Teacher Training Courses with Erasmus+ Funding
Develop your teaching skills with dedicated professional development programmes
CES teacher training courses with Erasmus+ funding are designed for teachers and education professionals who want practical, up-to-date professional development in Ireland. Choose from methodology, CLIL, blended learning, AI in education, mindfulness, and classroom innovation programmes in Ireland or in the UK (from 2027).
If you are an English language teacher or teach other subjects and want to expand language skills and explore different teaching approaches, we can help. Our extended range of teacher-training courses combines high-quality teaching with real-life local experience, and all our courses are eligible for Erasmus+ funding. When not taking classes in any one of our dedicated centres across Ireland and the UK, you can spend afternoons on our social programme to experience local life and culture.
Who These Teacher Training Programmes Are For
These professional development for teachers programmes are suitable for:
- English language teachers
- Primary and secondary school teachers
- Academic staff
- Education professionals
- Adult educators
- Teachers interested in international classroom approaches
The courses are especially valuable for participants seeking to refresh their teaching practice, explore new educational ideas, and improve their professional communication skills in English.
Key Info
Details may vary between course location
Run over either one or two weeks in locations in Ireland or the UK, our teacher training courses have a strong emphasis on cooperation and collaborative learning. With a focus on peer-to-peer learning, the course content offers opportunities for discussion and the sharing of ideas with colleagues from across Europe.
Before you arrive, you will receive a pre-course needs analysis and an optional pre-course reading. Our programmes aim to identify your practical teaching needs and apply course content to support your learning outcomes and professional goals.
What Our Course Helps You Improve
Participants have the opportunity to:
- Refresh classroom methodology
- Improve professional English communication
- Explore international teaching approaches
- Develop confidence using modern educational tools
- Learn collaborative and student-focused teaching techniques
- Exchange ideas with teachers from across Europe
These teacher methodology courses combine professional development with practical classroom application.
How to Choose the Right CES Teacher Training Course
Choosing the right programme depends on your teaching background and goals.
- Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL): If you teach academic subjects through English
- Methodology and Language Development: If you want broader teaching and language support
- Blended Learning and AI in the Classroom: If you are interested in educational technology
- Mindfulness for Teachers/Academic Staff: If you want wellbeing-focused classroom strategies
- The 21st Century Classroom: New Ideas for a New Era: if you want innovative teaching ideas and engagement techniques
Each programme combines practical learning with cultural immersion in Ireland.
Why Take Teacher Training in Ireland or the UK
Ireland offers a welcoming and internationally recognised environment for professional development for teachers.
Dublin offers:
- A vibrant international atmosphere
- Museums, culture, and professional networking opportunities
- A dynamic educational environment
Cork offers:
- A friendly and relaxed learning environment
- Strong local culture and community
- A more personal study experience
Both cities allow participants to improve communication skills while experiencing life in an English-speaking country.
How Erasmus+ Funding Supports Participation
These programmes are eligible for Erasmus+ funding and are designed to support international teacher mobility and professional development.
Funding may help support:
- Tuition fees
- Accommodation
- Travel costs
- Cultural and mobility experiences
Learn more about Erasmus+ guidance here
Course Aims
This course seeks to assess participants before arrival and meet their language and professional needs. By the end of the programme, participants will have had the opportunity to:
- Develop practical classroom skills
- Improve English communication
- Build confidence in teaching environments
- Expand professional vocabulary and teaching strategies
Please note that a minimum of 5 participants is needed to run a specific course. Should this number not be reached two weeks before the course start date, participants will be contacted regarding their available options.
CES Ireland Organisation ID (OID): E10019130
CES UK Organisation ID (OID): E10438517
One week course:
Dublin €495
Cork €450
UK £385
Residential
If you need self-catering student accommodation, CES can offer a range of residential options depending on location and availability.
Our social and cultural programmes help participants experience local culture while improving communication skills outside the classroom.
Activities may include:
- Museum visits
- Cultural tours
- Social evenings
- Group excursions
- Local events and activities
Our 2026 timetable for our Teacher Training Courses in Dublin is available here.
Course available in Edinburgh, London, Leeds & Worthing: Every Monday from July 1st to July 26th.
In Ireland, classes run from Monday to Friday from 9am to 1pm, with a break between 11am and 11.20am. Cultural sessions are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 2pm and 4.30pm. Our Teacher Training Courses are 25 hours in total, as per the Erasmus+ requirement.
In the UK, classes run from Monday to Friday from 09:30 - 13:00 with afternoon programme of lectures and visits
We ask that all participants have a minimum level of B2 so that they can fully benefit from the course.
Apart from the cultural on Tuesdays and Thursdays, we have an extensive social programme for the rest of the week, which is displayed weekly in all buildings. All Teacher Training Course participants are welcome and encouraged to join these events and activities.
Yes. It is possible to move to a General English class suited to your level. Please remember that the minimum level requirement for all Teacher Training Courses at CES is B2
Yes. Each participant will receive a certificate detailing the course hours and dates on the final day of their course.
Stuart can help you with any queries you have about Learning/Mobility Agreements. You can contact her at [email protected]
It is the responsibility of the participant to fill out the Learning Agreement. Guidelines and templates can be found here: https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/resources-and-tools/mobility-and-learning-agreements Please note that the documentation required for the Mobility can vary from country to country. Please contact your sending institution/Erasmus+ coordinator regarding what documentation you require.
CES offers programmes in CLIL, methodology and language development, blended learning and AI, mindfulness for teachers, and 21st-century classroom innovation.
These courses are designed for teachers, academic staff, education professionals, and adult educators looking for professional development opportunities.
Yes. CES teacher training programmes are eligible for Erasmus+ funding.
Yes. CES offers teacher training courses in both Dublin and Cork.
Yes. CES can provide residential accommodation options depending on location and availability.
You can register by contacting CES directly, downloading the brochure, or completing the registration form on the course page.
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