The Lifelong Learning Programme 2007-2013

As of  2007 the European Union’s education and training programme continues in a new integrated form under the name of Lifelong Learning Programme. LLP consists of four sectoral subprogrammes, each supporting different levels of education:

Comenius Provides support for schools across Europe wishing to carry out joint projects on language learning and other themes of mutual interest. Offers opportunities for professional development for those in teacher training, pre-school and school education.
Read more on the European Commission’s website

Erasmus addresses the teaching and learning needs of staff and students in Higher Education. Provides support for Higher Education Institutions across Europe to work on shared projects including curriculum development and other areas.
Read more on the European Commission’s website

Leonardo da Vinci enables people who are involved in vocational education and training to benefit from work experience placements and career development opportunities in another country.
Read more on the European Commission’s website

Grundtvig funds small-scale, community-based activities. It is designed to develop basic skills and to enable learners to play a more active role in their communities. The programme is open to people involved in adult education.
Read more on the European Commission’s website

The sectoral programmes are complemented by the Transversal Programme that supports policy cooperation, languages, information and communication technology (ICT) and dissemination and on publicising the results from the programmes.
Read more on the European Commission’s website

Finally, the Jean Monnet programme focuses on enabling and encouraging European countries to work together more closely. It also offers support to key partners in the field.
Read more on the European Commission’s website