International Partnerships
At Newbattle Abbey College, we believe education should know no boundaries. Our international partnerships are built on shared values of inclusion, equity, and lifelong learning—extending our impact far beyond Scotland. As a historic institution with a modern mission, we welcome collaboration with global organisations, colleges, universities, and networks committed to widening access and transforming lives.
Why Partner with Newbattle Abbey College?
The College offers a unique setting for partnership: a 12th-century Abbey with a 21st-century educational ethos. Our expertise in adult learning, community development, and innovative teaching approaches makes us a valuable partner in international collaboration.
We specialise in supporting adult returners, marginalised groups, and learners seeking meaningful transitions into education, work, or active citizenship. Whether through joint curriculum development, cultural exchange, digital learning innovation, or community-based research, we work alongside international partners to co-create programmes that are inclusive, adaptable, and socially impactful. Cultural Exchanges offer complete flexibility to bring over your curriculum and for Newbattle to accommodate and host you during your time with us.
Our Global Vision
Guided by our commitment to access to learning for all, we aim to foster partnerships that align with key priorities:
- Expanding access to lifelong learning across borders
- Promoting social justice through education
- Sharing expertise in community-based and inclusive pedagogy
- Building capacity for digital inclusion and sustainable development
We are particularly interested in partnerships that support adult learners, promote civic engagement, and address global challenges through education and skills.
Let’s Work Together
If you represent a college, university, NGO, or international organisation and share our values, we’d love to connect. Let’s explore how we can work together to empower learners, share knowledge, and create meaningful change locally and globally.
Contact our Partnerships Team
Email: marketing@nac.ac.uk
Phone: 0131 663 1921
