Erasmus+ Accreditation

Erasmus+ Accreditation is ideal for organisations that have a longer term strategic vision to develop their organisation

What is Erasmus+ Accreditation?

Put simply, accreditation allows for easier access to funding opportunities! Accredited organisations use a simpler application form. Accreditation shows that the organisation can organise high-quality mobility activities, and plans to organise them regularly.

What Are the Benefits?

Accreditation is awarded until the end of the programme period. This means that funding for the learner and/or staff mobility is guaranteed for the entire programme period. In this way, Accreditation enables long-term and strategic international cooperation.

Who Can Apply?

Accreditation is suitable for any organisation that plans to regularly and strategically carry out projects. See our blog post, Is Your Organisation Eligible for Erasmus Accreditation?, for full details. Youth organisations should read our detailed guide, the What, Who and How of Erasmus+ Youth Accreditation.

Note: Two or more organisations can team up to prepare and carry out a project. This is called a consortium. If you want to carry out a project as a consortium, your organisation must have Erasmus+ accreditation. It is not possible for a consortium to apply for a short-term project.

What Organisations Have Already Been Accredited?

Download the list of accredited organisations for 2020.

Download the list of accredited organisations for 2021.

Download the list of accredited organisations for 2022.

Download the list of accredited organisations for 2023.

How Do We Apply?

Apply for accreditation using the correct form for your sector (Adult Education, School Education, VET or Youth). If your organisation is active in different sectors (for example, Adult Education and Youth), you will have to apply for a separate accreditation for each sector.

You can write your application in English or in Irish. You will need your Organisation Identification (OID) to apply.

Visit the European Commission website to apply online.

Application deadline for Erasmus Accreditation is 11am (Irish Time) 1st October 2024.

Remember that accreditation is not mandatory. You can still take part in Erasmus+ by applying for short-term mobility projects, or hosting participants.

What Happens Next?

If your project is accredited, you can use a simplified application form to apply for funding (KA121-SCH, KA121-ADU, KA121-VET, KA151-YOU) available here: Opportunities for Erasmus+ | Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps programmes (europa.eu).

Please ensure that you are familiar with the budget allocation rules for the above key actions (KA121-SCH, KA121-ADU, KA121-VET, KA151-YOU) which are available on our Resource page:

For accredited School organisations: Erasmus+ KA121 School Education Budget Allocation 2024 – Leargas

For accredited Adult Education organisations: Erasmus+ KA121 Adult Education Budget Allocation 2024 – Leargas

For accredited VET organisations: Erasmus+ KA121 VET Budget Allocation 2024 – Leargas

For accredited Youth organisations: Erasmus+ KA151 Youth Budget Allocation 2024 – Leargas

And remember, some of the terms we use can seem overwhelming at first, so check out our Jargonbuster page for a handy glossary!

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Blog

Is Your Organisation Eligible for Erasmus Accreditation?

If you regularly carry out Erasmus Mobility projects, then you know the benefits Erasmus has for your organisation and learners. You’ve built up experience, your organisation has capacity, and you intend to get involved in 2022.  So how can you prepare to hit the ground running in the new year?  Did you know that you… Continue reading Is Your Organisation Eligible for Erasmus Accreditation?

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Principles of Writing an Erasmus+ Plan

In this blog Elva Duggan shares on how the principles of writing an Erasmus+ Plan

The Erasmus Plan and Your Strategy Journey

In the second of three posts, Elva Duggan from our Programme Support and Development Team offers advice for organisations writing an Erasmus Plan. This is based on guidance in “Go International: a practical guide on strategic internationalisation in Vocational Education and Training.”

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Key Events

Erasmus+ Youth Accreditations/ ESC Quality Label Information Session

Erasmus+ Youth Accreditations/ ESC Quality Label Information Session

An online workshop to find out more information about the new accreditation opportunities with Erasmus+ Youth and Quality Label for ESC.

Deadline: 13.05.24
Sport PRAXIS – Training

Sport PRAXIS – Training

This training course aims to gather youth workers and sport practitioners who are interested in learning more about sports as a tool for non-formal learning.

Deadline: 03.06.2024
Thematic Seminar “Active Bodies = Active Minds. How to Infuse Erasmus+ Projects with Physical Activity”

Thematic Seminar “Active Bodies = Active Minds. How to Infuse Erasmus+ Projects with Physical Activity”

This seminar will focus on integrating physical activity methods into Erasmus+ projects, institutions and personal life, and at the same time exploring the ways of how to make Erasmus+ projects more physically active.

Deadline: 17.05.2024
Accreditation for Adult & Community Education Organisations

Accreditation for Adult & Community Education Organisations

An interactive event, with opportunities to consider how Erasmus+ Accreditation for the Adult Education might benefit your organisation, and to discuss with other participants.

Deadline: 12.06.24
Design Thinking – Partnerships for Cooperation

Design Thinking – Partnerships for Cooperation

A cross-sectoral seminar aimed at supporting organisations seeking funding under the KA2 Action, Cooperation Partnerships for Cooperation (KA220).

Deadline: 24.05.2024
Design Thinking – Partnerships for Cooperation

Design Thinking – Partnerships for Cooperation

A cross-sectoral thematic contact making seminar aimed at supporting organisations seeking funding under the KA2 Action, Cooperation Partnerships for Cooperation.

Deadline: 24.05.2024
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Meet The Team

Deirdre O’Brien

Senior Support & Development Officer, School Education KA1 & KA2 (01) 8871217

Elva Duggan

Senior Support & Development Officer, Vocational Education and Training KA1 (01) 8871225

Audrey Reilly

Support and Development Officer, Youth Exchanges and Youth Worker Mobility (01) 8871222

Vacant

Senior Support and Development Officer, Youth and Youth Accreditation

Jemma Lee

Senior Support and Development Officer, Adult Education KA1 & KA2, Project Support KA2 (01) 8871208