1. Reasons to apply for this projectWe would like to continue the cooperation between two vocational schools in Bavaria and the Czech Republic in order to learn about intercultural differences, syllabuses of various job related lessons and to enhance the quality of the work done at the schools. Our vice head of school already worked on projects with Stredni Skola Vimperk. This project ties in with our other international exchange projects to France, Finland and Italy.2. AimsOur school has been renovated and supplied with state of the art media. Also we have worked on enhancing the quality in regard to teaching, training of staff and pursuing excellence for our school organization (“Quality management in vocational schools”). Another key aspect for our school is using modern media in many aspects of work at school. Furthermore we intent to make our students more focused on international aspects of their work life. Besides, we would like to signal to our partners in the system of dual education, the individual companies, that in our region it would also be worthwhile to provide chances for students from the East European regions not far from here.In regard to our staff from the media and print department there would be a huge gain in knowledge as to the special media equipment at Stredni Skola. Teachers from the departments for Interior Design or Hotel and Catering would also benefit from cooperation with the school. All in all we strive towards a global look on the aspects of teaching and to transfer the knowledge gained in the process back into our school – thus improving our quality.3. Number and profile of the participantsIn 3 flows a total of 10 colleagues will participate in the project. They will be persons who have already participated in international exchange programs and as well as some who have not yet done so. The teachers will be from the above mentioned departments.4. ActivitiesCultural activities, getting to know the area and the people living there, on demand having a language course, presentation of both vocational schools, job shadowing in the lessons – learning from the colleagues and perhaps also teaching in Vimperk, visiting work places and trade fairs during the stay5. Project managementBefore travelling to Vimperk: preparing the participants, setting up check lists especially for learning outcomes, strategies for trouble shootingDuring the project: keeping contact to the participants, providing support while there, organizing the program, documentation of knowledge gained.After the stay: evaluation of results, dissemination 6. Results, benefits and sustainabilityAchievement of objectives mentioned above, supporting the internalization strategy of both schools, huge gain of knowledge for the teachers which will then result in an impact on our students’ professional development, boost of economic cooperation of both regions close to the respective border, sustainability for our work on pursuing excellence for students, staff and school organization