The programme may support:

Mobility

• Mobility of classes/pupils in primary and secondary education
• Mobility of individual pupils in secondary education
• Individual pupil mobility includes workplace based education and training for both vocational education pupils and pupils in secondary education (theoretical).
• Mobility of teachers and other pedagogical staff in pre-school, primary and secondary education.
• Teacher mobility includes teacher exchange (“job-switching”) between schools, teacher round-trip, which enables the teacher to take part in the education/to teach in several schools in different countries.
• Mobility in the form of preparatory visits, work experience visits, etc.

The programme may also support:

Projects

• Schools may establish project partnerships linked to a specific theme corresponding to the aims of the Nordplus Junior programme.
• The projects are meant to broaden the perspective on the subjects chosen. Here are some examples of subject fields for project partnerships:
  • Quality assurance
  • Dissemination of project results
  • Development and improving of teaching methods
  • Curriculum development

Networks

• The overall purpose is to give schools an opportunity to become part of a network to establish long-term educational collaborations.
• Participants may work on a joint theme corresponding to the aims of the Nordplus Junior programme.
• Activities eligible for network support include:
  • Administrative meetings to establish and develop the network
  • Information activities and the dissemination of results

The specific aims of Nordplus Junior are:

• Strengthening and developing co-operation between schools (including kindergarten/preschool)
• Promoting the development of quality, creativity and innovation in education
• Promoting Learning for all by developing equal opportunities in inclusive education
• Strengthening the Nordic languages and promoting knowledge and understanding of Nordic cultures and Baltic languages and cultures
• Promoting co-operation between schools (including kindergarten/pre-schools) and working life