This article outlines some themes that have emerged from research investigating the European dimension in education at three European Schools. It focuses on pupils' perceptions of the conditions in place at these schools that make a significant contribution to the European dimension. Findings are presented on the school environment and community, the curriculum, teachers' approaches, and extra-curricular activities. Pupils attached the highest importance to opportunities to integrate and interact with pupils of diverse European national, cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
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