Practical answers to the questions Erasmus+ VET coordinators actually ask — funding, deadlines, applications and what happens once a student lands in Lisbon.
An overview of accommodation options for Erasmus+ VET students in Lisbon, and what a well-organised arrangement includes.
Read the guide → Guide · KA1 ActivitiesAn overview of the mobility activities Erasmus+ KA1 can fund for vocational schools and their students and staff.
Read the guide → Guide · Full-Service PlanningWhy arranging accommodation and internship placements together, through one partner, simplifies Erasmus+ mobility planning.
Read the guide → Guide · Student OutcomesWhat vocational students gain from an Erasmus+ placement abroad — practical skills, language, independence and employability.
Read the guide → Guide · Student OutcomesWhat vocational students and their schools actually gain from a VET internship abroad.
Read the guide → Guide · Professional AreasAn overview of the professional areas with the strongest VET internship availability in Lisbon.
Read the guide → Guide · Lessons LearnedRecurring mistakes in Erasmus+ KA1 projects, and practical ways VET schools can avoid them.
Read the guide → Guide · Host CompaniesThe kinds of Lisbon companies that host VET students, and what a genuine host company arrangement looks like.
Read the guide → Guide · CostsHow the real cost of a Lisbon-based Erasmus+ mobility compares with typical funding categories and support levels.
Read the guide → Guide · KA1 FundingA practical look at what Erasmus+ KA1 funding covers for a VET mobility, from travel to on-the-ground support.
Read the guide → Guide · PaperworkA checklist of the documentation involved in an Erasmus+ VET mobility, before, during and after the placement.
Read the guide → Guide · Placement QualityPractical ways schools can safeguard the quality of a VET internship abroad, from company vetting to active monitoring.
Read the guide → Guide · PlanningThe 19 February deadline, the optional autumn round, and how early to start planning a KA1 mobility to Lisbon.
Read the guide → Guide · DestinationsAn overview of where Erasmus+ mobility can take place, and how VET schools typically choose a destination country.
Read the guide → Guide · Finding a ProviderA practical guide to finding an Erasmus+ VET internship provider in Portugal, from search channels to vetting.
Read the guide → Guide · KA1 ProcessThe full lifecycle of an Erasmus+ KA1 project, from application to the final report submitted to the National Agency.
Read the guide → Guide · How It WorksWhat actually happens during an Erasmus+ VET internship — from arrival to the final certificate — explained day by day.
Read the guide → Guide · KA1 FundingHow Erasmus+ KA1 funding actually works: how grants are calculated, who holds the budget, and how funds reach schools.
Read the guide → Guide · Mobility FormatsA comparison of Erasmus+ mobility durations — short-term placements, group mobility, and long-term ErasmusPro internships.
Read the guide → Guide · DurationGuidance on choosing the right duration for a VET internship abroad, based on student readiness and project goals.
Read the guide → Guide · FundingWhy Erasmus+ funding amounts vary by country and distance, and where students and schools can find current, accurate figures.
Read the guide → Guide · PlacementsHow VET schools find and vet host companies for internships abroad, and the role a local partner plays in the process.
Read the guide → Guide · Lisbon PartnersHow schools can find and evaluate an Erasmus+ mobility partner based in Lisbon specifically.
Read the guide → Guide · PlanningA practical guide to planning a successful Erasmus+ VET mobility, from early timeline to post-placement reporting.
Read the guide → Guide · PlanningA step-by-step look at how schools organise a VET internship abroad for their students, from destination to documentation.
Read the guide → Guide · Lisbon LogisticsA practical guide to organising VET internships in Lisbon, from finding a partner to confirming placements.
Read the guide → Guide · Getting StartedThe steps a VET school takes to start participating in Erasmus+, from registration to a funded mobility project.
Read the guide → Guide · Placement MatchingThe criteria host organisations use to match VET students with the right internship company, explained.
Read the guide → Guide · Making the DecisionA practical framework for choosing between shortlisted Erasmus+ VET mobility partners.
Read the guide → Guide · Finding a PartnerPractical guidance on finding a reliable Erasmus+ KA1 mobility partner, from search channels to the right questions to ask.
Read the guide → Guide · ApplicationsPractical guidance on preparing a strong Erasmus+ KA1 application, focused on what National Agencies actually assess.
Read the guide → Guide · Programme StructureErasmus+ KA1 and KA2 explained side by side, and how VET schools typically use each.
Read the guide → Guide · Getting StartedA practical starting guide for schools ready to organise an Erasmus+ VET mobility with a partner in Lisbon.
Read the guide → Guide · Service ChecklistA checklist of the services a school should expect from a genuine Erasmus+ mobility provider.
Read the guide → Guide · Cultural ProgrammeA look at how Erasmus+ students typically spend their free time in Lisbon, from local neighbourhoods to nearby day trips.
Read the guide → Guide · Provider RoleA breakdown of what an Erasmus+ mobility provider in Portugal handles on behalf of sending schools.
Read the guide → Guide · FundingA breakdown of what Erasmus+ funding covers for VET mobility: travel, individual support, organisational support and inclusion support.
Read the guide → Guide · VET InternshipsA clear explanation of what a VET internship abroad involves, how it's structured, and who's responsible for what.
Read the guide → Guide · Erasmus+ BasicsKey Action 1 explained: funding, eligibility, formats and what a KA1 mobility in Lisbon looks like in practice.
Read the guide → Guide · Erasmus+ BasicsErasmus+ explained: what it funds, who can take part, and how a project moves from idea to mobility abroad.
Read the guide → Guide · VET MobilityErasmus+ VET mobility explained — the formal structure behind funded work placements for vocational students abroad.
Read the guide → Guide · Student GuideA realistic guide for VET students preparing for their first internship abroad, covering work, daily life and adjustment.
Read the guide → Guide · Student PreparationWhat Erasmus+ students should know and prepare before arriving in Lisbon for a VET internship.
Read the guide → Guide · Evaluation CriteriaThe evaluation criteria that matter most when choosing an Erasmus+ mobility partner for VET internships.
Read the guide → Guide · NeighbourhoodsAn overview of where VET internships typically take place across Lisbon, and how location is factored into student placements.
Read the guide → Guide · KA1 EligibilityWho can apply for Erasmus+ KA1 funding — eligible organisations, registration requirements and the two main application routes.
Read the guide → Guide · EligibilityA breakdown of Erasmus+ eligibility — which organisations can apply, and which participants can take part in a mobility.
Read the guide → Guide · Who Does This WorkAn overview of who organises Erasmus+ VET internships in Portugal, and how different types of providers compare.
Read the guide → Guide · VET InternshipsThe case for choosing Lisbon specifically for a VET internship, focused on placement variety and practical logistics.
Read the guide → Guide · DestinationsThe practical reasons Portugal is a popular Erasmus+ mobility destination for VET schools across Europe.
Read the guide → Guide · LisbonWhat makes Lisbon a strong Erasmus+ destination for vocational students, from transport to sector diversity.
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