Nordic programmes

Nordplus framework programme

From 2008, the Nordic Council of Ministers is launching a new programme for educational cooperation between the Nordic countries. The programme will be extended to include countries such as the Baltic States. The new programme will have a similar structure to the European LLP – a major framework programme with underlying sectoral programmes:

Nordplus Higher Education for teachers and students at Nordic universities, colleges and other higher education institutions. The programme builds on cooperation in networks, offering activities such as student and teacher exchanges.

 Nordplus Junior is aimed at pupils, students and teaching staff in preschool, compulsory school and upper secondary school. Schools can apply for money to initiate cooperation projects, teacher exchanges and work experience exchanges for pupils.

Nordplus Adult is designed for organisations, institutions, associations and other bodies working with adult learning. The programme awards grants to cooperation projects, courses and work experience in other Nordic countries.

The Nordplus Horizontal Programme is a cross- sectoral programme involving activities such as workshops, conferences, studies and innovative courses.

Nordplus Nordic Languages and Culture aims to strenghten languague comprehension in the Nordic countries and stimulate interest in nordic languages, cultures and living conditions.