Who can take part?

The Lifelong Learning Programme offers a range of opportunities for everyone involved in education and training. It provides funding for all stages of lifelong learning; for activities at school, at college, at university, in the workplace and in the local community.

Here are some examples of the type of organisation and individuals currently taking part in each programme – there are plenty more that aren’t listed!  

If you’re not sure which programme is right for you, get in touch with the UK National Agencies who will be able to give you advice and guidance.

Who is Leonardo for?

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING

Leonardo

Leonardo is for organisations involved in vocational education and training.

Examples of people taking part in the Leonardo programme include:

  • Employees looking for professional development opportunities
  • Trainees and apprentices seeking a unique experience working abroad
  • Managers involved in developing training provision in their company or organisation

Organisations can apply for funding to offer opportunities to their staff and learners.

Who is Grundtvig for?

ADULT EDUCATION

Leonardo

Grundtvig is for adult educators and adult learners who are over 25 years of age and are involved in non-vocational adult education.

Examples of the people taking part in the Grundtvig programme at the moment include:

  • Learners involved in non-vocational adult education courses or projects
  • Staff, volunteers, teachers and managers working in the field of adult education
  • Freelancers, or those intending to work in adult education

Organisations and professionals working with adult learners can apply for funding. 

Who is Transversal for?

SENIOR PROFESSIONALS

Transversal

Transversal is for individuals who have a decision-making or specialist role within general education or vocational training.

Examples of people taking part in the Transversal programme include:

  • Directors of education and vocational training establishments
  • Head teachers and teacher trainers
  • Education and vocational training inspectors
  • Representatives of local, regional and national authorities

To get involved in the Transversal programme you will need the endorsement of your organisation or employer.

Who is Comenius for?

SCHOOLS & FURTHER EDUCATION

Comenius

Comenius provides opportunities for:

  • Schools
  • Colleges of Further Education
  • Local Education Authorities
  • Trainee teachers and intending teachers
  • Educational advisers and inspectors
  • Other staff working in school education who are not qualified teachers
  • Teacher trainers and school education specialists
  • Adult educators.

Who is eTwinning for?

SCHOOLS & COLLEGES

eTwinning

As a school or college (working with pupils and students between the ages of 3 and 20) you can register your details, create a profile, search for partners and engage in online partnerships - absolutely free of charge.

Why not register on the eTwinning website today?

Who is Erasmus for?

HIGHER EDUCATION

Erasmus

Students, teaching and non-teaching staff at Higher Education Institutions in the UK can participate in the Erasmus Programme, provided their institution holds an Erasmus University Charter.

Students from all subject-areas can participate, as can part time and postgraduate students. Students must be enrolled at a Higher Education Institution in the UK to follow higher education studies. Students enrolled in short term higher vocational education courses, which includes foundation degree courses can also participate.

Who is Youth in Action for?

YOUNG PEOPLE

Youth in Action

If you are a young person aged between 13 and 30 or working with this age group, a local or regional public body or a not for profit organisation, you can apply to run a Youth in Action project.