How ErasmusScore Works
Our scoring engine is a direct implementation of the evaluation framework published in the Erasmus+ Programme Guide — not a proprietary interpretation of it.
Primary Source
All scoring criteria, pillar weights, and eligibility conditions are derived exclusively from:Erasmus+ Programme Guide 2026 — Part B — KA1: Learning Mobility of Individuals, School Education.The Guide is published by the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) and is the authoritative reference for all National Agency evaluators.
Download the Programme GuideProject Quality Score (non-accredited schools)
For schools applying without an Erasmus accreditation, the Programme Guide uses five award criteria with fixed percentage weights. ErasmusScore maps each of its 16 questions to one of these five pillars.
| Award Criterion | Programme Guide Reference | Weight | Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relevance of the Project | Part B — Section 4.2.1 | 25% | Q1–Q4 |
| Coherence of the Project | Part B — Section 4.2.2 | 20% | Q5–Q7 |
| Quality of Project Team and Cooperation | Part B — Section 4.2.3 | 20% | Q8–Q10 |
| Impact | Part B — Section 4.2.4 | 20% | Q11–Q13 |
| Quality of Project Design & Implementation | Part B — Section 4.2.5 | 15% | Q14–Q16 |
Threshold rule: Each pillar must score at least 50% of its maximum to pass. A project failing any single pillar is ineligible for funding regardless of its total score. ErasmusScore flags individual pillar failures in the results dashboard.
Institutional Readiness Audit (accredited schools)
Accredited schools receive funding based on their Erasmus Plan implementation quality rather than individual project design. ErasmusScore's KA121 audit maps to the three institutional readiness dimensions that National Agencies assess during monitoring visits.
Staff selection & pre-departure preparation
Accreditation & Europass eligibility
EP priority linkage & dissemination
Budget Estimation Model
The budget estimator uses the EU grant tables published in the Programme Guide Annexes. All rates are per-participant and per-day unless otherwise noted.
Travel Grant
Annex I — Distance Band Table
Based on great-circle distance origin ↔ destination. Green Travel top-up applied if selected (+€50/participant for routes ≤ 5,000 km).
Individual Support
Annex II — Daily Rates by Country
Country-specific daily rate × duration in days × participant count.
Organisational Support
Programme Guide — KA1 Section 5.1
Flat rate per mobility: €350/staff activity, €350/job-shadowing, €350/structured course.
Course Fees
Programme Guide — KA1 Section 5.2
€80/day × activity duration days × participants. Only applicable to structured courses.
Important Limitations
- • ErasmusScore is an independent diagnostic tool and is not affiliated with the European Commission, EACEA, or any National Agency.
- • Scores are estimates based on published criteria. National Agencies apply local priorities and peer benchmarking that cannot be replicated externally.
- • Budget estimates may vary from final awards due to rounding, country-specific exceptions, and annual rate revisions.
- • The tool does not assess application quality for KA2 (Partnerships for Excellence) or other Erasmus+ actions.
- • A high score does not guarantee funding. Competition levels vary significantly by country and year.