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

EU Youth Summit in Warsaw

10 April 2026

A Junior Ambassador from Dulwich College, Jan Kozak, who also serves as a European Cooperation Ambassador in The Polish Parliament, took part in the European Union Youth Summit in Warsaw, organised by The Polish Parliament Youth Council. The event brought together over 400 governmental youth representatives from across Poland and Europe, creating a platform for
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International Debating Successes of Dulwich College Junior Ambassador Louie Sinclair

9 April 2026

Recently, our Junior Ambassador, Louie Sinclair, has had many successes in competitive debating. Louie debates for England and represented the country at the European Championships in North Macedonia, ranking as the 7th best speaker in Europe. This was a great opportunity to network with the greatest U18 speakers in Europe and discuss current affairs. At
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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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