ShipCon Limassol offers a series of structured 5-day job shadowing programmes in Cyprus for teachers, trainers, and educational staff under Erasmus+ KA1 mobility.
Each programme focuses on a key European priority — digital innovation, inclusion, sustainability, and vocational excellence — and combines school visits, observation sessions, and practical workshops.
Participants gain hands-on experience, share best practices with Cypriot educators, and develop action plans to transfer new knowledge into their home institutions.
Role of ShipCon
ShipCon participates in these mobilities as a Supporting Organisation within the Erasmus+ framework. The job shadowing activities are hosted by local partner schools and educational institutions in Limassol, which act as the host organisations. ShipCon is responsible for the coordination and organisation of the mobility, including programme preparation with the host school, accommodation arrangements, local logistics, and overall support to participants throughout the mobility to ensure a well-structured and meaningful learning experience.
Explore our four thematic mobility programmes below:
Programme 1: Digital Transformation & Innovation in Education
This 5-day job shadowing mobility focuses on how Cypriot schools integrate digital tools, online learning platforms, and innovative teaching methods. Participants will observe classroom practices, explore digital strategies, and develop action plans to modernize their own institutions.
Dates:
09 – 13 March 2026
08 – 12 February 2027
08 – 12 March 2027
07 – 11 February 2028
27 – 31 March 2028
| Day | Theme | Activity | Location | Expected Outcomes |
| 1 | Digital Tools in Education | Introduction to ShipCon and overview of digital education in Cyprus. | School | Understand national digital strategy and project scope. |
| 2 | Smart Classrooms | Observation of ICT integration and LMS platforms. | School | Gain insight into use of interactive tools and blended learning. |
| 3 | Digital Skills in VET | Job shadowing of teachers using e-learning and VR in vocational contexts. | School | Learn digital teaching practices for technical subjects. |
| 4 | Digital Pedagogy | Workshop on gamification, flipped learning and collaborative tools. | School | Develop practical digital classroom strategies. |
| 5 | Reflection & Planning | Review and action plan development. | School | Plan transfer of digital innovation to home institution. |
Programme 2: Inclusion & Diversity in Education
This programme explores inclusive and equitable education practices in Cyprus. Participants will observe classroom strategies for students with special needs, multicultural inclusion approaches, and learn how to implement diversity-friendly policies in their own schools.
Dates:
21 – 25 September 2026
22 – 26 February 2027
20 – 24 September 2027
21 – 25 February 2028
18 – 22 September 2028
| Day | Theme | Activity | Location | Expected Outcomes |
| 1 | Inclusive Education in Cyprus | Orientation and policy overview on diversity and inclusion. | School | Understand inclusive education framework. |
| 2 | SEN Support | Observation of inclusive classrooms and support strategies. | School | Learn methods for differentiated instruction. |
| 3 | Multicultural Learning | Participation in intercultural and language-support activities. | School | Gain tools for working with diverse learners. |
| 4 | Inclusion in VET | Visit to inclusive vocational workshops and student support meetings. | School | Observe equity practices in technical training. |
| 5 | Reflection & Action Plan | Workshop and summary of best practices. | School | Design inclusion strategies for local implementation. |
Programme 3: Sustainability & Green Education
This 5-day mobility immerses participants in environmental education and sustainability practices. Through visits to eco-schools and VET centres, participants will explore green initiatives, outdoor learning, and ways to integrate the European Green Deal in their curricula.
Dates:
09 – 13 March 2026
05 – 09 October 2026
15 – 19 March 2027
04 – 08 October 2027
06 – 10 March 2028
02 – 06 October 2028
| Day | Theme | Activity | Location | Expected Outcomes |
| 1 | Environmental Awareness | Introduction to ESD and green initiatives in Cyprus. | School | Understand sustainability integration in schools. |
| 2 | Eco-School Practices | Observation of school recycling and eco-projects. | School | Learn hands-on green education examples. |
| 3 | Green Skills in VET | Visit to workshops with renewable energy or eco-tourism focus. | School | Discover sustainability in vocational education. |
| 4 | Outdoor Learning | Field visit and workshop on sustainable project design. | School | Develop eco-project ideas for home schools. |
| 5 | Review & Certification | Presentation of group project outcomes. | School | Create plan for environmental education initiatives. |
Programme 4: Vocational Excellence & Work-Based Learning
This programme provides participants with insights into Cyprus’s vocational training system and its collaboration with local enterprises. Through school and company visits, educators learn how to implement work-based learning and promote excellence in VET education.
Dates:
11 – 15 May 2026
09 – 13 November 2026
17 – 21 May 2027
08 – 12 November 2027
08 – 12 May 2028
13 – 17 November 2028
| Day | Theme | Activity | Location | Expected Outcomes |
| 1 | VET System Overview | Introduction to Cyprus vocational system and partnerships. | School | Understand VET structure and EU priorities. |
| 2 | Teaching Excellence | Observation of technical and practical lessons. | School | Learn about competency-based learning. |
| 3 | Industry Collaboration | Visit to enterprise hosting apprenticeships. | School | Gain insight into work-based learning models. |
| 4 | VET Innovation | Workshop on curriculum design and school-industry cooperation. | School | Develop framework for enterprise collaboration. |
| 5 | Reflection & Evaluation | Discussion, feedback, and certification. | School | Formulate action plan for vocational excellence. |