What Are Erasmus+ Youth Exchanges and how are they evaluated?
Groups of young people (from at least two countries) meet for a short period. They do fun and educational activities like workshops, role-plays, debates, and outdoor activities. This is an Erasmus+ Youth Exchange.
The goal is non-formal learning on a topic they care about, inspired by European Youth Goals.
Your project will be judged on three main things, with a total of 100 points available. To be considered, you need:
✔ At least 60 points overall
✔ At least half of the points in each category
How Do Erasmus + Youth Exchange Projects Get Approved?
1️⃣ Relevance, Rationale & Impact (30 points max)
Your project should:
✅ Fit well with youth topics 👥, EU priorities & values (equality ⚖️, human rights ✊, democracy 🗳️, etc.)
✅ Promote inclusion 🤝, diversity 🌈, sustainability 🌱, and digital skills 💻
✅ Have clear benefits for participants 🧑🤝🧑, organisations 🏢, and even communities 🏘️
✅ Involve newcomers 🆕 and less experienced organisations 🏫
2️⃣ Quality of Project Design (40 points max)
Your project should:
✅ Clearly explain all phases (preparation 📝, activities 🏃♀️, follow-up 🔄)
✅ Ensure equal representation 🌍 (countries 🌎, genders 🚻, backgrounds 🌏, abilities ♿)
✅ Include eco-friendly 🌿 & sustainable practices 🌍
✅ Use good learning methods 🧠, including digital tools 💡
✅ Have a strong reflection 🔍 & learning outcome process 📈 (e.g., using Youthpass 🏅)
3️⃣ Quality of Project Management (30 points max)
Your project should:
✅ Have a solid plan 📅 for logistics, management & support 🤗
✅ Include safety 🛡️ measures for participants 👨👩👧👦
✅ Clearly define who does what in the project 👥
✅ Ensure good communication 📞 between partner organisations 🤝
✅ Have a plan for evaluation, impact measurement 📊 & sharing results 📣
✅ Be sustainable beyond the project’s end ⏳
Final Tip
A great Youth Exchange 🧑🤝🧑 is well-planned 📝, inclusive 🤗, and impactful 💥—not just for the participants 🙌 but for the wider community 🌍. Make sure to focus on engagement 🤩, learning 📚, and sustainability ♻️! 🚀
About the Author 🏆
Georgi Michev – EU Funded Projects Expert (15+ years) & Project Manager (20+ years) 📖🌍. Passionate about lifelong learning & cross-cultural exchange 🤝✨.
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