The Erasmus+ 2021-2027 programme has introduced a common set of Erasmus Quality Standards for mobility projects in the fields of adult education, vocational education and training, and school education to which organisations implementing Erasmus+ mobility activities must adhere.
These standards are applicable for the years 2021-2027 and exist to ensure good mobility experience and learning outcomes for all participants, and to make sure that all organisations receiving the programme’s funding are contributing to its objectives. The Erasmus Quality Standards refers to 4 main areas:
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You can find below the main Erasmus quality standards and you can download here the full official Erasmus quality standards for mobility projects document.
Basic principles Inclusion and diversity Environmental sustainability and responsibility Digital education Active participation in the network of Erasmus organisations Good management of mobility activities Core tasks - keeping ownership of the activities Integrating results of mobility activities in the organisation Developing capacity Regular updates Gathering and using participants’ feedback |
Providing quality and support to the participants Practical arrangements Health, safety and respect of applicable regulation Preparation Monitoring and mentoring Support during the activity Evaluation and recognition of learning outcomes Sharing results and knowledge about the programme Sharing results within the organization Sharing results with other organisations and the public Publicly acknowledging European Union funding |
In addition to the general Erasmus quality standards when participating in Erasmus courses organisations shall be aware of the quality standards for courses under Key Action 1 (learning mobility of individuals) that is a document laying down the quality standards that shall be guaranteed when the staff is taking part in a course funded through a KA121 or KA122.
The quality standards for courses under Erasmus KA1 are divided into 5 categories:
You can find below the main quality standards for courses under Erasmus Key Action 1 and you can access here the full official list of quality standards for courses funded through Erasmus KA1.
The quality standards for courses under Erasmus KA1 are divided into 5 categories:
- Information and transparency
- Content and pedagogy
- European dimension
- Services and facilities
- Follow-up
You can find below the main quality standards for courses under Erasmus Key Action 1 and you can access here the full official list of quality standards for courses funded through Erasmus KA1.
Information and transparency Advance and complete information about the course Straightforward Application process Preparation Transparent costs Changes and cancellations Services and facilities Support: before, during, and after the course Qualified staff Proportionate duration and schedule of the course Appropriate venue Inclusion Feedback and assessment |
Content and pedagogy High quality teaching Inspiring and interactive learning Trustworthy, innovative and relevant content Use of digital tools and blended learning European dimension European values and policies Composition of the group and networking opportunities Follow-up Continued learning Facilitating institutional impact Certification of learning outcomes |
At the Erasmus Learning Academy we know very well and we believe in all the Erasmus quality standards and the quality standards for courses under Key Action 1. We closely adhere to them both when we're sending our staff and learners abroad and when we are receiving teachers, education staff and learners from abroad. More than simply complying with the Erasmus quality standards we strongly believe in them and in their value. If you are working with other course providers we recommend to check if they know and comply with the Erasmus quality standards. You can check in the page about the Erasmus Learning Academy quality standards which are our quality standards and how we comply with the Erasmus quality standards.
If you are interested in applying at the next Erasmus+ deadline and you want to be 100% sure of the quality of your hosting partner and that it would comply with the Erasmus quality standards you may consider to partner with the Erasmus Learning Academy (ELA). As partner, ELA brings a strong added value to an Erasmus+ project thanks to our experience in more than 200 Erasmus+ project and our dissemination and visibility capacity. In 2024-25 we offer 40 different courses 6 locations in 4 beautiful countries: Bologna, Palermo and Rimini in Italy, Tenerife in Spain, Porto in Portugal and Thessaloniki in Greece about ICT and new technologies, soft skills and emotional intelligence, classroom management and formative assessment, inclusion and special needs, intercultural learning and diversity, anti-bullying and early school leaving, well-being, innovative teaching methods, outdoor education, non-formal education, project based learning, work-based learning, entrepreneurship, preschool education and much more.
You can download here the 2025 Erasmus plus programme guide and the Call for Proposals with all the information about the 2024 deadlines and the budget. You can check all the official models and access the application forms in our page dedicated to the 2025 Erasmus+ application form models.
If you are interested in applying at the next Erasmus+ deadline and you want to be 100% sure of the quality of your hosting partner and that it would comply with the Erasmus quality standards you may consider to partner with the Erasmus Learning Academy (ELA). As partner, ELA brings a strong added value to an Erasmus+ project thanks to our experience in more than 200 Erasmus+ project and our dissemination and visibility capacity. In 2024-25 we offer 40 different courses 6 locations in 4 beautiful countries: Bologna, Palermo and Rimini in Italy, Tenerife in Spain, Porto in Portugal and Thessaloniki in Greece about ICT and new technologies, soft skills and emotional intelligence, classroom management and formative assessment, inclusion and special needs, intercultural learning and diversity, anti-bullying and early school leaving, well-being, innovative teaching methods, outdoor education, non-formal education, project based learning, work-based learning, entrepreneurship, preschool education and much more.
You can download here the 2025 Erasmus plus programme guide and the Call for Proposals with all the information about the 2024 deadlines and the budget. You can check all the official models and access the application forms in our page dedicated to the 2025 Erasmus+ application form models.