How to be a sustainable school

Third-party on-site course

"How to be a Sustainable School" is an Erasmus+ course designed to equip educators, administrators, and school staff with the knowledge and skills needed to transform their educational institutions into models of sustainability.

Last updated: 21.11.2024

Next upcoming session:

09.11.2025 - 13.11.2025

Spain , Comunitat Valenciana , Torrevieja

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Description

This comprehensive program explores practical strategies for integrating sustainable practices into school operations, curriculum, and community engagement.

Participants will learn from experts in the field, collaborate with international peers, and develop actionable plans to implement in their own schools.

Through a blend of theoretical learning and hands-on activities, this course aims to foster a culture of environmental stewardship and social responsibility within the educational sector.

Learning objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand the principles of sustainability and their relevance to educational settings.
Evaluate the current sustainability practices of their institutions and identify areas for improvement.
Develop and implement a sustainability action plan tailored to their school’s specific needs.
Integrate sustainability concepts into the curriculum across different subjects and grade levels.
Foster a school culture that promotes environmental awareness and sustainable practices among students and staff.

Methodology & assessment

Methodology
The course employs a variety of interactive and participatory methodologies to ensure an engaging and impactful learning experience:
Workshops and Seminars: Led by experts in sustainability and education, these sessions will provide theoretical knowledge and practical insights.
Case Studies and Best Practices: Analysis of successful sustainability initiatives from schools around the world to inspire and inform participants.
Group Projects: Collaborative projects where participants will work together to develop sustainability plans and strategies.
Field Visits: Visits to local sustainable schools and environmental projects to observe and learn from real-world examples.
Assessment
Certificates of Completion: Awarded to participants who have demonstrated active engagement and satisfactory completion of all course components.
Participation and Engagement: Active participation in workshops, discussions, and activities will be monitored and encouraged.

Materials, digital tools & other learning resources

Materials and learning resources are provided to participate in the workshops and different course sessions.

Depending on the course, you may be required to bring your own laptop.

Certification details

Europass Certificate.

Attendance Certificate.

Pricing, packages and other information

Price:

480

Euro
Course package content:
The fee doesn't cover accommodation, meals, and social activities, though we can help with recommendations. We will also provide affiliated accommodation companies, with special prices exclusive to our participants and public or private options for airport transfers.
The price includes:
Course materials.
Assistance with needed documents.
Certificate of attendance.
Tuition fee for 5 days course and coffee breaks.
- Trip costs for cultural excursion and travelling costs to visit schools.
- Learning materials
Additional information:

Description of the services and activities included in the course package (such as accommodation, meals, transport) or available at extra cost.
Cancellation & changes:

Force majeure situations can arise anywhere and at any time, but, before completely canceling your attendance at the course know that you can:
- Just reschedule it to following date of the same course or choose a different one.
- The change of the participant.
Know that if your mobility could not be started or completed due to an unforeseeable exceptional situation or event beyond your control, you can always apply for a Force Majeure in the Mobility Tool+, justifying your cancellation.
Additional information:

The options and conditions for change and cancellation, and the policy in case of unforeseen circumstances (force majeure).

Additional information

Language:

English
Target audience ISCED:

Early childhood education (ISCED 0)

Primary education (ISCED 1)

Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)
Target audience type:

Teacher

Head Teacher / Principal

Company staff
Learning time:

20-25 hours