Early School Leaving Course: Preventing and Tackling Early School Leaving on an Erasmus+ Course
A practical early school leaving course for teachers and education staff: understand why students drop out, manage conflicts, and keep learners engaged with collaborative and innovative teaching methods. 100% fundable by your Erasmus+ grant and run by an accredited provider — accredited by the Italian Ministry of Education, holding an Erasmus+ accreditation and ISO 9001 certified. We handle all the Erasmus+ paperwork, from preparation to dissemination, so you just book your flights.
“I learned a lot both about the topic of early school leaving and about Italy.”
- Next session 22/11/2026 · see all dates →
- Level All levels · English B1+
- Certificate Erasmus+ and Europass
- Where Bologna, Palermo, Tenerife, Athens, Porto, Zagreb
What is an Erasmus+ early school leaving course?
An Erasmus+ early school leaving course is a fully-funded professional development programme, delivered abroad under Erasmus+ Key Action 1 (KA1), that gives teachers, headmasters and education staff the knowledge, tools and methods to prevent and tackle early school leaving and conflicts. Personal or family problems, learning difficulties, conflict and difficult socio-economic situations all push students to drop out — and teaching methods, school climate and teacher-pupil relationships play a big part too. There is no single cause and no simple solution: during the course you learn to identify the causes, practise conflict management and use collaborative, engaging methods that keep students in school.
Below you’ll find who it’s for, what you’ll be able to do, how the week is run, why teachers rate ELA 5/5, and how your Erasmus+ grant covers it all. With ELA you get a genuine guarantee of quality — full compliance with Erasmus+ quality standards, real networking with peers, and end-to-end support from enrolment to the dissemination of your project — plus skills you learn in a practical way and can use as soon as you’re back.
Who it’s for — and who it’s not
This course is designed for teachers and trainers of every level (primary, secondary, vocational, adult and higher education), and educational and non-teaching staff (educational and career counsellors, school psychologists, headmasters, school management and administrative staff) — including training centres and NGOs. It is especially relevant if you work with students at risk of dropping out, in secondary and vocational schools. Participants come from all Erasmus+ eligible countries and should already hold an Erasmus+ grant for KA1. A single session may bring together teachers from different school levels — part of what makes the exchange so valuable.
It’s probably not the right fit if…
- you’re looking for a purely theoretical course — this one is hands-on: group work, simulations and practical activities;
- you don’t have, and aren’t applying for, an Erasmus+ grant;
- your English is below B1 — you don’t need to be a native speaker and our trainers actively help, but you need a working level to take part and collaborate;
- you mainly want to manage your own stress and conflicts among adults at work → Stress and Conflict Management: the way to resilience and satisfaction is a better fit.
Preventing early school leaving: what you’ll be able to do after the course
A holistic set of strategies against early school leaving, built around four prevention approaches.
Spot the risk early
Understand the causes, forms and European trends of early school leaving, and recognise the factors that push your students towards dropping out.
Manage conflicts in class
Identify the type of conflict, choose the right conflict management strategy, and turn negative behaviours into positive ones.
Keep students engaged
Build classroom positivity with collaborative learning and peer education, and use interactive presentations, learning games and real-time feedback.
Your Erasmus+ week, day by day
Below is the standard indicative programme, personalised on participants’ needs and professional profiles. You can arrive the day before the course starts and leave the day after it ends, for smoother travel. Tap a day to expand.
Day 1 — Welcome & introduction
- Participants’ arrival
- Course introduction
- Schools’ and institutions’ presentations & best-practice sharing
- Walking tour of the host city
Day 2 — Understanding early school leaving
- Team-building exercises
- Needs and expectations evaluation
- Early school leaving: European rates and policies
- Analysing the different forms early school leaving can take
- Understanding and recognising the main factors that lead to early school leaving
- Reflections on current causes of early school leaving and presentation of learners’ experiences
Day 3 — Conflict management
- ESL prevention approach I: fostering conflict management skills
- Understanding conflicts: the 3 keys to managing conflict dynamics and the main conflict management styles
- Changing point of view: conflicts as opportunities and the beauty of conflict management
- Practical work: identifying the type of conflict and the best conflict management strategy
- Cultural activities in the host city
Day 4 — Collaborative learning & positivity
- ESL prevention approach II: establishing an environment of collaborative learning and building classroom positivity
- The importance of teamwork: effective dynamics and roles
- Practising and delivering collaborative learning tools
- Strategies for collaborative work and peer education
- Optional cultural visit outside the host city
Day 5 — Innovative methods to engage
- ESL prevention approach III: using innovative teaching methods and new technologies to engage and motivate students
- Practical work: keeping students focused and engaged through interactive presentations and learning games
- Practical work: managing and getting feedback effectively from your students in real time
Day 6 — Secure relationships
- ESL prevention approach IV: fighting negativity and establishing an environment of secure relationships
- Analysing negative behaviours, bullying, aggressive behaviour and violence
- Practical activities: transforming negative behaviours into positive and supportive ones
- Farewell dinner
Day 7 — Follow-up, certification & departure
- Discussion of future cooperation and planning of follow-up activities
- Exchange of best practices and experiences
- Course round-up and final evaluation
- Validation of learning outcomes and certification ceremony
- Additional training session tailored to specific needs
- Participants’ departure
Pick your Erasmus+ date and European city
Courses run throughout the year in Bologna, Palermo, Tenerife, Athens, Porto and Zagreb — so you can match your mobility to your school calendar and choose the destination you’ll love.
We keep each session small on purpose — limited places per date, so the group stays collaborative and the trainer can follow everyone. Some dates below may already be fully booked: once a session fills up we can’t add participants. If a date is confirmed or open for enrolment, pre-register now to hold your place while your paperwork is finalised — pre-registration doesn’t commit you, it just keeps your seat until you confirm.
A confirmed session is guaranteed to run: it is never cancelled.
All courses are hosted and delivered by local Academies accredited by Erasmus Learning Academy and legally established in the country where the course takes place, in full compliance with Erasmus+ requirements and quality standards.
| Location | Starting Date | Ending Date | Status | Pre-registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palermo | 22/11/2026 | 28/11/2026 | Confirmed | Hold your spot — free |
| Athens | 22/11/2026 | 28/11/2026 | 2 more participants to confirm | Hold your spot — free |
| Bologna | 07/02/2027 | 13/02/2027 | Open for Enrollment | Hold your spot — free |
| Zagreb | 11/04/2027 | 17/04/2027 | 2 more participants to confirm | Hold your spot — free |
| Palermo | 18/04/2027 | 24/04/2027 | 2 more participants to confirm | Hold your spot — free |
| Porto | 18/04/2027 | 24/04/2027 | 2 more participants to confirm | Hold your spot — free |
| Tenerife | 20/06/2027 | 26/06/2027 | Open for Enrollment | Hold your spot — free |
| Bologna | 01/08/2027 | 07/08/2027 | Open for Enrollment | Hold your spot — free |
| Palermo | 12/09/2027 | 18/09/2027 | Open for Enrollment | Hold your spot — free |
| Athens | 07/11/2027 | 13/11/2027 | Open for Enrollment | Hold your spot — free |
| Tenerife | 21/11/2027 | 27/11/2027 | Open for Enrollment | Hold your spot — free |
Why teachers choose this Erasmus+ early school leaving course
Designed around what matters most to Erasmus+ teachers: quality, simplicity and real classroom value.
100% Erasmus+ quality standards
Fully compliant with Erasmus+ quality standards and accredited for KA1 — your mobility is in safe, recognised hands.
We make Erasmus+ effortless
From the invitation letter to the Mobility Agreement and certificates, we prepare your documents and guide every step — so you sleep easy.
Sharing with fellow colleagues
Exchange ideas, share best practices and innovate together with educators from across Europe.
Practical, never just theory
Hands-on activities and group work — you build materials you can reuse, with the participant at the centre, not the trainer.
Support through to dissemination
We stay with you after the course too: dissemination video, articles and help sharing your Erasmus+ project.
Trusted & accredited
Recognised by the Italian Ministry of Education, ISO 9001 certified, 4.9/5 on Trustpilot and 5/5 on Google.
Teachers who took this Erasmus+ course, in their words
“What I liked the most was the work strategy: rotating work groups; real team work with a lot of discussion and collaboration; sharing ideas and conclusions to the whole group of participants; simulation and dramatization activities, always linked to the school/ the classroom. Also, last but not least, our course trainer, Giulia Amato proved to be very well prepared, communicated fluently and was always very patient and friendly.”
“Great experience! Wonderful teacher Susanna! I learned a lot both about the topic of early school leaving and about Italy.”
“The course was well-structured and our teacher (Martina) was patient and helpful. I recommend the course “Preventing conflicts and tackling early school leaving” to all teachers interested in the topic.”
Methodology, approach & learning outcomes
Methodology & approach
Our methodology is highly practical and participant-centred, in line with Erasmus+ quality standards: real-job examples, case studies, simulations, learning-by-doing, group and peer activities, and best-practice exchange among participants. Daily wrap-ups and brief evaluations keep the programme tailored to your group, and the multinational training team gives the course a genuine European dimension.
About the programme
Early school leaving is directly connected to unemployment, social exclusion and poverty, and it has no single cause — so it needs a holistic approach. This Erasmus+ course empowers teachers, trainers, headmasters and other education staff to tackle it through four prevention approaches — conflict management, collaborative learning, innovative teaching methods and secure relationships — while sharing best practices with colleagues and trainers from across Europe.
Learning outcomes
- Understand the causes and effects of early school leaving, as well as the relevant European trends
- Learn about the dynamics and characteristics of conflicts and the most effective strategies to prevent and manage them
- Get acquainted with the key elements and growing trends of innovative teaching methods to engage the class
- Learn how to engage and motivate students through interactive, collaborative and participatory teaching methods
- Gain insight and exchange best practices on fighting negativity in the classroom and establishing classroom ground rules
- Exchange best practices and discuss challenges about early school leaving with fellow teachers and the course trainers
- Network with individuals and organisations working in education across Europe through everyday cooperation and team-building activities
Every course is built to fit 100% within your Erasmus+ grant.
Everything that comes with your Erasmus+ place
We’re with you all day
A real person on chat before, during and after your mobility — questions answered fast.
Built to be Erasmus+ funded
Eligible for KA1 grants and designed to fit within your funding.
Flexible by design
Change dates or details easily — we keep restrictions to a minimum.
More than a classroom
Coffee breaks, networking meals and cultural moments are part of the experience.
An Erasmus+ compliant certificate
Includes the learning outcomes and every element your National Agency needs — plus the Europass Mobility document when your school opts in.
Dissemination made easy
A wrap-up video and help telling the story of your Erasmus+ project.
Why teachers trust Erasmus Learning Academy
One of Europe’s top Erasmus+ training providers since 2013, with 3,000+ teachers trained every year, 12,000+ in total, and top reviews on Trustpilot and Google. We support you through the whole journey — enrolment, documents, the course itself, and dissemination of your Erasmus+ project.
Real reviews from Trustpilot & Google
Life at our Erasmus+ courses
The trainers who guide your Erasmus+ course
These are some of our main teacher trainers across our European destinations. Behind every course there’s also a wider team of trainers, educators and administrative staff who support your Erasmus+ mobility from enrolment to dissemination.
Erasmus Learning Academy across the EU’s official platforms
Explore our funded projects, organisation profiles and eTwinning network on the European Commission’s official platforms.
Erasmus+ Projects
School Education Platform
EPALE
eTwinningHow Erasmus+ funding works — and what it costs
Erasmus+ is an EU programme that covers 100% of your teacher training abroad. Here’s how the grant works, and how our prices are built to fit within it.
What is Erasmus+ KA1?
How much money does Erasmus+ give?
Who is eligible?
How does the application work?
Is it really free?
What it costs
Teachers, trainers, headmasters and any other staff of education organisations are eligible for an Erasmus+ grant that covers all the costs of attending our training courses — travel, board and lodging, cultural activities and all fees. Our courses are tailored to be fully funded by Erasmus+, with different options to ensure the best comfort and quality at a price that stays within the grant.
We offer our courses in two packages. The Standard Package brings together training and accommodation in the same hotel, with breakfast, coffee breaks, networking meals (full board in Bologna) and cultural visits provided by us and fully covered by Erasmus+ funding — you just book your international flights. If you prefer to book your own room, the Essential Package (no accommodation) includes everything except accommodation and meals. We recommend the Standard Package: staying where the course takes place makes logistics, networking with fellow participants, safety and timing much easier.
The Standard Package costs EUR 1,415 in Bologna, EUR 1,235 in Palermo and Zagreb, EUR 1,265 in Tenerife, EUR 1,215 in Athens and EUR 1,335 in Porto. This price includes the course fee, certification and support fee, accommodation in a single room, breakfast, 2 coffee breaks per day, full board (in Bologna) or 3 networking meals (in the other locations), a walking tour in the venue’s city and a sum-up dissemination video.
You can stay in a single or a double room — whichever you prefer — and we can also arrange accommodation for people or relatives accompanying the participants.
Sending several colleagues? One contact, every document.
You coordinate your school’s Erasmus+ mobility on top of a full timetable. We take the paperwork, the logistics and the follow-up off your desk — for one teacher or for your whole staff.
- One dedicated contact person for your whole group, from enrolment to dissemination
- Every document your project needs: Mobility Agreements, invitation letters, detailed programme, certificates, Europass Mobility on request — and anything else your National Agency asks for
- Several sessions in the same week, so more colleagues can go at the same time — up to 3 per organisation in each session, so every group stays genuinely international
- Waiting for project approval? Pre-register now and cancel at no cost if your project is not approved
- Free rescheduling up to two months before the course, a flexibility many providers don’t offer
Email us about your group → (info@erasmuslearningacademy.eu)
Practical details
Language & accessibility
Held in English (B1+ recommended). Most participants are non-native speakers; clear language, written materials and peer support make everything accessible.
Food, accommodation & accompanying people
We cater to specific dietary needs (vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, lactose-free and more). We can also arrange accommodation for accompanying people and family members — spots are limited, so pre-register early to secure yours.
How many funding days to request
We recommend requesting 9 days of individual support — 7 for the course plus 2 for travel — so you can plan your stay with more flexibility and enjoy every cultural activity, from the first day to the last.
Cancellation & reschedule
Choose our fully refundable option and we refund everything if you cancel. With the standard option you’re still covered: free rescheduling at any time for force majeure (serious illness, family emergencies), and no fee for reschedules requested at least 2 months before the course.
Is this early school leaving course right for you?
Why does a course on early school leaving cover conflict management?
Is it only for secondary and vocational schools?
What will I take home for my school?
Your Erasmus+ course questions, answered
How do I know this is a high-quality Erasmus+ programme?
My English is B1 — will I manage?
Is the course practical or theoretical?
Can I bring a partner or family member, and do you handle special diets?
Is there an official certificate?
What about paperwork and documents?
Do I need a visa or an invitation letter?
Do you have any accreditation?
What makes a course certificate valid for Erasmus+?
How can I be sure a course is really Erasmus+ compliant?
Is the course provider legally established in the country where the course takes place?
What if my National Agency asks for specific extra documents?
Are your courses fully funded by Erasmus+?
Why choose the Standard Package?
Can I pre-register now and confirm later?
Can I book accommodation through you?
What’s your cancellation and reschedule policy?
- Force majeure (serious illness, family emergencies): free rescheduling, whatever the timing
- Cancellation at least 4 weeks before the course: 80% refund · at least 7 days before: 50% refund
- Rescheduling (requested by email) at least 2 months before: free · at least 15 days before: 20% fee · at least 48 hours before: 40% fee
Can a colleague take my place if I can’t travel?
Do you provide a signed contract and an invoice?
Still have questions?
Talk to a real person about funding, dates or paperwork — we usually reply within a day.
Book with confidence: your booking is protected
Your Erasmus+ project doesn’t have to be approved yet. These are the booking terms on every ELA course.
- Book before your project is approvedIf your Erasmus+ project isn’t approved, you cancel for free.
- Nothing to pay to pre-registerPre-registration only holds your place. The invoice comes after the agreement with your organisation.
- Fully refundable optionWant zero risk? Ask for the fully refundable option when you book: if you cancel at least 48 hours before the course, you get all your money back.
- Free name changes, any timeIf a colleague can’t travel, change the participant’s name for free, even without notice.
- Free reschedulingEven without the fully refundable option, moving to another date is free if you let us know at least 2 months before the course. With later notice you can still reschedule, for a small fee.
- 80% back if you cancelCancelling is rare, but if you must: tell us at least 4 weeks before the course and you get 80% of the cost back.
- Free rescheduling for force majeureIf force majeure, as defined by the Erasmus+ rules, prevents your mobility, rescheduling is free, whatever the notice.
- No late-registration feeRegistering close to the start date? There’s no penalty for booking late.
Pre-register today: free and non-binding
Pre-registration commits you to nothing — it simply holds your place while we confirm the session and prepare your Erasmus+ documents.
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