Kindluse Kool

Kindluse Kool is a modern and innovative general education school located in Estonia, offering education from grades 1 to 9. Established six years ago, the school currently has around 930 students aged 7 to 17. The school’s mission is to provide high-quality education based on the national curriculum, with a strong focus on creativity, entrepreneurship, self-management, and cooperation. 

The teaching staff, mostly aged between 25–35, actively integrate the latest educational practices through ongoing university studies and development programs. Kindluse Kool places a strong emphasis on climate awareness, sustainability, and environmental education. 

The school building itself is energy-efficient, equipped with solar panels, and surrounded by green areas where students engage in gardening and tree planting. Sustainability is a core value—students are encouraged to reuse materials, organize their own events, and apply nature-friendly practices in their daily lives. The school collaborates closely with Tallinn University in research and material development, including joint efforts to create innovative learning materials in climate education and entrepreneurship. This project focuses particularly on younger students (ages 7–11), aiming to instill climate-friendly values and nurture a new generation of environmentally aware and entrepreneurial young people ready to make a positive impact on the world.

Dimotiko Scholeio Plateos Imathias

Dimotiko Scholeio Plateos Imathiasis a public primary school located in the rural village of Platy, Imathia, Greece. The school serves approximately 100 students, including children from kindergarten to the end of primary school. Its main goal is to provide quality education based on the national curriculum, while also promoting life skills, cooperation, socialization, and practical know-how.

Despite the challenges of a small rural setting, the school prioritizes innovative and engaging teaching methods. Each year, it focuses on encouraging student participation through experiential, participatory, and exploratory learning. In the past eight years, the school has actively participated in environmental and cultural heritage programs at both national and European levels, enriching the educational experience for students and staff.

A special emphasis is placed on technology and digital skills. Through workshops in collaboration with external partners, students have explored robotics, coding, Scratch programming, and other new learning technologies. These workshops often connect to themes such as environmental education and the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals, helping students creatively express and share important messages.

Dimotiko Scholeio Plateos Imathias is committed to fostering active, environmentally conscious learners equipped with modern skills and a strong sense of community responsibility.

Özel Elit Grup Albayrak Ortaokulu 

Özel Elit Grup Albayrak Ortaokulu is a private secondary school located in Denizli, in western Turkey. It is part of a larger educational group that includes kindergarten, primary, secondary, and high school. The school operates on a large, modern 25,000 m² campus and has been committed to educational excellence since it opened in 2004. It currently serves around 100 students aged 7 to 14, representing the wider community.

The school emphasizes a modern, student-centered approach and small class sizes (7–18 students) to support individual learning needs. Students receive bilingual education in English and German from early years through high school. Technology plays a key role in the learning process, supported by a web-based homework tracking system.

The school’s vision focuses on entrepreneurship, global awareness, and holistic development. It aims to raise students who are self-confident, socially and environmentally responsible, knowledgeable, and equipped with 21st-century skills. While the school has no prior Erasmus+ experience, it is eager to participate in international projects to broaden students' horizons and enrich their educational journey.

Key staff members include Mrs. Eda Selek, the school director committed to innovation, and Mr. Furkan Kaya, the head of the foreign languages department and coordinator of international projects. The school is especially interested in participating in climate literacy activities and is ready to explore new opportunities in science and environmental education.

Hilal Doğu Akademi – Partner Introduction

Hilal Doğu Akademi is a private educational company based in Bursa, Turkey, specializing in English language education, environmental literacy, and international project coordination. Founded by Hilal Doğu, an experienced English teacher with over 30 years in the field, the academy focuses on integrating language learning with sustainability, permaculture, and digital tools.

The academy offers tailor-made English courses from beginner to academic levels, including preparation for Cambridge ESOL exams. Learners range from 10 to 50 years old, and lessons are supported by a digital platform. Hilal Doğu Akademi strongly believes in project-based learning, using real-world contexts to enhance student engagement and motivation.

In addition to language education, the academy develops digital teaching materials and conducts workshops for teachers on sustainability, ecology, digital tools, art, and drama in the classroom. The director is a certified climate action educator, and the organization is actively involved in Erasmus+ projects focused on climate action, permaculture, and teacher training.

While relatively new to KA210 projects, Hilal Doğu Akademi has extensive experience in Erasmus+ programs and offers consultancy services for international project development. The academy is committed to fostering global awareness, environmental responsibility, and effective English language learning through innovative, hands-on education.