Adults in formal education: policies and practice in Europe

Looks at the opportunities for under-qualified adults to complete basic education or achieve an upper secondary qualification, and covers measures that might contribute to widening access to higher education for adults returning to the formal education system. Includes an analysis of statistical data related to the educational attainment of the European population and the participation of adults in education and training. Examines the extent to which learning outcomes acquired in non-formal and informal contexts can be recognised and accredited towards the completion of formal qualifications. ... Show more

Corporate authors: European Commission. Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA)

Published: Brussels, Belgium, EACEA, 2011

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Physical description: 88 p.

Access item: http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/education/eurydice/documents/thematic_reports/128EN.pdf Request Item from NCVER

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Subjects: Adult and community educationQualificationsSecondary educationParticipationTeaching and learningPolicyPathways

Keywords: Formal educationInformal educationEducation and training opportunityRecognition of prior learning

Geographic subjects: Europe

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