Erasmus+ funding for teachers and schools — explained
Everything you need to know about Erasmus+ funding for teacher training, school student mobilities, and youth exchanges — how the grants work, who can apply, and what EUTA delivers on the ground in Benalmádena.
What is Erasmus+?
Erasmus+ is the European Union’s flagship programme for education, training, youth, and sport. With a budget of over €26 billion for 2021–2027, it funds international learning experiences for millions of participants across Europe and beyond.
For schools and teachers, Erasmus+ means access to funded professional development, student exchanges, and international collaboration. The EU contributes to travel, accommodation, course fees, and daily subsistence — exact amounts are set by your country’s National Agency.
EUTA is an accredited Erasmus+ course provider based in Benalmádena, Spain. Learn more about us.
Erasmus+ Programme
€26B
Budget 2021–2027
10+ million participants since 1987
How Erasmus+ Funding Works
Three steps from application to arrival.
Your School Applies
Schools and educational organisations apply for Erasmus+ accreditation (KA-121) or a short-term project (KA-122) with their National Agency. Funding is awarded based on a project plan.
Choose Your Activity
Teacher training, school student mobilities, or youth exchanges — the grant contributes toward travel, accommodation, course fees, and daily allowances. Each track has its own Key Action; the section below explains them.
EUTA Handles the Rest
We provide the course or programme, all required documentation, accommodation arrangements, and on-the-ground support in Benalmádena, Spain.
Not sure which Key Action applies to you? Keep reading — we break it down below.
Types of Erasmus+ Funding We Work With
EUTA delivers courses and programmes under three distinct Erasmus+ tracks. They have different rules, audiences, and EUTA roles — pick the one that matches your project.
Short-Term School Mobility
For schools (no accreditation needed)
Schools without Erasmus+ accreditation can apply for a short-term project to send teachers for training or organise student group mobilities. EUTA acts as the receiving organisation — we deliver the curriculum, accommodation, supervision, and documentation.
- Project-based funding (single application, no prior accreditation)
- Covers teacher staff mobility and student group mobility (ages 12–19)
- Eligible costs include course fees, programme, travel, accommodation, meals
Accredited Annual Mobility
For accredited schools and organisations
Schools holding Erasmus+ accreditation receive simplified annual funding for ongoing teacher training and student mobilities — same activities as KA-122, with predictable multi-year budgets and no per-project applications.
- Ongoing annual funding (no per-project application)
- Same activity scope as KA-122 (staff and student mobility)
- Eligible costs include course fees, travel, accommodation, daily allowance
Youth Exchanges (non-formal)
For youth organisations (and schools acting as youth orgs)
A separate track from school-education mobility. Youth exchanges are non-formal learning experiences jointly designed with the sending youth organisation. EUTA acts as co-running partner — themes are negotiated per partnership; activities focus on intercultural understanding, participation, and immersive learning.
- Non-formal, jointly designed (5–21 days)
- Ages 13–30
- EUTA = co-running partner (not receiving organisation)
Working with a different Erasmus+ Key Action? We can tailor our courses and programmes to fit other funding types too.
Get in Touch
Tell us about your Erasmus+ project and we’ll help you find the right course or programme.
What Erasmus+ Funding Covers
Course Fees
EUTA’s course fees are within Erasmus+ unit-cost guidelines and eligible for the grant.
Travel
Return flights or transport to Benalmádena, calculated by distance band from your home country. Organised by certified and insured tour operator.
Accommodation
Hotel or campus accommodation included in the individual support category of the grant.
Daily Costs — Bundled
Meals, local transport, and daily subsistence are bundled into EUTA’s all-inclusive price. The grant’s daily allowance category covers this — no per-diem paperwork, no claims, no surprise extras.
Preparation Costs
Language preparation, visa costs, and insurance — additional support for participants who need it.
Eligible cost categories are set by the European Commission; exact amounts are set by your country’s National Agency. See erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu for the current programme guide.
What Our Participants Say
Voices from teachers and student groups who’ve spent their Erasmus+ week with us in Benalmádena.
Why Schools and Teachers Choose EUTA
Erasmus+ Accredited
Registered in the EU’s course catalogue. Eligible for Erasmus+ teacher training, school student mobility, and youth exchange funding across all programme countries.
End-to-End Support
From pre-trip documentation to on-site coordination and post-trip certificates — we handle every detail so you can focus on learning.
Benalmádena, Costa del Sol
Learn in a safe Mediterranean setting with excellent facilities, twenty minutes from Málaga international airport.
Many Years of Experience
Teachers and school groups from across Europe have travelled to EUTA for funded professional development and group mobilities.
Tailored Programmes
Courses and programmes adapted to your school’s goals and Erasmus+ project plan — no one-size-fits-all approach.
On-Campus Everything
Training rooms, residence, dining hall, and supervision — all on the same gated campus inside Benalmádena International College. Walking distance to the Mediterranean.
For Teachers
“Charge your teaching skills. Recharge your batteries.”
One-week Erasmus+ courses for European educators in Benalmádena, on Spain’s Costa del Sol. Taught on the campus of Benalmádena International College. CLIL, language teaching, multilingual classrooms, and job shadowing. Methods you can use Monday morning.
- Eligible for Erasmus+ KA-122 and KA-121
- Small groups, hands-on practice, Europass certificate
- Walking distance from the Mediterranean
For Schools
“Your group, our responsibility.”
Bring 15–30 students to a fully managed week inside the gates of Benalmádena International College, near Málaga. EUTA delivers curriculum, training team, food, supervision, transfers, and industry contacts. You bring the group.
- Eligible for Erasmus+ KA-122, KA-121, and KA-152
- On-site coordinator, 24/7 supervision
- One free teacher per 15 students (self-paid bookings)
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Erasmus+Teacher’s Guide to Erasmus+ KA-122
What KA-122 covers, how to propose it to your school, what to expect in Benalmádena.
Download the teacher’s guide
Application tips, eligibility checklists, and practical info from teachers who’ve done it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Erasmus+ and who can participate?
Erasmus+ is the European Union’s programme for education, training, youth, and sport, with a 2021–2027 budget of over €26 billion. Teachers, school staff, and students from EU member states and Erasmus+ programme countries can participate. Schools need Erasmus+ accreditation or a short-term project grant to send participants. See the full programme guide at erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu.
How is funding allocated under Erasmus+?
Funding is allocated by Key Action, country pair, and activity duration. School-education mobility (KA-122 short-term and KA-121 accredited annual — covering both teacher training and student groups) and Youth Exchanges (KA-152, non-formal) each have their own grant structures. Exact amounts are set by your country’s National Agency — find yours on the National Agencies directory. The funding types section above explains each track in plain English.
How much money do you get from an Erasmus+ grant?
An Erasmus+ grant is calculated from fixed EU unit costs: organisational support per participant, a travel contribution based on distance bands, and individual support per day of the stay. The exact amounts depend on your country’s national agency and the distance you travel, so two schools rarely receive the same figure. Your national agency publishes the current unit-cost tables — find yours on the National Agencies directory — and we can help you read them for a specific course.
Does my school need to be accredited?
Schools have two routes. Hold Erasmus+ accreditation (KA-121) for ongoing access to annual mobility budgets, or apply for a short-term project (KA-122) without prior accreditation. Accredited organisations benefit from simplified annual funding requests; short-term projects are a good fit for schools new to Erasmus+. More detail on the school side at /erasmus/for-schools/.
What’s the difference between KA-122, KA-121, and KA-152?
KA-122 and KA-121 fund school-education mobility (both teacher training and student groups) — KA-122 is project-based with no prior accreditation, KA-121 is the accredited annual route. KA-152 is a separate track for youth exchanges — non-formal learning, jointly designed between EUTA and a sending youth organisation. Different activity, different application route. Teacher-side details at /erasmus/for-teachers/; school-side at /erasmus/for-schools/.
How does EUTA help with the Erasmus+ process?
We provide Erasmus+-eligible courses and programmes, pre-trip documentation (Learning Agreements, daily programmes, invoices), accommodation arrangements, on-site coordination, and post-trip certificates including Europass Mobility documents. We don’t submit the application — your school handles that with their National Agency. About EUTA | Get in touch.
When should I start planning?
Erasmus+ application rounds typically open in autumn with deadlines in February–March. Plan 6–12 months ahead to allow time for application, approval, and logistics. You can contact us anytime for guidance — we’re happy to help you prepare well in advance.
Can I attend a course without Erasmus+ funding?
Yes — all EUTA courses and programmes are open to self-funded participants. Many teachers and schools attend without an Erasmus+ grant, paying directly. Browse teacher courses or student programmes.
Plan your Erasmus+ project with EUTA
Whether you’re a teacher looking for professional development or a school planning a student mobility, we’ll help you map dates, funding, and logistics from first email to arrival day.