Partnership International

What Partnership International does

Partnership International is an education, cultural exchange, and professional development organisation that manages the full lifecycle of Erasmus+ mobility programmes for educational institutions across Europe. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Cork, Ireland, with a regional office in Valencia, Spain, the company delivers programmes across 20+ countries, employing approximately 22 people. Its core services include Erasmus+ Mobility (full-cycle project management from design to audit-ready reporting), Junior Programmes (short-term international experiences for school and college students), Experiential Learning (project-based programmes such as Green Sparks and Student Entrepreneurship), and Erasmus Job Shadowing (professional development for educational staff). The company operates as a service-based intermediary without proprietary technology, relying instead on its network of vetted host families and host companies, local infrastructure in two countries, and relationships with partner institutions. Revenue is generated through professional service fees for mobility programme management and managed services for host family accommodation, with payments coordinated via bank transfer on a monthly basis.

Name

Partnership International

Legal name

Partnership International

Website

https://partnershipinternational.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Partnership International is an education and cultural exchange organisation managing Erasmus+ mobility programmes for European educational institutions, operating from Cork, Ireland and Valencia, Spain with a network of host families and host companies across 20+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Education and Mobility Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Erasmus+ and Government-Sponsored Exchange Partnerships (EDAIABAJ)

Keywords

• Erasmus+ mobility programmes
• International education services
• Cultural exchange programmes
• Vocational training placements
• Professional development mobility

Headquarters

HQ city

Cork City, Co. Cork

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Erasmus+ Mobility Programme Management Services: Partnership International manages the full lifecycle of Erasmus+ mobility projects for educational institutions, including project design, logistics coordination, accommodation management, placement sourcing, monitoring, evaluation, and audit-ready reporting. Revenue is generated through service fees charged to sending institutions or through Erasmus+ funding managed on behalf of partner organisations.
2. Host Family Accommodation Services: Host families receive payment for accommodating students and interns. Partnership International facilitates these payments as part of their accommodation management services, coordinating payments monthly via bank transfer.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Partnership International manages the full lifecycle of Erasmus+ mobility projects for educational institutions, delivering structured programmes that combine language learning, cultural immersion, professional placements, and job shadowing in Ireland and Spain. Core services include project design, logistics coordination, vetted host family and host company placements, accommodation management, 24/7 participant support, monitoring, evaluation, and audit-ready reporting. The company serves schools, VET providers, universities, adult education centres, youth organisations, NGOs, and public bodies across 20+ countries.

Product overview

Partnership International operates as an education, cultural exchange, and professional development organisation offering a portfolio of mobility programmes. The core offerings consist of Erasmus+ Mobility (full-cycle project management for organisational mobility grants), Junior Programmes (short-term experiential trips for students), Experiential Learning (project-based professional development), and Erasmus Job Shadowing (staff professional development). The company manages logistics, accommodation, placements, and reporting across Ireland and Spain for schools, VET providers, universities, adult education centres, youth organisations, and public bodies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Erasmus+ Mobility Full-lifecycle Erasmus+ mobility management in Ireland and Spain for organisations in School Education, VET, Adult Education, and Youth sectors, covering project design, coordination, logistics, monitoring, evaluation, and audit-ready reporting against national agency standards.
• Junior Programmes Short-term international experiences for students of international schools and colleges that combine language learning, cultural immersion, and interactive activities during holiday breaks or introductory trips abroad.
• Experiential Learning Project-based programmes for ages 15-18 that connect classroom learning with real-world challenges through 1-2 week group experiences, including host family or self-catering accommodation, local transport, return transfers, full support, documentation management, cultural activities, and a completion certificate.
• Erasmus Job Shadowing Professional development opportunity for educational staff to visit a European institution, observe experienced colleagues, and gain insights into teaching methods, organisational practices, and innovative approaches.

Quantifiable outcome

• 17+ years of experience delivering international mobility programmes
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Schools (Secondary and International)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership International collaborates with secondary schools and international schools across Europe to design and deliver customised Erasmus+ mobility projects. Schools coordinate grants while Partnership International manages delivery, logistics, accommodation, and reporting. The company supports School Education sector organisations in accessing Erasmus+ funding.
• Vocational Education and Training (VET) ProviderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVET providers partner with Partnership International to provide vocational trainees with international work placements and training experiences. The company manages the full project cycle including placement sourcing in relevant industry sectors, accommodation, and compliance with Erasmus+ requirements.
• Universities and Higher Education InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversities collaborate with Partnership International to facilitate student and staff mobility through Erasmus+ KA1 and other mobility programmes. The company provides local infrastructure, placements, and support services in Ireland and Spain.
• Adult Education CentrescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdult education centres partner with Partnership International to provide professional development and training opportunities through Erasmus+ mobility for adult learners and staff.
• Youth Organisations and NGOscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth organisations and NGOs work with Partnership International to facilitate international mobility experiences for young people through Erasmus+ youth mobility projects and non-formal learning programmes.
• Regional Councils and Public AuthoritiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional councils and public bodies collaborate with Partnership International as sending organisations or strategic partners to facilitate mobility projects for constituents across various educational sectors.
• Training-Focused Enterprises and Private OrganisationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate companies interested in hosting international trainees or in co-developing training programmes partner with Partnership International for Erasmus+ projects and workforce development initiatives.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• EF Education First: Major global education company offering study abroad, language learning, and exchange programmes. Comparable business model in international education and cultural exchange, with overlapping customer base in students, educators, and institutions seeking mobility experiences.
• CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange): Large, established international educational exchange organisation offering study abroad and mobility programmes globally. Comparable in that it manages end-to-end mobility and cultural exchange experiences for students and institutions, though at materially larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Worldstrides: Established educational travel and student mobility provider serving schools, universities, and institutions. Comparable in serving the institutional segment with turnkey mobility, exchange, and experiential learning programmes.

Direct peers

• YFU (Youth for Understanding): International youth exchange organisation specialising in hosted student mobility programmes. Directly comparable as a peer that places students with vetted host families, coordinates logistics, and manages programme compliance across multiple sending and receiving countries.
• ISEP (International Student Exchange Programs): Network-based international exchange organisation facilitating student mobility between member institutions. Comparable as a peer that connects sending universities to host institutions and provides the operational infrastructure for academic mobility.
• API (Academic Programs International): Study abroad programme provider offering full-service mobility experiences to university students. Comparable in bundling academic mobility with housing, logistics, and on-site support, though primarily US-outbound focused.
• World Learning: International exchange and development organisation delivering student and educator mobility programmes globally. Comparable in offering Erasmus-aligned exchange experiences, professional development, and institutional partnerships with a non-profit, mission-driven orientation.
• AFS Intercultural Programs: Global intercultural exchange organisation delivering youth and student mobility programmes with hosted accommodation and full lifecycle support. Directly comparable as a peer that arranges host families, manages participant logistics, and partners with educational institutions across multiple countries.

Emerging players

• GoMundo: Smaller European study abroad and mobility programme provider arranging international experiences for students. Comparable as a niche peer in international student mobility, though smaller in scale and with a different geographic orientation.
• CISabroad: Study abroad provider offering programme design, housing, and on-site support to US university students. Comparable as a peer providing turnkey mobility services including accommodation and cultural integration.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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