Call for Applications: “Summer Modules for Intercultural and Language Education” (S.M.I.L.E) within the framework of the Erasmus+ KA171 Programme at Université Savoie Mont Blanc, French Republic
Mobility opportunity for teaching and non-teaching staff of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv!
We invite you to take part in the “Summer Modules for Intercultural and Language Education” (S.M.I.L.E) aimed at learning a foreign language (French, English, Spanish, Italian, Romanian, Portuguese, Intercultural communication or Intercomprehension in Romance languages) either as a participant or as a teacher.
Options: Staff may apply as Guest Lecturers (Erasmus+ STA) to co-teach language or intercultural modules, or as Participants (Erasmus+ STT) to follow language courses.
Event duration: 22-26 June 2026
Place: Chambéry, French Republic
Deadline for submitting documents to the email address of the International Relations Office: 27 February 2026 (included)-
S.M.I.L.E is an amazing opportunity to
1) teach languages in France or
2) improve your language competences in the wonderful surroundings of the French Alps
Offer covers the following languages:
- French
- English
- Spanish
- Italian
- Portuguese
- Romanian
- Intercomprehension in romance languages
- Intercultural communication
Modules are organised in Chambéry by half-days, leaving time for intercultural activities and excursions organised in the surroundings.
The total registration fee (including the course and activities) is €220.
The detailed information of the programme
List of documents to be submitted in English:
- CV in EUROPASS format;
- Motivation letter(up to 1 page) which should explain:
- Why do you want to participate in the Erasmus+ programme?
- How will training at Université Savoie Mont Blanc help you achieve your life goals?
- What knowledge do you expect to gain and what skills to acquire?
- Why would you be a worthy representative from KNU to participate in the exchange?
- Certificate of language proficiency. Candidates must have at least a B2 level of proficiency in English, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Romanian. Certificate of language proficiency from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv is acceptable as well.
Link for downloading Certificate template.
- A copy of the photo page of the passport
- Fill out the application form
IMPORTANT
Please send the documents in electronic form, in one PDF file (documents in other formats will not be considered) in the same order as above, the name of the file must contain the name of the University and the surname of the applicant: USMB-teaching-2026-Ivanenko or USMB-training-2026-Ivanenko.
*Candidates will be selected on a competitive basis. The final decision on the selection of candidates will be announced by the host university.
If you have any questions, please contact the International Relations Department at
