Eurydice

School heads have a range of responsibilities, particularly in education systems where schools have a high degree of autonomy. These responsibilities may include managing human and financial resources, coordinating school organisation and teaching processes, and engaging with different stakeholders. In this context, school heads can play an important role in shaping the conditions in which...

An insight paper based on Eurydice’s System-level indicators This paper focuses on an essential part of high-quality ECEC systems – the curricula that shape what young children learn and experience, from setting developmental goals to proposing age-appropriate activities. It provides a concise overview of ECEC curricula across Europe, showing which countries have an integrated approach...

Teachers and school heads play a crucial role in delivering inclusive, sustainable, and high-quality education. The EU emphasizes that attracting and retaining qualified educators is a challenge, prompting investment in professional development and remuneration.

The fact sheet provides key findings on salaries and allowances of full-time, fully qualified teachers and school heads. It covers 39 education systems within the Eurydice network and is based on the most recent data for reference year 2022/2023. Detailed information is available in the EACEA dedicated online tool which includes comparative and national data...

This fact sheet focuses on the duration of compulsory education/training in Europe. It highlights the starting and leaving ages and distinguishes the notions of full-time and part-time compulsory education/training. The information is available for 39 European education systems covering 37 countries participating in the EU’s Erasmus+ programme.

This fact sheet focuses on the duration of compulsory education/training in Europe. It highlights the starting and leaving ages and distinguishes the notions of full-time and part-time compulsory education/training. The information is available for 39 European education systems covering 37 countries participating in the EU’s Erasmus+ programme.