UNESCO Associated Schools Network
The UNESCO Associated Schools Network (ASPnet) connects close to 10,000 schools in 181 national networks around a common goal to build peace in the minds of children and young people. Through concrete actions member schools promote the ideals of UNESCO valuing rights and dignity, gender equality, social progress, freedom, justice and democracy, respect for diversity and international solidarity. The Network operates at international and national levels with three clear priorities: education for sustainable development, global citizenship education and inter-cultural and heritage learning.
ASPnet Platform
How to join the Network
Membership to the UNESCO Associated Schools Network (ASPnet) is open to all public or private educational institutions recognized by national authorities within UNESCO’s Member States - from pre-primary to secondary levels including Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions as well Teacher Training and Education Institutions (TTEI).
ASPnet members are committed to promoting UNESCO’s ideals and to placing them prominently in the organization, lessons, projects and policies of their institutions, in line with the UNESCO ASPnet guide for members.
If your institution is interested in becoming an ASPnet member, you should:
1. Familiarize yourself with UNESCO, the Network and its activities.
2. Contact the ASPnet National Coordinator in your country and consult with them.
3. Ensure that the school leadership, teaching body, and student representatives of your school/institution are in agreement with the decision to apply.
After completing these steps, you can start applying through the ASPnet platform.
Stories
More publications
- Trash Hack: Action learning for sustainable development – A Teacher's Guide & Classroom Posters (2021)
- The Futures of Education: Perspectives and insights from the UNESCO Associated Schools Network (2021)
- Teaching and Learning with Living Heritage: A resource kit for teachers (2021)
- Getting climate-ready: a guide for schools on climate action (2016)
- Schools in action, global citizens for sustainable development: a guide for students (2016)
- Schools in action, global citizens for sustainable development: a guide for teachers (2016)
