Type of funding
This type of funding can support organisations in the field of vocational education and training (VET) that wish to
- organise learning exchanges for their learners and staff in other organisations abroad
- host teachers who are in training, or invite experts from abroad to their organisations
Activities can include
- for staff: job shadowing, courses, teaching or training assignments
- for learners: learning periods abroad, or participation in skills competitions
Types of projects funded
Short term projects
Exchange activities run over a period of 6 – 18 months. These are the best choice for first time applicants or organisations wishing to organise a limited number of activities.
Accredited projects
Only open to organisations holding an Erasmus accreditation in the field of vocational education and training. This status means accredited organisations can receive regular funding for exchange activities that contribute to their Erasmus Plan (an organisation-level strategy to build its capacity through the implementation of high quality activities).
Other ways to join
Organisations can also take part in projects without submitting an application by
- joining an existing Erasmus+ mobility consortium led by an accredited consortium coordinator in their country
- hosting participants from another country: any organisation can become a host for learners or staff coming from a partner organisation abroad. Becoming a hosting organisation is a valuable experience and a good way to learn about how the Erasmus+ programme works.
Application guidance
Contacts
Applications are managed by the National agency in the country where the applicant organisation is based.
Technical details
Read the Programme Guide for details of activities funded, selection criteria and budget amounts.
Partner search
If you’re looking to join an existing consortium, you can search for partners.
Qualitative criteria
When applying for funding for exchange activities, organisations agree to follow a set of Erasmus quality standards that ensure good quality of implemented exchange activities.
They should also be working to promote inclusion and diversity, environmental sustainability and digital education through their activities.