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Mobility of higher education students and staff supported by internal policy funds (KA131-HED) - Coordinator: LYCEE POLYVALENT GEORGES FRECHE

2023-1-FR01-KA131-HED-0001203862023Mobility of higher education students and stafffinalizedGood practice
Countries: FR|BE|BG|CA|CY|HU|IT|NL|ES|CH · Grant: €67,950

Objectives

Since its opening in 2012, the school has attached importance to the internationalisation of its courses, convinced that international openness is key for students’ academic, professional, and personal success. As part of the Erasmus+ 2023–2025 project, the International Relations Office (IRO), recently restructured and strengthened, has set two main objectives: to significantly increase the number of mobilities for both students and staff, while improving the quality of the actions implemented. This approach is reflected in enhanced communication and tailored promotional materials aimed at reaching a broader and more diverse audience, with particular attention given to students with fewer opportunities, to ensure equity and inclusion in access to mobility. In line with the school’s development plan, “Engage, Welcome, and Support”, several strategic objectives have been defined for the Erasmus+ project: - Facilitating student mobility: the school aims to promote the sending and hosting of both French and international students, whether for study periods or practical placements. In concrete terms, this includes guaranteeing internship durations in line with academic curricula: 16 consecutive weeks for students in the BTS Hospitality/Catering programme, and 9 weeks for those in the BTS Tourism programme. These durations meet educational requirements and allow for meaningful professional immersion in the host country, helping students develop key skills such as customer service, booking management, foreign language practice, and culinary or tourism expertise. - Strengthening and expanding European partnerships: the project relies on a robust network of partnerships with European universities and institutions. The school is committed to consolidating these bonds while seeking to establish new ones, in order to offer students an ever-wider range of destinations, tailored to the specific needs of vocational and technological pathways. This openness policy encourages diverse experiences and enriches the intercultural dimension of the programmes. - Actively involving staff: recognising that the project’s success also depends on the commitment of teaching and administrative teams, the IRO is working to raise awareness among staff about the aims of the Erasmus+ programme. Training activities and exchanges of best practice are organised to encourage staff mobility and strengthen their international skills, directly contributing to the quality of teaching and the school’s culture of openness. - Expanding the network of partner companies: to ensure successful professional placements, the school is developing a broader network of European companies in the hospitality, catering, and tourism sectors. This effort helps provide students with internships that are well-suited to their career goals, in settings that foster learning and professional integration abroad. Promoting modern foreign languages: The project places particular emphasis on the teaching and use of foreign languages. International mobility provides students with valuable opportunities to enhance their language skills in real-life professional contexts—an undeniable asset for future employability. Supporting further study and professional integration: Finally, the Erasmus+ project aims to support post-BTS success, whether through further studies or entry into the job market, in France or abroad. International mobility is a recognised driver of personal development and professional growth, improving employability and adaptability in a globalised environment. The shift from a multiannual to an annual project model has been a key factor in better steering and adjusting these objectives. This new structure enables greater responsiveness, more precise resource management, and closer monitoring of mobilities for both students and staff. It also makes it possible to assess outcomes more quickly and adapt actions based on needs and participant feedback. Thus, the Erasmus+ 2023–2025 project reflects the school’s clear ambition to establish itself as a major player in the internationalisation of technological education pathways, offering its students and staff increased, diverse, and high-quality mobility opportunities to support their academic, personal, and professional success.

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