Agence Erasmus+ France / Education & Formation

What Agence Erasmus+ France / Education & Formation does

Agence Erasmus+ France / Education & Formation is a French public-interest grouping (Groupement d'intérêt public, or GIP) headquartered in Bordeaux and operating under the supervision of the French Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation. The agency is the sole French national body mandated by the European Commission to manage the education and training strand of the EU Erasmus+ programme, serving French primary and secondary schools, higher education institutions, vocational education and training providers, adult education and social economy organisations, and local and regional authorities. Its sister agency, Erasmus+ France / Jeunesse & Sport, manages the youth and sport strand in parallel.

The agency's core products are programmatic and digital tools that operationalize European education mobility funding. The principal platform is MonProjetErasmus+, an online project submission and management interface used by French beneficiary organisations. Supplementary products include the Erasmus+ App and the European Student Card Initiative for direct-to-beneficiary digital services; Europass credentials (Mobilité, Supplément au Diplôme, Supplément au Certificat), with 300,000+ Europass Mobilité documents delivered since 2004; mobility grants distributed via the Erasmus+ programme; and Online Language Support (OLS). The agency is integrated into the broader European education ecosystem through partnerships with EPALE, eTwinning/ESEP, Euroguidance, Eurodesk, SALTO, EPRP, EURES, and Europass platforms. Operational scale is substantial, with 424 employees and a developer network spanning French regions; the 2026 Higher Education Days attracted 300+ professionals, and Erasmus+ applications in France grew 39% between 2023 and 2026.

The agency's business model is non-commercial. It does not sell products or services to customers; rather, it administers EU programme funding allocated by the European Commission, provides technical support and validation to French applicants, and operates platforms that connect French institutions and individuals to European mobility opportunities. Its funding is derived from the EU Erasmus+ budget envelope and French state contributions to operational costs, and it has no commercial revenue, pricing model, or go-to-market function in the conventional sense.

Name

Agence Erasmus+ France / Education & Formation

Legal name

Agence Erasmus+ France / Education Formation

Website

https://agence.erasmusplus.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Agence Erasmus+ France / Education & Formation is the French national agency mandated by the European Commission to manage the education and training strand of the EU Erasmus+ programme, distributing EU mobility funding to French schools, universities, vocational training centres, adult learners, and local authorities through platforms such as MonProjetErasmus+ and the Erasmus+ App.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Grant Administration

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (61171), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Erasmus+ and Government-Sponsored Exchange Partnerships (EDAIABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Government-Sponsored Scholarships & Exchange Funding (EDAIAOAF), International Student Funding & Mobility Grants Administration (EDADAHAL), Intergovernmental Education Cooperation & Bilateral/Multilateral Programs (EDADALAA)

Keywords

• EU education grants
• Mobility program management
• Educational funding agency
• International student exchange
• Vocational training mobility

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

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Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The agency manages and distributes European Union Erasmus+ program funding for education and training across France. It provides grant administration, project accompaniment tools, mobility financial support, and European credentialing services (Europass) to schools, universities, vocational training centers, and adult education organizations. It also operates digital platforms (MonProjetErasmus+, Erasmus+ App) for project management, language learning, and partnership discovery.

Product overview

Agence Erasmus+ France / Education Formation operates as the French national agency for the Erasmus+ program (2021-2027), managing education and training sectors. The organization provides a comprehensive ecosystem of platforms and services including MonProjetErasmus+ for project management, the Erasmus+ mobile application, Europass documents (Mobilité, Supplément au Diplôme, Supplément au Certificat), financial mobility grants, and access to European platforms (EPALE, eTwinning/ESEP, Euroguidance, Eurodesk). The agency also maintains a publications library with guides, studies, and reports. The MonProjetErasmus+ platform serves as the primary portal for project applications and accompaniment, while the Erasmus+ app provides mobile access to program information. Europass tools facilitate recognition of competencies and qualifications across European countries.

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Brands

• MonProjetErasmus+ (MonProjetErasmus+): The project's accompanying platform for project holders, providing resources and support for Erasmus+ project development and management.
• Erasmus Days (Erasmus Days)
• Erasmus+ App (Application Erasmus+)

Products and services

• MonProjetErasmus+ Online platform providing accompaniment resources and tools for Erasmus+ project holders, including application forms, project management guidance, and the Module d'Accompagnement au Programme (MAP) for resource support.
• Erasmus+ App Mobile application serving as a single window for mobility experience abroad, providing information on Erasmus+ opportunities and guidance throughout the mobility journey.
• Europass Mobilité Official free document certifying competencies acquired during mobility (internship, training, or studies) in Europe, delivered by the agency upon request from institutions.
• Supplément au Diplôme Europass Mandatory nominative document for higher education diplomas that describes the nature, level, and content of training, individual learning outcomes, and mobility experience.
• Supplément au Certificat Europass Complementary document to certification titles that improves transparency and understanding of professional qualifications across Europe, accompanying RNCP-registered certifications.
• Erasmus+ Mobility Grants Financial support for mobility participants including monthly grants, travel cost contributions, and supplementary funding for eco-friendly transportation and participants with disabilities.
• Online Language Support (OLS) Free online language courses preparing participants for mobility, covering 29 languages with assessments before and after mobility periods.
• European Tools Network (EPALE, eTwinning, Eurodesk, Euroguidance) European platforms and networks supporting Erasmus+ participants including EPALE for adult education, eTwinning/ESEP for schools, Euroguidance for career guidance, and Eurodesk for mobility information.
• Médiathèque (Publications Library) Digital library of publications including guides, tutorials, studies, reports, and communication materials about Erasmus+ programs and outcomes.
• Erasmus+ Project Results Platform Platform showcasing all Erasmus+ funded projects, searchable by action, sector, country, and keywords, enabling partner discovery and project visibility.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students with international mobility experience access employment 5 months faster (average 5 months vs 6 months for non-mobile graduates)
• +4 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles5 records

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• French Ministry of Education and Ministry of Higher EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe agency operates under annual action programs validated by the French ministerial supervising departments and the European Commission, implementing national education and training policy priorities through European funding.
• Other European Erasmus+ AgenciescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe agency collaborates with other national Erasmus+ agencies across Europe through transnational cooperation activities (TCA), contact seminars, and joint initiatives to facilitate cross-border partnerships and project development.
• Erasmus+ France / Jeunesse & SportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister agency managing the Youth and Sport strands of the Erasmus+ program. The two French agencies coordinate on complementary aspects of the broader EU program.
• European Commission Executive Agency (EACEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency manages certain centralized Erasmus+ actions including Erasmus Mundus, Capacity Building in Higher Education, and international cooperation projects that complement the national agency activities.
• EPALE (Electronic Platform for Adult Learning in Europe)coreTechnology or IntegrationMultilingual electronic platform for adult learning professionals with 60,000+ European members from approximately 30 countries, facilitating partnership building and knowledge sharing in adult education.
• European School Education Platform (ESEP) / eTwinningcoreTechnology or IntegrationPlatform hosting eTwinning, the online collaboration space for European schools, enabling teachers to find partners, run collaborative projects, and access professional development resources.
• Euroguidance NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean network of guidance professionals providing information about learning opportunities across Europe, helping individuals make informed choices about education and training abroad.
• SALTO Resource CentersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean resource centers supporting Erasmus+ implementation, including the SALTO Ecological Transition and Sustainable Development center providing resources and training on green skills.
• EURES European Job Mobility PortalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU network providing information on living and working conditions across 31 European countries, supporting mobility decisions for Erasmus+ participants and other citizens.
• EuropasscoreTechnology or IntegrationEU framework of tools for skill visualization and qualification recognition, including the Diploma Supplement, Certificate Supplement, and Mobility documents delivered by national Europass centers.
• Regional CouncilsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional authorities co-finance mobility projects and collaborate with employment centers to support youth mobility, particularly for those facing employment challenges.
• Céreq (Centre d'études et de recherches sur les qualifications)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench research institute providing data and studies on vocational training and qualifications, collaborating with the agency on Observatory publications analyzing mobility impacts.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• British Council: UK's international organization for cultural relations and educational opportunities. Comparable as a large national public body promoting education and mobility abroad, though broader in scope (culture, English teaching) and with diminished direct overlap post-Brexit.
• DAAD — Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst: German Academic Exchange Service — operates as the German national agency for Erasmus+ higher education and is the most-established European academic exchange body. Comparable in role (national agency + broader academic mobility programs) and scale, though DAAD also runs its own scholarship portfolio.
• European Commission — EACEA (European Education and Culture Executive Agency): Manages the centralized strands of Erasmus+ (Erasmus Mundus, Capacity Building, Jean Monnet) that complement the decentralized national-agency actions. Operates one tier above the agency in the EU program architecture.

Direct peers

• SEPIE — Servicio Español para la Internacionalización de la Educación: Spanish national agency for Erasmus+ education and training, structurally and functionally analogous to the French agency — same EU mandate, same program streams, similar institutional and beneficiary base within Spain.
• Campus France: French public agency promoting international student mobility and French higher education abroad. Comparable in legal form (public-interest entity under French ministerial oversight), mission overlap on inbound/outbound student mobility, and beneficiary audience (French institutions and international students).
• European School Education Platform (eTwinning): EU platform for school-level partnerships and teacher collaboration, referenced as a core European tool by the agency. Comparable as a centralized EU-funded mobility/cooperation platform serving school segments within the Erasmus+ ecosystem.
• Agence Erasmus+ France Jeunesse & Sport: The sister French national agency managing the Youth and Sport strands of Erasmus+. Operates the same legal form (GIP), supervises the same EU program, and coordinates daily with the Education & Formation agency — the closest functional peer.
• Eurodesk: European youth information network referenced by the agency as part of its European tools. Comparable as an EU-co-funded mobility information platform targeting the same youth mobility beneficiary base.

Emerging players

• Erasmus Student Network (ESN): Pan-European student association supporting Erasmus+ participants at the receiving end. Operates the grassroots community layer adjacent to the agency's program management — comparable in mission (mobility success) though from a non-governmental angle.

Others

• Cedefop — European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training: EU agency focused on vocational education and training policy and research. Comparable in adjacent EU-agency role (policy support, research, evidence base) for the VET strand the agency administers; non-direct competitor but aligned institutional counterpart.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

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• Instagraminstagram.com/european_youth_eu
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