Gozo coastline and limestone cliffs
Erasmus+ Staff Mobility · 2026/27

Bring your teachers to Gozo.

Professional development, teacher wellbeing and innovative learning in an inspiring Mediterranean environment.

Erasmus+ Staff Mobility · Teacher Training · International Exchange · Cultural Experience

Designed for European schools & education organisations Erasmus+ Staff Mobility · 2026/27
The Genista experience

More than training.
An experience that stays with you.

At Genista, we believe professional development becomes more meaningful when learning is connected with experience, reflection and people.

Our teacher training programmes combine practical workshops, innovative educational approaches, international exchange and the unique environment of Gozo.

Teachers do not simply attend a course. They learn, reflect, connect, explore and return to their schools with ideas they can use.

Learn

Practical and relevant professional development.

Connect

International exchange and new perspectives.

Experience

Learning inspired by Gozo and the Mediterranean environment.

International teacher group on Gozo
Gozo cliffs at sunset
Why Gozo?

A different environment
creates a different learning experience.

Practical workshops

Hands-on learning focused on real educational challenges.

Experiential learning

Learning through practice, reflection and direct experience.

Outdoor & place-based

Using the natural environment as a source of inspiration.

Cultural discovery

Understanding local culture, history and community through experience.

Gozo offers the perfect balance between professional development and wellbeing. Its landscapes, coastline, villages and slower rhythm create space for reflection, creativity and meaningful connection.

Our signature programmes 2026/27

Six professional development pathways.

Designed for the needs of today's educators — practical, experiential and internationally minded.

Programme 01

Teacher Wellbeing & Resilience

Preventing Burnout. Building Resilience. Rediscovering Balance.

Teaching is demanding. This programme gives education professionals practical tools to protect their wellbeing, manage stress and build sustainable resilience.

Programme 02

AI & Digital Tools for Modern Education

From Technology to Meaningful Learning.

AI and digital tools are changing education. This practical programme helps teachers explore how technology can support creativity, personalised learning and student engagement.

Programme 03

Innovative & Outdoor Learning

Learning Beyond the Classroom.

Gozo becomes the classroom. This experiential programme explores how natural and cultural environments can be transformed into meaningful learning spaces.

Programme 04

Inclusive & Multisensory Education

Creating Classrooms Where Every Learner Belongs.

Diversity is a strength. This programme equips teachers with strategies for creating inclusive environments and adapting teaching to different needs, abilities and learning styles.

Programme 05

CLIL & Language Learning

Learn. Communicate. Teach Through Language.

This programme combines language development with innovative approaches to multilingual education. Foreign languages become a tool for learning, communication and international collaboration.

Programme 06

Green Education & Circular Learning

Turning Sustainability into Education.

Sustainability is not only a topic — it is a way of thinking. This programme introduces teachers to practical approaches to environmental education, circular economy and sustainable lifestyles.

Our training approach

Learning that goes
beyond the classroom.

01

Workshops

Practical, interactive and relevant.

02

Experiential learning

Learning by doing and reflecting.

03

Reflection

Creating space to connect learning with practice.

04

International exchange

Sharing experiences with educators from different countries.

05

Cultural learning

Discovering Gozo as part of the learning experience.

06

Local connections

Connecting education with the local environment and community.

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Sample itinerary

A 5-day learning experience in Gozo.

  1. 01
    Day 1

    Arrival & Welcome

    Welcome meeting · Introduction to Gozo · Programme orientation · Getting to know the group.

  2. 02
    Day 2

    Professional Development

    Interactive workshops · Practical training sessions · Reflection and group exchange.

  3. 03
    Day 3

    Learning Beyond the Classroom

    Outdoor learning · Experiential activities · Place-based learning · Gozo discovery.

  4. 04
    Day 4

    International Exchange

    Collaborative activities · Sharing best practices · International perspectives · Cultural experience.

  5. 05
    Day 5

    Reflection & Transfer

    Evaluation · Personal reflection · Action planning · Certificate ceremony · Transfer of learning to the school environment.

The programme can be adapted to the needs and Erasmus+ objectives of each participating school.

Gharb village at dusk
For Erasmus+ coordinators

Your Erasmus+ mobility.
Our Gozo experience.

You bring

  • Erasmus+ funding
  • Teachers and staff
  • Your school's objectives
  • Erasmus Plan priorities
  • Professional development goals
  • Specific training needs

We provide

  • Professional teacher training
  • Experienced trainers
  • Structured learning programmes
  • Certificates of participation
  • International learning environment
  • Cultural and experiential activities
  • Support with programme planning
  • A memorable Gozo experience

Programme design

We work with your school's objectives.

Our programmes can be adapted to support the professional development priorities and Erasmus+ goals of your organisation.

Teachers holding certificates on Gozo

Certificates of participation issued on completion of every programme.

Why partner with Genista

Trusted by schools
across Europe.

Local knowledge

Based in Gozo, Malta.

Professional training

Focused on meaningful teacher development.

Flexible programmes

Adapted to your school's needs.

International experience

Learning in a multicultural environment.

Gozo experience

Professional development combined with cultural and experiential learning.

Share with your school

One-page overview.

Download the poster to share the Genista Gozo Erasmus+ offer with your coordinator, headteacher or colleagues.

Genista Gozo Erasmus+ Staff Training poster — Learn from the island. Grow beyond the classroom.
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2026/27

Ready to bring your teachers to Gozo?

Let's create a meaningful Erasmus+ Staff Mobility experience for your school.

GENISTA GOZO
Teacher Training 2026/27 · Gozo, Malta
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Plan your Erasmus+ mobility.

Tell us about your school and objectives — we will respond with programme information and discuss how we can tailor the mobility to your school's needs.

We will respond with programme information and discuss how we can tailor the mobility to your school's needs.