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Erasmus+ School Education Mobility
The European Union programme Erasmus+ funds projects for schools and other organisations active in the field of school education across Europe. This is to provide learning opportunities to individuals and to support internationalisation and institutional development of schools and other organisations in school education.
There are two main types of Erasmus+ School Education Projects ‘Short-term projects for mobility of pupils and staff’ and ‘Accredited projects for mobility of pupils and staff’. Participating schools and organisations should actively promote the programme priorities: inclusion and diversity, environmental sustainability and digital education. They can do this by:
- making these priorities a focus of their projects
- raising awareness among participants
- sharing best practices.
This page explains what a school or organisation can do on a School Education Mobility project and how to get involved. You can then sign up to our newsletter (link to newsletter section) or come to an information session (link to events section) to find out more.
If you want to apply for funding, you will need to be familiar with the priorities of Erasmus+ (link to priorities section). You will also need to read the School Education Mobility section of the Erasmus+ Programme Guide to understand the programme rules.
What is a School Education Mobility Project?
A ‘Mobility’ project is where a school or an organisation in the field of school education sends its pupils or staff to another country to train, learn, go on a teaching assignment, or job-shadow. The school or organisation applies for funding to prepare and manage the project, and for the costs of travel and participation. Extra funding is available to include those with fewer opportunities.
A school mobility project is an opportunity to strengthen the European dimension of teaching and learning, increase the quality of teaching and learning in school education, and contribute to the creation of the European Education Area. This can be done in a variety of ways, so please read the School Education Mobility section of the Erasmus+ Programme Guide for a comprehensive overview of the objectives of mobility projects.
Who Can Take Part in a Mobility Project?
Schools and other organisations active in the field of school education can apply to Léargas for funding. Download the list of all eligible organisations for 2022.
- For Staff Mobility projects:
Participants could include teachers, school leaders and all other non-teaching experts and staff working in school education. Non-teaching staff can also take part: this could be people working in school education such as teacher assistants, pedagogical advisors, or psychologists. It could also be people working in organisations active in school education like school inspectors, counsellors, policy coordinators in charge of school education, and so on. - For Learner Mobility projects:
Pupils can take part if they are enrolled in an education programme at the sending school. - For Other Supported Activities
Invited experts, hosting teachers and educators in training can apply.
For Accredited Projects for Mobility of Pupils and Staff
Organisations holding a valid Erasmus accreditation in school education can apply.
What are the programme objectives?
Erasmus+ aims to modernise and improve the quality of teaching, training and youth work across Europe, and to support the development, transfer and implementation of innovative practices. These objectives are closely tied with the Europe 2020 strategy of achieving a smart, sustainable and inclusive economy by 2020 for all of Europe’s citizens. Fundamental goals for Erasmus+ include improving key competences and skills, and fostering partnerships between education and employment. The programme also seeks to promote European values as stated in Article 2 of the Treaty on European Union: respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and respect for human rights.
Who can participate?
Erasmus+ is open to private or public organisations active in the fields of adult education, higher education, school education, sport, vocational education and training, and youth and community work, in any participating country. While the programme enables individuals to travel, work, volunteer and study abroad, project applications from individuals themselves are not accepted. However, individuals may apply to attend Transnational Cooperation Activities with the support of their organisations.
Management and Structure
Management of the programme is divided between the Directorate General for Education and Culture (DGEAC) of the European Commission, and National Agencies in the participating countries. Léargas is the Irish National Agency for Erasmus+ in the adult education, school education, vocational education and training, and youth fields. For Erasmus+ in higher education, please contact the Higher Education Authority.