EU Comenius and British Council programmes

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Training recognised by the EU Comenius programme

The EU Comenius programme funds in-service training. As part of Europe’s Lifelong Learning Programme, EU Comenius funding is available to those working in schools and further education establishments across Europe.

The programme offers financial support towards taking part in recognised partnership work and training courses, including CILT courses abroad for primary teachers.

The British Council is responsible for administering EU Comenius funding for UK applicants - see: British Council information on EU Comenius funding.

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British Council programmes

The British Council offer funding and professional development for UK teachers to extend their skills in an international context.

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The Primary Teachers' Project

Would you like to improve your language skills as well as benefit from spending a week in a primary school abroad? If so, then the Primary Teachers’ Project is for you.

The British Council are working with CILT on this exciting project, which involves spending two consecutive weeks in France, Germany or Spain. The first week of the project is devoted to intensive language and methodology training, while the second is spent work shadowing in a primary school.

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Other opportunities

Short term overseas visits for teachers Teachers’ International Professional Development programme, international placements for heads and workshops to develop school links and partnerships are just some of the other activities on offer.

Discover the full range of training at: 

  • Languages Work
  • lingu@net europa
  • Languages ICT
  • ITT MFL
  • Vocational Languages Resource Bank