{"id":10274,"date":"2025-12-16T16:53:20","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T16:53:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eticalgarve.com\/award-european-language-label-2025\/"},"modified":"2026-01-30T14:24:40","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T14:24:40","slug":"award-european-language-label-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eticalgarve.com\/en\/award-european-language-label-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"ETIC_Algarve wins the European Language Label 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p><strong>ETIC_Algarve wins the <a href=\"https:\/\/innovative-teaching-award.ec.europa.eu\/projects\/technology-everyone-everyone-and-each-one-us-20_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">European Language Label 2025<\/a><\/strong>, as part of the <em><a href=\"https:\/\/innovative-teaching-award.ec.europa.eu\/index_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Innovative Teaching Award<\/a><\/em>, for its coordinating role in the <strong>Erasmus+ TECC++US 2.0<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eticalgarve.com\/en\/advantages\/erasmus\/strategic-partnerships\/\">European Cooperation and Innovation Project <\/a>\u2013 Technology from everyone to everyone and each one of us.<\/strong> This European recognition highlights a project co-financed by the European Union that focuses on <strong>language learning<\/strong>, <strong>social inclusion through technology<\/strong>, and the creation of accessible, innovative, and universal educational solutions.<\/p>\n\n<p>This award reinforces ETIC_Algarve&#8217;s position as a creative, innovative school with an impact beyond borders.<\/p>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">European Language Label 2025: European and national recognition<\/h2>\n\n<p>The <strong>European Language Label 2025<\/strong> was awarded at two notable ceremonies, one international and one national.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">European ceremony in Brussels<\/h3>\n\n<p>On <strong>December 8 and 9<\/strong>, ETIC_Algarve participated in the <strong>2025 European Innovative Teaching Award Event<\/strong>, organized by the European Commission in Brussels, Belgium.<br\/>The theme of this edition was \u201c<em>Education for Citizenship &#8211; Participation in Democratic Life, Common Values, and Civic Engagement<\/em>,\u201d bringing together educators and institutions that are shaping the future of European education through best practices and collaborative projects.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<noscript class=\"loading-lazy\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eticalgarve.com\/files\/uploads\/2025\/12\/img-premio-ell-brussels-1024x597.webp\" alt=\"European Language Label 2025, Event in Brussels\" class=\"wp-image-9690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eticalgarve.com\/files\/uploads\/2025\/12\/img-premio-ell-brussels-1024x597.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.eticalgarve.com\/files\/uploads\/2025\/12\/img-premio-ell-brussels-300x175.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.eticalgarve.com\/files\/uploads\/2025\/12\/img-premio-ell-brussels-768x448.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.eticalgarve.com\/files\/uploads\/2025\/12\/img-premio-ell-brussels.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/noscript>\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">II Erasmus+ Gala in Lisbon<\/h3>\n\n<p>On <strong>December 10<\/strong>, the school attended the <strong>III Erasmus+ Gala<\/strong>, organized by the <a href=\"https:\/\/erasmusmais.pt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Agency Erasmus+ Education and Training<\/a> in Lisbon.<br\/>During the event, entities and institutions were recognized for the impact of their projects within the <strong>Erasmus+ Program<\/strong>, with ETIC_Algarve once again receiving the <strong>European Language Label<\/strong>, now at the national level.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<noscript class=\"loading-lazy\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eticalgarve.com\/files\/uploads\/2025\/12\/img-premio-ell-lisboa-1024x597.webp\" alt=\"European Language Label 2025, ceremony in Lisbon\" class=\"wp-image-9696\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eticalgarve.com\/files\/uploads\/2025\/12\/img-premio-ell-lisboa-1024x597.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.eticalgarve.com\/files\/uploads\/2025\/12\/img-premio-ell-lisboa-300x175.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.eticalgarve.com\/files\/uploads\/2025\/12\/img-premio-ell-lisboa-768x448.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.eticalgarve.com\/files\/uploads\/2025\/12\/img-premio-ell-lisboa.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/noscript>\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A historic milestone for ETIC_Algarve and for the Algarve<\/h2>\n\n<p>This award marks <strong>the first time that ETIC_Algarve has taken on the coordination of a European Cooperation and Innovation Project<\/strong>, reinforcing the Algarve&#8217;s role as a <strong>creative and innovative hub in European education.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>This recognition validates the work carried out by the school in creating educational solutions with real social impact and aligned with European values.<\/p>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the Erasmus+ TECC++US 2.0 Project?<\/h2>\n\n<p>The <strong>Erasmus+ TECC++US 2.0 Project<\/strong> aims to transform language learning and promote social inclusion through technology, using a complete educational ecosystem that integrates:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An <strong>intuitive app for language learning<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital and printable educational games<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support materials for teachers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Training plans certified by SIPE<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An <strong>innovative graphic identity<\/strong>, developed in the Algarve<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Based on the <strong>EPCL<\/strong> language, the use of <strong>pictograms<\/strong>, and <strong>gamification<\/strong> strategies, the project helps break down language barriers, promotes more inclusive educational environments, and supports teachers in creating accessible and universal classrooms.<\/p>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inclusive language learning accessible to all<\/h2>\n\n<p>Available in <strong>10 languages \u2013 <\/strong>Portuguese, English, Spanish, Italian, Greek, Bulgarian, Polish, Slovenian, Romanian, and <strong>Ukrainian \u2013<\/strong>TECC++US 2.0 stood out for the inclusion of Ukrainian, a decision of enormous relevance in the current European context, reinforcing support for displaced and vulnerable populations.<\/p>\n\n<p>Although initially developed for people with <strong>special educational needs<\/strong>, the project has proven to be effective for <strong>children, young people, adults, and diverse educational contexts<\/strong>, regardless of age or learning level.<\/p>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">European partners of the Erasmus+ TECC++US 2.0 Project<\/h2>\n\n<p>The project was developed in partnership with institutions from <strong>eight European countries<\/strong>, strengthening international cooperation:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bulgaria<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Balgarska Agentsiya za Razvitie<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Greece<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Center for Education and Innovation<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Italy<\/strong> \u2013 <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.associazionenet.it\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">N.E.T. \u2013 Networking Education and Training<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Poland<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsbinoz.edu.pl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wyzsza Szkola Biznesu I Nauk O Zdrowiu<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Portugal<\/strong> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sipe.pt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SIPE \u2013 Sindicato Independente de Professores e Educadores<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Romania<\/strong> \u2013 <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scoalapodari.ro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scoala Gimnaziala \u201cConstantin Gheorghita\u201d Podari<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Slovenia<\/strong> \u2013 <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drustvospm.si\/drustvo-za-razvijanje-prostovoljnega-dela-novo-mesto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drustvo za Razvijanje Prostovolinega Dela Novo Mesto<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spain<\/strong> \u2013 <em><a href=\"http:\/\/iesjuandelenzina.centros.educa.jcyl.es\/sitio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IES Juan del Enzina<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Continuity, impact, and next steps<\/h2>\n\n<p><strong>TECC++US 2.0<\/strong>, developed under <strong>Erasmus+<\/strong> and co-funded by the European Union, continues the initial <strong>TEC++US project (2018\u20132020)<\/strong>, now presenting a more robust ecosystem adapted to multiple audiences.<\/p>\n\n<p>ETIC_Algarve emphasizes that this work does not end here. <strong>Schools, associations, and entities<\/strong> interested in implementing pictographic language, the app, and teaching materials can contact us directly:<\/p>\n\n<p>Email: info@eticalgarve.com <\/p>\n\n<p>Telephone: 960309550<\/p>\n\n<p>The <strong>TECC++US 2.0 app<\/strong> is now available for <strong>Android and iOS<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p>more information at: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tec4everyone2us.eu\/app-landing-page\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.tec4everyone2us.eu<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p><br\/><\/p>\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ETIC_Algarve wins the European Language Label 2025, as part of the Innovative Teaching Award, for its coordinating role in the Erasmus+ TECC++US 2.0 European Cooperation 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