“Protestant schools look forward, encouraging young people to take responsibility for their own lives, guiding them towards meaningful work and giving them a sense of purpose in life. They prepare them to take a positive role in society, inspiring them with a strong sense of social responsibility and encouraging them to be people of integrity wherever they go.”
Establishing Common Ground for Protestant Schools, a position paper by Schools500Reformation (the predecessor of GPEN), Soesterberg, 2016
Welcome to GPEN
The Global Protestant Education Network (GPEN) serves as the central hub for Protestant educational institutions seeking global connection and shared development in Christian education. We provide data on Protestant schools around the world, share resources for Protestant educators and give voice to this type of education on the global level.
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GPEN`s new strategy
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EYS Workcamps 2026: Register now!
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OIDEL Summer University 2026: Education and Human Rights – 4th Edition
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