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.

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

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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

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Support

Resources, ideas and networking

Downloadable activity guides
On-demand support
Half-termly newsletters
Free CPD for teachers

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WhY Should You Sign Up?

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

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“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

Unveiling Key Facts and Figures about the European Parliament
The European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS) has released a comprehensive briefing titled “European Parliament: Facts and Figures”. This document provides a detailed overview of the European Parliament, including its members, structures, activities. It also offers information on the 2024 election. The briefing is packed with insightful graphics and data, offering a snapshot of the Parliament’s…
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Strangford Integrated College Infopoint
Students created a European Union Infopoint, with upcoming events and list of Junior Ambassadors.We used the ‘goodies’ sent out from European Parliament.
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Prestwick Academy infopoint
We had a training for our Junior Ambassadors during our lunchtime club (I used the presentation about EP from my online training). One of the Junior Ambassadors, Lauchlan McLean, created a presentation post training which is used for display in Modern Language corridor and was put on big displays around the school. Well done!! Here…
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