European Innovative Teaching Award
The objectives of the Award are to
- celebrate the achievements of teachers and schools and to give credit to their work
- identify and promote outstanding teaching and learning practices
- provide means for mutual learning and exchanges of innovative practices
- highlight the value of the Erasmus+ programme for collaboration between teachers at European level and the establishment of the European Education Area
Similar to Erasmus+ Teacher Academies, this initiative supports teachers and trainers in their careers by innovative teaching methodologies, networking and peer learning for continuous professional development, as well as learning together through European cooperation projects.
Categories and selection
In each Erasmus+ programme country, projects will be awarded in the following 5 categories
- early childhood education and care
- school education
- vocational education and training
- adult education
- European Language Label
The Erasmus+ National Agencies are responsible for selecting winning projects through either a direct selection of awardees, by short-listing potential awardees or publishing an open call.
The Award spotlights a different theme each year, in line with the Commission's overarching priorities. It honours teachers and schools whose projects successfully engage with the annual theme.
2026 edition: Skills for life
This year, the European Innovative Teaching Award goes to projects that aim to raise achievement in one or more of these 5 basic skills: literacy, mathematics, science, digital and citizenship.
In a time of growing disinformation and polarisation, these skills are becoming more important than ever. They support informed, active citizenship and are key to building resilient, inclusive societies.
The theme is connected to the Action Plan on Basic Skills, which is part of the European Commission’s Union of Skills strategy.
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