School education
The EU works with its Member States to support the development of quality national school education systems and promote collaboration on issues of shared concern.
What is the EU doing on school education?
Pathways to School Success initiative
Tackling underachievement and early leaving from education and training across the European Union.
European Innovative Teaching Award
The Award recognises outstanding work by teachers and their schools engaged in European cooperation projects.
Erasmus+ Teacher Academies
The Academies will establish European partnerships of teacher education and training providers to develop an international outlook to teacher education.
Key competences
The European Commission works with EU Member States to support and reinforce the development of key competences and basic skills for all.
Early school leaving
The Commission is working with Member States to implement comprehensive strategies to prevent early school leaving.
Quality assurance
Building strong quality assurance systems is key to providing high-quality education for all.
Multilingual classrooms
Schools need to adapt their teaching methods to engage with children's linguistic and cultural backgrounds and to enable all students to thrive.
Well-being at school
Addressing the well-being of pupils, social and emotional competencies, mental health, bullying and violence at school.
Focus areas
Blended learning
Supporting high-quality and inclusive education through a range of on and off-site, digital and offline teaching approaches.
Green education
The European Union is encouraging the education and training sector to take action to contribute to the green transition and to strengthen the sustainability competences of all learners.
Working Groups
Learn more about the work of European Education Area Strategic Framework Working Groups on school education.
School education updates
School education resources
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Browse a wealth of inspiring tutorials, versatile teaching materials and more for teachers and schools.
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Browse free learning materials on the environment, climate change and energy for primary and secondary schools.
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The Toolkit promotes inclusive education and attempts to tackle early school leaving.
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Find out about your rights and obligations surrounding sending your children to school in a different European Union country.
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Discover a range of policy documents, informative reports, studies, infographics and factsheets on EU school education policy.
Join the community
School Education Gateway
Stay up-to-date with the online platform for education professionals, researchers and policymakers. Browse the School Education Gateway
eTwinning platform
A space for European teachers and school staff to communicate, collaborate and develop projects. Explore eTwinning
SELFIE for TEACHERS
A tool for teachers to learn about and further develop their digital competence. Explore SELFIE for TEACHERS
EU funding opportunities
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Erasmus+ is the EU’s funding programme supporting education, training, youth and sport.
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Jean Monnet Actions run under Erasmus+ to support teaching, learning, research and debates on various aspects of the European Union.
Get involved
School fruit, vegetables and milk scheme
The scheme is designed to help children follow a healthy diet. Learn about the school food scheme
Conference on the Future of Europe
Bring participatory democracy to your classroom. Discover the Conference on the Future of Europe
Science is Wonderful!
Science is Wonderful! brings the world of cutting-edge science to budding scientists in primary and secondary schools all over Europe. Find out about Science is Wonderful!
European Youth Portal
Take part in school and youth exchanges! Discover school and youth exchanges
Employment and volunteering
See practical information and opportunities concerning employment, including volunteering and traineeships.
Explore employment resources