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7 years Programme cycle |
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1/year FUNDING REQUEST |
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All organizations can apply |
⚠️ Important note on Erasmus Accreditation
Erasmus Accreditation automatically expires at the end of the current Erasmus+ programme period. The last call for accredited organizations will be in February 2027, and any KA1 funds awarded must be fully used by May 2029. To remain accredited afterwards, organizations will need to reapply under the new Erasmus+ Programme (2028–2034), likely through a simplified procedure.
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What is Erasmus+ Accreditation?
Erasmus Accreditation is like a ‘loyalty card’, designed for schools and educational organisations that want to organise international mobility activities on a regular basis.
By receiving the accreditation, a school is recognised by its National Agency as an organisation with a long-term plan for internationalisation and cross-border cooperation. This plan is called the Erasmus Plan, and it explains how mobility activities will support the development of the school, its staff and its learners.
Accreditation is not a single mobility project. It is a strategic framework that allows schools to request Erasmus+ funding more easily throughout the current programme period (2021-2027), without submitting a full project proposal every year.
To apply, schools must present a clear internationalisation strategy, define their Erasmus Plan and commit to organising high-quality mobility activities in line with the objectives of the Erasmus+ Programme.
Benefits of Erasmus+ Accreditation
Erasmus+ Accreditation gives schools easier access to KA1 mobility funding and allows them to plan international activities over several years. Instead of submitting a full project proposal every time, accredited organisations can use a simplified procedure to request funding for their mobility activities.
The main benefits include:
🏆 More stable access to Erasmus+ funding during the current programme period.
📋 A simplified annual application procedure.
⚡ A quicker evaluation process by the National Agency.
🔀 Greater flexibility in planning participants, destinations and activities.
📅 The possibility to organise mobility activities regularly as part of a long-term internationalisation strategy.
Duties and Responsibilities of Accredited Organisations
Accredited organisations must implement their mobility activities in line with their Erasmus Plan and respect the Erasmus Quality Standards.
In practice, this means they should:
🎯 Organise mobility activities that contribute to the objectives of their Erasmus Plan.
✅ Respect the Erasmus Quality Standards throughout the project.
🤝 Prepare and support participants before, during and after mobility.
📌 Define clear learning outcomes and follow-up activities.
📊 Monitor the quality and impact of the activities.
💶 Manage Erasmus+ funding responsibly.
🔄 Keep improving their internationalisation strategy over time.
Note: an accreditation can also end if an organisation does not submit any funding applications for three consecutive years.
How to Participate in the Erasmus+ Programme
The Erasmus+ deadline for accreditation usually expires at the end of September. However, if you missed the deadline, don’t worry — your school still has many opportunities to participate in the Erasmus Programme:
📝 Short-term KA1 projects are designed especially for non-accredited organisations. These projects are a good entry point for schools with little or no previous Erasmus+ experience and allow a limited number of participants to take part in mobility activities.
🤝 Join an accredited mobility consortium. Your school can participate in Erasmus+ activities through a consortium that has already received accreditation.
🏫 Act as a hosting organisation for another accredited school from abroad. This can be a useful way to build international connections and gain experience before applying for your own accreditation.
🔗 Check the Europass Projects Platform to find the right partners.
🔔 The accreditation call reopens every year. If your school wants to apply in the future, stay in contact with your National Agency and check whether there are any national priorities to consider when preparing your application.
Support
Preparing an Erasmus+ Accreditation application requires a clear strategy, a strong Erasmus Plan and a good understanding of the programme’s objectives and quality standards.
🔗 If you need help getting started, you can take our free online course The Erasmus+ Programme Made Easy