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

Presentation of the European Union to primary School students in CM1 / Year 5

15 May 2026

On the 15th of May 2026, as part of our school’s Europe Day celebrations, two of the Junior Ambassadors (Alexandre Maton and myself) had the opportunity to present the European Union to a class of CM1s (Year 5 equivalent in the British system). Through an interactive presentation, we were able to get them excited about
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Student-led Europe Day Activities at SHS

12 May 2026

This year’s Europe Day activities were 100% student organised with no senior ambassador involvement. The students decorated the school hall with European Union flags and flags of member states, they played a Eurovision sound track and gave students the opportunity to try European foods and have their faces painted with European flags. Links EPAS Team
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Dulwich College European Week

10 May 2026

At Dulwich College, as part of Europe Day, we organised a special European Week from 5th to 8th of May, during which we hosted a variety of initiatives focused on diplomacy, politics, international cooperation, and European affairs. The week brought together students interested in global issues and created an opportunity for meaningful discussion and engagement.
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