Environment and sustainability
Green Standard Schools: Sustainable Business Practices
Sustainability in what you teach and in how your school is run.
About the course
A training programme that helps teachers bring sustainability into their teaching, and helps school leaders bring it into school practice. Participants gain a sound understanding of key environmental concepts and practical knowledge of sustainable living, and learn to explain the principles of sustainability clearly.
With a focus on critical thinking, the course prepares educators to guide learners in understanding the causes and consequences of environmental issues and to develop green skills. Jantar is a member of Green Standard Schools.
Who it is for
Teachers of any subject, school leaders and eco-school coordinators.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- understand key environmental concepts
- foster green skills among learners
- guide learners in understanding the causes and consequences of environmental issues
- apply practical knowledge of sustainable living
- explain the principles of sustainability clearly
- encourage learners to take responsibility for the environment
- develop critical thinking skills
- work with relevant EU documents and sustainability policies
The week, day by day
Four hours of training in class every morning, plus field teaching in Split: 30 hours in all. The detailed timetable follows a few weeks before the course, when the group is final.
- MondayDay 1
09:00–13:00
Key concepts
- Key environmental concepts
- EU documents and sustainability policies
Afternoon
Diocletian’s Palace
The Roman palace that is the old town, a short bus ride from the school.
- TuesdayDay 2
09:00–13:00
Causes and consequences
- Understanding environmental issues with learners
- Critical thinking
Afternoon
Marjan hill
Pine woods and views over the islands, straight from the old town.
- WednesdayDay 3
09:00–13:00
Living sustainably
- Practical knowledge of sustainable living
Afternoon
The Riva
Coffee on the waterfront, or a swim at Bačvice in the warmer months.
- ThursdayDay 4
09:00–13:00
Green skills
- Developing green skills among learners
- Learners taking responsibility
Afternoon
Trogir
A UNESCO-listed island town, about half an hour west of Split.
- FridayDay 5
09:00–13:00
The green school
- Sustainable practices in running a school
Afternoon
Klis Fortress
A medieval fortress on the pass above the city.
- SaturdayDay 6
09:00–13:00
Bringing it home
- Communicating sustainability
- Personal action plan for your own school
- Course evaluation and certificates
Afternoon
Your certificate
The last morning ends with certificates; the afternoon is for the trip home.
Dates
- 28 June 2027Split, apply by 16 May 2027Apply
Please book your travel only after we confirm that the course will run.
What the fee includes
480 EUR per participant
- All training: 30 hours, six mornings in class plus field teaching
- Course materials
- Certificate of attendance with hours and topics
- Europass Mobility support
Not included: travel, accommodation and meals. These are usually paid from the travel and individual support in your Erasmus+ grant.
For your Erasmus+ application
A neutral description of the course you can adapt for your application, mobility plan or learning agreement. The learning outcomes above can go into the Europass Mobility document.
A six-day structured course (30 hours) at Jantar – International House Split, Croatia, on sustainability in teaching and in school practice. Participants work with key environmental concepts, sustainable living, green skills, critical thinking and the relevant EU policies, and plan how to integrate sustainability into their lessons and into the running of their school. The course supports the priority of environment and the fight against climate change.
Practical questions
How long is a course and what are the daily hours?
Every course runs for 6 days, Monday to Saturday, from 09:00 to 13:00 each morning, plus field teaching: 30 hours in all, as stated on the certificate. Afternoons are free for Split. The detailed timetable is sent a few weeks before the course, when the group is final.
Where exactly does the course take place?
At our school, Jantar – International House Split, Poljička cesta 26A, 21000 Split, Croatia.
What is your OID?
Our Erasmus+ organisation ID (OID) is E10020549. The registered organisation is Učilište Jantar – ustanova za obrazovanje odraslih, Split, Croatia.
What will I receive at the end of the course?
A certificate of attendance stating the number of hours and the topics covered, as Erasmus+ reporting requires. If your organisation uses the Europass Mobility document, we complete the host-organisation part, with the learning outcomes of your course.
Should I book my flights straight away?
Wait for our confirmation that the course will run on your dates before you book travel.
Bring Green Standard Schools: Sustainable Business Practices to your school
Choose a date and apply, or ask us first. We answer questions from teachers and Erasmus+ coordinators by e-mail at teacher.training@jantar.hr.