ERASMUS+ HUB
The Erasmus+ Programme is Back!
The UK’s re-entry into the Erasmus+ programme opens a major new chapter in grant-funded international exchange in Europe.
Erasmus+ can fund school trips and teacher travel across Europe. The UK is contributing £570 million for 2027/28 across the programme.
Our proposed GSE Consortium intends to help UK schools access that funding.
OPEN THE DOORS TO EUROPE
The Erasmus+ Programme puts international learning within reach of more British students, teachers and school leaders. With UK participation returning from September 2027, schools can plan and apply for funding to support enriching exchanges with European partners.
From a first visit to a long-term school partnership, to teacher training opportunities abroad, to curriculum development, this is an opportunity to make international collaboration part of everyday school life.
The British Council has been announced as the UK National Agency for Erasmus+, helping organisations prepare for the programme’s return and access funding opportunities.
FIND OUT MORE AT THE BRITISH COUNCIL ↗
WHAT CAN SCHOOLS APPLY FOR?
Slides from our October 2026 school event. Select a tab to explore the opportunities, or click a slide to view it full size.
WHAT THIS COULD MEAN FOR YOUR SCHOOL
01 • STUDENT EXCHANGES
A world beyond the classroom
Give your students the chance to join school life in a partner school in Europe alongside local students, to discover a new culture, improve their language skills, and build friendships.
Explore the opportunities →
02 • STAFF DEVELOPMENT
Fresh ideas. Shared expertise.
Learn with colleagues overseas through job shadowing, leadership delegations, and professional exchange and training that connects with your school’s priorities.
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03 • EUROPEAN PARTNERSHIPS
One visit. A lasting connection.
Build a partnership that grows through online collaboration, in-person exchanges, shared curriculum projects, teacher shadowing and more. Each connection can open the door to the next opportunity.
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“THAT ALL SOUNDS GREAT!
BUT HOW MUCH WORK IS THE APPLICATION?”
A SHARED APPROACH: ERASMUS+ CONSORTIUM
We recognise that a successful Erasmus+ project takes significant time, expertise and resources - often beyond what schools and busy staff can provide alone. That is why we intend to bring our UK partner schools together in a proposed GSE-led consortium.
As the proposed coordinator, GSE would manage the application on behalf of member schools, receive and allocate any awarded Erasmus+ funding, plan and deliver agreed programmes, monitor their quality and impact, and manage reporting to the UK National Agency.
Schools would help shape the plan, nominate a school lead, select and prepare participants, and work with us on safeguarding and learning outcomes. We would agree the responsibilities and funding arrangements with each school before it commits.
We are preparing an application for the 2027/28 academic year, with a February 2027 application deadline anticipated. The exact date will be confirmed in the 2027 call. Our consortium remains proposed and is subject to approval.
APPLY TO BECOME PART
OF OUR CONSORTIUM
Help shape a shared Erasmus+ plan around the opportunities your school wants for its students and staff.
Tell us your priorities, early mobility ideas and where you would like support. You do not need a finished itinerary — we will bring schools’ ideas together and follow up with you.
10
minutes to share
your school’s priorities
Early ideas are welcome.
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Share your school’s priorities
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Tell us which activities interest you
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We follow up and develop the plan
Applying is a first step in planning. Consortium approval and grant funding have not yet been secured, and participation remains subject to the final arrangements.
KEEP EXPLORING
Explore the Erasmus+ opportunities →
Find the student and staff experiences that fit your school - and see how to start building a European partnership.
Our proposed consortium ↗
Understand our responsibilities, the funding structure and how schools can take part.
Your questions answered ↗
Find clear answers about applications, eligibility, timing and school responsibilities.
Talk to GSE ↗
Have a specific question about your school or trust? Start a conversation with our team.