TEFE A + : Teachers of English for Future Europe

Welcome to the Teachers of English for Future Europe (TEFE A+) initiative, an Erasmus+ KA220-HED project focused on the internationalisation of teaching practice for pre-service teachers of English across the EU. Our mission is to implement the TEFE Framework (former project) and international teaching practice within the TEFL/TESOL study programmes of our consortium, enhancing the employability of English teacher graduates.

Building on the success of the TEFE project (2020-2023), which united six European universities, TEFE A+ aims to integrate international teaching practice into teacher education. We develop strategies, provide placements and supervision, and promote the TEFE Framework. Over the project’s three years (2023-2026), we aim to engage institutions, educators, mentors, and students across the TEFE consortium and the wider EU.

Join the TEFE A+ Initiative: Internationalising Teaching Practice Across the EU!

Our activities include the annual TEFE BIP International Teaching Practice (ITP) Induction Programme, the development and facilitation of international teaching placements and internships, staff training events, and support for teacher mentors. We also provide training and networking opportunities for teacher educators, mentors, student teachers, and other educational stakeholders. In May 2026, the consortium hosted the TEFE A+ International Conference in České Budějovice, bringing together project partners and external stakeholders to share experiences and discuss the internationalisation of teacher education. The project’s outcomes are documented in a final evaluation report, which reflects on the implementation, impact, and future potential of international teaching practice within English language teacher education.

Participants in our project have access to resources including the TEFE Framework, the TEFE Memoranda of Understanding, the TEFE Toolkit, and the COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) platform, which serves as the project’s digital interface promoting collaborative international learning and interactive engagement.

Explore the possibilities TEFE A+ offers and join our TEFE community in advancing the internationalisation of teaching practice. Fill in the form below to share your interests, and we will be in touch to discuss involvement.