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Atheneum Lier Campus Louis Zimmer: Growing Internationally with Erasmus+

Atheneum Lier Campus Louis Zimmer has been actively engaged in the Erasmus+ network since 2023, strengthening our commitment to international cooperation and high-quality global learning opportunities.

Our Erasmus+ Journey

In September 2023, we launched our first short-term Erasmus project. Seventeen staff members participated in professional training abroad, significantly expanding our international network. This project was evaluated by Epos vzw, our National Agency, as an Example of Good Practice with a score of 80%.

In 2024, we obtained our Erasmus accreditation, enabling us to organise Erasmus projects on a long-term and structural basis. During the 2024–2025 school year, we coordinated group exchanges for students, individual student internships, and professional development courses for staff. This project year was awarded the Example of Good Practice label by Epos vzw with an outstanding score of 97%.

Continuing Our Growth

In the current 2025–2026 school year, we continue to expand our international activities. We have already organised more individual student internships than in the previous year. Group exchanges remain a key component of our Erasmus programme, and several colleagues are once again participating in valuable training courses abroad.

Looking ahead to the 2026–2027 school year, we aim to further broaden our Erasmus activities by introducing job shadowing opportunities for staff members. At the same time, we remain committed to our existing pillars: internships, group exchanges, and professional training. Through these initiatives, we continue to build a strong and inspiring international learning environment for both our students and our team.

Interested in Partnering With Us?

We welcome new international collaborations and are always open to exploring opportunities with schools and organisations abroad. For more information, please contact our internationalisation coordinators:

Karolien Bierebeek karolien.bierebeeck@Louis-atheneumlier.be
Ine Vermaelen ine.vermaelen@Louis-atheneumlier.be

Staff courses

  • An inclusive classroom: how to give equal access and resources to all students

    Promoting inclusive education is one of the strategic objectives for co-operation in education and training at the EU-level. The first principle of the European Pillar of social rights underlines that: “Everyone has the right to quality and inclusive education, training and life-long learning in order to maintain and acquire skills that enable them to participate fully in society and manage successfully transitions in the labour market”. Inclusive education is a way to give all children a chance to go to school, learn, and develop the skills they need to thrive.

    Teachersrise

    Mrs De Decker, Mrs Faes, Mrs Wagemans

  • Innovative teaching methodologies

    Innovative teaching is more than introducing the latest and greatest technology into the classroom. Instead, it is the self-reflective process of proactively introducing new teaching strategies and methods into the classroom. The purpose of introducing innovative teaching methodologies is to solve real problems in a fresh and simple way, to improve student achievements and to promote equity.

    Teachersrise

    Mrs De Nijs, Mrs Vermaelen

  • STEM teacher training: tools and ideas for the classroom

    STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) is a multi-disciplinary approach to teaching. The STEM approach encourages discussions and problem-solving among students, thus making them more self-confident and motivated to solve problems more efficiently.

    Teachersrise

    Mrs Dens, Mr Spruyt

  • English language skills for teachers – Level 1

    Improve your English vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and conversational skills, build greater confidence in using the English language and awareness of intercultural communication concepts and related activities and improve your discussion skills on a range of social and cultural themes.

    Teachersrise

    Mr Jacobs, Mrs Lievens

  • Visiting schools: seminars and learning in action

    Peer-learning visits are a valuable tool for the professional development of staff. They build a community of trust, open up classroom practice, and provide insights into effective strategies for a wider selection of good teaching practices and partnerships.

    Teachersrise

    Mrs Bierebeeck, Mr Dyckmans, Mrs Matthys

  • Innovative 21st century classrooms: practical strategies and new technologies

    The 21st century classroom has brought about new trends and technological advancements that have changed the way teachers and students see education. “Innovative 21st Century Classrooms: Practical Strategies and New Technologies” is a course aimed at guiding teachers and school staff on incorporating new technologies and practices in their teaching.

    Teachersrise

    Mrs Van Gampelaere, Mrs Van Hout

  • Managing a diverse classroom: Facing upcoming challenges

    This course refers to teachers working in diverse classrooms due to the presence of disadvantaged learners, including migrant and immigrant students and children with special educational needs. Diversity challenges traditional teaching strategies and methods imposing the need to successfully manage a common context for all students thanks to innovative solutions.

    Teacheracademy

    Mrs De Maeseneer, Mrs Kozakiewiez

  • Supporting diversity with intercultural education in the classroom

    In the time of globalization, cultures and identities constantly blend in the classroom. Teachers face classrooms full of students from different backgrounds and needs. In order to fight discrimination and prejudice, they are required to have more and more skills that standard education is not offering.

    Teacheracademy

    Mrs De Lens, Mrs Vervisch

  • Designing Inclusive Learning Environments to Support all Students (DILEs)

    Inclusive education can be seen as a process of strengthening the capacity of an educational system to reach out to all learners in the community. This course has been tailored for teachers dealing with classroom diversity and disadvantaged learners, including those with special educational needs or a migrant background.

    Teacheracademy

    Mrs Bielen, Mrs Van Gorp

  • Leadership and Management in educational establishments

    A comprehensive professional development program designed for educators, school leaders, and administrative staff seeking to enhance their leadership and organizational skills within the educational sector. Through interactive workshops, case studies, and collaborative activities, participants will explore effective strategies in school management, team leadership, decision-making, and change implementation. The course also fosters international networking and the exchange of best practices, equipping attendees with the tools to drive innovation and excellence in their institutions.

    Shipcon

    Mrs Leyssen, Mrs Vermeyen

  • The principal leading a future creating school

    The concept “Leading a future-creating school” refers to school leaders who have the future of the entire globe – its people and nature – in mind. They realize that the values and institutions, the entire world order, by which the world operates currently, are fundamentally erroneous and unsustainable in this time and age. Our course seeks to help school leaders understand the unique human capability to visualize a desirable future state of affairs, to work collaboratively and systematically for its realization, and to be able to develop their schools into arenas of creating the future, here and now.

    Knowledgepro

    Mr Fontana

  • Teaching with AI: tools and strategies for teachers

    In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming education by offering innovative solutions that enhance teaching efficiency and student learning. The course, “Teaching with AI: tools and strategies for teachers,” is specifically designed for educators who wish to understand and integrate AI tools into their teaching practices.

    Teachersrise

    Mrs Azouhri, Mrs Janssen, Mrs Segerink

  • The Classics - The Old School Barber Academy

    A deep dive into the timeless art of classic barbering. Master the iconic Schorem cuts such as the vanguard, Executive Contour, Boogie and Flat Top. Gain more than just techniques; step into the culture and legacy of Schorem - Rotterdam.

    The Old School Barber Academy

    Mrs Nys, Mrs Van den Bulck

  • Mental Health Awareness for Teachers and Students

    Many teachers and students experience mental health problems without being aware of them. For this reason, it is important for teachers to have good mental health literacy and to be aware of some tools and strategies that can help both themselves and their students. The main objective of this course is to help teachers develop their mental health awareness in order to have a better understanding of mental health and to identify and implement appropriate support strategies.

    Teacheracademy

    Mrs Sollie, Mrs Van den Eynde

  • ICT Tools for School Administration and Non-Teaching Staff

    The course focuses on the needs of administrators and managers from organizations in the Erasmus+ program to update their digital skills and understanding of information and communication technologies (ICT). Participants discover and – most importantly! – practice many apps and programs that are useful for the everyday work of school and organization staff not involved in didactics.

    Teacheracademy

    Mr Jacobs

  • Strategic Leadership and Management

    Prioritizing leadership and management within educational institutions has gained global attention in education policy agendas. This domain significantly contributes to enhancing organizational outcomes by shaping the motivations and capabilities of staff teams, as well as the overall climate and environment. The effectiveness of organizational leadership is crucial for enhancing efficiency and equity in education across all levels.

    Erasmus+ Courses Croatia

    Mr Geens

  • Creative Strategies for Language Teachers: Make it Easy, Make it Real!

    Mastering a foreign language is a life skill, but are our students really aware of that? How can teachers make language learning more engaging and more real for students? How can educators motivate and inspire them? This course will provide participants with the necessary knowledge to properly integrate various educational tools to support each student’s learning style, thus fostering their motivation, to apply the Multiple Intelligence Theory.

    Teacheracademy

    Mrs Leite, Mrs Dessaer

Group exchanges

  • BBS Walsrode – Germany

    First group exchange and project with students

    5 and 6 Wood Techniques, 7 Industrial Electricity

  • Istituto Tecnico Statale Marchi-Forti – Italy

    Group exchange

    6 Business Organisation, 6 Industrial ICT

  • Germaine de Capuccini – Valencia, Spain

    Company visit

    6 Wellness & Beauty

  • Hellerud Videregående Skole - Norway

    5 and 6 Interior and Exterior Carpentry, 7 Specialised Carpentry

  • Strasbourg - France

    Group exchange with students and a class from BBS Walsrode

    6 Business Organisation

  • Agrupamento de Escolas Coimbra Oeste – Portugal

    Group exchange

    6 Industrial ICT

  • Hadsel Videregående Skole – Norway

    Group exchange

    5 Education & Care, 5 and 6 Wood Techniques, 6 Interior and Exterior Carpentry

  • Valencia – Spain

    Future project

    6 Wellness & Beauty

Individual mobilities

  • VIA Don Bosco – Tanzania

    Individual mobilities

    5 and 6 Education & Care, 6 Assistance in Living, Care and Welfare

  • Plukon International – Spain

    Individual internships – 2 students

    6 Business Organisation

  • Holah Baby House – South Africa

    Individual internships – 3 students

    5 Assistance in Living, Care and Welfare

  • Childcare Hoppensprett, Melbu - Norway

    2 students from 6 Education & Care

  • Carpentry company Enord AS, Stokmarknes - Norway

    Company visit

    1 student from 6 Wood Techniques, 1 student from 6 Interior and Exterior Carpentry

  • Hadsel Videregående Skole – Norway

    2 individual internships for students from Hadsel Videregående Skole

  • Hellerud Videregående Skole – Norway

    Job shadowing at Campus Louis Zimmer by teachers and coordinators from Hellerud Videregående Skole

Exploratory visits

  • Strasbourg - France

    Exploratory visit

    Mrs Faes, 2 teachers from BBS Walsrode

  • Hadsel Videregående Skole - Norway

    Exploratory visit – Hadsel Videregående Skole, in preparation for the group exchange and individual internships

    Mrs Bierebeeck, Mrs De Nijs, Mr Serneels

Visits to our school

  • BBS Walsrode – Germany

    Teachers from BBS Walsrode visit Campus Louis Zimmer

  • Hadsel Videregående Skole – Norway

    2 individual internships for students from Hadsel Videregående Skole

  • Hellerud Videregående Skole – Norway

    Job shadowing at Campus Louis Zimmer by teachers and coordinators from Hellerud Videregående Skole

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