As a kid, I moved around a lot. I was fascinated by geography—specifically, physical and cultural. I spent hours pouring over atlases, completely captivated by the pages that introduced each country’s language, culture, and history. That curiosity never left me. It’s no surprise that my adult life led me overseas, where I have built a career in international education and immersed myself in diverse communities around the world.

One of my favorite days of the school year, every single year, is International Day. Without fail, I cry tears of joy at least once during each celebration. There’s something profoundly moving about watching students claim and celebrate their identities while learning from and experiencing others’ cultures. It’s a day that captures the best of what it means to be part of an international school community.

Over the years, I’ve supported International Day in just about every way imaginable- from participant and volunteer to organizer. In every role, one challenge has always stood out: finding meaningful resources for International Day or International Week that are actually designed with international schools in mind.

As both a classroom teacher and a school counselor, I wanted every student to see their country and culture represented around the school, not just on the flag parade stage, but also in the classroom displays, advisory activities, and conversations about identity development. I wanted cohesive, comprehensive materials that helped students connect their personal stories to the global community around them.

That’s why I began creating and curating International Day resources specifically for international schools—tools that support Third Culture Kids (TCKs) and globally mobile families in celebrating identity, culture, and belonging.

This collection brings together what I spent years searching for, and then started developing myself. These International Day and International Week resources are designed to help your community celebrate what makes it so special, while fostering meaningful reflection, pride, and connection among your students.

I hope you find something here that sparks joy, learning, and connection in your school.

If you use any of these materials, please tag @World_Class_Educators in your photos and posts. I love seeing communities celebrating culture, connection, and joy!

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Recommended Resources for International Day & Week

Here are a few favorites from World Class Educators on Teachers Pay Teachers to make your planning easier and your celebration more meaningful:

1. International Day Decorations
Check out this bunting or this one; both are perfect for International Day or International Week. Multiple designs reflect your students’ diverse cultures and identities.

2. Third Culture Kid (TCK) Identity Worksheets
Help students reflect on their unique experiences growing up across cultures. These printable and digital worksheets encourage meaningful conversations about identity development, belonging, and home, no matter where “home” is.

3. Country Display Templates
Create beautiful, cohesive displays around campus that represent every student’s national background.

4. Culture Banners & Worksheets
Encourage empathy, understanding, and pride with these printables designed to help students learn from and about one another’s cultures in international school settings.

5. International Day Planner
A resource to help you and your team get organized and plan for the best day of the school year! Also available is a free version.

Explore the full collection: World Class Educators on Teachers Pay Teachers