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There are a number of effective programmes designed to encourage partnerships, European visits, curriculum developments and debating. Some of the most popular ones are detailed below.
The Comenius Programme
The Comenius Programme administered by the British Council promotes working with schools in Europe on joint projects.
eTwinning
eTwinning encourages schools in Scotland to twin with a school in a European country to work on projects which can develop the curriculum.
MEPs in schools
MEPs in schools brings together MEPs, teachers and pupils to explore and debate European issues. It is an opportunity for pupils to engage with real issues and elected representatives.
Euroscola
The Euroscola programme brings together groups of young people from 25 European countries for a day of meetings and debates in Strasbourg.
Examples of programmes in schools
Shawlands Academy in Glasgow has successfully completed a number of Comenius projects.
Cauldeen Primary School explains how its project with a school in Malta enhanced the curriculum.
Lourdes Secondary School describes its experience of becoming involved in Euroscala. You can also watch pupils travels to Strasbourg on Teachers TV.