ANNOUNCEMENT
The European Commission continues the initiative of the European Innovative Teaching Award (EITA), which aims to highlight outstanding teaching practices implemented within the framework of the Erasmus+ Programme and to recognise the work of teachers and schools at national level. The Award, launched in 2021, is granted annually throughout the 2021–2027 programming period.
From 2025 onwards, the Award has been merged with the European Language Label (ELL). EITA and ELL address a common target group, focusing on strengthening European cooperation among teachers and trainers through Erasmus+. These are non-monetary awards, aiming to enhance the attractiveness of the teaching profession and, more specifically, to recognise teachers’ participation in successful Erasmus+ projects, as well as their results. The merger of the two awards, with the inclusion of ELL as one of the EITA categories, is expected to increase their visibility.
EITA 2026 Categories
The five (5) categories for EITA 2026 are:
- Early Childhood Education and Care
- School Education (Primary and General Secondary)
- Vocational Education and Training
- Adult Education
- European Language Label
One project per category will be awarded. In the European Language Label category, two additional projects will also receive awards at national level.
Thematic Priority for 2026
The thematic priority of the European Innovative Teaching Award for 2026 is “Life Skills”, as outlined in the Action Plan for the five Basic Skills:
- literacy
- mathematics
- science
- digital skills
- citizenship
More information on the criteria and evaluation process for the EITA – ELL 2026 Awards can be found in the attached greek document.