The Lifelong Learning Programme of the European Commission offers funding for a range of activities for schools, educators and pupils.

These include:

• Comenius School Partnerships: pupils, students and staff from schools across Europe work together on joint projects. Deadline for
  applications: 19 February 2010;
• Comenius Regio Partnerships: local and regional authorities with a direct role in school education, schools and other actors in
  education, working with European partners on topics of mutual interest. Deadline: 19 February 2010;
• Comenius In-Service Training: training for staff involved in school education. Deadlines: 15 January, 30 April, 15 September 2010. Please note that deadlines relate to specific training periods;
• Comenius Assistantships: encouraging intercultural awareness and language learning. Deadline: 29 January 2010;
• Contact Seminars and Preparatory Visits: opportunities to meet potential project partners and prepare for partnerships.
• Study Visits: networking opportunities for education and vocational training specialists. Deadlines: 31 March, 15 October 2010. Please
  note that deadlines relate to specific periods;
• eTwinning: a simple and straightforward way to forge partnerships and work on projects with other schools in Europe using information
  and communication technology (ICT).

To find out more about these or any other activities under the Lifelong Learning Programme, please contact us: education@leargas.ie or (01) 873 1411.

www.leargas.ie