KA1 vs KA2: Which Action is Right for You?

KA1 focuses on individual professional development through courses, job shadowing, and teaching assignments. KA2 supports school partnerships and collaboration projects between institutions. KA1 is for personal growth, KA2 is for institutional collaboration.

KA2 typically provides higher funding amounts than KA1. KA2 partnerships can receive €30,000-€300,000+ for 2-3 year projects, while KA1 individual mobility is limited to €1,500-€3,500 per person for short courses.

Yes, teachers can participate in both actions. Many schools combine KA1 individual mobility for professional development with KA2 partnerships for collaborative projects. This provides both personal growth and institutional benefits.

KA1 is generally easier for individual teachers as it focuses on accredited courses with straightforward applications. KA2 requires more complex partnership development, detailed project planning, and consortium agreements, making it more challenging but potentially more rewarding.

KA1 has a higher success rate (70-85%) as it's course-based with predictable funding. KA2 is highly competitive with only 20-40% of applications approved. KA1 rejections are usually administrative errors, while KA2 rejections often relate to weak partnerships or unclear objectives.

KA1 is short-term: 2 days to 2 months for the actual mobility, with 6-12 months total commitment including planning and reporting. KA2 is long-term: 2-3 year projects requiring 3-4 years total commitment including planning, implementation, and final reporting.