ENGLISH FOR EUROPEAN EDUCATORS

Boosting Fluency & School Internationalisation

Professional Development Course for Erasmus+ Staff Mobility

📍 Porto, Portugal
📅 6 Days · 30 Hours
🌍 Language: English
📊 Recommended English Level: B1–B2 (CEFR)
👥 Small International Groups
🏫 Face-to-Face Training

Communicate. Connect. Go International.

ABOUT THE COURSE

English has become an essential communication tool for educators working in increasingly international and interconnected learning environments.

Whether participating in an Erasmus+ mobility, welcoming international visitors, attending a European meeting, presenting a school, developing a partnership or simply exchanging ideas with colleagues from another country, the ability to communicate confidently in English can open the door to new professional and institutional opportunities.

English for European Educators: Boosting Fluency & School Internationalisation is a practical professional development course designed to help teachers and education professionals use English more confidently and effectively in real educational and international contexts.

During this 6-day, 30-hour training programme in Porto, participants will strengthen their speaking, listening and professional communication skills while exploring situations commonly encountered in European educational cooperation.

The course combines language development with practical communication, intercultural exchange, networking and school internationalisation. Participants will practise introducing themselves professionally, presenting their school, participating in meetings, communicating with international partners, exchanging educational practices and developing ideas for future European cooperation.

Through practical activities, simulations, collaborative tasks, presentations and interaction with an international group, participants will be encouraged to use English actively rather than simply study the language.

The course also explores how stronger communication skills can support the international development of schools and encourage greater participation in European mobility, partnerships and educational cooperation.

You don't need perfect English to connect with Europe. You need confidence, practice and opportunities to communicate.

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

This course is designed for education professionals who already have an intermediate knowledge of English and want to communicate with greater confidence in educational and international contexts, including:

This course is designed for teachers, adult educators, trainers, school leaders, Erasmus+ coordinators and other education professionals interested in developing their professional practice in an international learning environment.

It is particularly suitable for professionals who want to:

• participate more confidently in European mobilities;
• communicate with international colleagues and partners;
• present their school or organisation in English;
• participate in meetings, school visits and professional exchanges;
• strengthen their international professional network;
• support the internationalisation of their school.

Recommended English Level: B1–B2 (CEFR)

Participants should already have an intermediate level of English that allows them to communicate in everyday situations.

The course focuses on developing fluency, confidence and practical communication skills for educational and international contexts rather than on formal language instruction.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

Communicate with Greater Confidence

Develop greater confidence and fluency when speaking English in professional, educational and everyday international situations.

Strengthen Practical English Skills

Improve speaking, listening, vocabulary, pronunciation and communication strategies through practical activities and meaningful interaction.

Present Yourself & Your School

Learn how to introduce yourself professionally, describe your educational role and present your school, students, projects and educational context to international colleagues.

Communicate in International Projects

Practise English for situations such as meetings, school visits, professional exchanges, project communication and collaboration with international partners.

Network Across Europe

Develop practical communication strategies for meeting colleagues, exchanging ideas, identifying shared interests and creating professional connections.

Communicate Across Cultures

Explore how cultural differences, communication styles and different uses of English can influence international communication and cooperation.

Support School Internationalisation

Reflect on how language confidence, mobility, networking and European cooperation can contribute to the international development of schools.

Turn Communication into Cooperation

Use English as a practical tool for exchanging good practices, exploring common interests and developing ideas for future international collaboration.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• communicate with greater confidence and fluency in English;
• participate more actively in professional conversations and international educational contexts;
• use relevant vocabulary and expressions for education and European cooperation;
• introduce themselves and describe their professional role effectively;
• present their school or organisation to an international audience;
• participate more confidently in meetings, school visits and professional exchanges;
• communicate with international partners in common professional situations;

• apply practical strategies to overcome communication difficulties;
• adapt communication to different international and intercultural contexts;
• interact more confidently with speakers from different linguistic backgrounds;
• develop professional connections and participate in international networking;
• reflect on opportunities for strengthening the international dimension of their school;
• use English as a tool for future European educational cooperation.

From English Skills to European Connections

Participants will leave the course with greater confidence, practical communication strategies and ready-to-use resources to communicate internationally, represent their school and participate more actively in European educational cooperation.

COURSE PROGRAMME

DAY 1 — ENGLISH FOR EUROPEAN EDUCATORS

Connect & Communicate

Explore:

• English as a tool for international education
• Building confidence when communicating in English
• Introducing yourself in professional contexts
• Talking about your role and educational experience
• Essential vocabulary for education and international cooperation
• Communication strategies when you don't know the right word
• Asking questions and keeping a conversation going
• Getting to know an international group

HANDS-ON ACTIVITY

Participants introduce themselves and their educational context through practical speaking and networking activities.

DAY 2 — SPEAK WITH CONFIDENCE

Build Fluency for Real Professional Situations

Explore:

• Developing fluency through active communication
• Speaking with greater confidence and spontaneity
• Listening and responding effectively
• Expressing opinions and explaining ideas
• Asking for and giving information
• Clarifying and checking understanding
• Pronunciation and intelligibility
• Communicating with different English accents
• Strategies for overcoming communication barriers

HANDS-ON ACTIVITY

Participants take part in practical conversations and simulations based on situations commonly experienced during international mobilities and professional exchanges.

DAY 3 — PRESENT YOUR SCHOOL

Tell Your Educational Story

Explore:

• Describing your school and educational context
• Talking about students, programmes and educational priorities
• Explaining aspects of your national education system
• Presenting projects and good practices
• Structuring a clear professional presentation
• Speaking to an international audience
• Using visual support effectively
• Asking and answering questions

MY SCHOOL IN 3 MINUTES

Each participant prepares a short presentation introducing their school or organisation to an international audience.

Participants may present:

Who We Are · Where We Are · What We Teach · Our Students · Our Educational Priorities · Our Projects · Our International Experience · What We Can Share · What We Are Looking For

HANDS-ON ACTIVITY

Prepare and deliver My School in 3 Minutes, followed by peer feedback and international exchange.

DAY 4 — ENGLISH FOR INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS

Collaborate Across Borders

Explore:

• English for international meetings
• Participating actively in discussions
• Making suggestions and expressing opinions
• Agreeing and disagreeing constructively
• Asking for clarification
• Professional email communication
• Welcoming international visitors
• Communicating during school visits
• Sharing practical information
• Working collaboratively with international partners
• Responding to common communication challenges

HANDS-ON ACTIVITY

Participants work through realistic international mobility and project scenarios, using English to communicate, collaborate and solve practical situations.

DAY 5 — FROM COMMUNICATION TO INTERNATIONALISATION

Build European Connections

Explore:

• What school internationalisation means in practice
• The role of communication in international cooperation
• Building professional networks
• Identifying common educational interests
• Sharing good practices across countries
• Intercultural communication
• Working with different communication styles
• English as a shared language between non-native speakers
• Creating meaningful international connections
• Exploring opportunities for future cooperation

MY EUROPEAN SCHOOL TOOLKIT

Throughout the course, participants build a practical collection of communication resources that can be adapted to their own professional context.

The toolkit may include:

Professional Introduction · School Presentation · Useful Educational Vocabulary · International Meeting Expressions · Networking Language · Professional Communication Resources · Hosting International Visitors · Intercultural Communication Strategies · School Internationalisation Ideas · European Cooperation Pitch

HANDS-ON ACTIVITY

Participants use their communication skills to identify shared interests with international colleagues and develop an initial idea for potential educational cooperation.

DAY 6 — ENGLISH BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

Communicate, Connect & Experience Porto

Participants will:

• use English in practical communication situations;
• collaborate in international teams;
• practise spontaneous communication;
• apply communication strategies developed during the course;
• explore language through cultural and social interaction;
• reflect on intercultural communication;
• complete and share elements of their European School Toolkit;
• reflect on how the learning can support their school and professional context.

PORTO COMMUNICATION CHALLENGE

Can the city become our classroom?

Working in small international teams, participants take part in a structured learning experience in Porto designed to encourage real-life communication, collaboration and intercultural exchange.

Activities may involve:

Asking for Information · Describing Places · Storytelling · Giving Directions · Explaining Cultural Elements · Gathering Information · Collaborative Problem-Solving · Presenting Findings

Participants then transform their experience into a short presentation or educational resource and share it with the group.

The programme concludes with:

Final Presentations · Course Evaluation · Reflection · Certification

COURSE METHODOLOGY

Learn English by Using English

This is an active, communicative and practice-oriented course.

Rather than focusing primarily on formal grammar instruction, participants develop their English through meaningful professional and international communication.

The 30-hour programme combines:

Speaking Activities · Listening Practice · Simulations · Role Play · Collaborative Tasks · Professional Scenarios · Presentations · International Networking · Intercultural Exchange · Peer Learning · Reflection

Language support, vocabulary, pronunciation and relevant grammar are integrated into practical activities according to participants' communication needs.

Activities are designed to support participants with different levels of confidence within the recommended B1–B2 range.

The programme provides an average of at least 5 hours of structured learning activities per training day.

EUROPEAN & INTERNATIONAL DIMENSION

Use English to Connect with Europe

The international composition of the course provides participants with a practical environment in which English becomes a real tool for European communication.

Participants will have opportunities to:

• communicate with educators from different countries;
• compare educational systems and practices;
• share experiences and good practices;
• develop intercultural communication skills;
• understand different communication styles;
• practise English with speakers from different linguistic backgrounds;
• build international professional networks;
• identify shared educational interests;
• explore opportunities for future European cooperation.

The course is designed to foster meaningful interaction between participants from different countries, using English as a shared language for intercultural learning, professional exchange and future European cooperation.

GROUP SIZE

Small Groups. More Communication. More Confidence.

To maximise speaking opportunities, interaction and meaningful international exchange, the course is organised in small international groups.

Minimum: 10 participants
Maximum: 20 participants

Course sessions are subject to minimum participation requirements and appropriate international composition.

UPCOMING DATES

❄️ WINTER / CARNIVAL 2027

8–13 February 2027
15–20 February 2027
22–27 February 2027

🌷 SPRING / EASTER 2027

29 March–3 April 2027
5–10 April 2027
12–17 April 2027
26 April–1 May 2027
3–8 May 2027

☀️ SUMMER 2027

14–19 June 2027
21–26 June 2027
28 June–3 July 2027
5–10 July 2027
12–17 July 2027

COURSE CONFIRMATION

Courses are confirmed as soon as the minimum participation requirements and appropriate international composition have been reached.

If a course has not been confirmed earlier, Easis Bridge will communicate the final decision no later than 4 weeks before the course starting date.

Participants should wait for official course confirmation before making any non-refundable travel arrangements.

If a course cannot take place, alternative available dates will be proposed whenever possible.

CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE

🎓 COURSE PACKAGE

Focus on Learning

Includes:

• 6-Day / 30-Hour Training Programme
• Training Materials & Resources
• Welcome Kit
• Welcome & Ice-Breaking Session

• Daily Coffee Breaks
• Course & Administrative Support
• Course Documentation
• Certificate of Attendance

Ideal for participants who prefer to organise their own accommodation, transport and cultural activities.

€480 / participant

🧳 COURSE & LOGISTICS

We Take Care of the Practical Details

Everything included in the Course Package, plus:

• 7 Nights' Accommodation
• Porto Airport Transfers – Arrival & Departure
• "Andante" Public Transport Card
• Mobility Management & Support
• Local Assistance During the Stay

Ideal for participants who want to focus on their learning experience while we take care of accommodation, local transport and mobility logistics.

From €1,050 / participant

🌍 COURSE & FULL EXPERIENCE

The Complete Learning & Porto Experience

Everything included in Course & Logistics, plus our Cultural Package:

• 6 Bridges Cruise
• Port Wine Cellars Experience with Fado
• Conserveira Pinhais – Full Factory Tour
• Traditional Azulejo Painting Workshop

Ideal for participants looking for a complete experience combining professional learning, full mobility support and the opportunity to discover Porto's culture and heritage.

From €1,200 / participant

TRANSPARENT PRICING

Before confirming a booking, participants or sending organisations receive a detailed quotation clearly identifying the price and all services included.

Optional accommodation, transport, mobility support and cultural services are clearly identified in the quotation.

This allows schools and participants to select the solution that best suits their mobility needs and budget.

The selected services, total price and applicable payment conditions will subsequently be confirmed in the corresponding Service Contract.

DOCUMENTATION & CERTIFICATION

Erasmus+ Mobility Documentation Support

Easis Bridge provides the detailed course programme and supports participants and sending organisations with mobility-related documentation where applicable, including:

Detailed Course Programme · Learning Agreement Support, where applicable · Attendance Documentation · Europass Mobility Support

Certificate of Attendance

Upon successful completion of the course, participants receive a Certificate of Attendance containing the participant's name, course title, short course description and learning outcomes, dates, duration, venue, course provider and course instructor(s).

Participants are expected to actively participate in the full training programme in order to receive the final course certificate.

INCLUSION & ACCESSIBILITY

An Inclusive Learning Experience

Easis Bridge is committed to providing an inclusive, respectful and welcoming learning environment.

Participants with accessibility requirements or specific support needs are encouraged to inform us during registration so that appropriate arrangements can be discussed in advance.

We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate individual needs wherever possible.

BEFORE YOUR COURSE

Once the course has been officially confirmed, participants receive practical information to help prepare their mobility, including:

Course Schedule · Venue Information · What to Bring · Practical Porto Information · Local Transport Guidance · Accommodation Information, where applicable · Contact & Support Information

DURING YOUR STAY

Participants have access to the Easis Bridge team for practical assistance related to the course and to any mobility services booked through us.

Our aim is to provide participants with a well-organised learning experience while allowing them to focus on their professional development and international exchange.

EVALUATION & FEEDBACK

Participant feedback is an important part of our quality process.

At the end of the programme, participants are invited to evaluate:

Course Content · Methodology · Learning Activities · Organisation · Learning Outcomes · Overall Experience

Feedback is used to continuously improve future editions of our courses

Participants may also submit a formal complaint in accordance with the Easis Bridge Complaints Procedure.

AFTER THE COURSE

Take Your English & European Connections Back to Your School

Learning and international cooperation should continue beyond Porto.

Participants receive resources to support the transfer of acquired skills into their professional practice, which may include:

Course Materials · Communication Resources · Professional Vocabulary · Participant-Created Materials · School Presentation Resources · International Communication Tools · European School Toolkit Resources

Participants are encouraged to share their learning, resources and international experiences with colleagues in their sending organisation and to maintain professional connections developed during the course.

IMPORTANT ERASMUS+ INFORMATION

EASIS BRIDGE is an independent course provider.

This course is designed for professional development within the context of Erasmus+ staff mobility – Courses and Training.

Participation in an Easis Bridge course does not in itself guarantee Erasmus+ funding.

Sending organisations and participants remain responsible for confirming the eligibility of their mobility, participants and related expenditure according to their Erasmus+ project, accreditation, grant agreement and applicable National Agency requirements.

Easis Bridge does not represent the European Commission or a National Agency, and the publication of this course does not constitute endorsement or certification by the European Union.

READY TO JOIN US IN PORTO?

Communicate. Connect. Go International.

Strengthen your English. Build your confidence. Connect with educators from across Europe.

Choose your preferred course date and send us your registration request.

No payment is required when submitting your initial request.

Our team will contact you to confirm availability, course status, your selected package and the applicable price.

Once course availability and the requested services have been confirmed, Easis Bridge will provide the corresponding quotation and Service Contract.

REQUEST YOUR PLACE

Submitting a registration request does not constitute a confirmed booking. Your booking is formally confirmed once the Service Contract has been signed by both parties and the payment due upon signature has been received by Easis Bridge.

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