Eekhout Academy International

Eekhout Academy International Getting in touch with international colleagues helps you to expand your horizon. Eekhout Academy is a national and international in-service training (IST) organisation, based in Flanders, Belgium.

Eekhout Academy is a national and international in-service training (IST) organisation, based in Flanders, Belgium. Eekhout Academy is a national and international in-service training (IST) organization for schools, center for adult education, school management, principals, teachers, educators and school governors, based in Flanders, Belgium. It is a non-public and non-profit body that is recogniz


ed and certified by the State through the Flemish Ministry of Education. The Board of Governors is composed out of representatives of the University of Leuven (campus KULAK), the University College VIVES, the advisory body KOV and regional centres for adult education. On national level, Eekhout Academy is the market leader in in Flanders and Belgium and organizes yearly about 950 courses for 21.500 participants. On international level, it’s the largest Belgian IST-provider. Eekhout Academy acts as KA1 course provider, partner and coordinator in European (KA2) partnerships and assessor of quality development in international projects. It also coaches schools in the development of their international policy. Eekhout Academy disseminates and implements educational innovation and has a structured cooperation with the University Leuven and University Colleges offering initial teacher training. We have a close collaboration with the National Agency in Flanders, take part in an international network of IST-providers and have bilateral contacts with other European in-service training organizations. We used to be active in Socrates, Lifelong Learning and now are participating in the Erasmusplus programme. The quality system of Eekhout Academy is based on the EFQM-system. Our international courses are covered by the Quality Charter that is derived from the GINCO-network (Grundtvig International Network of Course Organizers).
ed and certified by the State through the Flemish Ministry of Education. The Board of Governors is composed out of representatives of the University of Leuven (campus KULAK), the University College VIVES, the advisory body KOV and regional centres for adult education. On national level, Eekhout Academy is the market leader in in Flanders and Belgium and organizes yearly about 950 courses for 21.500 participants. On international level, it’s the largest Belgian IST-provider. Eekhout Academy acts as KA1 course provider, partner and coordinator in European (KA2) partnerships and assessor of quality development in international projects. It also coaches schools in the development of their international policy. Eekhout Academy disseminates and implements educational innovation and has a structured cooperation with the University Leuven and University Colleges offering initial teacher training. We have a close collaboration with the National Agency in Flanders, take part in an international network of IST-providers and have bilateral contacts with other European in-service training organizations. We used to be active in Socrates, Lifelong Learning and now are participating in the Erasmusplus programme. The quality system of Eekhout Academy is based on the EFQM-system. Our international courses are covered by the Quality Charter that is derived from the GINCO-network (Grundtvig International Network of Course Organizers).

One of our new partners is INSEI, the Institut National Supérieur des Formations et de Recherche pour l’Éducation Inclus...
24/08/2026

One of our new partners is INSEI, the Institut National Supérieur des Formations et de Recherche pour l’Éducation Inclusive (Paris, France).

INSEI is the French national institute for training and research dedicated to inclusive education, operating under the joint supervision of the Ministry of National Education and the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Professional Integration.

Researchers at INSEI are preparing an international training programme that will be open to participants from around the world. We are pleased that participants undertaking an Erasmus+ mobility will also be able to join this training programme.

The training explores inclusive education through two complementary lenses: didactic accessibility (e.g. co-teaching and task design) and pedagogical accessibility (differentiated instruction and Universal Design for Learning).

Want to know more? Have a look here 👉 https://www.erasmus.international/inclusive-teaching-practices-didactic-and-pedagogical-accesibility/

  Jobshadowing in Almada 🇵🇹: inspiration for inclusive educationThis school year, teachers from our Strong Schools conso...
06/08/2026

Jobshadowing in Almada 🇵🇹: inspiration for inclusive education

This school year, teachers from our Strong Schools consortium visited schools in Almada, Portugal, and returned full of inspiration.

From personalized learning at AlmaSã - Centro de Educação Especial de Almada (CEEA), the special education centre in Almada to the inclusive library initiatives at Escola Secundária do Monte de Caparica, the teachers saw how collaboration, trust and a shared commitment to every student create truly inclusive schools.

They also gained valuable insights into teacher professional development through their visit to Almadaforma Centro de Formação, the Centre for professional development in Almada. Thank you to all the hosts for sharing your expertise!

  During the week of 4 May, several members of our Strong Schools consortium participated in a KA1 course:🙋Educating for...
09/07/2026



During the week of 4 May, several members of our Strong Schools consortium participated in a KA1 course:

🙋Educating for Democracy: Empowering Critical Thinkers and Active Citizens - organised by VitaTiim (Narva and Tallinn, Estland)
🤖 AI literacy in education - organised by European Era (Málaga, Spain)

Enjoy these snapshots of the atmosphere📷

Enjoy the summer!🌞🌸
30/06/2026

Enjoy the summer!🌞🌸

On 10 June, Eekhout Academy welcomed teachers, school leaders and internationalisation coordinators to its annual Day of...
28/06/2026

On 10 June, Eekhout Academy welcomed teachers, school leaders and internationalisation coordinators to its annual Day of Internationalisation at VIVES University of Applied Sciences in Kortrijk.

The day featured an inspiring keynote on the impact of Erasmus+ and pupil mobility, followed by an interactive exchange where teachers shared how they have brought their international experiences into their classrooms and schools.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a day full of inspiration, collaboration and the shared commitment to strengthening internationalisation in education🌍

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻Recently, pupils from OBS Wiene in the Netherlands visited the primary school...
26/06/2026

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Recently, pupils from OBS Wiene in the Netherlands visited the primary school VBS De Watermolen in Heule (Kortrijk) as part of an international exchange experience. During their stay, the pupils joined classroom activities, discovered a different school environment and spent time learning alongside their Belgian peers.

Although both schools share the same language, the exchange offered valuable opportunities to explore cultural differences, develop social skills and broaden perspectives. Experiences like these help young learners become more open-minded, confident and curious about the world around them.

Eekhout Academy put the schools in touch with one another. We strongly believe that internationalisation starts with meaningful encounters. Even short exchanges can have a lasting impact on pupils, teachers and schools, while helping to foster European citizenship and intercultural understanding from an early age.

What a journey it has been! On 29 April 2026, we proudly hosted the final Kick-On EU Conference of the TASC Teacher Acad...
08/05/2026

What a journey it has been!

On 29 April 2026, we proudly hosted the final Kick-On EU Conference of the TASC Teacher Academy at VIVES University of Applied Sciences in Bruges.

After an introduction to the project and its achievements, we were honoured to welcome keynote contributions from Ljubica Petrovic Baronica, coordinator for Teacher Academies at the European Commission, and Dirk Kerckhoven, policy advisor at Catholic Education Flanders. Both speakers highlighted the growing importance of Teacher Academy projects and their role in strengthening teacher education across Europe.

We were also pleased to feature a presentation by Daniel Cosmin Andronache, who shared key insights on the project’s impact, as well as the policy recommendations and guidelines developed throughout TASC. Participants were additionally introduced to the TASC Kick-On Promotion Film, now available online via our official website (https://vivesweb.be/tasc/tasc-video/).

Throughout the day, participants engaged in a rich and diverse programme of 20 interactive workshops. These sessions were delivered by members of the TASC consortium and external experts, covering both the core content of the Teacher Academy and the five modules of the EU joint training programme on Sustainable Communication. Topics ranged from empowering teachers through practical toolkits, to strengthening teacher trainer competences, and exploring the long-term sustainability, dissemination, and valorisation of the programme.

The conference marked not only the culmination of an inspiring project, but also the beginning of its continued impact in practice.

Learn more about the TASC project: eutasc.eu

Adresse

E. Sabbelaan 53
Kortrijk
8500

Heures d'ouverture

Lundi 08:00 - 17:00
Mardi 08:00 - 17:00
Mercredi 08:00 - 17:00
Jeudi 08:00 - 17:00
Vendredi 08:00 - 16:00

Notifications

Soyez le premier à savoir et laissez-nous vous envoyer un courriel lorsque Eekhout Academy International publie des nouvelles et des promotions. Votre adresse e-mail ne sera pas utilisée à d'autres fins, et vous pouvez vous désabonner à tout moment.

Raccourcis

Partager