DefinitionProgrammes at ISCED level 1, or primary education, are typically designed to provide students with fundamental skills in reading, writing and mathematics (i.e. literacy and numeracy) and...
DefinitionProgrammes at ISCED level 2, or lower secondary education, are typically designed to build on the earning outcomes from ISCED level 1. Usually, the aim is to lay the foundation for lifelong...
DefinitionProgrammes at ISCED level 3, or upper secondary education, are typically designed to complete secondary education in preparation for tertiary education or provide skills relevant to...
DefinitionSecondary education provides learning and educational activities building on primary education and preparing for both first labour market entry as well as post-secondary non-tertiary and...
DefinitionThe educational properties of pre-primary education are characterised by interaction with peers and educators, through which children improve their use of language and social skills, start...
DefinitionISCED level 0 programmes are usually school-based or otherwise institutionalised for a group of children (e.g. centre-based, community-based, home-based). ISCED level 0 excludes purely...
DefinitionProgrammes at ISCED level 8, or doctoral or equivalent level, are designed primarily to lead to an advanced research qualification. Programmes at this ISCED level are devoted to advanced...
DefinitionProgrammes at ISCED level 5, or short-cycle tertiary education, are often designed to provide participants with professional knowledge, skills and competencies. Typically, they are...
