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Quality area: International cooperation projects final version 1.0./13.11.2019

Criteria Examples of indicators

Examples of sources of evidence

Providing the framework and principles partnership projects

Projects are based on the objectives of VET college international strategy or they are a part of the overall strategy of VET college Projects are in line with regional, national and EU policies that are essential in terms of VET VET college has defined procedures for planning, implementation and monitoring of partnership projects Projects take into account the principles of economic, environmental and social responsibility

strategy, action plans regional, national and EU policy documents

Planning of partnership projects

Partners and participants in the project are relevant to meet the objectives of the project Relevant human and sufficient financial resources have been allocated for planning the project

project plans

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Projects have clear objectives and follow-up has been planned for meeting the objectives Partners have agreed on the tasks and responsibilities in the project Communication between partners and to the stakeholders is planned VET college has identified key competences and expertise needed in the project Utilization and sustainability of the project results have been planned Risk analysis is carried out when planning the projects

Implementation of the projects and involvement of the key actors

VET college carries out the project in accordance with project action plan, budget and guidelines from funding authorities Project partners participate in the project as agreed Project partners adjust the project plan based on the project follow-up, feedback and evaluation if needed

The resources for the implementation of the project are allocated and adjusted if needed

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The project coordinator and partners monitor the progress of the project including financing All project partners participate in design, distribution and utilization of products and results Utilization and sustainability of the project results have been ensured

Monitoring and evaluation of the projects

Projects are evaluated in accordance with the project plan and VET college’s evaluation plan on a regular basis The results and impact of the project are evaluated by means of agreed methods and indicators VET college communicates about the evaluation results to the stakeholders

project plans, evaluation plans

Improvement VET college identifies and prioritizes areas for improvement The VET provider continuously improves the project processes on the basis of the evaluation, monitoring and feedback results

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Quality area: International activities Final version 1.0 /13.11.2019

Criteria Examples of indicators

Examples of sources of evidence

Providing the framework and principles for international activities

International activities are included in the international strategy or they are a part of the overall strategy of VET college VET college has identified the beneficiaries of its international strategy and has set clear and measurable objectives Planning of international activities contribute to the implementation of the objectives in the international strategy International activities are in line with local, regional, national and EU policies on VET

Strategy for international activities Action plan for international activities Memoranda of Understanding

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VET college has annually planned and budgeted its international activities Financial planning takes into consideration both internal and external financing Sustainable development goals are considered in all the phases of international activities Partnerships for international activities are based on the strategic objectives

Involvement The VET college management on all levels is committed to international activities All relevant parties participate in planning, evaluation and updating of international activities VET college uses and values the international competence of staff and students in developing international activities

Implementation VET college has defined procedures and quality management for international activities VET college has defined tasks and roles of the staff and students related to the international activities

VET College guidelines for mobilities ECVET and Erasmus+ guidelines

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VET college has methods to encourage international activities

Safety plan

Information and communication on international activities

Communication on international activities is planned

Staff and students and other stakeholders are informed

about participation opportunities in VET college’s

international activities

International activities offer equal opportunities for

students and staff to participate

The process for participation is transparent and clear

Communication plan is comprehensive and includes all

the various activities

Evaluation of international activities

Evaluation of international activities is based on the strategic goals in the international strategy Evaluation is done on the regular basis

Evaluation plan

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Monitoring and improving international activities

VET college collects “lessons learned” and uses them for further development VET college defines impact indicators for international activities and plans the utilization and sustainability of results Procedures and methods are used to monitor the quality of international activities The results of monitoring and evaluation are used for further development

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Internationalization at home I@H Final version 1.0./13.11.2019 I@H, is a range of activities that allow students and staff to gain international experience without leaving the country Here are some examples: Internationalization in curricula

- learning foreign languages at school and at free time

- using foreign languages at school e.g. reading manuals, blogs, recipes, books, magazines

- learning about other cultures at school

- learning about geography, current news from foreign countries

Incoming students and staff members - hosting, tutoring incoming students and staff members

- integrating incoming students and staff in daily lessons at school

- integrating incoming students and staff in local companies

- free time activities with incoming students and staff

- home stay for incoming students and staff

Thematic days and special events on internationalization - multicultural activities or events at school

- international students and staff

Virtual learning - video meetings, webinars with partners abroad

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- eTwinning

Criteria – Indicators - Documents

Criteria Examples of indicators

Examples of sources of evidence

Providing the framework and principles for I@H

VET college has developed an international strategy and it has set concrete objectives for I@H VET college translates its objectives for I@H in a concrete, annual action plan VET college has a budget for I@H, related to concrete actions VET college defines processes and quality management for its I@H VET college makes sure its management is committed to I@H

VET college has procedures to encourage I@H VET college integrates I@H in professional studies VET college includes I@H activities in relevant curricula

VET college defines tasks and roles of the staff and students related to I@H

Policy documents/documents with strategy elements for I@H Action plans for I@H Budget plan Quality management documents

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VET college has a policy for nondiscrimination

Curriculum documents

Involvement of students, staff and other stakeholders in I@H

VET college gives information to students, staff and stakeholders about I@H activities VET college involves students, staff and stakeholders in the planning of I@H activities VET college involves students, staff and stakeholders in the implementation of I@H activities VET college involves students, staff and stakeholders in the evaluation of I@H activities

Implementation and development of I@H activities

VET college supports staff to gain intercultural skills

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VET college involves incoming students and staff in daily school activities or the placement at local companies VET college monitors that I@H activities offer equal opportunities for students and staff VET college has appointed peers i.e. local students for incoming students VET college uses and values the international experience and competence of its staff and students in developing I@H

Information and communication on I@H

VET college plans the communication on I@H activities

VET college informs the staff and students and the involved

stakeholders about I@H activities and the possibilities to participate

VET college informs relevant persons in the organization about tasks

and roles of the staff related to the internationalization

VET college documents information about I@H activities and makes

sure the documentation is accessible

Evaluation of I@H activities VET college has an evaluation plan for its I@H activities VET college evaluates I@H activities on a regular basis

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Evaluation is based on the I@H strategy of the VET college VET college involves all relevant parties in the evaluation VET college analyzes the results of the evaluation

Monitoring and improving framework and principles for I@H

VET college has a monitoring plan for its I@H activities VET college collects “lessons learned” and uses them to identify and prioritize areas for improvement VET college defines impact indicators for its I@H activities

VET college disseminates the development plans and outcomes of I@H to staff, students and the involved stakeholders

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QUALITY AREA: STAFF MOBILITY Final version 1.0./13.11.2019 Staff mobility allows staff to gain international experience abroad. Here are some examples: Work-based learning in companies. Teaching assignments and job-shadowing in partner schools. Attending seminars and conferences.

Criteria Examples of indicators

Examples of sources of evidence

Providing the framework and principles for staff mobility

VET college has set objectives for staff mobility and indicators to measure its impact Staff mobility is planned according to the strategic objectives of VET college The management at all levels supports staff mobility

Strategy for international activities Action plan for international activities

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Staff mobility is built as part of staff skills development plan VET college uses both external and internal funding for staff mobility Sustainable development goals are considered in all the phases of staff mobility

Building and maintaining sustainable partnerships

VET college identifies key partnerships for staff mobility in different fields Tasks and responsibilities between sending and receiving partners have been agreed Staff mobility is based on mutual trust and agreements

Memoranda of Understanding

Implementation and development of staff mobility

VET college has a process of staff mobility Staff mobility process is transparent and enables equal participation

VET College guidelines for staff mobility. Erasmus+ guidelines Safety plan

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VET college has an action plan for safety and emergencies and everyone participating in staff mobility is familiar with it Staff is involved in planning and preparation VET college coaches the staff during the whole mobility process VET college develops and maintains the international competences of its staff

Information and communication on staff mobility

Communication between partners has been planned

and is fluent

VET college collects and disseminates the experiences

of staff mobility to the management, staff and partners

Participants report their mobility according to the

guidelines of VET college

Good practices and experiences gained from mobility are disseminated and used in VET college

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Evaluation of staff mobility Staff mobility feedback is part of VET college’s feedback system Staff mobility is evaluated in accordance with VET college’s strategy and quality management guidelines Feedback received from the participants, receiving partners and other involved parties is used to develop staff mobility All involved, including receiving partners, in staff mobility activities participate in the evaluation

Evaluation plan

Monitoring and improving framework and principles for staff mobility

Feedback received from staff, receiving organizations and other involved parties is applied to development of staff mobility VET college improves staff mobility in cooperation with partners

The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

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QUALITY AREA: STUDENT MOBILITY Final version 1.0/13.11.2019 Student mobility allows students to gain international experience when leaving the country Here are some examples: Work based learning in companies abroad Studying in partner schools Participating in different projects Short term study visits

Criteria Examples of indicators

Examples of sources of evidence

Providing the framework and principles for student mobility

VET college has set objectives for student mobility and indicators to measure its impact The management at all levels supports student mobility Student mobility is planned according to the strategic objectives of VET college Student mobility is part of the curricula

Strategy for international activities Action plan for International activities

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VET college uses both external and internal funding for student mobility Enough resources such as time, financing and staff have been allocated to implementation of student mobility Sustainable development goals are considered in all the phases of student mobility

Building and maintaining sustainable partnerships

VET college identifies key partnerships for student mobility in different fields VET college selects partners according to internal strategic criteria such as language or country or because of their particular expertise in one or more vocational sector or issue Student mobility is based on mutual trust and agreements Tasks and responsibilities between partners have been agreed upon

Memoranda of Understanding

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Involvement of students, staff and other stakeholders in student mobility

Students’ needs, readiness and expectations are identified and taken into consideration when planning student mobility Students and teachers are involved in planning the mobility

Implementation and development of student mobility

VET college has a procedure for student mobility Student mobility is carried out according to VET college’s mobility procedure Student mobility procedure is transparent and enables equality among students Student mobility procedure follows ECVET guidelines Student mobility procedure follows the external EU quality guidelines and VET college’s guidelines

VET college guidelines for student mobility ECVET and Erasmus+ guidelines Safety plan

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Learning outcomes are assessed, validated and recognized VET college prepares the students and accompanying staff for mobility VET college has an action plan for safety and emergencies and participants are familiar with it Good practices and experiences gained from mobility are disseminated and used in VET college

Information and communication on student mobility

Communication between partners has been

planned and is fluent

VET college has a plan to collect and

communicate the experiences of student

mobility to students, staff and partners

Participants report their mobility according

to the guidelines of VET college

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The experiences gained from the mobility

are documented and processed

Evaluation of student mobility Student mobility process is evaluated in accordance with VET college’s strategy and quality management guidelines VET college evaluates its student mobility process on a regular basis The evaluation covers student mobility, including the mobility procedure, results and the satisfaction of students and support staff All involved in student mobility activities participate in the evaluation

Evaluation plan

Monitoring and improving framework and principles for student mobility

Feedback received from students, receiving organizations and other involved parties is applied to development of student mobility VET college develops student mobility in cooperation with partners

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