The STEM School Label started as a joint initiative of European Schoolnet, Ciencia Viva (Portugal), Maison pour la Science d’Alsace (France), the Center for the Promotion of Science (Serbia) and the Education Development Center (Lithuania) in 2017.
As of 2021, the STEM School Label activities continue under Scientix, aiming to provide European schools with an accreditation and support service, as well as an online environment for educators to exchange ideas and STEM-related activities.
What exactly are STEM School Labels?
Based on your school’s STEM strategy and other factors evaluated through the assessment process, you can receive one of the following labels:
Competent
Minimal practice of a STEM School strategy.
Proficient
More advanced approach to a STEM School strategy.
Expert
Outstanding practice across all criteria of a STEM School strategy.
How does it work?
To get started, explore the public portal, stay updated with news, access resources, and understand the relevance of the STEM School Label for your school.
Register to join the community, engage in forums, and begin the accreditation process to earn your label.
Once you receive a label, it is valid for 18 months.
Why apply for a STEM School Label?
There are several reasons why a school should apply for the STEM School Label:
The STEM School Label platform facilitates interaction, sharing best practices, seeking advice, and discussing problem-solving cases among participants.
The STEM School accreditation system allows users to assess their school’s STEM strategy against a set of criteria to determine areas of strength and weakness in seven key areas (STEM School Key Elements).
