Fundacja Rozwoju Systemu Edukacji

What Fundacja Rozwoju Systemu Edukacji does

Fundacja Rozwoju Systemu Edukacji (FRSE) is a Polish non-profit foundation headquartered in Warsaw that operates as the National Agency for Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps in Poland, designated by the European Commission and the Polish Ministry of Education and Science. Founded in 1990, the foundation manages approximately 1.07 billion EUR in Erasmus+ funding allocated to Polish beneficiaries over the 2021-2027 programming period, supporting 3,900 institutions and 11,900 funded projects. Its core programmes span Erasmus+ (student/staff mobility, strategic partnerships, European Universities), European Solidarity Corps (youth volunteering and solidarity projects), eTwinning (online school collaboration), Eurodesk Polska (youth information services), EPALE (adult learning), Europass (mobility documentation, with 200,000 documents issued), and bilateral youth exchange funds with Ukraine and Lithuania. The foundation also coordinates Polish participation in European networks including Eurydice, Euroguidance, EVET, and SALTO.

The foundation's technology infrastructure comprises multiple interconnected digital platforms — eTwinning (82,816 Polish teachers), EPALE (14,000 Polish users), Eurodesk network, and Europass issuance systems — complemented by a physical distribution network of Regional Information Points across all 16 Polish voivodeships, 10 Erasmus+ InnHUB innovation centers in major cities, and Eurodesk Polska points. It is ISO 27001 certified for information security management. The publishing house produces quarterly journals ('Języki Obce w Szkole' for language teachers, 'Europa dla Aktywnych' for programme beneficiaries), thematic monographs, scientific series, and research publications (e.g., 'Erasmus... i co dalej?' tracer studies, 'Nauczyciele w sieci' eTwinning survey reports).

FRSE's revenue model is managed-services: the foundation receives administrative funding from the European Commission and Polish government to administer EU programmes, then allocates the underlying programme funding to beneficiaries (schools, universities, NGOs, individuals). It does not sell products or services at market prices. Under Poland's Recovery and Resilience Plan, FRSE has expanded into KPO-Lifelong Learning coordination (344 million PLN call budget) and Sector Skills Centers (Branżowe Centra Umiejętności), broadening its mandate from EU programme management into regional vocational education and lifelong learning coordination.

Name

Fundacja Rozwoju Systemu Edukacji

Legal name

Fundacja Rozwoju Systemu Edukacji

Website

https://frse.org.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Fundacja Rozwoju Systemu Edukacji (FRSE) is a Polish non-profit foundation designated as the National Agency for Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps, managing approximately 1.07 billion EUR in EU educational funding for Polish beneficiaries through digital platforms, regional offices, and innovation centers across all 16 voivodeships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Program Management

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (61171), Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Intergovernmental Education Cooperation & Bilateral/Multilateral Programs (EDADALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Student Funding & Mobility Grants Administration (EDADAHAL), International Development & Donor-Funded Education Programs (EDADALAB), Government-Sponsored Scholarships & Exchange Funding (EDAIAOAF), Study Abroad Provider Networks, Consortia & Membership Organizations (EDAIAAAK), Education Systems & Skills Technical Assistance (BPADAEAI)

Keywords

• EU education programs
• Educational mobility
• Youth exchange programs
• Vocational training
• International cooperation

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. EU Program Management (Erasmus+): FRSE serves as the National Agency for Erasmus+ program 2021-2027, managing approximately 1.07 billion EUR in funding for Polish beneficiaries. The foundation receives administrative funding for program management while distributing funds to educational institutions, NGOs, and other eligible organizations.
2. EU Program Management (European Solidarity Corps): FRSE manages the European Solidarity Corps program in Poland, supporting volunteering and solidarity projects among young people.
3. Krajowy Plan Odbudowy (KPO) - LLL: FRSE coordinates regional activities for vocational education, higher education, and lifelong learning under Poland's Recovery and Resilience Plan, with total call budget of 344,000,000 PLN.
4. Publishing Operations: FRSE operates a publishing house producing educational publications, research reports, guides, and periodicals including 'Języki Obce w Szkole' and 'Europa dla Aktywnych'.
5. Government-funded Program Coordination: FRSE manages various other EU and national educational programs including FERS (European Funds for Social Development), bilateral youth exchange funds (Poland-Ukraine, Poland-Lithuania), and sector networks (Eurydice, Euroguidance, EVET, EPALE).

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels13 records

Core offering

Fundacja Rozwoju Systemu Edukacji (FRSE) acts as Poland's National Agency for the European Union's education, training, youth, and sport programs. It manages the disbursement of EU funding under Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps, supports thousands of Polish schools, universities, NGOs, and individuals in international mobility projects, and operates dedicated digital platforms (eTwinning, EPALE, Eurodesk, Europass) that enable cross-border educational collaboration. The Foundation also runs a publishing arm (Wydawnictwo FRSE) and a national network of regional information points that provide on-the-ground guidance to beneficiaries.

Product overview

Fundacja Rozwoju Systemu Edukacji (FRSE) is a Polish educational foundation serving as the National Agency for EU educational programs. The organization operates a multi-program portfolio centered on the Erasmus+ framework (2021-2027) with 1.07 billion euros allocated to Poland, managing multiple interconnected digital platforms and publishing operations. Core platforms include eTwinning for international school collaboration (82,816 teachers), Eurodesk Polska for youth information services (6,849 euro-lessons), EPALE for adult learning (14,000 users), and Europass for mobility documentation (200,000 documents issued). The foundation coordinates bilateral exchange programs (Polish-Ukrainian and Polish-Lithuanian youth exchanges), WorldSkills vocational competitions, and EU education networks (Eurydice, Euroguidance, EVET). Under the National Recovery Plan (KPO), FRSE manages initiatives for vocational education coordination and lifelong learning (344 million PLN budget), including sector skill centers (BCU). The Publishing House division produces journals (Języki Obce w Szkole, Europa dla Aktywnych), research reports on educational mobility, and program-specific materials supporting the educational community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FRSE: Foundation for the Development of the Education System — the English translation of Fundacja Rozwoju Systemu Edukacji used internationally, particularly in the context of Erasmus+ and EU educational programme management.

Products and services

• Erasmus+ Program Management in Poland Centralized management of the EU Erasmus+ program in Poland, including call for proposals, grant award decisions, project contracting, monitoring, financial reporting, and impact dissemination for Polish beneficiaries across all sectors (school education, higher education, vocational education and training, adult learning, youth).
• European Solidarity Corps Program Management Management of the European Solidarity Corps in Poland, supporting young people aged 18-30 (and 13-17 for exchanges) in cross-border volunteering projects, traineeships, and solidarity activities, including accreditation of host organizations and grant distribution.
• eTwinning Poland Online community for European schools to find partners, collaborate on joint projects, and participate in professional development activities; FRSE provides national support, training, and recognition through eTwinning awards for Polish teachers and schools.
• EPALE Poland (Electronic Platform for Adult Learning in Europe) Multilingual open membership community for adult learning professionals featuring news, blogs, partner-finding tools, resources, and live event listings to support adult education policy and practice in Poland and across Europe.
• Eurodesk Poland European youth information service providing young people aged 13-30 with information on EU opportunities in education, training, youth, employment, and citizenship, including one-to-one information services through a network of Polish multipliers and the eurodesk.pl portal.
• Europass Poland European skills and qualifications transparency framework offering free tools and documents (CV, cover letter, language passport, certificate supplement, diploma supplement) and the European Skills Agenda support for Polish job seekers, learners, and employers.
• Wydawnictwo FRSE (Publishing House) Publishing arm of FRSE producing educational books, methodological guides, program handbooks, magazines (e.g., "Języki Obce w Szkole"), and promotional materials supporting the Foundation's programmatic mission.
• Erasmus+ InnHUB Poland Dedicated physical and digital hub offering personalized consultations, training, and resources for Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps applicants and beneficiaries in Poland.
• Regional Information Points (Punkty Informacyjne) Network of more than 50 local information points across Polish voivodeships delivering face-to-face consultations, information events, and assistance for applicants and beneficiaries of EU education and youth programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 82,816 Polish teachers participated in eTwinning program
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• European CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFRSE serves as the designated National Agency for Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps in Poland, operating under delegation from the European Commission. The foundation receives program management responsibilities and funding allocation authority for EU educational initiatives.
• Ministerstwo Edukacji Narodowej (Ministry of Education and Science, Poland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFRSE operates under the oversight of Poland's Ministry of Education and Science. The ministry provides strategic direction and FRSE serves as the implementing agency for national educational programs and EU initiatives in the education sector.
• Ministerstwo Nauki i Szkolnictwa Wyższego (Ministry of Science and Higher Education, Poland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFRSE collaborates with the Ministry of Science and Higher Education for implementation of higher education mobility programs and internationalization initiatives.
• European Networks (Eurydice, Eurodesk, EPALE, SALTO, Euroguidance, EVET)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFRSE serves as the national coordination point for multiple European educational networks including Eurydice (education information), Eurodesk (youth information), EPALE (adult learning), SALTO (resource centers), Euroguidance (career guidance), and EVET (vocational education experts).
• Polskie Kuratoria Oświaty (Polish Education Offices)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional education offices across Poland serve as key partners for reaching school administrators, teachers, and coordinating regional educational initiatives under EU programs.
• Erasmus+ InnHUB CenterscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of innovation centers located at major Polish universities (Wrocław, Toruń, Lublin, Łódź, Kraków, Białystok, Gdańsk, Katowice, Opole, Poznań) providing hands-on support for Erasmus+ beneficiaries and promoting program opportunities.
• Regionalne Punkty Informacyjne FRSE (Regional Information Points)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of information points across all 16 Polish voivodeships providing direct consultation, project support, and program information to local beneficiaries.
• Eurodesk Polska NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYouth information network with multiple points across Poland, coordinated by the Krajowe Biuro Eurodesk Polska in Warsaw, providing information about European opportunities to young people and youth organizations.
• eTwinning Ambassador NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of eTwinning ambassadors (teachers and educators) across Poland who provide support, inspiration, and guidance for schools and teachers participating in eTwinning international projects.
• European Solidarity Corps (EKS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFRSE serves as the National Agency for the European Solidarity Corps program in Poland, supporting youth volunteering and solidarity projects.
• Fundusze Europejskie dla Rozwoju Społecznego (FERS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFRSE manages programs under European Funds for Social Development, supporting social inclusion and educational initiatives.
• Polsko-Ukraińska Rada Wymiany Młodzieży (Poland-Ukraine Youth Exchange Council)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFRSE coordinates the Poland-Ukraine Youth Exchange Council, facilitating bilateral youth mobility and cooperation programs.
• Polsko-Litewski Fundusz Wymiany Młodzieży (Poland-Lithuania Youth Exchange Fund)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFRSE manages the Poland-Lithuania Youth Exchange Fund supporting bilateral youth mobility programs.
• WorldSkills PolandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFRSE coordinates WorldSkills Poland initiatives, supporting vocational skills competitions and professional development.
• Krajowy Plan Odbudowy (KPO) - Lifelong Learning CoordinationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFRSE implements the Lifelong Learning coordination component under Poland's Recovery and Resilience Plan, building regional coordination mechanisms for vocational education, higher education, and adult learning.
• European SchoolnetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with European Schoolnet for educational initiatives including 'The Web We Want' publication on digital literacy for teachers.
• Onet.plminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration for #EfektErasmusa reportages series featuring inspiring stories of Erasmus+ participants, published on Onet.pl platform.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Dům zahraniční spolupráce (NAEP – Czech National Agency): Czech National Agency for Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps, operating under the Czech Ministry of Education. Closely comparable in size, programme mix, and Central European context.
• Campus France: French national agency promoting higher education and managing student and researcher mobility, including the French Erasmus+ National Agency. Comparable in coordinating role between EU programmes and national beneficiaries.
• NUFFIC: Dutch organisation for internationalisation in education, serving as the Netherlands' National Agency for Erasmus+ and managing scholarship and mobility programmes. Highly comparable in mandate and programme mix.
• DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst): German Academic Exchange Service, the German National Agency for Erasmus+ and a long-standing intermediary for EU and bilateral academic exchange programmes. Operates an analogous model to FRSE for a much larger market, making it the closest functional peer.
• Tempus Public Foundation: Hungarian non-profit acting as the Hungarian National Agency for Erasmus+ and managing related EU education programmes. Direct functional peer in programme administration and EU funding distribution.
• UHR (Universitets- och högskolerådet – Swedish Council for Higher Education): Swedish National Agency for Erasmus+ and administrator of internationalisation and scholarship programmes. Direct peer in programme execution and EU programme oversight responsibilities.
• CMEPIUS (Centre of the Republic of Slovenia for Mobility and European Educational and Training Programmes): Slovenian National Agency for Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps, managing mobility, eTwinning and adult learning programmes. Comparable in mandate, scale, and EU programme oversight role.

Emerging players

• European Schoolnet: Brussels-based network of European ministries of education focused on digital learning and innovation in schools. Comparable as an EU-level coordination platform (e.g., eTwinning collaborations) with overlapping teacher communities.

Others

• SALTO-YOUTH (EU Resource Centres): European Commission's SALTO-YOUTH resource centres support youth worker training and Erasmus+ Youth/European Solidarity Corps quality. Functionally adjacent — FRSE coordinates with SALTO while managing the Polish NA mandate.

Broad incumbents

• British Council: UK's international organisation for cultural and educational relations. Although the UK is no longer in Erasmus+, the British Council historically performed a similar National Agency-style role and remains an adjacent peer for educational mobility and exchange services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/FRSE
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/FrseOrgPL
• Facebookfacebook.com/FundacjaRozwojuSystemuEdukacji
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/frse
• Instagraminstagram.com/frsedukacji

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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