Mobi Trainee offers its advice on how to best establish a school partnership between European institutions. Here’s a breakdown.
School Partnership between European Institutions: What Is It?
The European program Erasmus Plus offers a multitude of mobility types. In addition to those for high school students, there are opportunities for students, internship profiles, and job seekers; there is also a school partnership between European institutions. These exchanges among teaching staff from different countries enhance the knowledge and skills of various educational teams. The school partnership between European institutions also provides insights into the different systems implemented by each. It helps to explore essential themes in light of our time:
- Inclusion in Education
- Equal Opportunities in Teaching
- Sustainable Development
- Ecology, etc.
To learn more: Useful Erasmus Plus Links
Let’s take a practical case, as we often do at Mobi Trainee. Suppose that a French school travels to Spain as part of a school partnership. The French educational team arrives and raises a list of topics to explore during the partnership. Over a week, the team observes the daily challenges faced by the Spanish institution. Additionally, they will organize workshops and discussions to address all the listed questions effectively.
Then, a few months later, it will be the French school’s turn to host the Spanish institution as part of the school partnership. The observation process will be the same and will facilitate a comprehensive exchange.
As you can see, the goal is to encourage exchanges of experiences among teachers, other staff, and even students.
Exchange between European Institutions: Mobi Trainee is Here to Help!
How to set up a school partnership as an institution? This is where your Erasmus Plus intermediary agency, Mobi Trainee, comes in! While there are approved pairing opportunities from Europe — this is called homologation pairing — the connection process can be cumbersome and extensive. Mobi Trainee works to connect similar-sized French and Spanish structures with common projects. Moreover, our bilingual teams facilitate smooth communication prior to the meeting.
Do you have questions about Erasmus Plus mobility in school partnerships? Contact our teams via email or through this quote request form, or share your experiences on our social media, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
