What is eTwinning?

eTwinning is a free online platform connecting more than 1 million teachers across Europe. It supports primary and post-primary schools to find partners and work on joint projects in any curricular area, using Information and Communication Technology.

eTwinning is funded by the European Union and administered in participating countries by a National Support Organisation (NSO). Léargas is the National Support Organisation for eTwinning in Ireland.

Benefits of eTwinning

By becoming a member of eTwinning, you unlock a world of benefits:

Intercultural Exchange: Enable your students to directly link with their peers, fostering a deeper understanding of European cultures and languages.

Connectivity: Seamlessly connect and build relationships with schools across Europe.

Development: Enhance your students’ digital literacy and ICT skills in a secure and supportive environment.

Recognition: Gain recognition for your projects and school through eTwinning Awards, including the National Quality Label, eTwinning Schools Label, European Quality Label, and Annual eTwinning Prize.

eTwinning in Context

Hear from staff at Patrick's Infants School in Co Cork oh how they use eTwinning in the Classroom

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Ready to Take the Next Step?

Follow these simple steps to join our vibrant community:

  1. Create a profile on the European School Education Platform. Add your organization’s information or reach out to etwinning@leargas.ie and we can assist you in adding it to your profile.
  2. .Once you’ve registered, this will be sent to us for verification. We will confirm your registration which will grant you access to eTwinning.
  3. Log in to the platform to browse a wide range of projects and connect with potential partners.
  4. Register your project’s details on eTwinning Live, our interactive platform for project management.
  5. Use the Twinspace to collaborate with your partner(s), develop project plans, and engage in project activities

Feeling inspired? Explore our collection of eTwinning project kits, designed to assist you in developing your own projects. These kits provide valuable resources and guidance, ensuring that you have all the tools you need to create impactful and engaging projects in the classroom.

Upcoming Events

eTwinning Online Workshop: Improving Numeracy Education 

Event Date: 25 February 2025 

Mode: Online 

Registration Deadline: 13 February 2025 

Audience: Secondary School & VET Teachers | eTwinning users of any level 

25 February | 13:00 – 16:30 GMT 

This workshop will focus on improving numeracy education, with a keynote and four workshops from experts in the area. Participants will learn about the value of numeracy education at vocational education level, transforming maths teaching through collaboration and using mathematics to promote sustainability and wellbeing. 

For more information on registration, please email etwinning@leargas.ie. 

eTwinning Onsite Course: Active Citizenship 

Event Date: 20 – 22 March 2025 

Location: Finland (city TBC) 

Mode: In-person 

Registration Deadline: 24 February 2025 

Audience: Secondary School & VET Teachers | eTwinning users of any level 

20 – 22 March 2025 | Finland 

This course will bring together secondary school and VET teachers from across Europe who are interested in eTwinning and promoting active citizenship. 

Participants will hear from experts and participate in workshops and interactive activities to deepen their understanding of active citizenship, gain practical skills and knowledge to strengthen their teaching and collaborate with peers from across Europe to build potential eTwinning partnerships. 

Travel, accommodation and course costs are covered by Léargas. For more information, please email etwinning@leargas.ie. 

eTwinning Onsite Course: Multilateral Seminar for Ambassadors 

Event Date: 20 – 22 March 2025 

Location: Malta (city TBC) 

Mode: In-person 

Registration Deadline: 24 February 2025 

Audience: eTwinning Ambassadors 

20 – 22 March 2025 | Malta 

This seminar is coordinated by the Maltese, Spanish and Estonian National Support Organisations to bring together ambassadors from across the eTwinning countries to promote collaboration and share best practice.  

This seminar is only open to eTwinning ambassadors.  

Travel, accommodation and course costs are covered by Léargas. For more information, please email etwinning@leargas.ie 

eTwinning in Context

Hear from staff and pupils at Maynooth Post Primary School in Co Kildare on how they use eTwinning in the Classroom

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eTwinning Support Videos

Latest News

Call for Tenders: Opportunity to Develop a New Website for Léargas 

Call for Tenders: Opportunity to Develop a New Website for Léargas 

Léargas wishes to renew its panel of external evaluators for the Erasmus+ and European Social Corps programmes in Ireland for the period 2025-2027.

Upcoming Events

eTwinning Onsite Course: Multilateral Seminar for Ambassadors

eTwinning Onsite Course: Multilateral Seminar for Ambassadors

This seminar is coordinated by the Maltese, Spanish and Estonian National Support Organisations to bring together ambassadors from across the eTwinning countries to promote collaboration and share best practice.

Deadline: 24.02.25
eTwinning Onsite Course: Active Citizenship

eTwinning Onsite Course: Active Citizenship

This course will bring together secondary school and VET teachers from across Europe who are interested in eTwinning and promoting active citizenship.

Deadline: 24.02.25
eTwinning Online Workshop: Improving Numeracy Education

eTwinning Online Workshop: Improving Numeracy Education

This workshop will focus on improving numeracy education, with a keynote and four workshops from experts in the area.

Deadline: 13.02.25