The Structure of the European Education Systems 2016/17
This report provides information on the structure of mainstream education in European countries from pre-primary to tertiary level for the 2016/17 school and academic year. It includes national schematic diagrams, an explanatory guide and maps showing the main organisational models of pre-primary and compulsory education. The information is available for 43 European education systems covering […]
Consultation on Inclusive Education: Civil Society Day 2016 Outcomes
The Civil Society Day, co-organised by the European Commission Directorate General for Education, Culture, Youth and Sports and the Lifelong Learning Platform, was held on 19 October in Brussels, as introduction to the Education, Training and Youth Forum (20-21 October). This year’s focus was on “Inclusive education”, a concept that reveals the transformative effect of […]
Consumer Classroom Inter-school Competition 2016-2017
Nowadays, pupils are familiar with the global fight against climate change towards a more sustainable world. Many of them are wise consumers in the fight against this world challenge, they have learned how to minimize waste and save water. But are they aware of their impact as energy consumers? Young people won’t become wise consumers unless […]
Education and Training Monitor 2016
The Education and Training Monitor is an annual publication that captures the evolution of education and training in the EU. It contributes to the objectives of the EU strategic framework for cooperation in education and training, the overall Commission’s strategy for growth and employment and the European Semester cycle of economic policy co-ordination. The Monitor […]
EU by Citizens – your opinion needed
The Maison de l’Europe de Paris, together with 10 European partners, is running the project “EU by Citizens”. The goal is to give the keys for a better understanding of European history and current European policies in order to better involve the citizens in the democratic process. To this end, experts from civil society debate […]
Erasmus+ Call for Proposals 2017 out now
The Erasmus+ Programme 2017 Call for Proposals is now out, as well as the 2017 Erasmus+ programme guide. The total budget earmarked for this call for proposals is estimated at EUR 2,157.1 million. Find more information about different key actions and indicative budget here below. Erasmus+ Programme – Call for Proposals 2017
50 ideas for a better Europe
For the best ideas for Europe’s future, why not ask the next generation? In May 7,000 young Europeans gathered in Strasbourg for the second European Youth Event (EYE) during which they discussed how to best tackle the many challenges facing Europe. Fifty of the best ideas have been collected in a report. Ideas include making […]
European Year of Cultural Heritage proposed for 2018
The European Commission has proposed 2018 as the European Year of Cultural Heritage. Europe’s cities and landscapes are marked by physical memories of the past. Castles, bridges and archaeological wonders are some of the most quintessential examples. Traditions, languages and art passed through the generations shape our everyday lives. Because cultural heritage is so central to […]
Integration of Refugees and Migrants through Education
Education and training can support the necessary holistic inclusion strategy for socio-economic and political integration of refugees and migrants in the fabric of the host countries. Education is a public good and a human right, and in theory, few are those who doubt the importance of education as a powerful tool for social cohesion. In […]
Off topic: Vote for Superar Srebrenica
Superar Bosnia is a multi-ethnic music school for more than 350 children in Srebrenica. It’s linked to our member Europahaus Srebrenica and shares the same building. Superar Srebrenica applied for the Deutsche Engagement Preis, which will award 10.000€ to the winner of an online voting. The money would be used to buy new instruments and […]