Erasmus Partner Company in Ireland. Ka1 & Ka2 Projects.
Erasmus plus is the EU funding programme for education, training, youth, and sport. We now have a new program 2021 to 2027. LXI is an ;Erasmus Plus Partner Company' in Ireland. We cater for Ka1 & Ka2 Erasmus plus programs with EU schools, kindergartens, and Universities.
Erasmus+ provides opportunities for participants who include students and education staff, to study, train, get work experience and volunteer abroad. In addition to providing grants for individuals, Erasmus+ supports transnational partnerships among education, training and youth institutions and organisations. It also supports national efforts to modernise education, training and youth systems. For the first time it will provide support to sport initiatives. 2020 saw a 37% increase in Erasmus funding and a 6 year commitment, up to 2027.
In May 2018, the Commission has proposed to double the Erasmus budget to €30 billion for 2021-2027, making it possible for up to 12 million people to have an experience abroad.
The UK left Erasmus with Brexit, and many schools in the EU are searching for a new English speaking 'Partner Companies', in the euro zone. Language Xchange Ireland is an Erasmus Partner Company and has being in this market for 12 years now, LXI brings groups of students to the South East of Ireland to improve their English language skills. We have successfully hosted students from Austria, Poland, Slovenia, France, Spain, Italy, Norway, Germany and Finland. 50% of our partner schools are using LXI in conjunction with their Erasmus+ grant aid for English Programs abroad. We 'Make Learning Unforgettable'.
Our theme of "preparation of student for future employment", integration of English, host family accommodation, online preparation, and extensive cultural activities; makes partnering with LXI very attractive during the Erasmus+ grant application process. LXI are one of the leading Erasmus partner companies within Ireland and the only such company to hold ISO9001, ISO45001 & ISO9001 certified management systems.
Our programs include:
(http://www.languageexchange.ie/services)
Not all classrooms have walls -- Learn by doing.
Over many years providing English learning programs, we have developed a unique tiered model of immersion in the English language. This model includes: online access to eLearning courses for months in advance of coming to Ireland; a work placement or language school; an Irish Host Family; organised social events and; a cultural tour.
One of our unique features in our online, interactive database, which includes our free eLearning courses. Through these online courses, students practice English for months before coming to Ireland, allowing them to get the most from their Irish experience (http://www.languageexchange.ie/services/e-learning)! The database also allows us to provide information in advance to students and parents about their Host Family, work placement/language school and diary of events, and to communicate from the time of booking until students have safely returned home.
Gain Erasmus Points with our blended e-Learning package for free: Our e-Learning package is unique to Language Xchange Ireland and reduced the time English teachers spend within your class time preparing for the Irish work placement programme. LXI will prepare your students on line with our e-Learning and extensive Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ's. This service is available to your students once registration takes place - it is Free with our programs – if mentioned, it will earn additional points at application.
Students stay with local Host Families, in close proximity to their work experience or language school, and are fully immersed in Irish culture and daily life http://www.languageexchange.ie/services/social-and-cultural-events-and-activities.
No other Erasmus Partner Company in Ireland offer these vital services.
We have a very genuine focus on quality, safety and security and our company owner is a Health and Safety consultant with years of experience. We support and are available to students and teachers from the time they arrive at the airport until they are safely on their way back home.
We are very proud to say that our quality management system recently achieved ISO 9001-2015 Quality certification, ISO:450001 Health & Safety Management certification and ISO:14001 Environmental Management certification. LXI are the only work experience company in Ireland and the UK awarded all 3 accreditation combined. http://www.languageexchange.ie/news/Iso+certification+quality.
Gain Erasmus Plus Points with our Environmental policies, for free:
LXI are ISO 14001 Environmental Management certified.We pool groups on our private coach transfers to & from the Airport and for cultural tours.If there are small numbers, we utilise public transport to support our movement of students.This is in line with Erasmus plus program requirements on sustainability and energy conservation.
LXI also integrate other groups and individual bookings into social and cultural events organised by LXI and featured in our Diary – this will ensure maximum participant integration, where possible.This should also be mentioned in your project application or program evaluation.Additional Erasmus funds can be acquired under these positive features of all LXI programs.
Our programs are enhanced by solid partnerships with local businesses, a local secondary school, Kilkenny's culinary experts -Thomastown Town of Food, and our local Host Families. Our location away from the large urban centres provides increased safety, security, and peace of mind for students, parents, and teachers.
We believe that learning English should be an enjoyable experience, which is reflected in our personalised approach, 24/7 availability to students and teachers, warm Irish welcome and friendly atmosphere.
Language Xchange Ireland Work Experience Options.
General Work Experience Work Experience that can be picked by any student, within any type of EU course or school system.(B2 – level English mandatory) | |
Arts / Crafts & Administration | Gym |
Bar work & catering | Hospitality |
Coffee shop & catering | Marketing related & Administration (B2) |
Construction & Maintenance related | Office & Administration (B2) |
Crèche & Childcare | Restaurant, Service & Catering |
Equestrian Farming | Retail |
General Farming | Sports & Administration |
General Hotel Work | Supermarkets (Food) |
General Mechanical & Bicycle | Tourism related & Administration (B2) |
Trade Work Experience - Your Partner Company: Work Placements that are reserved for students with TWO years study completed in the specific field or for students who have SIX months or more of direct work experience in this field and in a similar work environment. | |
Aircraft Maintenance (Trade) | Logistics / Warehousing (Trade) |
Beautician (Trade) | Metal Fabricator/Engineering (Trade) ** |
Carpenter (Trade) | Nursing (Trade) |
Chef (Trade) | Plumbing & Maintenance (Trade) |
Construction (Trade) | Robotics (Trade) * |
Decorator (Trade) | Sign Writing (Trade) * (B2) |
Dental Nurse (Trade) ** | Stone Mason / Block Layer (Trade) |
Electrical (Trade) | Upholster (Trade) * |
Graphic Designer (Trade) * (B2) | Vehicle Mechanic (Trade) |
Hair Dresser (Trade) | Vehicle Panel work & spraying (Trade) |
Information Technology (Trade) ** (B2) | Waiting Service (Trade) |
* These work experiences are limited to approximately #3 students per group.
** These work experiences are limited to approximately #4-6 students per group. Greater numbers of students looking for these difficult to source preferences, will result in multiple locations used to meet project targets.
(B2) – Mandatory English level / Level II e-learning targets – 75% of theses companies want their student to bring their own Laptop to their company – to allow for GDRP compliance. Schools should bring 2x Laptops per #10 students in these categories.
PLEASE CLICK ON PROGRAMS IN OUR MENU OR CONTACT LXI TO SUBMIT YOUR INTEREST TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROGRAM.
