★ Erasmus+ · Key Action 1 · VET

Understanding Erasmus+ KA1 VET Mobility

Erasmus+ is the European Union's programme for education, training, youth and sport. Here's how it funds your students' internships in Lisbon — and where we fit in.

The Programme

What Is KA1 — Learning Mobility of Individuals?

Key Action 1 (KA1) supports learners and staff in vocational education and training (VET) to spend a structured learning period abroad. For VET students this usually means a professional internship in a host company in another EU country, organised between a sending school and an intermediary partner like DNA Europe.

Schools can apply for funding through their National Agency — either with an accreditation (recurring funding) or a short-term project application.

Erasmus+ VET students group in Lisbon
Funding

What the Erasmus+ Grant Covers

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Travel

Distance-based contribution towards return travel between the home country and Lisbon.

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Individual Support

Daily allowance covering accommodation, meals and local transport during the stay.

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Organisational Support

Per-participant contribution for preparation, monitoring and validation of the mobility.

Inclusion Support

Additional funding for participants with fewer opportunities or special needs.

Exact amounts depend on your National Agency and project. Your school's Erasmus+ coordinator is the best source for current rates — and we're happy to help with planning.

Erasmus+ internship evaluation and certification session
Quality & Recognition

Documented from Day One to Certificate

  • Learning Agreement — tasks and learning outcomes agreed before arrival
  • Monitoring — attendance records and regular check-ins during the placement
  • Evaluation — workplace tutor assessment against the training plan
  • Certificates — internship certificate and documentation ready for your final report

As the host partner, DNA Europe prepares the documentation your school needs for Erasmus+ reporting — accurate and on time.

Planning an Erasmus+ Application?

We support schools at every stage — from project idea to final report. Ask us anything.