Comenius in-service training grants are available for staff involved in school or further education to job shadow a colleague for up to six weeks in any of the 30 participating European countries.
How does it work?
As a UK applicant, you need to identify the colleague abroad who you wish to job shadow and agree a jobshadow plan with that colleague and their institution. The plan might take the form of an email from your colleague setting out briefly what is planned for each day of your visit.
Why should I apply?
As well as strengthening links between partner institutions, individuals can gain a greater understanding of school education across Europe, enhance their cultural awareness, refresh their language skills and exchange good practice.
What funding is available?
From up to 2000 Euro for 1 week, 2500 Euro for 2 weeks and up to a maximum of 3000 Euro for 6 weeks. A higher grant may be awarded where special needs or exceptionally high travel costs are involved.
Easy step by step guide to applying
Step 1 - Identify an institution and a colleague you would like to shadow. Your town/region may have an area link or be twinned with a European town. Perhaps your institution has links established from previous project work. If not you can find a partner school using the Global Gateway
Step 2 - Agree a job shadowing plan and convenient time for the visit
Step 3 - Complete the 2009 Comenius application form
Step 4 - Send the form by the deadline date
When should I apply?
Check the Application Forms and Guidance page for the upcoming deadlines
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