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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.

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What is the EU doing on school education?

European Innovative Teaching Award

The Award recognises outstanding work by teachers and their schools engaged in European cooperation projects.
Read about the Teaching Award

Erasmus+ Teacher Academies

The Academies will establish European partnerships of teacher education and training providers to develop an international outlook to teacher education.
Find out about Teacher Academies

Key competences

The European Commission works with EU Member States to support and reinforce the development of key competences and basic skills for all.
Find out about key competences

Early school leaving

The Commission is working with Member States to implement comprehensive strategies to prevent early school leaving.
Learn about early school leaving

Quality assurance

Building strong quality assurance systems is key to providing high-quality education for all.
Discover quality assurance

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.
Explore multilingual classrooms

Well-being at school

Addressing the well-being of pupils, social and emotional competencies, mental health, bullying and violence at school.
Explore well-being

Focus areas

Blended learning

Supporting high-quality and inclusive education through a range of on and off-site, digital and offline teaching approaches.
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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.
Learn about green education

Working Groups

Learn more about the work of European Education Area Strategic Framework Working Groups on school education.

Discover the Working Groups

School education updates

New expert group focuses on supporting well-being at school
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The impact of Covid-19 on school learning outcomes: a new report gathers EU-wide evidence on effects and policy actions
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Pathways to School Success: EU member states adopt measures to ensure better educational outcomes for all
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European Innovative Teaching Award: European Ceremony
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Guidelines for teachers and educators on tackling disinformation and promoting digital literacy through education and training
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Celebrating one year of SELFIE for TEACHERS
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2022 European Innovative Teaching Award: 98 winning projects announced
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Apply to become a member of the Commission expert group on supporting well-being at school
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Call for application for the selection of members of the informal commission expert group on supportive learning environments for groups at risk of underachievement and for supporting well-being at school
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Increasing achievement and motivation in mathematics and science learning in schools
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Commission presents key principles and practices for supporting the inclusion of displaced children from Ukraine in school education
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Commission proposal for a Council Recommendation on Pathways to School Success
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Learning for the green transition and sustainable development
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Promoting the enrolment of child refugees in education
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Welcoming newly arrived refugees in the classroom
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Policy guidance on supporting the inclusion of Ukrainian refugees in education
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Inclusive blended learning: EU working group on schools seminar
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Measures in support of pupils and educational staff fleeing Ukraine following the Russian invasion
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School education resources

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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

  • Eramus+ programme

    Erasmus+ is the EU’s funding programme supporting education, training, youth and sport.

  • Jean Monnet Actions

    Jean Monnet Actions run under Erasmus+ to support teaching, learning, research and debates on various aspects of the European Union.

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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.

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