International exchange program
Erasmus+ offers students the chance to study, train and undertake work experience abroad. Exchange students are admitted through the exchange programmes and inter-institutional agreements between KPZ and an international partner institution. Exchange students are selected by their home university. KPZ has about 40 European partner institutions in 18 European countries. If you are student at one of our partner universities you are very welcome to participate in our international exchange programme.
International Program Outdoor Education 30 ECTS (for students Teacher Training Primary Education)
Study and make new friends with different backgrounds from a variety of countries. Become educated at authentic locations. Learn about the world as a classroom. Take part in projectweeks, have fun with other students, work towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) and think about a more sustainable world.
What to expect:
- Live and learn in an international group of students.
- Experience Outdoor Education as a student and as an educator.
- Explore a variety of inspiring contexts, from urban to nature.
- Get engaged with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s).
- Develop a multiperspective view towards your neighbourhood and beyond.
- Project- and enquiry based education and cross curricular activities.
- You will put the gained knowledge and experience into practice with children in the ages of 4-12
Flyer Outdoor Education for World Citizens
The official title of the minor program (1 semester, 30 ECTS): ‘Outdoor Education for World Citizens’
It consists of the following components (each 5 ECTS):
IMOE01 – Introduction and Excursions
Introduction & Project weeks:
Introduction week
Project week Urban
Project week Nature
IMOE02 – Design, Competence and Knowledge Part 1
Outdoor Education in the neighbourhood
IMOE03 – Design, Competence and Knowledge Part 2
Part 2: Outdoor education through different perspectives in Zwolle
Including: Teacher in Europe conference
IMOE4 – Design, Competence and Knowledge part 3
Part 3: Outdoor education in a broader context
IMOE05 – PPD and Lanugage
PPD (Personal Professional Development) and Language (language experience and ‘learning from each other’)
IMOE06 – Teaching Practice
The three parts Design, Competence and Knowledge will consist of the subjects: Pedagogics, World Orientation (Geography; History), Sustainability Development Goals (United Nations) and Global Citizenship, Drama & Music, Math, Physical Education and Risky Learning (safety).
Each part consists of all subjects, but accents are placed differently. We do not split up the subjects, but integrate them into thematic modules.
How to apply?
The exchange program Spring semester 2027 (academic year 2026-2027) will run from January – June, 2027.
Partner Institutions – Nominations
Partners of KPZ should email names of nominated students by sending an email to the international office, email: internationaloffice@kpz.nl.
Students should apply by submitting the application form.
Deadline for application is: 1 November 2026.