Why choose ELA for your Erasmus+ training course

You’ve secured your Erasmus+ KA1 grant — now comes the crucial decision: which training provider should you trust with your school’s budget and your professional development time? With so many options available, choosing the right course can feel overwhelming. Here’s why over 10,000 teachers and education professionals from across Europe have chosen the Erasmus Learning Academy — and why they keep recommending us to their colleagues.

Accredited, trusted, independently reviewed

Choosing a training provider is a matter of trust — especially when you’re investing your school’s Erasmus+ budget. We know that past experiences with low-quality courses or unreliable providers can make you cautious. That’s why we believe in transparency and third-party verification rather than just promises.

ELA holds an Erasmus+ KA1 accreditation and is accredited by the Italian Ministry of Education as a teacher training provider. With over a decade of experience organising international training courses, we have built a track record that speaks for itself: 4.9 out of 5 on Trustpilot and 5 out of 5 on Google Reviews. We also hold ISO 9001 certification as a training organisation, and we fully comply with all Erasmus quality standards and we follow high quality standards.

Don’t just take our word for it — read what participants say about our courses.

Hands-on training that you can actually use in your classroom

If you’ve ever attended a training course that felt too theoretical, repetitive or disconnected from your daily classroom reality, you know how frustrating that can be. Our approach is the opposite: practical, participative and hands-on. Every course is built around group activities, real-life examples, peer exchange and collaborative learning. The participant is at the centre — not the trainer.

Our course topics cover the most current and in-demand themes in education: inclusion, wellbeing, artificial intelligence, digital skills, innovative teaching methodologies, and more. We update our course catalogue every year based on participant feedback and the latest trends in education. Some of our courses also include visits to local schools and educational organisations, giving you the chance to see different education systems in action.

We also offer courses tailored by school level — from preschool to adult education — so that you work on activities and methodologies directly relevant to your students’ age group.

An all-inclusive experience: you only need to book your flight

Organising a training trip abroad involves a lot of logistics — accommodation, meals, transfers, finding your way around a new city. We take all of that off your plate. Our all-inclusive packages cover training, accommodation, meals, cultural activities and networking events, so you can focus entirely on learning and enjoying the experience. You only need to book your flight.

Our courses take place in attractive European locations — Bologna, Palermo, Tenerife, Porto, Athens, and Zagreb — that combine quality training with the pleasure of travelling and discovering new cultures. The intensive course runs in the morning, leaving your afternoons free for cultural activities or personal exploration.

We cater to specific dietary requirements (vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, lactose-free and more), and we can arrange accommodation for accompanying persons or family members on request. Our cancellation and refund policy is flexible — if your Erasmus+ project is not approved, you can cancel at no cost.

Full Erasmus+ support from application to dissemination

Navigating the Erasmus+ paperwork can be daunting — learning agreements, quality commitments, Europass certificates, dissemination reports. We’ve helped thousands of schools through this process, and our team supports you at every step: before, during and after the course.

Before the course: we help you during the Erasmus+ application phase, providing learning outcomes, daily schedules and all the documentation you need. We support you with pre-registration if your project hasn’t been approved yet, and you can cancel without cost if the grant isn’t awarded.

During the course: a dedicated contact person is available for any need. Our team speaks over 10 languages, so language is never a barrier — even if your English isn’t perfect, we can support you in your mother tongue.

After the course: we take care of all Erasmus+ certification (staff mobility agreement, quality commitment, Europass mobility certificate, certificate of attendance). We also support your dissemination — we create a summary video of each course, publish a blog article, and share it on our social media channels, so you have ready-made materials to report back to your institution and to the National Agency.

A warm, international and supportive environment

Travelling alone to a foreign country for a professional course can feel intimidating. We understand this — and that’s exactly why we put so much care into creating a warm, informal and welcoming atmosphere where you feel supported from the moment you arrive. Our staff is attentive, empathetic and always available.

We intentionally keep groups small and curated, accepting only a limited number of participants per country to ensure a truly international mix. This means you’ll exchange ideas and best practices with teachers from across Europe — not just from your own country. Networking meals, cultural activities and social events are part of every course, creating natural opportunities for genuine connections.

We also actively facilitate networking between schools — many participants use our courses as an opportunity to find partner schools for student mobility, job shadowing or future Erasmus+ KA2 projects. With contacts across hundreds of European schools, we can help you expand your professional network.

European project expertise

ELA is not just a course provider — we are active participants in the European education ecosystem. We lead and participate in Erasmus+ KA2 innovation projects, Capacity Building projects and CERV programmes. This gives us a deep understanding of the latest European education policies and trends, which we bring directly into our training courses.

As a partner, we bring strong added value to your Erasmus+ project through our experience, international presence on platforms like eTwinning and EPALE, and our involvement as stakeholders in European Commission initiatives and networks. Learn more about our organisation and see what we do.

How to find the right Erasmus+ course?

Browse our full course catalogue to find the Erasmus+ training course that fits your needs, or get in touch with our team for personalised guidance. If you’d like to know more about how we work, read about our quality standards or check out our participants’ reviews.