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100% EU-funded training for European educators in Cyprus, Greece, Lithuania & Poland
Transform from Teacher to Educational Leader
Develop the skills, mindset, and networks to lead educational innovation. Erasmus+ KA1 funded leadership training combining strategic management, instructional leadership, change management, and European best practices. For teachers transitioning to leadership and current principals expanding capabilities.
Educational leadership training serves multiple career stages. Whether you're considering leadership, recently appointed, or leading for years, Erasmus+ leadership development offers relevant, transformative learning.
Domestic leadership training often focuses narrowly on compliance and administration. European leadership courses offer broader perspectives:
💡 Leadership Journey: Real Teacher Experience
"After 15 years teaching, I wondered if leadership was for me. The Erasmus+ leadership course in Athens transformed my thinking. Meeting principals from Spain, Poland, and Sweden—hearing their challenges, sharing solutions—I realized leadership isn't about having all answers; it's about facilitating collective wisdom. I returned confident pursuing vice-principal roles. Two years later, I'm now principal of my school, and that week in Athens prepared me more than any domestic course could."— Anna, Swedish comprehensive school principal, leadership course participant 2023
Comprehensive leadership training addresses multiple competency domains essential for effective educational leadership:
Developing compelling vision, strategic planning, data-informed decision-making, school improvement cycles, and aligning resources with priorities. Learn how successful European schools create and sustain improvement momentum.
Leading teaching and learning—observing instruction effectively, providing meaningful feedback, facilitating professional development, supporting pedagogical innovation, and creating collaborative learning cultures among staff.
Recruiting, developing, and retaining talented staff. Building effective teams, managing conflict constructively, developing administrative capacity, and creating psychologically safe environments for risk-taking and growth.
Leading organizational change, managing resistance, scaling innovations, building change capacity, and sustaining improvements. Particularly relevant for digital transformation and pedagogical shifts.
Engaging families, building community partnerships, managing school image and communication, navigating policy environments, and representing school interests with authorities.
Self-awareness, emotional intelligence, stress management, work-life balance, ethical decision-making, and sustaining leadership over the long term without burnout—critical but often neglected dimensions.
Most leadership courses follow 5-7 day intensive formats combining theory, practice, and peer learning:
Note: Actual content varies by specific course. Contact us for detailed syllabi.
🎯 Pro Tip for Aspiring Leaders
Attend leadership training before applying for leadership positions. Having Erasmus+ leadership certification on your CV demonstrates commitment to professional growth and international perspective—competitive advantages in leadership applications. Many schools value international training experience when selecting leaders. Plus, the training helps you decide if leadership truly fits before committing.
Erasmus+ KA1 funding available for teachers and current administrators:
Perfectly eligible! Erasmus+ explicitly supports professional development preparing staff for future roles. Application should articulate leadership aspirations and how training supports career progression. Schools value teachers proactively developing leadership capacity.
Strong applications link training to school improvement priorities. Example justifications: "New principal needs international leadership perspectives," "Leading digital transformation requires change management skills," "School expanding internationally needs understanding of European education systems."
Schools apply on your behalf if Erasmus+ accredited. Discuss with principal or Erasmus+ coordinator. Explain professional goals, how training benefits you AND school. Include in school's development plan when possible.All costs covered once approved: course fees, travel, accommodation, daily allowance.
Benefits extend far beyond the training week:
Specialized leadership development and general courses adaptable for leadership focus. All fully funded by Erasmus+ KA1.
Advanced training for principals
Leading pedagogical change
Building administrative capacity
Develop leadership skills in inspiring environments:
Invest in your leadership future with zero financial barriers. Erasmus+ KA1 covers all training costs.