The government has announced that the UK will be re-joining the Erasmus programme. Young people will be able to participate in the scheme again from January 2027.

Erasmus is a European Union programme that offers opportunities for students, teachers, and young people to study, train, volunteer or gain work experience abroad. The scheme aims to improve skills, promote cultural exchange, foster inclusion and strengthen cooperation between educational institutions and organisations.

When the UK left the European Union in 2020, it also decided to withdraw from Erasmus . The Turing scheme, the government’s replacement, has faced a lot of criticism due to its limited scope and difficult processes.

The news about the UK re-joining Erasmus will feel like an early Christmas present to many

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