COIL in a nutshell


Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) is a teaching and learning method used to internationalise the curriculum through
inter-institutional cooperation. It is a form of collaboration of ​two or more academics, from different universities located in different countries, co-d​eveloping and co-facilitating online collaborative learning possibilities for their students. One of the key aspects is to bring the students to learn and work together online in an intercultural setting. 


COIL format can take many shapes and forms

The co-teaching and learning can take place throughout the entire course or only for a part of it.


Each teacher grades their own students. No credit transfer needed. Course is in each university’s curriculum.


Typically, a COIL model is applied to an individual course within a larger degree programme


COIL is a format of Internationalisation at Home

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Finding a partner for your COIL

The very first step for your COIL is to find a suitable co-teacher

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Contacts

Get in touch with your local COIL coordinators.

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