Understanding the ESEP Changes and Why Verified Providers Matter
With major ESEP changes and the growing importance of verified providers, educators across Europe are asking what comes next. If you are an educator or school administrator planning your next Erasmus+ mobility, you may have recently heard some concerning news regarding the European School Education Platform (ESEP).
As a trusted provider to thousands of European educators, we want to address these changes transparently, explain what they mean for your upcoming mobility plans, and reassure you that high-quality, verified professional development is still well within your reach.
What is Going On with the ESEP Platform?
Recently, the European Commission announced significant changes to the course catalogue on the European School Education Platform. As of Wednesday, May 27, 2026, external course providers will no longer be able to publish courses on ESEP. Moving forward, the catalogue will only display courses run directly by the European Commission.
Why is this happening? Since its launch, the ESEP course catalogue has grown exponentially. Unfortunately, the Commission has noted that despite efforts to maintain quality, they face legal and operational constraints in regulating the open market. This has led to an increase in complaints from teachers regarding poor-quality courses from unverified providers, alongside rising cybersecurity concerns on the platform.
To protect beneficiaries and prepare for the next Erasmus+ programme (2028-2034), the Commission is pausing external listings through Q3 2026 to evaluate better ways to support and verify high-quality staff mobility.
What Now? Where Can You Find Our Courses?
First and foremost: Erasmus Courses Croatia is not going anywhere. While the centralised ESEP catalogue is taking a pause, our comprehensive range of professional development courses remains fully operational. You can always find our complete, up-to-date course catalogue directly on our official website:
You can continue to browse course dates, review syllabi, and pre-register for your upcoming mobilities exactly as you have in the past.
How to Choose a Reliable Provider Without ESEP
With the ESEP catalogue temporarily stepping back, the responsibility of identifying suitable, high-quality courses falls more heavily on schools and individual teachers. In an unregulated open market, how do you ensure your Erasmus+ grant is spent on a legitimate, professional experience?
The answer lies in institutional accreditation.
Operating under Maksima, an official educational institution under the direct oversight of the Croatian Ministry of Science, Education, and Youth, Erasmus+ Courses Croatia offers built-in guarantees that standard commercial providers simply cannot match:
- Government-Backed Quality & Legal Standing: We don’t just answer to market trends; we operate under the strict pedagogical standards and inspections of the national Ministry. This provides an inherent guarantee that our institution meets rigorous ethical and educational requirements.
- High-Level Pedagogical Standards: Our programs are strictly aligned with national and EU qualification frameworks. You are taught by certified, career educators whose methods are grounded in proven, research-based pedagogical theories.
- Audit-Ready Financial Transparency: Dealing with Erasmus+ funds requires meticulous administration. As an official institution, we provide clear, compliant invoicing and attendance documentation that easily meets all National Agency audit requirements.
A Track Record You Can Trust
Beyond our official Ministry verification, our true pride lies in the experiences of the educators who visit us. We are backed by hundreds of 5-star, verified Google reviews from past participants across Europe. Their testimonials speak to the authentic academic environment, the seamless administrative support, and the genuine cultural immersion they experienced with us in Croatia.
When you book with Erasmus+ Courses Croatia, you aren’t just selecting a course from a directory—you are partnering with a verified, legally recognised educational institution dedicated to your professional growth.
A Smooth Transition for Your Planning
While the ESEP catalogue is undergoing these changes, our commitment to your professional development remains unchanged. If you are currently in the middle of a grant application or prefer the ESEP interface for your internal documentation, you are welcome to finalize your bookings through the platform until May 27, 2026. However, we recommend bookmarking our official website as your primary resource moving forward. This ensures you have direct access to our full calendar, real-time availability, and the personalized support of our academic team—long after the centralized catalogue has transitioned. We are here to ensure your mobility remains on track, regardless of platform updates.
Let’s Discuss: We Are Here to Help
We understand that administrative shifts at the European level can cause uncertainty during your grant planning. We are here to guide you through it.
Do you have questions about how to justify your choice of provider in your mobility documents? Are you unsure how the ESEP changes affect your currently approved grant? Drop your questions in the comment section below, or reach out to us directly. Our expert team is ready to provide the answers and support you need to ensure your next Erasmus+ mobility is your best one yet!