Erasmus +
Erasmus+ is the EU Programme in the fields of education, training, youth and sport . Education, training, youth and sport can make a major contribution to help tackle socio-economic changes, the key challenges that Europe will be facing until the end of the decade and to support the implementation of the European policy agenda for growth, jobs, equity and social inclusion.
Too many young people leave school prematurely running a high risk of being unemployed and socially marginalized. The same risk threatens many adults with low skills. Technologies are changing the way in which society operates, and there is a need to ensure the best use is made of them. EU businesses need to become more competitive through talent and innovation. Europe needs more cohesive and inclusive societies which allow citizens to play an active role in democratic life. Education and youth work are key to promote common European values, foster social integration, enhance intercultural understanding and a sense of belonging to a community, and to prevent violent radicalization.
Erasmus+ is an effective instrument to promote the inclusion of people with disadvantaged backgrounds, including newly arrived migrants. Another challenge relates to the development of social capital among young people, the empowerment of young people and their ability to participate actively in society, in line with the provisions of the Lisbon Treaty to “encourage the participation of young people in democratic life in Europe”. This issue can also be targeted through non-formal learning activities, which aim at enhancing the skills and competences of young people as well as their active citizenship. Moreover, there is a need to provide youth organizations and youth workers with training and cooperation opportunities, to develop their professionalism and the European dimension of youth work. Well-performing education and training systems and youth policies provide people with the skills required by the labor market and the economy, while allowing them to play an active role in society and achieve personal fulfilment. Reforms in education, training and youth can strengthen progress towards these goals, on the basis of a shared vision between policy makers and stakeholders, sound evidence and cooperation across different fields and levels.
The Erasmus+ Programme is designed to support Programme Countries’ efforts to efficiently use the potential of Europe’s talent and social assets in a lifelong learning perspective, linking support to formal, non-formal and informal learning throughout the education, training and youth fields. The Programme also enhances the opportunities for cooperation and mobility with Partner Countries, notably in the fields of higher education and youth.
In order to achieve its objectives, the Erasmus+ Programme implements the following Actions:
KEY ACTION 1 – MOBILITY OF INDIVIDUALS
KEY ACTION 2 – COOPERATION FOR INNOVATION AND THE EXCHANGE OF GOOD PRACTICES
Institutional Erasmus Coordinator
Name: Michael Aresti
Email : admissions@atlantiscollege.com
Phone : +357 99629525, +357 23819664
General Organisation
Atlantis College International and Mobility Office (IMO) will be responsible for management and implementation of European mobility of students and staff (teaching and administrative). It will develop and maintain partner institutional cooperation, offering advisory services for students and staff. Atlantis College has 2 members on the International Service Team: The Director of IMO and the Student Welfare and Activities Coordinator (SWAC).
The Director is responsible for creating and implementing Institution's International Strategy, expanding contacts for academic development, providing leadership and administration. The Office will manage agreements, administer mobility grants, and will communicate with partner institutions. It will manage also the incoming student’s activity by providing information, support and assistance during their stay. Each exchange agreement will be monitored and developed in collaboration with the departmental programme coordinator in order to secure academic quality.
The office is acting at central level and deals with strategic, planning but also administrative tasks related to mobility and internationalization. The communication with other departments, is realized using online communication (e-mails, social networks), written communication (reports, administrative documents, contracts) and personal counseling sessions.
At the end of the academic year mobility-activities will be audited through the Institutions' central quality assurance audit system. Mobility possibilities will be communicated through the Institutions' webpage and student intranet. Also, the office will arrange international days and mobility sessions in collaboration with the National LLP agency. The Office team will organize information and orientation sessions for students and staff. The SWAC is the contact person with the student union and housing services.
Fundamental Principles
In estimating students’ workload, we consider the total time needed by students in order to achieve the desired learning outcomes. Students are awarded ECTS credits only when appropriate assessment has shown that they have achieved the required learning outcomes for a component of a programme or for the qualification.
An average workload of a full-time study year is 60 ECTS, the minimum credits per semester system is 30 ECTS) as well as the system of pre-defined courses that the student must succeed in with the minimum grade, they must achieve in each lesson depending on the accredited study program.
The European credits constitute the workload of a full-time student during each semester (30 ECTS per semester). The workload of a full-time study program rises from about 1500 to 1800 hours of workload per student per year and in these cases one credit unit ECTS equals to about 25-30 hours of workload. At Atlantis College 1 ECTS corresponds to 25 hours of workload. In our Institution, we have used the Tuning method to allocate credits to the different course units.
The students receive ECTS credit units after successfully completing the required work and assessment of the learning outcomes (the total of the knowledge, abilities and skills the students must possess, understand or be in a position to undertake after the successful completion of the specific study program.
The workload of each student within the ECTS includes the required time for the completion of a specific course which constitutes of seminars, independent study, assignment preparation, exams, practice, etc. The Institution will also issue a Diploma Supplement (DS) to accompany every degree successfully completed by a student.
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Awards Duration ECTS |
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Certificate 1 academic year 60 |
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Diploma 2 academic years 120 |
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Higher Diploma 3 academic years 180 |
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Bachelor 4 academic years 240 |
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Master 1-2 academic years 90 |
Erasmus Policy Statement (Overall Strategy)
Atlantis College has an ambitious international strategy which sets forth a series of steps to enable the Institution to reinforce and expand the international sector in all its endeavors, including being recognized as a leader in high quality learning, teaching, and enterprise. One of the key focal points in the development strategy of our Institution is international cooperation, through which we want to achieve international recognition, improve quality of studying through bench marking and student exchange, as well as teaching and staff and participate in international projects. We also support the professional development and specialization of administrative staff.
The Institution seeks to maintain and enhance quality assurance in all activities and processes. Therefore, self-assessment methods and monitoring of international mobility and cooperation activities are important for further development. Mobility, cross-border collaboration and participation in international projects are very important elements and make the institution open, international, and more efficient.
Atlantis College international strategy fits perfectly into the framework of Erasmus +. Mobility is at the center of the Institution’s international the international strategy covers both European and non- European countries. The key aims of the international strategy are as follows:
1. To achieve excellence through international partnerships
2. To achieve excellence through a diverse international student and staff body
3. To maximize impact through international research activities.
4. To enhance internationalization in learning and teaching
5. To achieve excellence through international and national educational activities.
The Institution selects partners with regard to their academic excellence, the reputation of their teaching faculty and research, geographic interest, cultural diversity, and how the program complements their own teaching interests, and necessary recognition of their mobility achievements. All agreements are duly evaluated by the international coordinator before an agreement is signed.
The following geographical areas have been identified as top priority:
· Greece, Romania and Eastern Europe
· Scandinavian countries
· Asia and Africa (Cross Border Education in most subject areas)
· Specific EU Countries (for general mobility and joint ventures)
We aim further to develop joint research/innovation projects and collaborations, derived from the framework of the International Strategy. Our Institution believes that participation in the Erasmus+ program is a way to enhance its quality of teaching and research and become a higher education establishment that works towards the direction of strengthening internalization by promoting and sharing experiences and expertise. The development of new and modern teaching tools and strategies for learning, modernization of our course catalogue, developing skills, and intercultural and linguistic competence.
ERASMUS + FOR ATLANTIS COLLEGE STUDENTS
Students may participate in the Erasmus+ Mobility Program for studying or being trained abroad.
ERASMUS+ STUDY MOBILITY FOR ATLANTIS COLLEGE STUDENTS
Within the Erasmus+ Key Action 1 – Mobility of Individuals, opportunities are provided for students to undertake a study period abroad at a partner higher education institution (HEI).
The receiving organization must be a Program Country Higher Education Institution awarded with an Erasmus Charter for Higher Education having signed an inter-institutional agreement with Atlantis College before the mobility takes place.
A study period abroad may include a traineeship period as well, as far as the mobility activity is compatible with the student's programme-related learning and personal development needs. The study period abroad must be part of the student's study program to complete a qualification at Atlantis College.
The mobility activities are expected to produce the following outcomes:
• improved learning performance;
• enhanced employability and improved career prospects;
• increased sense of initiative and entrepreneurship;
• increased self-empowerment and self-esteem;
• improved foreign language competences;
• enhanced intercultural awareness;
• more active participation in society;
• better awareness of the European project and the EU values;
• increased motivation for taking part in future (formal/non-formal) education or training after the mobility period abroad.
Our course catalogue includes detailed, user friendly and up to date information on the institution's learning environment it and is available to students before entering and throughout their studies to enable them to make the right choices and use their time more effectively.
The Institutions' Webpage and intranet informs students about the programs offered and general student information. All the courses taught at Atlantis College are described in the prospectus which provides information about the programs offered by the Institution. It gives general information about the programme aims and objectives, learning outcomes, ECTS distribution, contact hours, education type, language of instruction, prerequisites, educational activities, learning and teaching methodologies, assessment and final exams, the level of the programme, the individual educational components, grading system etc.
The purpose of the Catalogue is to provide students and their School Advisers with the information they need in order to make academically informed choices about the Institutions’ programmes and modules or combination of modules.
The Institution offers courses in English and Greek. The aims and learning outcomes and ECTS value of each course is explained. The course catalogue is updated yearly, and courses are announced before the summer of the preceding academic year. The course catalogue comprises of information on the institution, programs and general information for students.
The Institution has developed a special language policy on preparing Erasmus+ participants for outgoing mobility. Firstly, all students have to take a proficiency test to locate his/her foreign language level. Next, we offer Language Advising Service where students are provided with advice about what level he/she should cover before going to study abroad, and which learning options (language courses) are available to match with partner institutions. Our Institution offers various face-to-face and online language courses, e.g., English, German, French, Language preparation is a crucial element to ensure success in mobility outcomes to cope with everyday challenges during the study and to have good exam results. The Institution includes in its selection criteria the necessary language skills needed and the capacity of the students to improve their language skills i.e. through on-line tools such as the Erasmus+ Online Linguistic Support (OLS).
The Institution offers English language courses to outgoing students and intensive Greek language courses for incoming students. The College offers courses in English and Greek.
All incoming students will receive transcripts of records specifying the learning activities before returning to their home institution. These activities are included in the learning agreement. The institution commits to provide quality work placement relevant to the students learning path with clearly defined learning outcomes. The Institution will monitor the student progress and grant recognition of the ECTS credits for the successfully completed learning outcomes. For the purpose of recognition of qualifications, the programme learning outcomes are a key factor and the number of ECTS. In ECTS the following supporting documents help facilitate credit recognition for the purpose of mobility:
1. Course Catalogue
2. Learning Agreement
3. Transcript of Records
These documents provide information on the learning outcomes achieved, on which the qualification awarding institution can make decisions on credit recognition and transfer.
The transcript of records provides an up-to-date record of students' progress in their studies. The educational components they have taken, the number of ECTS credits they have achieved, and the grades they have been awarded. Upon completion of the credit mobility the transcript of record will be sent to the sending institution and the student at the end of their period of study in order to verify the work completed. The transcript will be sent within a reasonably short period of time after confirmation of the student's results.
ERASMUS + FOR ATLANTIS COLLEGE STUDENTS
Students may participate in the Erasmus+ Mobility Program for studying or being trained abroad.
ERASMUS+ STUDY MOBILITY FOR ATLANTIS COLLEGE STUDENTS
Within the Erasmus+ Key Action 1 – Mobility of Individuals, opportunities are provided for students to undertake a study period abroad at a partner higher education institution (HEI).
The receiving organization must be a Program Country Higher Education Institution awarded with an Erasmus Charter for Higher Education having signed an inter-institutional agreement with Atlantis College before the mobility takes place.
A study period abroad may include a traineeship period as well, as far as the mobility activity is compatible with the student's programme-related learning and personal development needs. The study period abroad must be part of the student's study program to complete a qualification at Atlantis College.
The mobility activities are expected to produce the following outcomes:
• improved learning performance;
• enhanced employability and improved career prospects;
• increased sense of initiative and entrepreneurship;
• increased self-empowerment and self-esteem;
• improved foreign language competences;
• enhanced intercultural awareness;
• more active participation in society;
• better awareness of the European project and the EU values;
• increased motivation for taking part in future (formal/non-formal) education or training after the mobility period abroad.
Call for Applications
Deadline: 15/02/2022
Dear Student,
We would like to inform you that the Erasmus Office is hereby announcing a new call for applications for Student Mobility for the academic year 2021-2022.
Students are welcome to submit their applications.
The deadline for submitting applications is 15/02/2022
Call for Applications (Teaching and Training)
Deadline: 15/02/2022
Dear Staff Members,
We would like to inform you that the Erasmus Office is hereby announcing a new call for applications for Staff Mobility for the academic year 2021-2022.
Administrative staff and faculty members are welcome to submit their applications. An Erasmus+ mobility provides teaching/training opportunities for full-time staff members of Atlantis College.
The deadline for submitting applications is 15/02/2022
Atlantis College following the policies and recommendations of the Commission will continue to adapt its response to this unprecedented situation as it evolves, clarifying and simplifying the application or rules and procedures where necessary in cooperation with Erasmus+ National Agency IDEP in Cyprus.
