Taking Global Citizenship & Cultural Intelligence Education to the Next Level
Too often, global citizenship and cultural intelligence education is reduced to either slogans or one-off and add-on events. GCCIE delivers practical and adaptable tools that enable organizations to make it meaningful, measurable and sustainable, with a multi-year roadmap that meets accreditation standards.
Why GCCIE?
The Challenge of Cultural Intelligence (CI)
In a rapidly changing, interconnected world, CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE is no longer optional—it’s essential, yet most schools struggle to meaningfully engage with it. True cultural intelligence is about more than travel; it’s about cultivating awareness and appreciation of global perspectives, whether we experience them virtually or in person.
Too often, CI is reduced to a single cultural event or token activity, rather than being embedded across teaching, leadership, and school culture. Without practical tools and sustainable frameworks, many schools find it difficult to move beyond surface-level efforts and truly integrate cultural intelligence into everyday learning. CI should blend naturally with Global Citizenship as a mindset, shaping how schools think, act, and grow together.
At GCCIE, our innovative, easy to use tools and resources make it simple for teachers and administrators to embed cultural intelligence into classrooms, empowering students to become globally minded leaders. By combining accessible frameworks with a vision for global citizenship, we equip schools to transform diversity into a strength and prepare every learner for a connected future.
The Challenge of Global Citizenship
For many years, global citizenship has been highlighted as a pillar of modern education and included as a key criterion for school accreditation. It often appears in mission and vision statements, reflecting its recognized importance.
Yet, while schools value the concept, global citizenship education can be difficult to implement in a truly holistic and intentional way—woven into both curriculum and school culture. Many schools express their commitment to fostering global citizenship, but understandably find it challenging to put into practice in the most effective manner.
This is where GCCIE can help—by providing schools with a practical, adaptable framework and teacher-friendly tools to make global citizenship education both meaningful, measurable and sustainable.
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Education beyond borders.Building Cultural Intelligence that lasts
Only 1/5only teachers have readily available tools to teach global citizenshipOver 90% of teachers value GCSource: UNESCO
Awareness to Action, Turning CI into daily practice.
🚀 Platform Launch
January 2026
All CountriesGlobal reach — inclusive of all countries worldwide.
Engage. Empower. Evolve.
Schools know the WHAT and WHY, GCCIE provides the HOW.
Testimonials: What Participants Say
With successful workshops completed, participants offer reflections on the value GCCIE is already bringing—look out for the platform launch in January 2026.
"To think about the different aspects that we can support and apply in our school context."
"Emphasizing the importance of education for the implementation of UN sustainability goals."
"To continue to learn about this important topic."
"University students - I wish I had GCCIE as part of my studies in school."
"Provocative! Made me reflect on how I apply GC and CI to my practice."
"GC AND CI should not be an ADD ON… should be integrated"
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Global Citizenship Education Framework
Our approach aligns with UNESCO's Global Citizenship Education principles
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Our Mission
At GCCIE, our mission is to provide schools with practical tools, adaptable frameworks, and professional learning that make global citizenship and cultural intelligence education meaningful, intentional, measurable, sustainable, and enjoyable. We take the burden off teachers and administrators by offering teacher-friendly, engaging resources that are easy to use while also strengthening school accreditation.
Our approach delivers school-wide, multi-year solutions that ensure continuity year after year—embedding cultural intelligence holistically into global citizenship teaching & learning, leadership, and school culture. By building both the muscle (skills, tools, and practices) and the mindset (values, perspectives, and attitudes) of cultural intelligence, GCCIE nurtures expansive thinking, practical doing, and authentic becoming—empowering learners everywhere to thrive as globally responsible citizens.
Our Vision
We envision a world where our shared humanity and global diversity are recognized as powerful assets. Human solidarity is essential to addressing the great challenges of our time, and we believe that learning to live together on this planet is the most important task of the Third Millennium.
We aspire to foster "world consciousness" in all learners—encouraging respect, openness, and positive engagement with cultural diversity as the foundation for building sustainable communities.
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Services and Products
Comprehensive solutions to transform global citizenship education in your school
Services
Professional Development Workshops & Training
We provide professional development workshops and training sessions either on-site, or remotely, on all the key areas of Global Citizenship and Cultural Intelligence Education.
Examples of thematic workshops:
- •Structuring a Multi-Year Interdisciplinary Cultural Intelligence Education Program
- •Streamlining a Multi-Year Interdisciplinary Framework for Global Citizenship Education
- •2030 Sustainable Development Goals and Education for Sustainable Development
- •Teaching Students from Diverse Backgrounds
- •Teaching and Learning on Human Rights
- •Teaching and Learning on Social Justice and Equity
- •Fundamental Mindset in Adapting to Multicultural University Settings
- •Teaching and Learning on Reflexive Cultural Competence
- •Teaching and Learning on Critical Digital Awareness and Competence
- •UNESCO's 2023 Recommendation - Implications for K-12 Schools
Consultancy Support
Consultancy support in implementing sustainable and coordinated strategies in K-12 schools.
Conference & Presentations
Conference keynote presentations and customized intervention.
Products
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Online Platform Launch: January 2026
Our comprehensive online platform will provide schools with integrated tools, resources, and curriculum for effective global citizenship and cultural intelligence education.
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Who is behind GCCIE?
Meet the passionate leaders driving global citizenship and cultural intelligence education forward
Dr. Séverine Minot
COO and Co-Founder
Dr. Minot earned a PhD in Sociology at York University Toronto, focusing on cross-cultural adaptation and relations. She also earned a Master in the Sociology of International Development, with an emphasis on cultural consumptions and social change at the household and community level.
Dr Minot has worked as a faculty member in various universities in Canada, Vietnam, Malaysia, Pakistan and Morocco; as a former Policy Analyst for the Government of Canada (at Intergovernmental Affairs, within The Queen's Privy Council Office and at the Official Languages Secretariat, within the Department of Canadian Heritage); as a refugee support officer in the U.K.; and as a researcher and NGO development consultant in Peru, among many other assignments and positions.
She has worked in cross-cultural capacity building in education and development for over 27 years. Dr Minot is a seasoned public speaker with experience in radio, television, podcast, and with online and live/on-site audiences internationally, across cultures, age groups, occupational fields and socio-economic stations.
She is a Certified Group Facilitator, Inclusion and Diversity Officer, Project Manager, and an Accredited Mediator. She brings a wealth of expertise to the GCCIE team across all departments, and currently serves as the COO.
Andrew Frezludeen
CEO and Co-Founder
During his 25+ years in international education, Andrew has dedicated over a decade to serving as a Head of School, alongside leadership roles such as Consultant, Principal, Vice-Principal, IB Coordinator and Teacher. His career highlights include opening new schools, leading curriculum development, and serving on accreditation teams committed to upholding and advancing educational quality.
Andrew's professional journey has taken him across Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Egypt, Morocco, and Qatar. Passionate about cultural intelligence and diversity, he has also traveled to more than 60 countries, gaining firsthand insights into global perspectives and intercultural exchange.
Dedicated to advancing the integration of global citizenship and cultural intelligence education, Andrew is committed to fostering inclusive, forward-thinking learning environments where students develop the skills, character, and curiosity needed to thrive in a globalized world.
Born in Guyana and raised in Canada, Andrew is a native English speaker who also speaks French, Spanish, and Portuguese. He holds a Master's in Educational Leadership (USA), a Bachelor of Education, and a Bachelor of Arts (Canada).
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