Learn Key Institute’s mission within the Erasmus+ programme is to foster meaningful international collaboration, enhance the quality and accessibility of education and training, and contribute to the social, economic, and cultural development of learners and communities across Europe.
Our primary objective is to integrate internationalization into the core of our institutional development strategy by engaging in a broad spectrum of Erasmus+ sectors: Higher Education, Vocational Education and Training, Adult Education, and School Education.
As a newly chartered institution under the Erasmus+ Higher Education framework, LKI is committed to promoting mobility opportunities for students, staff, and educators through Key Actions KA131 and KA171. These initiatives will serve as a foundation for intercultural dialogue, skills development, professional growth, and knowledge exchange.
In parallel, LKI will actively participate in cooperation partnerships and innovation projects through KA220-HED and KA210-VET, aimed at strengthening curricula, enhancing digital competencies, fostering entrepreneurship, and addressing the evolving needs of the labor market. In sectors such as health care, business, hospitality, and early childhood education, we will develop transnational projects that respond to real-world challenges and promote sustainable development.
At the centralized level, LKI is determined to contribute to flagship Erasmus+ initiatives such as Erasmus Mundus Design Measures (EMDM), Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE), and Jean Monnet actions, as well as innovative and inclusive formats like Virtual Exchanges. These efforts will enable LKI to share best practices, co-create solutions, and engage in policy dialogue on European values, democratic engagement, and global citizenship.
Furthermore, we aim to ensure that Erasmus+ activities at LKI are grounded in the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We will design and implement internationalization strategies that are accessible to all learners, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds or underrepresented groups.
Through its Erasmus+ mission, Learn Key Institute is building a future-ready, learner-centered institution that embraces the transformative power of education, fosters global collaboration, and actively contributes to the European Education Area and beyond.
Learn Key Institute (LKI), Malta, envisions itself as a dynamic, inclusive, and internationally engaged center of lifelong learning that empowers learners and professionals across Europe and beyond. Through active participation in the Erasmus+ programme, LKI aims to be a leading contributor to the development of a modern, skills-driven, and socially responsive education and training landscape.
Our vision is to transform lives through high-quality, accessible education in key sectors including business administration and management, business finance and accounting, health and social care, nursing studies, tourism and hospitality, logistics and supply chain management, and early childhood education. By embracing international mobility, cross-border cooperation, and innovation in teaching and learning, LKI seeks to create a truly European educational experience for its students, staff, and partners.
We aspire to become a trusted partner within the European and global education community, recognized for promoting inclusion, digital transformation, sustainability, and active citizenship. With our recent accreditation through the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education, LKI is committed to strategically expanding its international presence by participating in both decentralized and centralized Erasmus+ actions. These include Key Actions in Higher Education (KA131, KA171, KA220-HED), Vocational Education and Training (KA210-VET), Erasmus Mundus Design Measures (EMDM), Jean Monnet activities, Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE), and innovative Virtual Exchanges.
At the heart of our vision is the belief that international cooperation and mobility are key to improving the quality and relevance of education, strengthening institutional capacity, and preparing learners to succeed in a fast-changing and interconnected world.
Learn Key Institute (LKI) Malta
ECHE 2021-2027
Key Action 1 (KA1) - Learning Mobility of Individuals:
We aim to facilitate student mobility for studies and traineeships to enhance learningoutcomes and employability. We will also support staff mobility for teaching and training to foster professional development and the exchange of innovative teaching practices. Additionally, we plan to organize Blended Intensive Programmes tointegrate virtual learning opportunities with physical mobility, promoting digital transformation.
Key Action 2 (KA2) – Cooperation Among Organisations and Institutions:
We will pursue Partnerships for Cooperation to develop joint projects that foster
innovation and knowledge exchange with other European institutions. We also plan to explore Alliances for Innovation to strengthen links between education, research, and business, focusing on addressing skills gaps in emerging industries.
Key Action 3 (KA3) – Support for Policy Development and Cooperation:
Learnkey Malta aims to participate in policy dialogue and cooperation activities that
contribute to European education objectives. We also aspire to engage with JeanMonnet Actions to promote excellence in teaching and research on Europeanintegration.
These activities will be implemented through clear internal policies, transparent
communication, and collaboration with national and international partners. We will
ensure rigorous support structures for participants, including pre-departure training, mentorship, and follow-up activities to maximize impact.
1. Enhance the Quality of Education and Training:
Participation will provide access to new teaching methods, digital tools, and resources, improving the quality and relevance of our educational offerings.
2. Foster Internationalization:
By creating a vibrant network of international partnerships, we aim to increase the mobility of students and staff, enriching their academic and cultural experiences andpreparing them for a globalized world.
3. Promote Inclusion and Accessibility:
Learnkey Malta is committed to providing opportunities for individuals fromdiverse backgrounds, including those with fewer opportunities, ensuring equitable access to Erasmus+ activities.
4. Support Innovation and Digital Transformation:
Through cooperation projects, we aim to integrate innovative practices and digital
tools into our institution, contributing to the modernization of higher education.
5. Contribute to the European Education Area:
Our participation aligns with the goal of building a European Education Area byfostering collaboration, enhancing recognition of qualifications, and promotingsustainable practices.
Erasmus+ participation will make Learnkey Malta more modern, international, andcompetitive. It will enhance the skills and employability of students, improve staff expertise, and strengthen the institution’s ability to respond to emerging educational and societal challenges.
Our Erasmus+ strategy outlines key targets and objectives to enhance mobility, improve quality, foster cooperation, and ensure sustainability with long-termimpact. To increase mobility, we aim to boost student mobility by 20% within three years andachieve at least 15 staff mobilities annually for teaching and training. Regardingquality of implementation, we seek to attain 90% positive feedback fromparticipants about their Erasmus+ experience and develop robust support mechanisms, includingpre-departure orientations and reintegration workshops. In terms of cooperationprojects, we aim to establish partnerships with at least five new European institutions within the next two years and initiate at least two innovative cooperation projects focused on digital skills and sustainability by 2026. To promote sustainabilityandlong-term impact, we plan to incorporate at least two sustainable practices, suchas virtual mobility and green travel policies, into Erasmus+ activities, while increasinginstitutional engagement with European policies through regular participation in KA3activities. These indicators will be reviewed and updated periodically, with progress reports shared transparently on our website and with the Erasmus+ National Agency.
Procedure for the selection of Erasmus+ students for mobilityfor studies and traineeships (KA131 outgoing mobilities)
As a newly accredited institution under the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education(2025–2027), Learn Key Institute Malta (LKI) is committed to transparent, fair, inclusive, and merit-based procedures for selecting students for Erasmus+ mobility.
This procedure governs the selection of students for:
Student mobility for traineeships (SMT) under KA131
The procedure reflects LKI’s Erasmus+ Mission and Vision, which emphasizeinclusion, equal opportunities, international engagement, academic excellence, andthe development of future-ready learners capable of participating actively inthe European and global environment.
All mobility selections adhere to the following ECHE-aligned principles:
Open Access – All eligible students may apply without restrictions or discrimination.
To apply for Erasmus+ mobility, students must:
Special consideration is given to:
I. Academic Achievement – 30%
II. Language Competence – 20%
III. Motivation & Suitability – 20%
IV. Europass CV – 20%
V. Inclusion Considerations – 10%
Step 1. Call for Applications
Step 2 – Submission of Application File
Students must submit:
Step 3 – Preliminary Administrative Check
The International Office verifies eligibility and completeness.
Evaluation and Selection Process
Selection Committee:
A Selection Committee is appointed annually, consisting of:
Each committee member scores applicants independently based on the criteria. Scores are aggregated, normalized, and ranked.
The Committee approves a list of:
Transparency and Communication
Acceptance and Pre-Mobility Procedures
Selected students must:
Failure to comply may result in withdrawal of the offer.
If a selected student withdraws or becomes ineligible, the next student on the reservelist will be offered the mobility, ensuring efficient use of Erasmus+ funds.
Inclusion and equal access measures
To support participation from students with fewer opportunities, LKI:
- Provides targeted guidance and personalised advising., ensures priority access totop-up funding where available, simplifies administrative requirements wherepossible, offers flexible academic arrangements to facilitate mobility
Monitoring, quality assurance & review
The International office and quality assurance unit review this procedure annually. adjustments are made based on:
This procedure ensures that Learn Key Institute Malta selects students for Erasmus+mobilities through a fair, transparent, inclusive, merit-based, and high-quality process, reinforcing its mission to strengthen European cooperation, enhance educational quality, and empower learners through international experience.
Procedure for the selection of staff through Erasmus+ programme (KA131- KA171 outgoing)
Staff mobility selection procedure
KA131 – programme countries (EU member states and third countries associatedtothe proagramme) & KA171 – partner countries (third countries non associated totheprogramme)
1. Purpose of the procedure
This procedure outlines the transparent, fair, and inclusive process used by LearnKeyInstitute (LKI) for the selection of academic, administrative, and technical staff
participating in Erasmus+ staff mobilities, including:
It ensures alignment with the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE), LKI’s mission to internationalise teaching, training, and institutional development, andtheprinciples of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
2. Types of eligible staff mobility
Staff Mobility for Teaching (STA)
For academic staff delivering teaching abroad.
Staff Mobility for Training (STT)
For administrative, academic, or technical staff participating in:
3. Eligibility requirements
To apply, staff must:
4. Application procedure
4.1 Required Documents
Applicants must submit:
4.2 Submission
Applications are submitted electronically to the Erasmus+ Office via the mobilityportal or official email.
5. Selection committee
The selection of staff is carried out by the Erasmus+ Mobility Selection Committee, composed of:
6. Selection criteria
6.1 Relevance to Institutional Goals (30%)
6.2 Added Value for the Applicant (25%)
6.3 Motivation and Preparedness (20%)
6.4 Language Competence (15%)
6.5 Contribution to New or Strategic Partnerships (10%)
Special consideration is given to:
7. Tie-breaker rules
If applicants receive equal scores, priority is given in the following order:
8. Transparency and notification
All applicants are:
9. Grant allocation
Grant amounts follow Erasmus+ programme rules. In cases of limited funding:
10. Responsibilities of selected staff
Selected staff must:
For KA171 staff, the cultural and regional dimension must be included in the dissemination.
11. Monitoring and evaluation
The Erasmus+ Office monitors:
Feedback is integrated into LKI’s annual Erasmus+ quality review.
12. Compliance with ECHE and LKI international strategy
This selection procedure fully reflects:
Study Opportunities – Transfer & Progression for European Students
Learn Key Institute actively promotes opportunities for transfer and progression for European students onto year-long academic programmes.
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Learnkey Institute supports the European Student Card Initiative, which simplifies and digitalises Erasmus+ mobility across Europe. For detailed guidance, please refer to the link at the top of this page.
European Student Card InitiativeAll Erasmus+ students are required to use the Erasmus+ Mobile App, which provides essential information before, during, and after mobility. Instructions on creating an account are available in the link at the top of this page.
