Erasmus accreditation – what is it?

A form of ‘membership’ in the new Programme Key Action 1

Accredited organisations can:
• Apply for funding each year
• Use a minimalist application form and ‘fast-track’ assessment process
• Apply for higher amounts and more participants than nonaccredited organisations

Purpose: build a community of organisations that regularly exchange staff and learners; foster organisational learning and gradual capacity

Key features:

• Based on an Erasmus Plan: objectives, activities, quality standards, management
• Valid for the duration of the programme; with updates to the Erasmus Plan
• Any organisation can have maximum one accreditation in each field
• Previous project experience not required
• Higher quality threshold (70/100 points)

Benefits of accreditation: