π International School Poetry Workshops for KS1 & KS2
Online Poetry Workshops for International Schools (Any Time Zone)
Are you looking for exciting international school poetry workshops that bring English alive and inspire confident young writers?
I work with British international schools and English-medium primary schools worldwide, delivering high-energy online poetry workshops in every time zone.
My sessions build confidence, imagination and language skills, making them ideal for EAL learners, Literacy Week, World Book Day and creative writing celebrations in international schools.
Whether you need a visiting poet for international schools, a one-day creative writing celebration, or online poetry workshops tailored to your schoolβs schedule, I can help bring poetry to life for your pupils β wherever you are in the world.
My poetry days make writing joyful, energetic and inspiring for every child.
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Contact me here for more information.
β¨ What Happens in Our Poetry Workshops?
These poetry workshops for international schools are fun, interactive and full of performance. Sessions include:
Engaging poetry performances
Creative writing activities for KS1 & KS2
Rhythm, rhyme and word-play games
Performance and oracy skills
Opportunities for pupils to share their writing
Even hesitant writers take part. Even shy pupils speak proudly.
Children leave feeling like poets.
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π― Why International Schools Love These Workshops
International schools book these workshops because they:
Support British / international curriculum English
Boost language and vocabulary, ideal for EAL learners
Build confidence and public-speaking skills
Work beautifully for Literacy Week & World Book Day international schools events
Provide an alternative to traditional online author visits for schools
In short, the workshops blend creativity, performance and learning β with laughter and excitement throughout.
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π Online Poetry Workshops for Schools Worldwide
Canβt arrange a flight? No problem.
I deliver high-energy KS2 poetry workshops and KS1 creative sessions online via Zoom, Teams or Google Meet.
These online poetry workshops for schools include:
Live performance
Guided writing tasks
Class sharing
Real-time feedback
Flexible timings for global time zones
Perfect for British International Schools and global classrooms wanting a high-impact literacy experience.
βοΈ Visiting Poet for International Schools Worldwide
I also travel to international schools to deliver in-person poetry days, literacy weeks and festival residencies.
Book me as a:
Visiting poet for international schools
Poet in residence international school programme
Guest workshop leader for creative writing weeks
World Book Day poet visitor
Performing poet for assemblies & arts festivals
A live visit brings huge energy β and creates lasting memories.
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π Proud to Work With Schools Worldwide
I have been invited to perform and run workshops at many prestigious international schools, including:
Park Lane International School, Czech Republic
British International School Prague, Czech Republic
Runneymede College, Madrid
Southlands School, Rome
The Core School, Rome
St Georgeβs School, Rome
St Catherineβs School, Athens
Brussels International School
The Violen School, Holland
St Georgeβs Vevey, Switzerland
Cite Scolaire, Lyon
Alicante International School, Spain
The International Preparatory School, Cascais, Portugal
Many of these schools have invited me back multiple times β a wonderful endorsement of the value and enthusiasm these sessions create.
β Ideal For
British and international primary schools
KS1 & KS2 English
World Book Day international schools celebrations
Literacy festivals & Book Weeks
EAL-supportive creative learning
Performance and oracy development
Poetry becomes active, exciting and confidence-building β not quiet or difficult.
π© Book Your International Poetry Workshop
Letβs bring poetry to life in your school β wherever you are in the world.
βοΈ Email: info@ianbland.com
π Enquire / Book: Contact Me – Ian bland School Poet
π» Online workshops available for all time zones
Bring rhythm, humour, creativity and confidence into your classrooms. Your pupils will write, perform and shine!












