This report examines how entrepreneurship education is included in different education systems. It looks at areas such as educational policies, how entrepreneurship is integrated into the curriculum, teacher training, and the practical activities students can take part in to develop entrepreneurial skills.
The publication also includes additional tables and information about how entrepreneurship education appears in school curricula and teacher competence frameworks in different countries.
The report covers the education systems of the countries participating in the Eurydice Network, including all European Union Member States as well as several other European countries such as Iceland, Norway, Serbia, Switzerland, and Türkiye.
The platform is organised by age groups and topics, allowing users to explore subjects such as EU history, climate and environment, culture, European institutions, citizenship, and digital safety. It includes quizzes, games, competitions, videos, activity books, timelines, and teaching resources designed both for classroom use and independent learning at home.
One of its main goals is to make learning about the European Union more accessible and enjoyable. Instead of presenting information only through traditional texts, the site uses interactive activities and multimedia content to encourage participation and curiosity. Students can test their knowledge through games and quizzes, while teachers can access ready-to-use lesson materials and ideas for classroom activities.
The Learning Corner is also especially useful for teachers because it provides educational resources for different educational levels, from primary school to upper secondary education. In addition, it helps schools connect with other teachers and institutions across Europe, promoting collaboration and international projects.
Essentially, it acts as a high-tech bridge connecting the past with the future, ensuring that Europe's cultural treasures, from ancient manuscripts to 3D scans of historical monuments, are not just preserved in physical basements but are accessible to anyone with an internet connection.
At its core, the data space is built on the foundation of Europeana, a platform that already provides access to over 60 million digitized items. However, the data space expands this mission by providing a more robust "behind-the-scenes" infrastructure. It offers a suite of advanced tools, standards, and frameworks that help cultural institutions digitize their assets in high quality, including a major focus on 3D technology and Artificial Intelligence. This makes the data much more than just a gallery of pictures; it becomes "interoperable" data that researchers, educators, and creative tech developers can plug into their own projects, such as virtual reality tours or educational apps.
What makes this initiative unique is its focus on community and collaboration. It isn't just a website; it’s a vibrant network of thousands of professionals—curators, data scientists, and policymakers—working together to solve the challenges of digital transformation. By providing training through the Europeana Academy and fostering a democratic network of experts, the data space ensures that even smaller local museums have the support they need to share their stories with the world. For the average citizen, this means a more inclusive and multilingual experience where European culture is treated as a public good, available for everyone to explore, learn from, and enjoy.
The resource collects official data from national education authorities and includes information from many countries that participate in European education programmes. By exploring the visuals, users can see when school usually begins in each country, how long the summer holidays last, and when other breaks—such as autumn, Christmas, winter, or Easter holidays—take place. This makes it easier to understand the differences and similarities between education systems across Europe.
Overall, the tool is designed to help teachers, researchers, policymakers, and the general public better understand how school time is structured in Europe. By presenting the data in a clear and visual way, it supports comparisons between countries and provides useful insights into how education systems organise the academic year.
https://eurydice.eacea.ec.europa.eu/data-and-visuals/school-year-eu-time-holidays
Today, many young people across Europe experience stress, anxiety, and exclusion at school. Bullying, academic pressure, worries about appearance, and the influence of social media can all affect their mental health. This makes it essential for schools to place wellbeing at the heart of everything they do, working together with students, families, teachers, and communities to create caring and welcoming environments.
This resource offers 10 practical actions to improve mental health and wellbeing in schools, along with ideas shared by nearly 200 children about how decision-makers can help make schools happier and healthier places. By taking these steps, schools can support every student to feel valued, confident, and ready to learn.
https://op.europa.eu/en/publication-detail/-/publication/feea5c99-d186-11f0-8da2-01aa75ed71a1/
By listening to the experiences of these early adopters, the study helps us understand what works well, what concerns teachers have, and what needs to be considered to use GenAI in a safe, fair and responsible way in schools. The results are used to make recommendations for policymakers and school leaders, with a strong focus on ethical use. They also underline the need to rethink AI literacy and digital competence so that both teachers and students are better prepared to work with these new technologies in the classroom.
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https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/handle/JRC144345
This report is a vital tool, as it offers the most recent data (from 2024) on alcohol and other drug use, and risk behaviors among our adolescents.
Why is this report so significant?
A broad European view. The study collected responses from over 113,000 students aged 15 to 16 across 37 European countries (including 25 EU Member States). This gives you an incredibly broad perspective on what’s happening across the continent.
30 years of history. This study is a benchmark. With this eighth data-collection wave, ESPAD celebrates 30 years of collaboration that has compiled the voices of over 800,000 students since 1995. This makes it the most extensive and harmonized research project on adolescent substance use worldwide.
A planning tool. For you, as an educator, the detailed ESPAD data is crucial. It helps you understand current trends, identify areas of greatest risk, and design or adjust your prevention and education programs more effectively.
In four units, pupils are introduced to the concepts of future thinking and actions, alongside European sustainability initiatives. It also explores education for sustainability, decoloniality and cultural and linguistic diversity. This learning and teaching package was developed by TAP-TS (Teacher Academy Project Teaching Sustainability). (Source: European School Education Platform)
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Designed to equip teachers and students for the digital age, the framework is part of the PISA 2029 innovation programme and plays a key role in supporting the EU’s mission to deliver high-quality, inclusive digital education. It offers practical guidance for integrating AI and digital literacy into your teaching, helping learners build critical skills while promoting equity and inclusion in the classroom.
Whether you're looking to update your teaching methods or explore new educational tools, the AILit Framework is a valuable resource for staying ahead in a rapidly evolving digital world.
https://ailiteracyframework.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AILitFramework_ReviewDraft.pdf
The study also highlights how sustainable education fosters greater student engagement and motivation, empowering learners to become proactive in addressing local and global challenges.
You can find this report here:
European Commission: Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture, Zenasni, S., Janssens, L., Stiers, I., Surmont, J. et al., Enhancing education through learning for sustainability – An explorative review of broader benefits – Analytical report, Publications Office of the European Union, 2025, https://data.europa.eu/doi/10.2766/350817
Every year on 9 May, we celebrate Europe Day, commemorating the signing of the 'Schuman Declaration' on 9 May 1950. The Learning Corner provides special content to commemorate this significant event.
You can utilize the Learning Corner to access lesson plans, civic education modules, and multimedia materials that align with EU themes. These resources support the development of critical thinking and foster a deeper understanding of European integration among students.
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The project was carried out in late 2017 and early 2018 by Trajectory, an independent research consultancy specialising in strategic trends analysis and forecasting. The approach is mixed method combining literature review, quantitative analysis of secondary data and qualitative research.
According to this British Council's 2018 report, the number of potential English language learners in seven EU countries—France, Greece, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Romania, and Spain—is projected to decrease by approximately 15.3 million by 2025. This decline is attributed to demographic changes and an increasing number of adults already possessing higher levels of English proficiency.
Despite this reduction, English is expected to maintain its status as the EU's lingua franca. Employers will continue to seek employees with advanced English skills for tasks such as negotiations, problem-solving, and strategic presentations. Consequently, adults may require ongoing "top-up" tuition throughout their careers, leading to a demand for more flexible, personalized, and efficient learning methods. Traditional long-term courses may see a decline in favor of these adaptable learning solutions. Additionally, older learners may pursue English studies to stay mentally active, travel, or communicate with family abroad.
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The diagrams are especially useful for understanding the structure of formal education programmes, enabling teachers to align expectations and strategies with the systems in other countries. These visual tools focus on:
Early childhood and school education, including early enrolment programmes (ISCED 0) and primary/secondary education (ISCED 1-3).
Post-secondary non-tertiary programmes (ISCED 4).
Tertiary education (ISCED 5-8).
For Erasmus participants, this resource simplifies the process of navigating different education systems, making it easier to design exchange activities, prepare students, and collaborate with partner schools. It’s also perfect for teachers from other European countries who want to deepen their understanding of how education is structured across the continent, fostering meaningful and well-informed international cooperation.
https://eurydice.eacea.ec.europa.eu/data-and-visuals/european-education-structures
The tool serves two primary purposes:
To enhance understanding of the structure and timing of students' school schedules across Europe.
To assist in planning transnational activities and school-level exchanges within the region.
The information spans 37 European countries that are part of the Eurydice network and focuses on primary and general secondary education, following the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED 2011).
Details are accessible through two main sections:
Calendar View: A visual representation of school schedules.
Comparative Data: An analysis of differences and similarities across countries
Find it on:
https://eurydice.eacea.ec.europa.eu/data-and-visuals/european-school-calendars
It encourages collaboration on projects focused on "green" (environmental) and "blue" (marine) sustainability topics, aiming to integrate these themes into STEM education. Through activities, resources, and support, the project assists educators in developing awareness and skills for sustainable development among students.
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Speakers include Iliana Ivanova, EU Commissioner for Innovation, and various Directors General from the European Commission. The event will take place on 26 September from 12:00 to 13:00 CET and will be livestreamed with subtitles in all EU languages on this page:
https://education.ec.europa.eu/event/2024-european-day-of-languages-europeans-and-their-languages
The resource is part of the EU’s broader effort to promote media literacy, safeguard democracy, and prevent the harmful effects of disinformation, including political manipulation and social division. It often includes examples of common disinformation tactics and provides guidance on how to respond or report suspicious content on digital platforms.
Find it on:
https://learning-corner.learning.europa.eu/learning-materials/how-spot-and-fight-disinformation_en
Also available in Spanish:
https://spain.representation.ec.europa.eu/document/06d2547a-63e2-4b8b-9c08-620c5a6990d9_es
Scientix is a European initiative aimed at promoting and supporting science education across Europe. It was created by the European Commission and is managed by European Schoolnet (EUN), a network of 34 European Ministries of Education. The platform serves as a community for teachers, researchers, policymakers, and anyone interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education.
Scientix offers a large repository of teaching materials, research reports, and project results related to STEM education. Teachers can access and share lesson plans, activities, and other educational resources. The platform provides opportunities for teachers to participate in online courses, workshops, and conferences. These professional development activities help educators stay updated with the latest trends and practices in STEM education.
LGBTIQ people in the EU face discrimination, hatred, and harassment every day. This can harm their physical, mental, and emotional health. We need to work to protect their rights and safety.
On this website, you can find actions for LGBTIQ equality undertaken by the European Commission
