Questions and answers for teachers and Erasmus+ coordinators
From 27 May 2026, host organizations and external course providers can no longer publish courses on the official course catalogue of the European School Education Platform (ESEP). This change has generated many questions among teachers, Erasmus+ coordinators and institutions planning KA1 mobility projects.
Many Erasmus+ coordinators and teachers use the European School Education Platform (ESEP) to search for KA1 teacher training courses abroad. The recent changes to the ESEP course catalogue may therefore affect how schools and organisations discover Erasmus+ mobility opportunities in 2026 and beyond.
According to the European Commission, this temporary measure is linked to ongoing discussions about quality standards and the future Erasmus+ programme for 2028–2034.
Below, we summarise the main questions we have received so far, together with practical explanations to help institutions understand what is changing — and what is not.
Why are Erasmus+ courses disappearing from ESEP?
As of Wednesday 27 May 2026, host organisations and independent course providers are no longer able to publish training courses on the European School Education Platform (ESEP).
According to the communication shared by the European Commission, the catalogue will now only display professional development activities organised directly by the European Commission itself.
This does not mean that ESEP is disappearing entirely. The platform still exists and continues to host eTwinning activities, project partner searches, articles, webinars and other educational resources.
The change concerns specifically the visibility of courses offered by host organizations and external course providers.
Is this a permanent closure?
At this stage, it appears to be a temporary measure rather than a definitive closure.
According to the information currently available, the European Commission is reviewing quality standards and discussing how professional development activities may be organised in the future Erasmus+ programme cycle (2028–2034).
The situation may evolve in the coming months, so it is important to follow official updates carefully.
Why is this ESEP change important for teachers and coordinators?
For many schools and organisations across Europe, ESEP had become one of the main places to:
- search for Erasmus+ KA1 training courses abroad,
- see available dates,
- compare training courses,
- discover new mobility opportunities,
- and identify courses matching Erasmus+ priorities and project objectives.
Many coordinators — especially newer ones — used the platform as a first point of reference when preparing KA1 project applications.
This means that from now on, finding suitable training opportunities in Europe may require more direct research, comparison and communication with providers.
How can teachers and coordinators find Erasmus+ courses now?
- recommendations
- newsletters
- webinars
- direct communication
- Erasmus communities
- LinkedIn/Facebook groups
Does the ESEP change affect Erasmus+ KA1 funding?
No.
This change does not affect:
- Erasmus+ KA1 grants,
- eligibility for staff mobility,
- accreditation rules,
- or mobility budgets.
Institutions can still apply for and implement their Erasmus+ funding exactly as before.
Teachers and staff can continue participating in KA1 training courses abroad under Erasmus+ mobility projects.
The change only affects where courses are displayed and how they are found.
Are training courses from external organisations still eligible for Erasmus+ funding?
Yes.
A course does not become “official” or “eligible” because it appears on ESEP.
The Erasmus+ Programme Guide does not require courses to be listed on ESEP in order to be funded.
What matters is whether:
- the mobility fits the objectives of the project,
- the activity is relevant for the participant,
- and the provider and programme meet Erasmus+ Quality Standards.
Many organisations that previously published on ESEP continue operating exactly as before.
How can you evaluate whether a course provider is trustworthy?
This question becomes even more relevant now.
Some useful elements to check include:
- experience with Erasmus+ projects,
- realistic and detailed course descriptions,
- testimonials and references,
- clear communication,
- participant diversity,
- pedagogical approach,
- and whether the organisation demonstrates real educational expertise rather than purely commercial language.
Another good way to have a hint about the quality of the courses is to check the provider’s pictures from past courses on social media:
- Are the pictures reflecting practical and active learning methods?
- Do the previous groups seem international?
- Can you find reference to visit local organizations and involvement with the host organization and local culture?
It can also help to ask:
- Who are the trainers?
- What methodologies are used?
- Is the course mainly lecture-based or participatory?
- Is there interaction with local organisations or communities?
- Does the provider understand Erasmus+ priorities beyond buzzwords?
Could this change affect the future of staff mobility courses after 2027?
Possibly.
One reason this update is important is because the current Erasmus+ programme cycle ends in 2027.
Discussions are already taking place about the future framework for 2028–2034, including:
- quality standards,
- impact measurement,
- environmental sustainability,
- inclusion,
- and the role of KA1 staff training mobilities.
At this stage, nobody knows exactly how staff mobility for KA1 staff mobility courses will evolve after 2027.
How are organisations like Tenerife Courses adapting?
We continue organising Erasmus+ KA1 teacher training activities as before.
- Course calendar:
- Course Catalogue:
We will send Erasmus+ updates and organize free webinars, so join our newsletter to stay updated with future changes.
And if you are not sure what kind of mobility would fit your project best, you can simply write to us directly info@tenerifecourses.com
Over the years, many participants have found us through recommendations from colleagues, partner organizations and former participants.
You can also read experiences shared by past participants on Google and Facebook.
Looking at a host organization’s pictures and social media can also help you better understand the type of learning experience they offer.
In our photos, for example, you can see that we:
- use participatory and active learning methods,
- work with practical and hands-on activities,
- integrate outdoor education and learning in local environment,
- bring together international groups from different countries and institutions,
- collaborate with local organisations and initiatives,
- focus on Erasmus+ priorities of inclusion and diversity, sustainability and digital transformation.
- and combine professional learning with human connection and cultural exchange.
Pictures never show the full experience, but they can help give a more realistic impression of the atmosphere, methodology and type of learning environment created during a mobility.
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Final thought
This change may initially create uncertainty, especially for teachers, Erasmus+ coordinators and staff who were used to relying on ESEP for course searches.
At the same time, it may also encourage a more reflective approach to mobility planning:
- choosing courses more carefully,
- asking deeper pedagogical questions,
- and strengthening direct cooperation between institutions and educational organisations across Europe.
The Erasmus+ programme itself continues. What is changing is mainly the way learning opportunities are discovered and accessed.