EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AMBASSADOR SCHOOLS

BRINGING EUROPE INTO YOUR CLASSROOM

What is the Ambassador Schools Programme?

An annual programme of accreditation open to all secondary schools and colleges in the UK and the EU. The UK programme is run by the European Parliament Liaison Office in the UK.

It enables students to learn more about European parliamentary democracy, organise and take part in practical activities related to the EU, and engage with their community and Members of the European Parliament.

It is free for your school or college to take part in this programme.

Accreditation

For your school, students, and staff

Simple, supported process
Certificates for students and staff
Plaque, logo and presentation for schools

See Accredited schools

Taking Action

Youth leadership, democracy and debate

Young people are challenged to run activities that promote debate, cultural exchange, and learning
Work with schools across the EU

See School Projects

Support

Resources, ideas and networking

Downloadable activity guides
On-demand support
Free CPD for teachers

See Resources

What’s the process?

How long does it take?
What is expected of our school/college?
Who is involved?

View the Roadmap to becoming an Ambassador School

Why Should You Sign Up?

It is free for your school or college to take part in this programme.

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Discuss how it would work in your school or college

“It was really empowering to show people the various ways that you can be involved in influencing political decisions, rather than a default onto protesting and political activism, showing that political discourse can be influenced through a nuanced debate on science policy as much as through a placard.”
— Charlotte Richer, Senior Ambassador,
The Cherwell School

“We had a lot of independence to research and I found out a lot. I feel like it’s really going to help me to understand the EU and the European Parliament.
Being part of the EPAS programme was really helpful to broaden my knowledge of how politics works in different countries and the EU; just a really fun scheme and I really, really enjoyed it.”
— Gabi, Junior Ambassador,
Channing School

“The big benefit of [the Ambassador Schools programme] was the way the students approached it. I could stand off and leave them to it. I think that’s the excellent part: they came up with some incredible ideas, when you give them the framework of the tasks they need to complete.”
— Reece Nelson, Senior Ambassador
USP College

News

school display

28 March 2026

Many of our Junior Ambassadors, together with a Senior Ambassador, worked on renewing the EPAS display at our school. The display focuses on the 27 EU countries, as well as the students’ own ideas about what the European Union does for them. They contributed brilliant and very creative ideas, making the display both engaging and
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Europe Day at Europe House 2026

19 March 2026

Europe House will be hosting more fun and thought-provoking activities for our European Parliament Ambassador Schools to celebrate Europe Day this year. As the 9th of May falls on a Saturday, this years’ activities in Smith Square, London, will take place on Tuesday, 5th May. Photos from 2024 and 2025 Key information Draft programme Apply
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Holocaust survivor’s testimony for Prestwick Academy’s new generation

18 March 2026

Maria Chamberlain was our speaker and her parents were both Holocaust survivors. Maria shared their/her testimony to our S3 students. Our S3 students have recently finished the Holocaust unit so this was an excellent opportunity for them to hear live testimony. This was arranged through generation2generation. Maria’s story: My family comes from Krakow in Southern
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