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

Europe Day 2026 at Loreto High School Chorlton

9 June 2026

The Junior Ambassadors organised a European cake sale. They wrote a quiz for formation time, which all pupils in Y7-10 completed. They worked with the MFL to do a European ‘treasure hunt’ where pupils got the answers to their quiz. They designed posters to share awareness of the event in advance. EPAS Team Comment Wow!
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Ambassador Schools Accreditation Ceremony 2026 – Birmingham

3 June 2026

This year our Accreditation Ceremony will be held in the West Midlands, hosted by one of our long-standing European Parliament Ambassador Schools, The Greek School of Ayia Triada Birmingham. Hosts The Midlands Greek and Cypriot AssociationThe Greek School of Ayia Triada Birminghamat the Magnet Centre, Park Approach, Birmingham B23 7SJ Programme Tuesday, 30 June 2026,
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Debate on CO2 emmisions

18 May 2026

We were delighted to welcome Asher Jacobsberg from the European Parliament Ambassador Schools Programme to LSA High School. Asher worked with our Year 10 Geography students as they prepared for a debate on the European Union’s target of achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Students explored a range of viewpoints from the perspective
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