Pathway 1

Pathway 1 funding supports international exchange of learning through the outward (participants going from Wales) and inward (participants coming to Wales) mobility of either groups or individual participants.

An international exchange is the exchange of learning between an individual or group of people from Wales, and an individual or group of people from another country. This exchange enables participants to learn from each other, to share experiences and to build friendships.

The sectors eligible for funding are:

Schools
Youth
Adult Education
Further Education and Vocational Education and Training
Higher Education (covering Education and Research)

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Funding is available for learners, young people, and staff to undertake international exchanges, both short and long term which provide opportunities to share learning, experience different cultures and develop new skills.

Taith is committed to making international exchange more inclusive and accessible. Our refreshed strategy focuses on supporting people previously underrepresented in international exchange to access opportunities. This includes people from disadvantaged backgrounds, ethnic minority backgrounds, Disabled people and people with additional learning needs.

In order for Pathway 1 exchanges to provide the greatest impact, at least 25% of learners or young people participating in a project must be from underrepresented groups. Staff only mobilities are possible, but must have clear and demonstrable impact on the learners or young people they work with, in particular those from Underrepresented groups. Support is available from Taith to help remove barriers to participation and more information on this can be found within the annual Pathway 1 guides.

Pathway 1 funding is currently closed.

To see information on the last Pathway 1 funding call please click on the links below.

Common Mistakes with Taith applications

We want to make sure that you have the best chance of being successful in your application so here are three of the most common mistakes from previous applications. We're here to help, and if you want any support applying please contact us enquiries@taith.wales

Add your contact details

Don’t forget to add in your contact details to your application form so you can save it and access it again later. Double check your email addresses and phone numbers are correct before submitting too.

Check your durations in the grant calculator

If you see blue, yellow or red then there is something wrong that needs addressing. Also, ensure a start month has been entered into column A for the duration of the project to be estimated correctly.

Justify Your Destination

Clearly explain why you have chosen this specific destination for your mobility. What does it offer that makes it the best fit for your project? If the destination travel is long distance, consider why this destination is necessary over a closer option.

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Pathway 1 Guides

Support Resources

Why not have a look at some of the Taith Projects we’ve already funded?

Check out our Planned Projects page

Interested in joining our Stakeholder group meetings?

Membership is open to all individuals and organisations within the sectors in Wales with an interest/involvement in Taith and international exchange, and members can join/leave at any point. Find out when our next meeting is taking place and how to register your interest.