PRIMARY SCHOOLS
EUROPEAN RESOURCES

» Fun Stuff for Kids

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European Commission sites

Main Hub for links to all Euro quizzes, games and activities for children.
http://europa.eu/quick-links/eu-kids/index_en.htm

Variety of Quizzes, Puzzles and Games on Europe and the EU.
http://europa.eu/europago/welcome.jsp

Quizzes and games about the €uro
http://ec.europa.eu/euro/kids

Fun stuff for young people on the European Commission’s UK website: http://www.europe.org.uk/youth/schools/games/ including:

Europlus: a grand tour of new and future members of the European Union!
http://www.europe.org.uk/youth/schools/europlus/

Mini-dictionary online
http://www.europe.org.uk/dictionary/

European Language Game
http://www.europe.org.uk/articles/view/-/id/109/ssid/4/

Matching Pairs
http://www.europe.org.uk/articles/view/-/id/115/ssid/4/

EU time-line
http://ec.europa.eu/unitedkingdom/information/publications/
eutimeline_alone_en.htm

European Commission EUTube
http://www.youtube.com/EUtube

Environment for young people
http://ec.europa.eu/environment/youth/index_en.html

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European Parliament

www.europarltv.europa.eu/youngEurope.aspx
One of the four channels in the new Europarl-tv is dedicated to young people. You will be able to find out how the European Parliament works, who you’re MEPs are, watch debates live. The channels are in 23 languages so you can practise your language skills!

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Young Scot

http://www.youngscot.org/Europe
Young Scot is a national portal aimed at young people in Scotland. The Europe channel is a useful resource for young people and schools on the topic of Europe. It is updated regularly with a broad range of information.

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» Teaching Resources Primary School staff

See the above, the Young Scot site is particularly useful

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European Commission Sites

Teachers Corner-Teaching Materials for all age groups
http://europa.eu/teachers-corner/index_en.htm

The EU in slides- flexible aid for teachers and others giving presentations on the EU
http://europa.eu/abc/euslides/index_en.htm

EUROPEAN COMMISSION- LIST OF COMMISSIONERS 2010-2014
http://ec.europa.eu/commission_2010-2014/index_en.htm

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European Parliament sites

EU pack for secondary schools
“The European Parliament: What’s That?” for 11-16 year olds is available from the European Parliament Office in Scotland. Contact epedinburgh@europarl.europa.eu or 0131 557 7866

Interactive resources and information on the European Parliament
Website that provides teaching materials and resources for 11-16 year olds
http://euroacademyonline.eu/

A sheet giving information on the 6 MEPs representing Scotland is available from the European Parliament Office in Scotland, The Tun, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh EH8 8PJ, 0131 557 7866, epedinburgh@europarl.europa.eu

CONSULAR CORPS IN SCOTLAND
A list is available from Barbara@seet.uk.com

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EU Publications-Hard Copies of Teaching Materials to Order

http://ec.europa.eu/unitedkingdom/information/publications/index_en.htm
From here you can order up to 100 copies of each publication free of charge. Wall charts for display in classrooms are also available here.
For primary schools we recommend: “Let’s Explore Europe” and “United in Diversity”

In addition the Commission has recently published a short guide to all the EU countries in passport form – “Passport to the European Union”. Copies can be ordered at:
http://ec.europa.eu/unitedkingdom/information/publications/passport/
passport_en.htm

*Same Passport as used in the Euro Quizzes

There is a Europe Direct centre in Aberdeen which schools can also contact for more information and for publications. europedirect@aberdeencity.gov.uk

If you have trouble accessing any of the above please contact Barbara MacLeod – Barbara@seet.uk.com 0131 557 9886

 

 

SECONDARY SCHOOLS
EUROPEAN RESOURCES

» For Pupils

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European Commission sites

Main Hub for links to all Euro quizzes, games and activities for children.
http://europa.eu/quick-links/eu-kids/index_en.htm

Variety of Quizzes, Puzzles and Games on Europe and the EU.
http://europa.eu/europago/welcome.jsp

European Commission EUTube
http://www.youtube.com/EUtube

Be an Eco Agent for the EU-go undercover to help the environment
http://ecoagents.eea.europa.eu/

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European Parliament

www.europarltv.europa.eu/youngEurope.aspx
One of the four channels in the new Europarl-tv is dedicated to young people. You will be able to find out how the European Parliament works, who you’re MEPs are, watch debates live. The channels are in 23 languages so you can practise your language skills!

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Young Scot

http://www.youngscot.org/Europe
Young Scot is a national portal aimed at young people in Scotland. The Europe channel is a useful resource for young people and schools on the topic of Europe. It is updated regularly with a broad range of information on getting involved in Europe, the EU, European Laws and legal rights, human rights in Europe, languages, food, study, work and volunteering opportunities.

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» Teaching Materials for Secondary School staff

See the above, plus:

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European Commission Sites

Teachers Corner-Teaching Materials for all age groups
http://europa.eu/teachers-corner/index_en.htm

Quiz and Teaching resources to combat climate change in the EU.
http://ec.europa.eu/environment/climat/campaign/
schools/getcreative_en.htm

EUROPEAN COMMISSION – LIST OF COMMISSIONERS 2004-2009
http://ec.europa.eu/commission_barroso/index_en.htm

EUROPEAN COMMISSION- LIST OF COMMISSIONERS 2010-2014
http://ec.europa.eu/commission_2010-2014/index_en.htm

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European Parliament sites

EU pack for secondary schools
“The European Parliament: What’s That?” for 11-16 year olds is available from the European Parliament Office in Scotland. Contact epedinburgh@europarl.europa.eu or 0131 557 7866

Interactive resources and information on the European Parliament
Website that provides teaching materials and resources for 11-16 year olds
http://euroacademyonline.eu/

Tackle a contagious pandemic to save Europe!-Teaching materials for a fun interactive game for the whole class.
http://euroacademyonline.eu/crisis-point/

A sheet giving information on the 6 MEPs representing Scotland is available from the European Parliament Office in Scotland, The Tun, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh EH8 8PJ, 0131 557 7866, epedinburgh@europarl.europa.eu

CONSULAR CORPS IN SCOTLAND
A list is available from Barbara@seet.uk.com

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EU Publications-Hard Copies of Teaching Materials to Order

http://ec.europa.eu/unitedkingdom/information/publications/index_en.htm
From here you can order up to 100 copies of each publication free of charge. Wall charts for display in classrooms are also available here.
For secondary schools “Let’s Explore Europe” is also useful, along with “Panorama of the European Union” and “The EU: What’s in it for me?”

Eurodesk
http://www.eurodesk.org.uk
Information on studying and volunteering in Europe, for senior pupils

If you have trouble accessing any of the above please contact Barbara MacLeod – Barbara@seet.uk.com 0131 557 9886

RESOURCES FOR UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE STUDENTS - USEFUL WEBSITES

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR FURTHER WORK, STUDY OR STUDENT EXCHANGE IN EUROPE – FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION

To receive a copy of this by email please contact Barbara MacLeod, Scottish European Educational Trust – barbara@seet.uk.com

EURODESK
http://www.eurodesk.org.uk
Information on studying, working, travelling and volunteering in Europe, for young people and for youth workers

EUROPEAN YOUTH PORTAL
http://europa.eu/youth/index.cfm
Links on working, studying and volunteering abroad, for all EU member states, EEA countries and Turkey.

ERASMUS STUDY EXCHANGES IN EUROPE

Erasmus-Student Exchange Programme
http://ec.europa.eu/education/lifelong-learning-programme/doc80_en.htm

http://www.britishcouncil.org/erasmus-about-erasmus.htm - Who can go? Where can you go? Why go?

http://www.britishcouncil.org/erasmus-practical-information.htm - funding information, information on academic recognition, languages, personal preparation

http://www.britishcouncil.org/erasmus_brochure_final.pdf - useful general information on Erasmus

http://www.nus.org.uk/en/About-NUS/Who-We-Are/Nations/NUS-Scotland/- contact mail@nus-scotland.org.uk and ask for the fantastic ‘Wish you were there?’ publication about Erasmus and studying abroad – contains a country by country guide

http://www.international.ed.ac.uk/download/Outgoing_Erasmus_Students.pdf - Edinburgh University’s guide for outgoing Erasmus students. Contains useful information on how Erasmus works and practical tips on living abroad.

http://ec.europa.eu/education/erasmus/doc902_en.htm - information on funded pre-Erasmus language courses

http://www.international.ed.ac.uk/exchanges/Erasmus/experiences.html - read Edinburgh University students’ accounts of their experiences on Erasmus

http://glasgowuniversityinternational.wordpress.com/ - read Glasgow University students’ accounts of their Erasmus exchanges

http://www.abdn.ac.uk/erasmus/sinfoout.shtml - read about an Aberdeen student’s Erasmus experience

http://www.aegee.org/ - the European student’s forum

Study in Europe-Information on 32 European countries and their universities
http://ec.europa.eu/education/study-in-europe/

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EUROPEAN PLACEMENTS FOR INTENDING AND TRAINEE TEACHERS – COMENIUS

http://www.britishcouncil.org/comenius-assistant.htm

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LANGUAGE ASSISTANTSHIPS IN EUROPE

http://www.britishcouncil.org/languageassistants-ela.htm - information on how to apply to be an English language assistant in a school in Europe and other countries around the world (open to students and recent graduates)

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STUDY FULL TIME IN EUROPE

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STUDY FULL TIME IN EUROPE

http://www.youngscotinfoline.org/channels/europe/ - lots of useful information on studying, working and travelling in Europe (Link not there no other link)

http://ec.europa.eu/education/study-in-europe/ – how to choose a course in Europe. This website also provides information on other aspects of working or studying in Europe.

http://ec.europa.eu/ploteus/home.jsp - Portal on Learning Opportunities throughout the European Space – provides information on how education systems vary within the EU, and country by country practical information on living in another EU country, visas, tuition fees etc.

http://www.deep.asef.org/course/index.asp?mn=CS – Database on educational exchange programmes - can provide you with the country profile, links to visa requirements and study resources as well as a search engine for finding courses abroad.

http://www.study-info.eu/ - Database of undergraduate and postgraduate courses taught in English in Europe.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2009/sep/15/students-university-netherlands-scandinavia Article about university courses taught in English

If you want to look into studying full-time at a European Institution in the language of that country check out the section for international students on their website for academic and linguistic entrance requirements.

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POST-GRADUATE STUDY IN EUROPE

http://www.mastersportal.eu/ - portal of masters courses available in Europe

http://ec.europa.eu/education/programmes/mundus/projects/index_en.html - masters courses for which Erasmus funding is available.

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WORK PLACEMENTS / INTERNSHIPS IN EUROPE

http://www.britishcouncil.org/erasmus-student-work-placements.htm - work placements supported by Erasmus, general information.

http://www.britishcouncil.org/work_placements_guide.pdf - guide to how Erasmus supported work placements work.

http://www.britishcouncil.org/learning-iaeste-students-studying-in-the-uk.htm - general information on IASTE work placements – for science, engineering, technology and architecture students.

Leonardo da Vinci Vocational Education and Training Programme-paid internships across Europe
http://ec.europa.eu/education/leonardo-da-vinci/doc1018_en.htm

www.eurobrussels.com - lists of internships and jobs in Brussels and throughout Europe

http://jobs.euractiv.com/- lists of internships and jobs in Brussels and throughout Europe

http://www.iagora.com/ - a useful website with a list of internships and work placements in Europe, with additional details of language courses, housing, hotels and travel

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INTERNSHIPS IN EU INSTITUTIONS (BRUSSELS)

http://ukeu.fco.gov.uk/en/working-for-eu/traineeships - Internships in the EU Institutions – Leaflet produced by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (May 2010)

European Parliament http://www.europarl.europa.eu/parliament/public/staticDisplay.do?
id=147&language=EN – Find links to all the various traineeships and study visits offered by the European Parliament

European Commission
http://ec.europa.eu/stages/index_en.htm - Information on all the ECs Traineeships

Council of Ministers http://www.consilium.europa.eu/showPage.aspx?id=321&lang=en – Information on Traineeships with the Council of Ministers

European Court of Justice
http://curia.europa.eu/jcms/jcms/Jo2_10338/informations-generales - Traineeships with CURIA (European Court of Justice)

European Central Bank
http://www.ecb.int/ecb/jobs/html/index.en.html - Job opportunities with the European Central Bank. Aimed at graduates who have studied economics, finance, law, business administration, human resources and translation

Committee of the Regions http://www.cor.europa.eu/pages/DetailTemplate.aspx?view=detail&id=04e5e2a5-6efb-4fd5-9088-03ef39719448 -Traineeships with the Committee of Regions

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INTERNSHIPS IN EU INSTITUTIONS (OUTSIDE BRUSSELS)

http://ukeu.fco.gov.uk/en/working-for-eu/traineeships - Internships in the EU Institutions – Leaflet produced by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (May 2010)

European Court of Justice http://curia.europa.eu/jcms/jcms/Jo2_10338/informations-generales
These 5 month paid traineeships are suitable for those are interested in the legal aspects of the EU, especially future lawyers or academics with a degree in law, political science or a diploma in conference interpreting and with a good level of French.
They start in March and October – check website for deadlines.

European Court of Auditors
http://eca.europa.eu/portal/page/portal/aboutus/
workingatthecourtofauditors/Traineeship
If you are interested in legal or accounting affairs you can apply for the 5 month traineeships (paid or unpaid).

Council of Europe http://www.coe.int/t/e/human_resources/jobs/10_traineeship_opportunities/
Traineeships at the CoE last three months from January, April or October (check website for dates of deadlines).
You can apply if you have at least three years of university study and a knowledge of another EU language.

European Central Bank
http://www.ecb.int/ecb/jobs/html/index.en.html
Traineeships at European Central Bank are for those enrolled in post-graduate or graduate studies with a good knowledge of another EU language.
They last from 3 to 12 months and some expenses are paid.

Centre for European Policy Studies
http://www.ceps.eu/content/ceps-opportunities - job opportunities for the think tank.

European Centre for Modern Languages
http://www.ecml.at

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SUMMER COURSES

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University of Berlin

Many European universities offer ‘summer school’ courses covering language tuition or academic subjects including politics, the arts, etc. These are generally courses you have to pay for yourself though.
For example,
http://www.fubis.org/en/fubis/index.html - Summer and winter break programme of the university of Berlin.
Different universities will have different courses on offer and also different dates to work with, so its worth looking up the summer schools yourself on a uni by uni basis.

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SUMMER AND TEMPORARY JOBS IN EUROPE

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Where to Search for Jobs in Europe

http://ec.europa.eu/eures/main.jsp?acro=job&lang=en&catId=52&parentId=0 – how to search for a job in Europe through the job centre plus website

http://www.eurosummerjobs.com/ - portal for finding summer jobs in Europe

http://www.eurosummerjobs.com/english/notre_selection/ notre_selection_frameset.htm - country by country job websites

http://www.aiesec.co.uk/students/p.php?&Id=1&SId=8 - volunteering, teaching or working professionally abroad over the summer or after graduation

www.jobsabroad.com –portal for finding work in Europe

http://europa.eu/youth/working/finding_a_job/index_eu_en.html - European Youth Portal provides links for jobs in Europe – also includes traineeships, working holidays and au pair work.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN EUROPE

International Volunteer Opportunities
http://www.vso.org.uk/volunteer/youth/

Volunteer opportunities for young people specifically in Europe
http://www.britishcouncil.org/connectyouth-programmes-european-voluntary-service-young-people.htm - volunteer opportunities for young people specifically in Europe

Information on the Youth in Action Programme
http://ec.europa.eu/youth/youth-in-action-programme/doc443_en.htm

Youth website of the EU-information on upcoming events, research, and policies.
http://ec.europa.eu/youth/index_en.htm

Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency-Further information on the Youth in Action Programme including funding and follow up placements
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/youth/index_en.php

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JOBS IN EUROPE WEBSITES

EU CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
http://ukeu.fco.gov.uk/resources/en/pdf/eu-careers - a leaflet about career opportunities with European Institutions

EU CAREERS SELECTION PROCEDURE
http://europa.eu/epso/doc/selection_procedure_en.pdf - this website outlines the selection procedure for those wishing to work for one of the European Institutions

JOBS IN THE FOREIGN AND COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/about-us/working-for-us/careers/ - information about jobs available within the Foreign & Commonwealth Office

SECRETARIAL JOBS IN EU INSTITUTIONS
C:\Users\Intern\Desktop\Further and Higher education\Secretarial jobs - eu careers website Nov 2010.htm

OTHER USEFUL CAREER WEBSITES

http://europa.eu/quick-links/job-seekers/index_en.htm
Overview of job opportunities

http://ec.europa.eu/eures/home.jsp?lang=en - Search for jobs throughout Europe and upload your CV for employers to look at. Also includes information on living and working in Europe and learning opportunities.

http://www.eurodesk.org.uk/work/work_in_europe - an excellent website providing links to job websites organised to suit your needs.

http://europa.eu/youth/working/finding_a_job/index_eu_en.html - European Youth Portal provides links for jobs in Europe – also includes traineeships, working holidays and au pair work.

www.eurojobs.com - search for hundreds of jobs throughout Europe

www.eurobrussels.com - jobs and internships with search options for current students and recent graduates

http://jobs.euractiv.com/- jobs and internships across Europe

www.iagora.com/ - a list of jobs and internships in Europe, great for graduates just starting out. Also includes details of language courses, housing, hotels and travel

http://www.jobs-brussels.com/- job listings for Belgium and Luxembourg

www.jobsabroad.com –portal for finding work in Europe

http://www.aiesec.co.uk/students/p.php?&Id=1&SId=8 - volunteering, teaching or working professionally abroad over the summer or after graduation

http://www.europeopen.org.uk/index.asp - if you have a profession, use this website to find out how your qualifications are recognised abroad

JOBS FOR TRANSLATORS WITHIN EUROPE

http://cdt.europa.eu/EN/Pages/Homepage.aspx - information on working as a translator within European Institutions

http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/translation/workwithus/staff/temporary/index_en.htm - information on working as a translator for the European Commission

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR LINGUISTS WITH EU INSTITUTIONS

(September)
- This leaflet is available from the Foreign Commonwealth Office - website www.ukeu.fco.gov.uk or contact delphine.galon@fco.gov.uk.

WORKING FOR THE CIVIL SERVICE

http://faststream.civilservice.gov.uk/The-Fast-Streams/Graduate-Fast-Streams/ - information on the Civil Service ‘Graduate Fast Stream’ programme

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION ON LIVING AND WORKING IN EUROPE

Rules and regulations for working abroad
http://ec.europa.eu/eures/main.jsp?acro=lw&lang=en&catId=490&parentId=0 - country specific practical information on rules and regulations of working abroad

Your rights explained
http://www.nya.org.uk/youthinformation-com/europe/european-union-and-young-people - information on your rights as an EU citizen

http://www.nya.org.uk/youthinformation-com/europe/working-in-europe - your rights in terms of working in Europe as an EU citizen

http://europa.eu/legislation_summaries/internal_market/living_and_
working_in_the_internal_market/free_movement_of_workers/index_en.htm - summary of your rights as an EU citizen to work in another EU member state

Links to websites with advice on living, working, studying and travelling in Europe
http://www.eurograduate.com/links.asp

Country Specific information on working in Europe
http://www.prospects.ac.uk/cms/ShowPage/Home_page/Explore_working_
and_studying_abroad/ Country_specific_information/p!ejFamp

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OTHER USEFUL SOURCES

Information on application deadlines and all sub-programmes under the Lifelong Learning Programme.
http://ec.europa.eu/education/llp/doc848_en.htm

EU Bookshop
http://bookshop.europa.eu/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/WFS/EU-Bookshop-Site

Find A Room
http://www.casaswap.dk/ - international room swap website

Health Care Information for when you go abroad
http://www.nhs.uk/nhsengland/Healthcareabroad/pages/Healthcareabroad.aspx - information on how to make sure you re covered for health care while away

Cheap Student Travel
www.statravel.co.uk – providers of cheap student air and rail travel and travel insurance

Check Train times anywhere in Europe
www.bahn.de – the German rail website

No charge cash withdrawals throughout Europe
www.nationwide.co.uk – nationwide don’t charge you to withdraw money abroad so it can be useful to have one of their building society accounts.

Europass
http://www.uknec.org.uk/home.asp - find out how to make your education and experiences more accessible across Europe by creating a Europass

Accommodation Finder
http://www.international.ed.ac.uk/exchanges/Erasmus/ERASMUS_websites.html - list of links to country specific accommodation search websites (i.e. the German, French etc versions of gumtree and studentpad)

Scotland in Europe
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Government/International-Relations/Europe - a guide to Scotland’s place in Europe with information on Scotland House in Brussels

Find a Language Buddy
www.gumtree.com - useful for finding a language exchange partner to give you a confidence boost before you go or to start learning a language from scratch (it’s free and you’ll make a new friend whilst you’re at it!). Just click on your city, then go to community and then skills & language swap.

Language Learning
http://www.radiolingua.com

UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE CAREERS SERVICES WILL ALSO BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH GREAT INFORMATION ON WORKING, STUDYING AND LIVING ABROAD.

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USEFUL CONTACTS

Further questions about Europe?
Contact Europe Direct free on: 0080067891011
More information: http://ec.europa.eu/europedirect/index_en.htm

If you find that any of these links do not work, if you need this list to be emailed to you, or if you have any other useful links which should be added to this list do contact Barbara MacLeod, National Organiser, Scottish European Educational Trust. Email Barbara@seet.uk.com