Partner Network

Our growing network of educational excellence across Europe

Our Network Strength

ERA Alliance brings together over 300 leading educational institutions across 30 European countries, creating a powerful network of excellence and recognition.

Our partners represent diverse educational sectors including universities, vocational training centers, schools, and adult education providers. This diversity enables comprehensive recognition services and collaborative opportunities across all levels of education.

300+
Institutions
30
Countries

Network Benefits

  • Enhanced Recognition

    Streamlined credential recognition across European borders

  • Collaborative Research

    Joint research initiatives and knowledge sharing

  • Professional Development

    Exclusive training and development opportunities

  • Quality Assurance

    Rigorous standards maintaining educational excellence

Partner Categories

Different types of institutional partnerships

Full Members

Schools holding Erasmus+ Accreditation, forming the core decision-making body of the Alliance. Full Members bypass all intermediaries, directly managing their mobility lifecycle with full executive authority and strategic voting rights.

  • Mobility Leadership: Complete authority to plan, host, and send student or staff mobilities directly through the platform.
  • Governance & Voting: Full voting rights in alliance governance and eligibility for the Strategic Board of Directors.
  • International Hosting: Exclusive rights to host official ERA Alliance international competitions, summits, and VET events.
  • National Representation: Eligibility to serve as the official Country Representative and lead the regional network.
Membership Fees:
  • School Education: 250 Euro/ Yearly
  • Vocational Education: 500 Euro/ Yearly
  • Adult Education: 250 Euro/ Yearly
  • Youth: 250 Euro/ Yearly

Associate Members

Designed for organizations leading educational consortia and managing large-scale student flows. Associate Members act as strategic sending partners and event organizers, coordinating mobilities while enhancing the Alliance's international presence through official events.

  • Outbound Mobility Only: Exclusive authority to manage and send student/staff groups from consortium member schools to verified hosts.
  • Official Event Hosting: Authorized to organize and host official ERA Alliance summits, workshops, and regional training events.
  • No Student Hosting: Strictly prohibited from acting as a receiving/hosting partner for student work placements or internships.
  • Consortium Coordination: Advanced administrative tools to synchronize mobilities across multiple sub-institutions.
Membership Fees:
  • School Education: 500 Euro/ Yearly
  • Vocational Education: 1000 Euro/ Yearly
  • Adult Education: 500 Euro/ Yearly
  • Youth: 500 Euro/ Yearly

Strategic Members

Enterprises and organizations providing high-quality work placements for Erasmus+ students. Strategic Partners focus on practical training and industry experience, offering students a professional environment to apply their vocational skills under ERA Alliance quality standards.

  • Inbound Internship Hosting: Authority to accept and host students for work placements, internships, and job-shadowing activities.
  • Company Profile Showcase: Ability to list specific training facilities, departments, and available internship positions to the entire network.
  • Direct Matching with Schools: Priority matching with Full Members and Associate Members to fill internship vacancies with qualified students.
  • Quality Certification: Receipt of an "ERA Quality Host" certificate after successful completion of student mobilities.
Membership Fees:
  • Vocational Education: 2500 Euro/ Yearly

Geographic Distribution

Our network spans across 30+ European countries

Regional Distribution

12
Western Europe
8
Eastern Europe
6
Northern Europe
4
Southern Europe

Key Countries

  • Germany
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Netherlands
  • Sweden
  • Poland
  • Italy
  • Spain

Institutional Types

Representing all levels of European education

Youth

60+

Higher education institutions

Vocational

95+

Technical and vocational schools

Schools

65+

Primary and secondary institutions

Adult Ed

20+

Adult education centers

Becoming a Partner

Simple steps to join our network of excellence

Initial Inquiry

Initial Inquiry

Contact our membership team to discuss your institution's eligibility and partnership opportunities.

Application Evaluation

Application Evaluation

Submit comprehensive application materials including institutional information and quality documentation.

Application Evaluation

Application Evaluation

Our accreditation committee reviews your application and conducts institutional assessment.

Partnership Confirmation

Partnership Confirmation

Successful candidates receive partnership confirmation and onboarding support.