Staff mobility
Erasmus+ Job shadowing in Germany
Structured 1–2 week shadowing visits in German schools, VET centres, universities and companies — for teachers, trainers, school managers and adult educators.
What is Erasmus+ Job shadowing?
Job shadowing under Erasmus+ KA1 is a short structured observation visit (typically 2–60 days) where staff observe peers in a host organisation abroad. We design the agenda with you, source the German host (school, VET centre, university or company), arrange accommodation and document the mobility for your final report.
Program structure at a glance
Short, structured, peer-to-peer — shadowing is about access and agenda quality, not volume.
Duration
1 to 2 weeks for most cohorts; up to 60 days under KA1
Format
Individual or small group (2–10) shadowing visits with structured agenda
Audience
Teachers, trainers, school managers, VET staff, adult educators
Hosts
German schools, VET centres, universities, companies and NGOs
Recognition
Europass Mobility, Certificate of Attendance, host evaluation
Funding
Erasmus+ KA1 staff mobility unit costs (individual + organisational + travel)
Designed for these participants
Teachers & trainers
Subject teachers and VET trainers observing classroom and workshop practice in German peer institutions.
School managers
Headteachers and school leaders studying governance, quality assurance and inclusion in German systems.
Adult educators
Adult education staff observing andragogy practice and continuing education delivery in Germany.
Everything we take care of
Sector-matched host
German peer organisation aligned with the visiting role and learning objectives.
Structured agenda
Daily timetable co-designed with the host — observations, briefings, peer discussions, site visits.
Accommodation
Single rooms in central locations within walking or short transit of the host.
Erasmus+ insurance
Travel + medical + civil liability cover meeting KA1 minimums for staff mobility.
Local coordinator
Named on-site point of contact, available throughout the visit and on the 24/7 line.
Closure documentation
Europass Mobility, Certificate of Attendance, host evaluation and report-ready summary.
How we deliver your program
Objectives & matching
Learning objectives translated into a German host shortlist matched to your role and sector.
Agenda design
Daily agenda co-designed with the host — observations, briefings and peer discussions.
Logistics
Accommodation, insurance, transfers and welcome briefing handled before arrival.
Visit & closure
On-site coordinator present, mid-visit check-in, Europass and Certificate at closure.
What participants take home
Tangible skills, validated experience and a network that opens doors well after the mobility ends.
- Hosts confirmed in writing before flights are booked — no last-minute changes.
- Daily agenda co-designed with the host, not a generic itinerary.
- Named on-site coordinator for every visit, on a 24/7 line.
- Closure documents (Europass + Certificate) issued before departure.
- Direct access to peers in 20+ German cities through our institutional network.
Available across Germany
Frequently asked questions
Plan a Job shadowing in Germany
Tell us your role, learning objectives and dates. We'll come back with German host options within one week.