around the world to share perspectives, explore different cultures, and learn about the experiences, traditions, and communities that shape our global society.

SDG 14 Life Below Water student project
SOLVE

Innovation & Problem-Solving

Students investigate real-world challenges through the lens of the UN SDGs and collaborate to develop innovative ideas, solutions, and actions that can create positive change.

Creative expression student project
CREATE

Creative Expression

Students work together to express their learning through projects, presentations, designs, stories, and other creative products that showcase their ideas while strengthening communication and teamwork skills.

Program Timeline

Two Terms, Eight Live Sessions

Term 1 October – December
Term 2 March – May
Program Length 8 sessions
Session Time 1 hour each

Program Outcomes

What Students Build

Global Awareness
Cross-Cultural Communication
Leadership
Collaboration
Digital Literacy
Global Citizenship

Join 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.

Middle Schools Undergraduate Teachers
College of Education International Programs
1310 S. Sixth St.
Champaign, IL 61820-6925
Phone: 217-333-0960