🌍 Internationalisation at EP Javeriana: Always on the Way! 🚀

This school year, our Internationalization team has been working hard to open more doors and create new opportunities for our students to explore the world. 

We are very happy with our results, specially because it was our first time working on our Finspain #TIB project (with our Finish partners) face to face  doing Erasmus+ mobilities for a week with a group of students.

We first received a Finnish group of students for a week in Madrid and then we had the opportunity to visit them in Oulu.

We’ve also hosted teachers from Latvia, and welcomed students and staff from France.

Our students have worked, shared and learnt alongside international peers. Many have also completed their Erasmus+ work internships in countries like Poland, Hungary, and Ireland—gaining real-world experience and unforgettable memories.

We’ve also launched virtual exchanges with the Netherlands, exploring different vocational education systems and sharing classroom experiences. Step by step, we're making international mobility part of our everyday school life.

Our students say participating in these International Projects has broaden their minds and help them grow as people and as professionals.

We believe international experiences are key to shaping future professionals—and we’re committed to making them available to more students every year. Because at EP Javeriana, we’re Always on the Way! 🌟

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Connecting classrooms: our first videoconference with Vista College

Last week, our students had their very first online exchange with students from Vista College in the Netherlands—and what an experience it was!

After a short introduction from the teachers, we jumped into breakout rooms where students from both schools introduced themselves, shared fun facts, and presented their schools. From Transport and Logistics to International Trade, it was clear we had a lot to talk about!

The atmosphere was very friendly, and despite the nerves, everyone managed to communicate confidently in English. There were even a few laughs when we discovered some surprising things we had in common.

"It was great to see our English being used in a real context, and even better to connect with people our age from another country. We’re already looking forward to the next session!"

Stay tuned for more updates from this exciting project 🌍✈️

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Our Experience in Oulu!

After some days back home, we have been able to reflect on what this experience has been like.

Here is our video talking  about it!

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EP Javeriana visits OSAO in Oulu, Finland

In March, a group of 12 students and 2 teachers from EP Javeriana packed their bags and headed North — way North! Our destination? Oulu, Finland to visit our friends from OSAO! ❄️

This was our first international trip as a group, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From the moment we landed, our Finnish hosts at OSAO made us feel completely welcome. We shared classes, worked on joint projects, visited local companies… and even got to experience a real Finnish sauna (yes, we jumped into ice hole!)

It was very interesting to get a real experience in Finnish education system. Our students participated in their Hackathon project (Problem Based Learning methodology) integrated in mixed groups. The solutions our 8 teams proposed to the real companies challenges were very creative and helpful. Congratulations!

But we also made amazing memories: bowling together, slipping on icy sidewalks, and admiring the Northern Lights in the sky walking on the frozen sea.

Most of all, this trip helped us grow as people and as professionals. We stepped out of our comfort zones, practiced our English and deepen our friendship with our Finnish colleagues.

We’re already dreaming about the next exchange! Watch our video to find out more about it.💫

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10 years being ERASMUS+

Ten years ago we sent our first Erasmus students on an adventure, but it wasn't only an adventure for them, it was also for us, the ones that stayed behind making sure that their experience was going well and being their homebase in case something went wrong.

We can definitely say that the beginnings weren't easy: the administrative work in order to be and Erasmus+ institution, looking for companies that would welcome our students during three months to do practice work, but also to advise them in any doubts they could have about living in that foreign country, and so many more hurdles...

We are happy to say that, in one way or another, we have been able to send students to many different countries: Ireland, the UK, North Macedonia, Czech Republic, Poland, Croatia, Estonia... And we are getting ready to collaborate on a whole other level with other institutions.

In addition, we cannot forget to mention that the Erasmus+ programme not only has enriched the experiences of our students while doing their practice work abroad, it has also been an opportunity for us teachers. Firstly, because we have had to keep in mind that the learning process has to contemplate the global world and society we live in, but also it has allowed some of us to travel and see how other places work and what we can learn from them.

In conclusion, we are overjoyed with how these 10 years been part of the ERASMUS+ programme have made us improve ourselves, and we cannot wait to see what the next 10 years have in store for us!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE EP JAVERIANA ON THIS ACHIEVEMENT!

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ERASMUS+ 2018-2019

Hello everyone!

This post is going to be all about the ERASMUS+ programme since we are getting ready for next year!

Are you going to be our next Erasmus student?

Why is it a good idea to do your internship abroad?

Because...

• you'll gain international working experience (something to add to your CV)
• you'll improve foreign language level
• you'll learn new work techniques and methods
• you'll get to learn and experiment new cultures and countries.

INFORMATION FOR ERASMUS+ 2018-2019

The date of our meeting is published in all classrooms in which students are able to go on an ERASMUS+ grant (Administration and Finance, International Trade, Marketing and Publicity, Transport and Logisitics and Dietetics).

MONDAY APRIL 23rd @ 14:20, ROOM 7

What do you need to apply?

If you would like to enter the selection process in order to go on an ERASMUS+ next year, you need to bring the following documents:

• Your CV in English
• A cover letter /motivational letter in English (explaining why you would like to participate in the ERASMUS+ programme)
• An income tax certificate

Remember to bring these document before May 8th to the school's reception!

If you are selected you will be notified about an interview with us. The candidates will find the results of the application process before the school year ends in June.

If you have any questions, you can contact Juncal or Marta or write us on:

erasmus@javerianaselearning.com

ERASMUS+ 2018

This year 6 of our students are doing their internships in other countries in Europe.

Jesús and Franco, both from the International Trade degree, are in Tallinn, Estonia. They are working very hard and hoping that sping comes soon!

Adrián is in Bradford, England working in international matters with China, getting used to the accent!

Andrada and Ana, students from Administration and Finance and International Trade, are in Poznan, Poland. They are improving their skills in digital marketing research and enjoying the great atmosphere they have at work and making new friends!

And finally, Pablo from Administration and Finance, is in Prague, Czech Republic enjoying discovering the city and working in a very international workplace!

We hope all of them have a great experience these months and we can't wait to get more news from all of them!

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Erasmus + 2016

Why do your internship abroad?
Because…

•      you’ll gain international working experience

•       you’ll improve your language level and your CV

•       You’ll learn about the working culture in other countries

•       you’ll discover new techniques and methods

There are 3 students doing their internships abroad this year

—  Two of our students are in Tallin (Estonia):

Ø  Sandra is doing her internship in Tourist Guide, Information and Assistance.

Ø  Miguel, in Administration and Finances.

—  Raquel, a Tourist Guide student is in Dublin (Ireland), doing Guided Visits in a company. 

Selection Criteria

—  Turn in the required documents before the due date.

—  Reference letter from the educative team of your “Ciclo”.

—  Academic record.

—  Prueba oral de idioma extranjero.

Are you interested in participating in the next Erasmus + Program? Come to the informative session on: MONDAY 25TH at 14.15 in Room7

If you would like to apply for the next Erasmus Scholarship for the year 

2016-17 remember to bring your documents:

• An English CV.
• A Cover Letter in English (explaining your motivations to participate in the Erasmus Program.
• An income tax certificate.

Remember to bring these documents before May 9th, 11.30 am, to the Reception!!!

If you are selected you will be appointed for an interview with us. The selected candidates will find their results on this blog.

For any other questions, please don´t hesitate to contact Juncal or Celia or write them to:

erasmus@javerianaselearning.com 

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Living in London

Our International Trade graduate Nadia Tachfine is now living in London. Do you want to find out about her experience there? 

"If you still don't have a clear idea of what to do when you finish your degree you could definitely consider the possibility of coming to London!! It's a city full of opportunities for young people.

When I finished my studies in International Trade in the Escuela Profesional Javeriana I felt scared to move to London, but I always ended up thinking  that if I didn't like it I always could go back to Spain with a better level of English, so I’d lose nothing! 

It is true that London is full of Spanish people and this makes it harder to learn English, but you can always socialize with people from other countries and practice with them as London is a multicultural city.

Something interesting is that you can easily continue your studies at university with your diploma of Técnico Superior in Vocational Training. Our diploma is considered here in UK an HND and you can top up to the second year or even the last year depending on how the universities that you are going to apply consider your application.

It's a great experience and as I said guys you will lose nothing!

Nadia"

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Fundación Montemadrid Internships in Ireland.

Last summer two of our students gained a Fundación Montemadrid Internship in Ireland. Do you want to find out about it? 
Ready to participate this year? 

"Hello everyone my name is Miguel and I´m studying Administration and Finance.   I´m  here to talk about the internship that I did this summer, more exactly two months in Dublin with and other 29 students from different fields of vocational training. 

In this internship I improved my English but also I gained some working experience. With this internship you can visit Ireland and also work in a company in Dublin. 

Every weekend you have free time to stay with your host family or you can visit some famous places like Cliffs of Moher, Giants Causeway…

I was staying with the Vickers, and incredible and lovely family, with particularly manners: they showed me some Gaelic words and the real Irish food.

In my stage I was working in the Administration office in an English academy school “Ned Training Centre”. I was working with people from different countries like Poland, India, and USA... was and amazing experience too.

I really recommend you to apply because you can make friends from every country and also you will have incredible adventures so don’t hesitate and try to go Ireland with this opportunity.

If you have any question or you want to know more about this experience contact with me ;)

Miguel Mena Baos"

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Caja Madrid Eurobecas

Today, four of our students were awarded with a Caja Madrid Eurobeca. CONGRATULATIONS!!

Three of them, in their second year of International Trade and Administration and Finance did their internships abroad with the Erasmus Programme: Sara Essaddiki went to Istanbul, Turkey and Carlos Arnanz and Jaime Jiménez finished their degree in Tallinn, Estonia.

Fernando Rodríguez, started studying Administration and Finance in the Escuela Profesional Javeriana this school year. He has been awarded with a Caja Madrid Eurobeca to do an internship in Ireland during the summer. This is what he expected about it:

"What do I expect of Ireland? Well, you never know! Increasing my experience and boosting my CV for sure or expanding my future network. One thing is clear: without studying English, this experience would be impossible!

So I would like to recommend everyone reading to study English! In this time, knowing languages is a must. In fact, I have English clients (I am also an entrepreneur, sorry not to mention!). It means that if I hadn’t known any English, I wouldn’t have been able to make business with them. That’s the importance of English nowadays.

So, what are you waiting for? Study English and apply for the next!"

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