Erasmus+, the new EU programme for Education, Training, Youth, and Sport for 2014-2020 was officially launched

The new EU programme for Education, Training, Youth, and Sport for 2014-2020, Erasmus+, was officially launched and its first Call for Proposals has been published.   The Erasmus+ programme aims to boost skills and employability, as well as modernising Education, Training, and Youth work. Erasmus+ brings together seven existing EU programmes (including the Tempus programme) in…

Erasmus+ Information Day in Israel

The Erasmus+ Information Day is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, 4 November 2014 at the Polonsky Academy, Van Leer Institute, Jerusalem.   During the Information Day, the international dimension of the Erasmus+ programme will be presented. In addition, informational booths will be set up that feature European higher education systems and current Tempus projects…

English Language Studies Revolution in Academia
The CHE Has Established a New Requirement – Every Student Will Need to Take At Least Two Courses in English

Immediate significance: Within five years, academic institutions will switch over to a four language skills study method – Reading, writing, comprehension, and speech – coupled with each higher education student taking at least two courses in English – language training or English content courses – according to the student’s level of English. The CHE has…