Petra Key, Palacky University Olomouc, Institute for Excellence in Internationalization, International Curriculum Expert Reinout Klamer, The Hague University of Applied Sciences, coordinator, internationalisation facility management; COIL lecturer & researcher The Covid-19 pandemic has made it evident that internationalization efforts must focus on areas other than just mobility. In our session we focus on the effective use of a collaborative educational design and delivery in a virtual international setting. We will share practical tips for student collaborative activities and teaching methods fostering cultural and cross-cultural competencies. We will share lessons learned from collaborative online international learning practices implemented by colleagues from The Hague University of Applied Sciences, as well as the best practices and tips to avoid the pitfalls that cross-cultural co-teaching and co-learning may entail.