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1 - Profiles Enhancing Education Reviews (PEER) - Unesco Education Profiles: Italy

Italy
The PEER portal is obviously the successor to the earlier Unesco Country Dossiers (see the Internet Archive). In contrast to these, the PEER portal focuses more strongly on the Global Education Monitoring Report (GEM) and on achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) "Quality Education". The country profiles contain the following topics: Overview, Inclusion, Financing [...]

2 - Responsible AI for Social Empowerment and Education (RAISE) (MIT Initiative)

international
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), one of the leading universities in the technological field, offers an overview of its research and projects in the field of artificial intelligence and education with the initiative "Responsible AI for Social Empowerment and Education (RAISE)". The overarching themes are: * AI Literacy in K-12 * AI for Vocational-Technical [...]

3 - e-Skills for e-inclusion

Europe; international
The project ran from September 2016 to August 2019 and dealt with digital education and inclusion in the field of adult education and training. It was funded within the framework of the Erasmus+-programme of the European Commission. [Abstract: Editors of Education Worldwide]

Austrian Academy of Continuing Education (wba)

Austria
wba (short for "Weiterbildungsakademie Österreich"/Austrian Academy of Continuing Education) is a validation system for the qualification and recognition of adult educators.

5 - Ausbildung-Weiterbildung.ch - Das Schweizer Bildungsportal

Switzerland
This Education Portal offers an extensive list of vocational training and adult education topics and providers (including commercial ones). Course information can be requested via a web form directly from the provider (in German). In addition, numerous tools for educational advice are offered.

Eurydice National Education Systems: Switzerland

Switzerland
Eurydice is the "Network on education systems and policies in Europe". Amongst others, it provides very comprehensive country profiles on on education systems in Europe (formerly know as "Eurypedia"). All areas of education are covered from early childhood to adult education, as well as overarching issues. Each country participating in Eurydice hosts a national unit [...]

Georgian Adult Education Network (GAEN)

Georgia
The Georgian Adult Education Network (GAEN) strives to support the development of relevant lifelong learning system in Georgia, which corresponds to the Georgian reality and local challenges and ensures all citizens equal access to education. The website informs about current projects, activities, cooperation partners and how to become part of the network.

8 - Flemish education in figures

Belgium
These figures are published annually by the Flemish Ministry of Education and Training. They present the current statistical data for all education sectors in Flanders, Belgium. Furthermore, you can find the publications of former years down to 2007-2008. [Abstract: Editors of Education Worldwide]

9 - Eurydice National Education Systems: Belgium (Flemish Community)

Belgium
Eurydice is the "Network on education systems and policies in Europe". Amongst others, it provides very comprehensive country profiles on on education systems in Europe (formerly know as "Eurypedia"). All areas of education are covered from early childhood to adult education, as well as overarching issues. Each country participating in Eurydice hosts a national unit [...]

10 - Eurydice National education Systems: Netherlands

Netherlands
Eurydice is the "Network on education systems and policies in Europe". Amongst others, it provides very comprehensive country profiles on on education systems in Europe (formerly know as "Eurypedia"). All areas of education are covered from early childhood to adult education, as well as overarching issues. Each country participating in Eurydice hosts a national unit [...]

11 - Faculty of Educational Sciences - Ankara University

Turkey; international
The Faculty has 12 departments and hence is probably one of the biggest if not the biggest faculty of education in Turkey (see the list at the end of this abstract). Under "publications", you can find two e-journals published by the faculty, the "Ankara University Journal of Faculty of Educational Sciences" and the "Ankara University Faculty of Educational Sciences Journal [...]

Prison education and training in Europe: State of Play and Challenges

Europe
The summary report (2013) was compiled on behalf of the European Commission, to assess the learning situation of adults who are excluded from learning situations because of being imprisoned. Important aspects concern the reduction of costs of crime, rehabilitation and employability, improving skills levels. The report also covers EU initiatives as well as focusing on specific [...]

13 - Education and training policies based on evidence (European Commission)

Europe
Overview of the European Commission on evidence based educational policy. This site provides a very good starting point to explore the many activites of the EU, like international comparisons and assessments (e.g. PISA, PIAAC or TALIS), resulting strategic frameworks, EU programmes, projects, portals, networks, reports and more. Interesting sub-sites could be "EU policy in the [...]

14 - Public consultation: European Area of Skills and Qualifications (European Commission)

Europe
From 17/12/2013 to 15/04/2014, the European Commission ran a public consultation on the question of a "European Area of Skills and Qualifications". The aim of the consultation was to find out "on the problems faced by learners and workers with regard to the transparency and recognition of their skills and qualifications when moving within and between EU Member States, on the [...]

15 - PIAAC - Information Site of the European Association for the Education of Adults (EAEA)

Europe
On its PIAAC information site, the EAEA provides information and links to the PIAAC Survey, to EAEA analyses and comments regaridng the PIAAC Survey results, as well as on reactions to PIAAC of EAEA's members and partners. [Abstract: Editors of Education Worldwide]

16 - Finnish Education Evaluation Council

Finland
Finnish Education Evaluation Council is in charge of the evaluation of Finnish primary, secondary, vocational and adult education. The information on its English website was last updated in 2012. Under "publications", you can find short English abstracts of the evaluations carried out so far. Furthermore, you can find information on projects run in the different education [...]

17 - Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC)

Finland
"FINEEC started its operations on 1 May 2014. It was formed by combining the evaluation activities of the Finnish Higher Education Evaluation Council, the Finnish Education Evaluation Council and the Finnish National Board of Education. (...) [FINEEC] is an independent government agency responsible for the evaluation of education [in Finland]". The website is divided into the [...]

18 - Hellenic Statistical Authority (EL.STAT): Education

Greece
EL.STAT offers data on following educational topics: school, vocational education and training, higher education and (non-formal) adult education.

19 - Hellenic Adult Education Association (HAEΑ)/ Επιστημονική Ένωση Εκπαίδευσης Ενηλίκων (EEEE)

Greece
HAEA was founded in 2004 and has today around 800 members. Beside organizing and planning of international conferences and programs, HAEA publishes the scientific journal 'Adult Education'. More information towards this and other activities of the association are provided at their homepage in Greek.

20 - Skolverkets statistik

Sweden
The education authority Skolverket ist responsible for the official statistics on preschool education, school education, adult education, education expenditure and Swedish education abroad. A comprehensive data collection is available.

Nordic network for adult learning (NVL)

Northern Europe
Nordic network for adult learning (NVL) is a project initiated and financed by the Nordic Council of Ministers and administrated by Vox, Norwegian Agency for Lifelong Learning. NVL is a meeting place for Nordic adult learning, supports Nordic co-operation, disseminates experiences and innovations, highlights Nordic expertise, creates new co-operation models. The objectives of [...]

22 - Indian Adult Education Association (IAEA)

India
The Indian Adult Education Association (IAEA) established in 1939 works in the field of adult education, non-formal education and lifelong learning through dissemination of information, research and evaluation. It supports more than 500 nationwide organizations by bringing them together in conferences, seminars, workshops and discussion groups. The IAEA regular publishes and [...]

23 - Links On Education - National Portal of India

India
The section ´´Education´´ provided by the National Portal of India is organized by the topics elementary, secondary and higher secondary, higher and adult education. After your selection of interest you can find relevant links and short descriptions of websites from related educational institutions or about related educational informations. You can as well find a quick [...]

Austrian Archives for Adult Education

Austria
The Austrian Archives for Adult Education manages the historical legacy of the Austrian adult education centres. It preserves the materials, documents and business records that have been handed down throughout the history of the Austrian Adult Education Centres, their forerunners and umbrella organisations. Therefore, it makes a contribution to the memory and self-reflective [...]

Research Institute for Vocational Training and Adult Education (IBE)

Austria
The IBE was founded in the year 1980 as a non-profit assoication by the worker representiative organization, unions, companies and the Johannes Kepler University Linz. The intention of this foundation was to establish a research institut which does education research from employee´s perspective. So the basis for present academic work was laid - the exploration of the labour [...]

26 - Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG)

United States of America (USA)
SENG is one of the most well-known and probably also one of the oldest (starting in 1981) organisations in the USA dealing with giftedness among children and adults. Whereas, according to SENG, other organisations and institutions rather focus on the intellectual needs of gifted people, SENG draws its attention to their social and emotional needs. The website provides [...]

27 - Gifted and Talented Network Ireland

Ireland
"Gifted and Talented Network Ireland is the national association in Ireland advocating for the educational needs of gifted children and supporting parents of gifted children. GT Network is a network of Gifted Advocacy Groups in Ireland." Among others, the network advocates for "specific Initial Teacher Education in the needs of gifted children" and for "the inclusion of the [...]

28 - Aontas - the National Adult Learning Organisation

Ireland; international; New Zealand; Scotland; Australia; Africa; Asia; United Kingdom
Founded in 1969, AONTAS' aim is to do research on and promote adult education in Irland. AONTAS is affiliated to the European Association for the Education of Adults. Since its beginnings, a focus of AONTAS work is on adult literacy. Based on a woking group on this topic, AONTAS decided to found the National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) in 1976. Since the 1980s, women [...]

29 - European Society for Research on the Education of Adults (ESREA)

Europe
ESREA promotes and disseminates theorectial and empirical research on the education of adults and adult learning in Europe through research networks, conferences and publications. Active members come from most part of Europe. The secretariat of ESREA is located at the department of behavioural sciences and learning at Linköping University in Sweden. ESREA is in legal terms a [...]

30 - European Prison Education Association (EPEA)

Europe
The European Prison Education Association is an organisation made up of prison educators, administrators, governors, researchers and other professionals whose interests lie in promoting and developing education and related activities in prisons throughout Europe in accordance with the recommendations of the Council of Europe. EPEA is recognised by the Council of Europe as a [...]

Swedish Schools Inspectorate

Sweden
Skolinspektionen (Swedish Schools Inspectorate) supervises schools in Sweden from pre-school to adult eduation. It verifies that the municipality or the independent school complies with the laws and regulations and monitors its quality and results. The website contains information for schools as well as for parents. Reduced information is available in several foreign languages.

Ministry of Education

Ecuador
The objectives of the Ministry of Education of Ecuador are to ensure both the access to and the quality of early education, basic education and secondary education for the population. This is persued by an integral, holistic and inclusive education of children, the youth and adults, whereas interculturality, plurinationality and plurilingualism are taken into account. [...]

Omar Dengo Foundation - Education, Technology and Development

Costa Rica
The Foundation Omar Dengo is a private non-profit institution which manages and executes national and regional projects in the fields of human development, educational innovation and new technologies since 1987. Its different projects are adressed to Costa Rican children, youth, students, educators, professionals and adults.

34 - UK National Statistics Publication Hub: Children, Education and Skills

United Kingdom
Compilation of statistical releases on children, education and skills.

Grundtvig International Network of Course Organisers (GINCO)

Europe
GINCO aims to create a European wide network of adult education organisations actually running Grundtvig courses or willing to do so in the future. The aim of the network is to share expertise, to create and share useful material and to enhance communication and cooperation in order to improve the quality of Grundtvig courses, to enlarge the scope of provision and to improve [...]

36 - Country Reports on Adult Education in Europe

Austria; Bulgaria; Croatia; Denmark; Estonia; Finland; France; Germany; Greece; Hungary; Ireland; Italy; Latvia; Lithuania; Netherlands; Norway; Poland; Portugal; Romania; Serbia; Slovakia; Slovenia; Spain; Sweden; Switzerland; Turkey; Europe; Czechia; Russian Federation
The website provides short reports in English about the situation of Adult Education and Lifelong Learning for each of the member countries of the European Association for the Education of Adults (EAEA). The reports are structured as follows: Introduction Overview Politics and Law Future trends/key concerns/directions Structure overview Key Providers/Main [...]

Italian Language Academy

Italy
The Accademia Italiana di Lingua (AIL) is the professional association of schools, institutions and experts in the field of teaching Italian as a foreign language. The association's main office is located in Florence, Italy. The AIL initiated the first diploma of modern Italian which effectively tests the language abilities of the candidates. The AIL organizes preparation [...]

38 - Rapport du Burundi sur les actitivés liées à l`apprentisage à l`âge adulte et à l`éducation non formelle - Bericht zu den Aktivitäten hinsichtlich der Berufsausbildung und Erziehung in Burundi

Burundi
This 2008 published report of the Burundian Ministry of National Education and Scientific Research describes the programs and activities of governmental and nongovernmentale organisations and institutions, esp. the mesures from the National Centre of Alphabetisation (CNA) of Burundi, towards the massive problem in Burundian education system: the alphabetisation. Additionaly, [...]

39 - Literacy Aotearoa

New Zealand
“Literacy Aotearoa“ is an organisation dedicated to promoting and monitoring developments in adult literacy and numeracy skills. “Aotearoa“ means “New Zealand” in Māori, the official national language next to English. The organisation endorses a holistic approach to literacy, encompassing basic educational skills in reading and writing, numeracy, cultural [...]

Knowledge System for Lifelong Learning

Europe
The system is a support mechanism for both the Education and Training 2010 work programme and its successor, the Strategic framework for European cooperation in education and training. The website offers relevant, up-to-date, easily accessible and comparable information on national policy initiatives and practices in prioritised areas in the field of Education and Training [...]

41 - Development Education Network-Liberia (DEN-L)

Liberia
Development Education Network-Liberia (DEN-L) is a local non-governmental, non-partisan, secular and non-profit-making organization established for facilitating programmes that promote quality human development, responsible and responsive leadership, and an empowered followship that appreciates its gender differentness and is aware of its civic obligations and rights. DEN-L [...]

42 - Education and Training Inspectorate (eti)

Northern Ireland; United Kingdom
The Education and Training Inspectorate provides inspection services for a number of organisations. These include the Department of Education, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Department of Employment and Learning, the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure and Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland. All Inspection Reports published by the [...]

Statistics Estonia: Education

Estonia
The statistical office of Estonia offers statistics on the central areas of education.

44 - The Nordic Council of Ministers for Education and Research (MR-U)

Denmark; Sweden; Finland; Norway; Iceland; Greenland; Faroe Islands; Northern Europe
Nordic inter-governmental co-operation on research and education is headed up by the education and research ministers, who make up the MR-U. The role of the Nordic Council of Ministers for Education and Research is to help ensure that the Nordic Region retains a leading position as a knowledge and skills region. Nordic co-operation involves Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway [...]

45 - Bundesinstitut für Erwachsenenbildung (bifeb)

Austria
The Austrian Federal Institute for Adult Education (bifeb) is part of the Ministry of Education, Art and Culture and is dedicated to the principles of lifelong learning and the equal access to education. The close national and international cooperation with affiliate organisations of adult education and other research institutions ensures the professionalisation of continuing [...]

National Institute of Vocational and Adult Education (NIVE)

Hungary
The main tasks of the institute are research and development of vocational and adult education. Further more, it offers information services, publications, statistical data, further education of teachers and trainers, organisation and preparation of vocational examinations and the financing of projects.

Austrian Institute for Adult Education

Austria
The Austrian Institute for Adult Education is a research and development organisation and a consulting agency focusing on adult education and lifelong learning. The focuses of its activities include: regionalisation of education (learning regions); general aspects of adult education such as environmental education, political education, health education, etc.; developing [...]

48 - State Portal of the Republic of Slovenia - Education

Slovenia
The categorie "Education" of the state portal of the Republic of Slovenia contains descriptions of the Slovenian education system. There are brief descriptions and links of primary, secondary and tertiary education as well as of student exchanges, of international schools, acknowledgement of university diplomas and adult education in Slovenia.

49 - Lithuanian Association of Adult Education (LAAE)

Lithuania
The Lithuanian Association of Adult Education (LAAE), in cooperation with Lithuanian and foreign adult educators and institutions, is gathering individuals and representatives of various organisations for the purpose to promote an approach of life long learning within the society and the development of opportunities for continuing education.

Adult education

Austria
The offers of the Internet portal erwachsenenbildung.at are amongst others a search in and after libraries, journals, data bases and online literature concerning adult education, information about promotion possibilities, links to job fairs and publications of the bm:ukk. Shortly (state: 12.2010), this offer is extended by a database unique in Austria which provides different [...]

Latvian Adult Education Association (LAEA)

Latvia
Latvian Adult Education Association (LAEA) is a non-governmental, non-profit organisation which unites adult education providers in Latvia – both individuals and organisations. LAEA was founded on December 14, 1993 with support from Latvia's Ministry of Education and Science and the Institute for International Cooperation of the German Adult Education Association. The aim [...]

52 - Estonian Non-formal Adult Education Association (ENAEA)

Estonia
The Estonian Non-formal Adult Education Association (ENAEA) is a non-governmental, national umbrella organisation in the non-formal adult education field associating education-orientated NGOs (69 member organisations in 2007). The mission of the Estonian Non-formal Adult Education Association as a civic association and nation-wide organization connecting educationally [...]

53 - The Finnish Association of Adult Education Centres

Finland
Kansalaisopistojen liitto KoL - Medborgarinstituternas förbund MiF ry acts as an umbrella organisation for 207 adult education centres in Finland. It represents the associations in negotiations with decision-makers in order to improve facilities for adult education and learning. KoL also carries out training programmes and projects for the staff of adult education [...]

The State of Education in France [courtesy translation]

France
"Since its first edition in 1991, the State of Education reports on key indicators to analyse [the French] education system and assess the impact of policies implemented. Structured around the means used, conditions of schooling and pupil and student results, the publication highlights main developments and provides international comparisons." The issues [...]

Swiss Education Report

Switzerland
The Swiss Education Report provides data and information from statistics, research and administration on the entire education system in Switzerland from pre-school to continuing education and serves as a basis for the formulation of the joint education goals of the Confederation and the cantons. It is compiled every 4-5 years and has been available on this website since 2006. [...]

56 - The Condition of Education

United States of America (USA)
The Condition of Education is published annually since 1989 and summarizes important developments and trends in education using the latest available data. The report presents more than 40 indicators on the status and condition of education. Special analyses are conducted for each year focusing on a specific topic. The report covers all areas of education with special emphasis [...]

57 - National report of the Kyrgyz Republic on Adult education

Kyrgyzstan
This report is prepared by the Kyrgyz ministry of education in 2008 in the framework of implementation of international obligations of the Kyrgyz Republic on realization of the Global Programmes such as “Education for All” and “Millennium Development Goals”, the UN Literacy Decade, UN Decade on Education for sustainable development. The report is also based on the [...]

58 - National Report on Adult Education

Tajikistan
The report from 2008 was published by the Institute for International Cooperation of the German Adult Education Association, the National Commission of the Republic of Tajikistan for UNESCO and the Adult Education Association of Tajikistan. Starting from the finding of high unemployment in Tadjikistan, the report presents polictical measures focusing on adult education and [...]

59 - Le Portail des statistiques: Enseignement et formation

Luxemburg
The statistical office of Luxemburg offers statistics on the main education areas.

60 - Educational Center Pro Didactica

Moldova, Republic of
The mission of Educational Center PRO DIDACTICA is to promote the principles of the open society, supporting individuals and organizations interested in continuous learning and development, in order to achieve a better personal and professional performance and to facilitate their integration into a society in transition. In order to accomplish that, the Center is offering [...]

61 - Des échanges pour une vie épanouie

Togo
The CEC (or the Cultural Cross-way for international exchanges) is an organisation which has the aim to organisate exchanges with people from Togo with those both at home and abroad. Those exchanges shell show people how different living can be. Further more you will find several functions the organisation deals with. Such as further education for nonworkers in category groups [...]

An Overview of the Swedish Education System

Sweden
The website offers a concise overview of the Swedish education system with brief information about: pre-school, childcare for schoolchildren, compulsory school, non-compulsory schooling, folk high schools (independent adult education colleges), higher vocational education, universities and university colleges. In addition, there is a presentation of the education system with [...]

Romanian Institute for Adult Education (IREA)

Romania
IREA was established as a Rumanian pedagogic research institute in the field of adult and continuing education, aiming to provide scientific and methodological support for all adult education institutions in Romania and to strengthen the link between the academics and practitioners in adult learning area. Its main purpose is to conduct research and to publish materials [...]

64 - Education in North Korea

Korea, Democratic People's Republic (North Korea)
The site provides extensive information about North Korea, based on studies of the Library of Congress dating from the 1990s. The description of the education system contains the followings chapters: the theme and method of education, primary and secondary schools, social education, higher education and education for adults.

65 - World Data on Education, Unesco (6th edition 2006/07 + 7th edition 2010/11)

international
As the original pages of Unesco are no longer online, we link here to a copy of the pages from the Internet Archive. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that all full texts can still be downloaded as pdf files. The two pages offer detailed information on the education systems of 161 countries on the basis of national sources from 2010/11 and 2006/07. The World Data on Education [...]

66 - (National) Learning and Work Institute

United Kingdom; England; Wales
In 2016, the ‘National Institute of Adult Continuing Education’ (NIACE) and the ‘Centre for Economic & Social Inclusion’ (CESI) formed the new 'Learning and Work Institute'. This policy and research organisation is dedicated to lifelong learning, full employment and inclusion. Thematical areas include 'Life and Society', 'Work and Careers', 'Improving the [...]

67 - Agence nationale pour le programme européen d'éducation et de formation tout au long de la vie/Nationale Agentur - Europa, allgemeine und berufliche Bildung

Luxemburg
The national agency provides counselling, information and networking activities for Luxembourg for educational programmes within the EU Lifelong Learning programme, i,.e. Comenius, Grundtvig, Leonardo da Vinci.

68 - SAAIC - National Agency of the Lifelong Learning Programme

Slovakia
The National Agency is responsible for implementation of the Lifelong Learning Programme in Slovakia. The programme aims to support Member States' policies on lifelong learning, education and vocational education and training.

69 - Agentia Nationala pentru Programe Comunitare in Domeniul Educatiei si Formarii Profesionale (ANPCDEFP]

Romania
This national contact point in Rumania provides and disseminates information and documentation on the EU programme for Lifelong Learning (2007-2013).

70 - Cirius - Agency for information about education and training in Denmark/Nationale Agentur -Europa, allgemeine und berufliche Bildung

Denmark
Cirius is a national agency responsible for Danish cooperation in the area of EU education programmes, such as the programme for lifelong learning. It supports networking activities, and provides consultation and information services, e.g. for students from abroad, regarding grants and the recognition of qualifications.

71 - Centre for International Mobility/Nationale Agentur - Europa, allgemeine und berufliche Bildung

Finland
National agency for coordinating information and advice regarding projects within the EU programme for Lifelong Lerning (2007-2013). The English language website also provides information for young people interested in exchange programmes and studying in Finland.

72 - Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) - Nationale Agentur - Europa, allgemeine und berufliche Bildung

Bulgaria
The national agency and contact point for programmes and projects conducted within the EU programme for Liflong Learning (2007-2013) in Bulgaria . It supports networking activities at home and abroad, including EUROPASS and EUROGUIDANCE activities

73 - Centre for Educational Programmes, Archimedes Foundation /Nationale Agentur - Europa, allgemeine und berufliche Bildung

Estonia
This national agency was founded to support projects within the EU education programme for lifelong learning (2007-2013), providing counselling and information for networking activities.

74 - alsts izgl?t?bas att?st?bas a?ent?ra - VIAA (Leonardo da Vinci)/State Education Development Agency

Latvia
State Education Development Agency (VIAA) has been established in order to implement national policy in the area of initial and further education, undertake the implementation and monitoring of projects financed by EU Structural Funds, as well as provide for the administration of EU Programmes and other financial instruments, projects and initiatives. VIAA functions as an [...]

75 - Enseignement à Distance

Belgium
The distance learning portal by the French language community in Belgium is open to anyone interested in professional or social qualification. Learners can enrol for the courses that are conceptually designed, pedagogically supervised and co-ordinated by the EAD, which also hands out materials and monitors exams.

76 - Le monde de la formation à distance - tot cursus

Francophone Countries
The platform provides information regarding distance learning, including references, conference announcements, for francophone users all over the world.

77 - Ministry of Education

Trinidad and Tobago
The website offers general information about the education system, a school directory and special sections for teachers, parents and pupils.

78 - Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development

Grenada
The website of the ministry offers a school directory, information about programmes and projects and ministerial functions as well as documents for download.

79 - Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS)

United Kingdom
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) was created by the merger of the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS) and the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR). Education-related policy areas of the department are further education and skills and higher education.

80 - The Workers' Educational Association (WEA)

United Kingdom
The Workers' Educational Association (WEA) is the UK's largest voluntary provider of adult education. Ever since it was founded in 1903, in order to support the educational needs of working men and women, the WEA has maintained its commitment to provide access to education and learning for adults from all backgrounds, and in particular those who have previously missed out [...]

81 - Association of Colleges (AoC)

United Kingdom; England; Wales
The Association of Colleges was created in 1996 as the single voice to promote the interests of further education colleges in England and Wales. The Association provides a broad range of services to its subscribers. It represents their interests locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.

82 - Bildung und Erziehung In Japan - Eine Kurzbibliographie

Japan
This short bibliography is an excerpt from the database of the "Specialized Information Network International Relations and Area Studies" (FIV-IBLK).

83 - Life Long Learning In Japan

Japan
Japanese lifelong learning programmes for adults, despite their accomplishments and admirable objectives, require some significant improvements to fully realize their goals. This essay provides an overview of the principal features and problems of the Japanese system of lifelong learning for adults.

84 - Japan Handbuch: Bildungswesen

Japan
The "Japan Handbuch" offers a extensive introduction to Japan. All fields, from applied geography to culture, are covered. The first 109 pages are assigned to the field of education.

85 - Palau Community College

Palau; Micronesia
Palau Community College is a post-secondary vocational/ academic institution serving all of Micronesia.

86 - Ministry of Education Education

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
This is the official site of the ministry of education, it provides information about the education system and educational institutions.

87 - Das Bildungssystem in Andorra

Andorra
This site provides an overview of the education system and its institutions.

88 - Bermuda's education in public or private schools

Bermuda; United Kingdom
This text provides an overview of the public and private education system, early childhood education in Bermuda and the possibilities to study abroad.

89 - TrainingInfo - Le Site de la Formation en Belgique

Belgium
This site offers a database for practical further training courses in Belgium. You can search for examples of training and vocational programmes, continuing education and language courses, as well as companies or educational institutions. Additionally, in the sector "bibliothèque", there are selected literary abstracts available.

90 - Dansk Friskoleforening

Denmark
The Danish Friskole is a part of the independent school tradition which - with common roots in N.F.S. Grundtvig's og Christen Kold's concepts of schooling - also include among others the folkehøjskoler (folk high schools) and efterskoler (continuation schools). The object of the association is: to strengthen and promote fellowship and cooperation among the Danish friskoler; [...]

91 - European InfoNet Adult Education

Europe
European InfoNet Adult Education is a European network in the frame of the Lifelong Learning Programme / Grundtvig Network. It is an agency providing information about current developments in adult education from European countries and the EU level. InfoNet provides a comprehensive, constantly growing database, a thematic information letter, has a network of around 25 [...]

92 - The Danish Adult Education Association

Denmark
The Danish Adult Education Association is an organisation which promotes nonformal adult education through collaboration, information and development. DAEA represents 32 member organisations. Adult education in Denmark consists of a broad variety of programmes and institutions, both in the formal and in informal sector. Most of them are partly financed by the state or the [...]

93 - The Danish Education System

Denmark
In the category "Education in Denmark", a brief overview of the Danish education system as well as a more detailled version, an explanation of Danish degrees as well as a listing of Danish higher education institutes can be read both in Danish and in English.

94 - The Danish Adult Vocational Training Programmes

Denmark
Introduction to the Danish adult vocational training programmes.

95 - Study in Denmark

Denmark
The Study in Denmark pages will assist you if you are a student wanting to study in Denmark. If your family is moving to Denmark to work and one or more of you would like to study. If you are looking for further education opportunities in Denmark. If you are interested in learning Danish and learning about Danish culture.

96 - Uddannelsesguiden

Denmark
Guide to more than 2.000 education programmes and jobs in Denmark. You will find special sub-sites for youth education, higher education, adult education and infirmation for parents.

97 - Elektronisk Mødested for Undervisningsverdenen

Denmark
Teaching aids and information for teachers, pupils and parents.

98 - Folkehøjskolernes forening i Danmark

Denmark
The first Folk High School was founded in Rødding, Denmark, in 1844, on the initiative of Kristen Kold who was inspired by the educational thinking of N.F.S. Grundtvig. Grundtvig identified a growing democratic need in society of enlightening the often both uneducated and poor peasantry. This social group had neither the time nor the money to enroll at a university and needed [...]

99 - Office of the Non-Formal Education Commission (ONFEC)

Thailand
Office of the Non-Formal Education Commission (ONFEC), one of the administrative units under the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education has been established since July 7, 2003 as the consequence of the education reform process. The main tasks of ONFEC are to provide and support the services of nonformal and informal education to promote lifelong learning [...]

100 - Germanistik und Deutsch als Fremdsprache in Thailand

Thailand
After a short introduction to the Thai language and history of German in Thailand the structure of the school and higher education system is explained. The main part describes in detail the situation of learning and teaching German in schools, universities and adult education institutions. Finally, perspectives for future development are given. ( Noraseth Kaewwipat, 2003.)

101 - Eurydice National Education Systems: Bulgaria

Bulgaria
Eurydice is the "Network on education systems and policies in Europe". Amongst others, it provides very comprehensive country profiles on on education systems in Europe (formerly know as "Eurypedia"). All areas of education are covered from early childhood to adult education, as well as overarching issues. Each country participating in Eurydice hosts a national unit [...]

102 - Eurydice National Education Systems: Turkey

Turkey
Eurydice is the "Network on education systems and policies in Europe". Amongst others, it provides very comprehensive country profiles on on education systems in Europe (formerly know as "Eurypedia"). All areas of education are covered from early childhood to adult education, as well as overarching issues. Each country participating in Eurydice hosts a national unit [...]

103 - UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL)

international
In July 2006 the former UNESCO Institute for Education (UIE) founded in Hamburg in 1951-52 has changed its name and is now the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL). The previous name was too unspecific and did not accurately reflect the Institute's long-standing focus on adult learning as well as out-of-school and non-formal education in the perspective of lifelong [...]

104 - Asia and Pacific Programme of Education for All (APPEAL)

international
UNESCO's Asia and Pacific Programme of Education for All (APPEAL) is a regional co-operative programme designed to promote basic education for all in the Asia and Pacific region. This website serves as a portal to the programme themes of APPEAL, e.g. eradication of illiteracy and early education care. Originally launched in 1987 to focus mainly on non-formal adult education, [...]

105 - U3A (University of the Third Age) Network Victoria

Australia
"U3A - the University of the Third Age - is an international movement that encourages retired people to take part in lifelong learning activities for pleasure. U3As allow people to study in a relaxed environment at low cost. There are no prior qualifications, no exams and no degrees awarded." The U3A Network Victoria represents its 65 member U3As and aims to promote the U3A [...]

106 - National Education Directory of Australia (NEDA)

Australia
The National Education Directory of Australia (NEDA) is Australia's largest education portal. It allows to search for schools, universities, Tafe, colleges, and further educational institutions across Australia. Apart from education providers, the directory includes providers of student exchanges, student accomodation and recreational courses.

107 - Adult Literacy and Numeracy Australian Research Consortium (ALNARC)

Australia
"The Adult Literacy and Numeracy Australian Research Consortium ( ALNARC) represents a national collaboration between five university- based research centres. The consortium's activities include research conversations, documentation of research projects, sponsoring practitioner researchers to investigate their own practice, and collaboration with state literacy and numeracy [...]

108 - Australian Council of TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) Associations (ACTA)

Australia
The Australian Council of TESOL Associations (ACTA) is the national coordinating body for Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Its objectives are to represent and support the interests of its members, to ensure access to English language instruction for speakers of other languages and to promote study, research and development of TESOL at state, national [...]

109 - LiteracyNet

Australia
"The Australian adult literacy website by the Department of Education, Science and Training contains key information about Australian adult literacy activity and links to a range of additional programme, professional development, resource, and research sites."

110 - Australian Council for Private Education and Training (ACPET)

Australia
ACPET is the Australian Council for Private Education and Training - the national industry association for independent providers of post-compulsory education and training, for Australian and international students, including: higher education, vocational education and training, English language courses, senior secondary studies, foundation studies.

111 - Australian Council for Adult Literacy (ACAL)

Australia
The Australian Council for Adult Literacy (ACAL) supports adult literacy promotion. It thus provides a forum offering an opportunity for practical exchange, and the Council also supports research on adult literacy promotion. The ACAL website features a newsletter, the so-called Literacy Link, as well as the ACAL eNews, an electronic newsletter readers can subscribe to (back [...]

112 - Adult Learning Australia (ALA)

Australia
Adult Learning Australia (ALA) is the national peak body representing organisations and individuals in the adult learning field. Its activities include advocacy at the national level for greater attention to adult learning, both in policy and funding terms as well as relevant research. Its website offers information on ALA and access to its research papers and reports as well [...]

113 - Department of Education and Training, New South Wales

Australia
The website of the Department of Education and Training of New South Wales provides information about the department itself, its policies, services and programmes. It also provides access to information on public schools in NSW, TAFE (technical and further education) colleges, training and industry, adult education as well as to statistical data and reports.

114 - Stiftung Erwachsenenbildung Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein
The purpose of the foundation is the coordination, promotion and financial planning of adult education in Liechtenstein. The website offers a course database, an overview of course organisers and links to other institutions and organisations in adult education.

115 - Sokrates Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein
The website of the Educational Programme of the European Union SOKRATES for Liechtenstein contains adress lists, deadlines, forms and the description of the programmes and projects ARION, COMENIUS, ERASMUS, EURYDICE, GRUNDTVIG, LINGUA and MINERVA.

116 - Nationally developed Skills for Life resources (Read - Write - Plus)

United Kingdom; England
These resources were developed over the period 2001 to 2010, to support the national Skills for Life Strategy and other Skills for Life developments. The documents and other resources were held on the Readwriteplus website which has now been closed. The Skills for Life initiative aims to improve the literacy, language and numeracy skills of adults.

117 - The German Language in education in Belgium

Belgium
This regional dossier, prepared by Mercator-Education the European Network for Regional or Minority Languages and Education, aims at providing concise descriptive information and basic educational statistics about minority language education, in this case the German language in education in Belgium. It comprises information on features of the educational system, recent [...]

118 - Employment and Training Corporation (ETC)

Malta
The Employment and Training Corporation is Malta's Public Employment Service. Its objectives are to help employees to find suitable employment and to assist employers to find suitable employees. For this purpose a nation-wide computerised job seekers' database is in use. The ETC provides vocational guidance and training service to clients seeking new jobs and to clients [...]

119 - Foundation for Educational Services (FES)

Malta
The FES is conceived as a mechanism that enables the Education Division at the Ministry of Education to provide, among others, a range of innovative educational initiatives in the field of literacy support. It develops and manages educational programmes: the Hilti Programme ( family literacy clubs, named Hilti Clubs, are aimed at students in the early primary years and their [...]

120 - Adult Education in China

China, People's Republic of
This list of links compiled by China Internet Information Center leads to full texts on the development of adult education in China and current developments in this educational sector. A new trend is an increasing demand for continuing education among workers. A growing market of continuing education institutions meets these requirements with tailor- made offers.

121 - Educación de Personas Jóvenes y Adultos (EPJA)

Mexico
This website of the network EPJA provides a platform aiming at bringing together all interested and engaged persons from all regions of Mexico who are dedicated to raise the quality of education of young persons and adults. What concerns them primarily is the articulation of their efforts to elaborate and implement projects, programmes and actions in teaching and research. [...]

122 - Quality Improvement Agency (QIA)

United Kingdom
The agency is a non-departmental public body and the successor to the Learning and Skills Development Agency (LSDA). It also hosts some of the resources of the former Adult Learning Inspectorate (ALI), other ALI- resources are now available from Ofsted. The role of the QIA is to work across the learning and skills sector to improve performance. The agency conducts research, [...]

123 - At a glance: Ecuador

Ecuador
"At a glance: Ecuador" provides a summary of social issues in this country, including health and education. According to the mission of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - as the leading advocate for children's rights - an analysis of the current situation of young children is given. Statistical data refer among others to primary school attendance and adult [...]

124 - At a glance: Eritrea

Eritrea
"At a glance: Eritrea" provides a summary of social issues in this country, including health and education. According to the mission of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - as the leading advocate for children's rights - an analysis of the current situation of young children is given. Statistical data refer among others to primary school attendance and adult [...]

125 - At a glance: Ghana

Ghana
"At a glance: Ghana" provides a summary of social issues in this country, including health and education. According to the mission of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - as the leading advocate for children's rights - an analysis of the current situation of young children is given. Statistical data refer among others to primary school attendance and adult literacy.

126 - At a glance: Guatemala

Guatemala
"At a glance: Guatemala" provides a summary of social issues in this country, including health and education. According to the mission of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - as the leading advocate for children's rights - an analysis of the current situation of young children is given. Statistical data refer among others to primary school attendance and adult [...]

127 - At a glance: India

India
"At a glance: India" provides a summary of social issues in this country, including health and education. According to the mission of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - as the leading advocate for children's rights - an analysis of the current situation of young children is given. Statistical data refer among others to primary school attendance and adult literacy.

128 - At a glance: Iran

Iran
"At a glance: Iran" provides a summary of social issues in this country, including health and education. According to the mission of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - as the leading advocate for children's rights - an analysis of the current situation of young children is given. Statistical data refer among others to primary school attendance and adult literacy.

129 - At a glance: Jamaica

Jamaica
"At a glance: Jamaica" provides a summary of social issues in this country, including health and education. According to the mission of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - as the leading advocate for children's rights - an analysis of the current situation of young children is given. Statistical data refer among others to primary school attendance and adult [...]

130 - At a glance: Kenya

Kenya
"At a glance: Kenya" provides a summary of social issues in this country, including health and education. According to the mission of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - as the leading advocate for children's rights - an analysis of the current situation of young children is given. Statistical data refer among others to primary school attendance and adult literacy.

131 - At a glance: Kuwait

Kuwait
"At a glance: Kuwait" provides a summary of social issues in this country, including health and education. According to the mission of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - as the leading advocate for children's rights - an analysis of the current situation of young children is given. Statistical data refer among others to primary school attendance and adult literacy.

132 - At a glance: Australia

Australia
"At a glance: Australia" provides a summary of social issues in this country, including health and education. According to the mission of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - as the leading advocate for children's rights - an analysis of the current situation of young children is given. Statistical data on primary school attendance , adult literacy and topics other [...]

133 - At a glance: Argentina

Argentina
"At a glance: Argentina" provides a summary of social issues in this country, including health and education. According to the mission of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - as the leading advocate for children's rights - an analysis of the current situation of young children is given. Statistical data refer among others to primary school attendance and adult [...]

134 - At a glance: Brazil

Brazil
"At a glance: Brazil" provides a summary of social issues in this country, including health and education. According to the mission of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - as the leading advocate for children's rights - an analysis of the current situation of young children is given. Statistical data refer among others to primary school attendance and adult literacy.

135 - At a glance: Bolivia

Bolivia
"At a glance: Bolivia" provides a summary of social issues in this country, including health and education. According to the mission of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - as the leading advocate for children's rights - an analysis of the current situation of young children is given. Statistical data refer among others to primary school attendance and adult [...]

136 - At a glance: Chile

Chile
"At a glance: Chile" provides a summary of social issues in this country, including health and education. According to the mission of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - as the leading advocate for children's rights - an analysis of the current situation of young children is given. Statistical data refer among others to primary school attendance and adult literacy.

137 - At a glance: Colombia

Colombia
"At a glance: Colombia" provides a summary of social issues in this country, including health and education. According to the mission of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - as the leading advocate for children's rights - an analysis of the current situation of young children is given. Statistical data refer among others to primary school attendance and adult [...]

National Statistical Institute: Education and Lifelong Learning

Bulgaria
The website offers data tables on: kindergartens (pre-primary education), basic and secondary education, higher education, vocational training in Vocational Training Centers (VTS), Vocational Gymnasiums and Vocational Colleges, continuing vocational training, adult education, educational expenditures and general data on education. In addition, there is a list of publications [...]

139 - At a glance: Armenia

Armenia
"At a glance: Armenia" provides a summary of social issues in this country, including health and education. According to the mission of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - as the leading advocate for children's rights - an analysis of the current situation of young children is given. Statistical data refer among others to primary school attendance and adult [...]

140 - At a glance: Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan
"At a glance: Azerbaijan" provides a summary of social issues in this country, including health and education. According to the mission of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - as the leading advocate for children's rights - an analysis of the current situation of young children is given. Statistical data refer among others to primary school attendance and adult [...]

141 - UNICEF Country profiles: Belarus

Belarus
The UNICEF country profiles provide a summary of social issues in this country, including health and education. According to the mission of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - as the leading advocate for children's rights - an analysis of the current situation of young children is given. Statistical data refer among others to primary school attendance and adult [...]

142 - At a glance: Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina
"At a glance: Bosnia and Herzegovina" provides a summary of social issues in this country, including health and education. According to the mission of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - as the leading advocate for children's rights - an analysis of the current situation of young children is given. Statistical data refer among others to primary school attendance [...]

143 - At a glance: Bulgaria

Bulgaria
"At a glance: Bulgaria" provides a summary of social issues in this country, including health and education. According to the mission of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - as the leading advocate for children's rights - an analysis of the current situation of young children is given. Statistical data refer among others to primary school attendance and adult [...]

144 - At a glance: Croatia

Croatia
"At a glance: Croatia" provides a summary of social issues in this country, including health and education. According to the mission of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - as the leading advocate for children's rights - an analysis of the current situation of young children is given. Statistical data refer among others to primary school attendance and adult [...]

145 - At a glance: Cape Verde

Cape Verde
"At a glance: Cape Verde" provides a summary of social issues in this country, including health and education. According to the mission of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - as the leading advocate for children's rights - an analysis of the current situation of young children is given. Statistical data refer among others to primary school attendance and adult [...]

146 - At a glance: Georgia

Georgia
"At a glance: Georgia" provides a summary of social issues in this country, including health and education. According to the mission of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - as the leading advocate for children's rights - an analysis of the current situation of young children is given. Statistical data refer among others to primary school attendance and adult [...]

147 - At a glance: Cuba

Cuba
"At a glance: Cuba" provides a summary of social issues in this country, including health and education. According to the mission of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - as the leading advocate for children's rights - an analysis of the current situation of young children is given. Statistical data refer among others to primary school attendance and adult literacy.

148 - At a glance: Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan
"At a glance: Kazakhstan " provides a summary of social issues in this country, including health and education. According to the mission of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - as the leading advocate for children's rights - an analysis of the current situation of young children is given. Statistical data refer among others to primary school attendance and adult [...]

149 - At a glance: Democratic Republic of Korea

Korea, Democratic People's Republic (North Korea)
"At a glance: Democratic Republic of Korea" provides a summary of social issues in this country, including health and education. According to the mission of the United Nations Children's Fund ( UNICEF) - as the leading advocate for children's rights - an analysis of the current situation of young children is given. Statistical data refer among others to primary school [...]

150 - At a glance: Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan
"At a glance: Kyrgyzstan" provides a summary of social issues in this country, including health and education. According to the mission of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - as the leading advocate for children's rights - an analysis of the current situation of young children is given. Statistical data refer among others to primary school attendance and adult [...]

151 - At a glance: Latvia

Latvia
"At a glance: Latvia" provides a summary of social issues in this country, including health and education. According to the mission of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - as the leading advocate for children's rights - an analysis of the current situation of young children is given. Statistical data refer among others to primary school attendance and adult literacy.

152 - At a glance: Lithuania

Lithuania
"At a glance: Lithuania" provides a summary of social issues in this country, including health and education. According to the mission of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - as the leading advocate for children's rights - an analysis of the current situation of young children is given. Statistical data refer among others to primary school attendance and adult [...]

153 - At a glance: Moldova

Moldova, Republic of
"At a glance: Moldova" provides a summary of social issues in this country, including health and education. According to the mission of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - as the leading advocate for children's rights - an analysis of the current situation of young children is given. Statistical data refer among others to primary school attendance and adult [...]

154 - At a glance: Mongolia

Mongolia
"At a glance: Mongolia" provides a summary of social issues in this country, including health and education. According to the mission of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - as the leading advocate for children's rights - an analysis of the current situation of young children is given. Statistical data refer among others to primary school attendance and adult [...]

155 - At a glance: Djibouti

Djibouti
"At a glance: Djibouti" provides a summary of social issues in this country, including health and education. According to the mission of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - as the leading advocate for children's rights - an analysis of the current situation of young children is given. Statistical data refer among others to primary school attendance and adult [...]

156 - At a glance: Romania

Romania
"At a glance: Romania" provides a summary of social issues in this country, including health and education. According to the mission of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - as the leading advocate for children's rights - an analysis of the current situation of young children is given. Statistical data refer among others to primary school attendance and adult [...]

157 - At a glance: Russian Federation

Russian Federation
"At a glance: Russian Federation" provides a summary of social issues in this country, including health and education. According to the mission of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - as the leading advocate for children's rights - an analysis of the current situation of young children is given. Statistical data refer among others to primary school attendance and [...]

158 - At a glance: Serbia

Serbia
"At a glance: Serbia and Montenegro" provides a summary of social issues in this country, including health and education. According to the mission of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - as the leading advocate for children's rights - an analysis of the current situation of young children is given. Statistical data refer among others to primary school attendance and [...]

159 - At a glance: Mozambique

Mozambique
"At a glance: Mozambique" provides a summary of social issues in this country, including health and education. According to the mission of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - as the leading advocate for children's rights - an analysis of the current situation of young children is given. Statistical data refer among others to primary school attendance and adult [...]

160 - At a glance: Ethiopia

Ethiopia
"At a glance: Ethiopia" provides a summary of social issues in this country, including health and education. According to the mission of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - as the leading advocate for children's rights - an analysis of the current situation of young children is given. Statistical data refer among others to primary school attendance and adult [...]

161 - At a glance: Tajikistan

Tajikistan
"At a glance: Tajikistan" provides a summary of social issues in this country, including health and education. According to the mission of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - as the leading advocate for children's rights - an analysis of the current situation of young children is given. Statistical data refer among others to primary school attendance and adult [...]

162 - At a glance: The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

North Macedonia
"At a glance: Macedonia" provides a summary of social issues in this country, including health and education. According to the mission of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - as the leading advocate for children's rights - an analysis of the current situation of young children is given. Statistical data refer among others to primary school attendance and adult [...]

163 - At a glance: Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan
"At a glance: Turkmenistan" provides a summary of social issues in this country, including health and education. According to the mission of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - as the leading advocate for children's rights - an analysis of the current situation of young children is given. Statistical data refer among others to primary school attendance and adult [...]

164 - At a glance: Ukraine

Ukraine
"At a glance: Ukraine" provides a summary of social issues in this country, including health and education. According to the mission of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - as the leading advocate for children's rights - an analysis of the current situation of young children is given. Statistical data refer among others to primary school attendance and adult [...]

165 - At a glance: Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan
"At a glance: Uzbekistan" provides a summary of social issues in this country, including health and education. According to the mission of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - as the leading advocate for children's rights - an analysis of the current situation of young children is given. Statistical data refer among others to primary school attendance and adult [...]

166 - eduVista: Metasuchmaschine zur Erwachsenenbildung

Austria
eduVista is a meta-search engine across up to 40 databases in the field of adult education. The sources for searching are the regional education databases of the 8 Austrian states and the event calendars of the participating organisations of the Austria´s adult education conference. The searching results contain contributions from different forms of education, namely: [...]

167 - Unicef Data by Country: Albania

Albania
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) provides statistical data related to children and youth in the respective countries. The statistical data refer to education, early childhood, child health or child protection, among others.

168 - Internetguide für die Bildungsberatung

Austria
This site, provided by the ministry of education, offers information and links to the education system in Austria. It is divided into the following topical fields: schools, universtities and other tertiary educational institutions, career start and further education after finishing one´s degree, vocations, adult education, institutions and law, studying abroad. The site ends [...]

169 - Forum Umweltbildung

Austria
The FORUM environmental education is an agency of innovation and projects of the austrian federal ministry of education and the ministry of agriculture. The FORUM aims at education in sustainable development for the primary target groups inside the community of teachers and for the multipliers in adult education and the (continuing) education of teachers as well as at [...]

170 - Erwachsenenbildung in Österreich

Austria
This education portal, published by the Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Culture offers access to federal and regional institutions of adult education, to consultation und information services, to the topics of continuation of education, women´s education and distance learning, to (online-) publications, an excerpt from the law on supporting adult education, [...]

171 - Indira Gandhi National Open University

India
The organisation was founded in 1985 with the aim of offering high quality higher education to a broad spectre of people particularly in remote areas. It has meanwhile established a comprehensive network of programmes and sub-divisions all over the country. The homepage provides numerous links relating to the Ministry of Human Resources, the Distance Education Council, [...]

172 - Commonwealth Open University (COU)

Commonwealth; British Virgin Islands; United Kingdom
"COU provides adult continuing education. It was developed to meet the needs of adults by offering non-resident degree and other programs on an international basis. Commonwealth Open University is an international institution registered and established in the British Virgin Islands (U.K.) and a member of the Council for Education in the Commonwealth".

173 - India Literacy Project (ILP)

India
ILP is a non-profit organisation founded by Indians resident in the USA. It takes a holistic approach towards education by promoting basic reading skills, offering vocational training, teacher training courses, and securing school buildings. The organisation works with volunteers, it depends on donations from private persons and companies and cooperates with UNICEF. The home [...]

174 - Barbados Community College

Barbados
The college offers study programmes and courses on academic and vocational levels for a variety of subjects.

175 - Centro de Documentación Especializado en Educación de Adultos para América Latina. (CEDEAL)

Latin America; Caribbean
CEDEAL is a documentation centre which focuses on adult education in Latin America and the Caribbean. The homepage provides bibliographic material and full text information in order to support the formation and vocational training of professionals in this area. Access to material about distant learning, programs of alphabetisation and reports of evaluations is given.

Yachay - Peruvian Scientific Network

Peru
The portal of the Peruvian scientific net Red Científica Peruana provides a comprehensive link list of Peruvian and Latin American internet content. One of these links at the homepage refers to "educación" and offers a link list of schools (Colegios), universities, academies and institutes of further education, arranged according to the provinces in Peru. Links to libraries, [...]

177 - Bildung und Wissenschaft Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein
This wetsite is part of the homepage "Portal des Fürstentums Liechtenstein". The website offers links to full texts about the following topics: Overview of the education system, general education, vocational education and training, vocational and academic guidance, scholarships, research.

178 - International Research and Training Centre for Rural Education (INRULED)

international
INRULED is a professional resource centre and commits itself to promoting international research and development of methods and techniques of rural education. It awards fellowhip grants and various training-workshops, regional meetings of chosen topics related to rural education and rural development are provided. The homepage gives access to information about these [...]

179 - Svietimo ir mokslo ministerija / Ministry of Education and Science

Lithuania
The English version of the web site of the Lithuanian Ministry of Education provides an overview of the educational system, educational legislation, vocational training, higher and adult education, a link list of texts on educational reform (pdf and doc-files), statistical data (mainly enrollment) and general information about the country and its history. [ The version in [...]

180 - Ministry of Education

Bahamas
The web site provides an overview of mission, policy and organizational structure of the Ministry and adjunct administrative bodies. Additional pages cover educational institutions in school, higher, vocational and adult education, loans applications, testing and evaluation, curriculum and learning resources.

181 - Centre for Environment Education

India
The Centre for Environment Education (CEE) is a national institute involved in developing programmes and material to create awareness about the environment. Established in 1984, the Centre is supported by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India and associated with Nehru Foundation for Development. CEE's primary objective is to improve public awareness [...]

182 - Eurydice National Education Systems: Cyprus

Cyprus, Republic of
Eurydice is the "Network on education systems and policies in Europe". Amongst others, it provides very comprehensive country profiles on on education systems in Europe (formerly know as "Eurypedia"). All areas of education are covered from early childhood to adult education, as well as overarching issues. Each country participating in Eurydice hosts a national unit [...]

183 - Caribbean Regional Council for Adult Education

Caribbean
This organization holds workshops, publishes and works with universities to improve adult education in the region. In order to come to information about the activities from the empty homepage, one must click the links at the end of the page.

184 - WorldWideLearn. The world's directory of online courses, online learning and online education.

international
At this site one finds online courses, accredited degree programs, certificates, professional continuing education and learning resources in 241 subject areas offered by educational institutions, companies and individuals from all over the world. World Wide Learn allows to find hundreds of online degrees, courses, training, tutorials, workshops and other educational resources [...]

185 - Eurydice National Education Systems: Malta

Malta
Eurydice is the "Network on education systems and policies in Europe". Amongst others, it provides very comprehensive country profiles on on education systems in Europe (formerly know as "Eurypedia"). All areas of education are covered from early childhood to adult education, as well as overarching issues. Each country participating in Eurydice hosts a national unit [...]

186 - International Federation of Workers' Education Associations (IFWEA)

international
The federation encompasses all institutions of labour unions, the workers' movement and Social Democratic Parties worldwide which provide education for workers. The web site shows information about activities and objectives of the federation - the link "affiliations" offers a link list of the national member organizations.

187 - Latvian Adult Education Association (LAEA)

Latvia
The Latvian Adult Education Association is a non-governmental, non- profit organisation, unifying providers of adult education in Latvia - both individuals and organizations. The website of the LAEA provides information on aims, structure, purposes and principles of the Association, its training offers and projects.

Adult Education

Chile
This web site provides comprehensive and detailed information about adult education in Chile, mainly about the various programmes for completion of basic and middle education (where you can learn what?), the lifelong education programme "Chilecalifica" and literacy programmes.

189 - Educación Digital a Distancia

Spain
This web site provides online-courses in Language and Literature, Mathematics, Physiks and Chemistry, Biology and Geology, Geography and History, English.

190 - Report on Adult Education Developments in the European Union: an Overview

Europe
This full text in pdf-format is a briefing note on recent developments in adult education in the European Union, with special emphasis on lifelong learning. This report presents a summary of relevant developments. This overview of programmes, actions, and policies provides a snapshot of the resources dedicated to achieving the goals of lifelong learning (LLL) both within the [...]

191 - La formation continue des adultes à l`éducation nationale

France
Within the framework of the national education of France, the "Greta" are in charge of adult education in most of the professions. Gretas are a group of local institutions which organize and perform further education courses for adults with respective final examinations and diploma. The website provides information about where one can take courses in which professions, who are [...]

192 - Education and Skills Wales

Wales; United Kingdom
!The Welsh Assembly Government wants Wales to be a learning country, where high quality lifelong learning helps people to reach their goals. Lifelong learning creates better opportunities, empowers communities and helps to provi de the jobs and skills that people need. Lifelong learning will help to bring a bright and sustainable future to the people of Wales. The Welsh [...]

193 - The German language in education in South Tyrol (Italy)

Italy
This regional dossier, prepared by Mercator-Education the European Network for Regional or Minority Languages and Education, aims at providing concise descriptive information and basic educational statistics about minority language education, in this case the German language in education in South Tyrol (Italy). It comprises information on features of the educational system, [...]

194 - National Distance Education Center

Ireland
Oscail is the National Distance Education Centre of Ireland, established in 1982 on the campus of Dublin City University. Information on course programmes (also E-learning) and on registration.

195 - Kansanvalistusseura - KVS Foundation

Finland
KVS Foundation, was founded in 1874. It is the oldest adult education organisation in Finlan. Publications e.g.: the Adult Education Yearbook; The Finnish quarterly Aikuiskasvatus (Adult Education); LLinE - Lifelong Learning in Europe, published in English (here link to archived volumes since 2000 [index only]).

196 - Statistics Finland: Education

Finland
The official Finnish statistics agency provides statistics on all sectors of education in Finland. [Abstract: Editors of Education Worldwide]

197 - Daycourses.com -Guide to Full-Time and Third Level Education in Ireland

Ireland
Daycourses.com, is a one-stop shop operated by Learning Ireland - a Dublin-based educational publishing company. The guide incorporates The National Education Database with currently 22,000 courses ( education option at night) listed in the database. Wide range of information on education and lifelong learning.

198 - Age Action Ireland

Ireland
Age Action Ireland is a network of organisations and individuals concerned with ageing and older people. Activities include an information service and library, career support and training, Life-long learning through the university of the third age, pilot projects, seminars, research and championing the rights of older people. Publications can be ordered free of charge.

199 - County Monaghan Vocational Education Committee

Ireland
The VEC is involved in education provision for second level, further education, vocational training, adult education, outdoor education and special education for early school leavers. Broad range of information on the activities of VEC, on schools, courses in adult education, sports, arts and culture, cross-border, European and international projects.

200 - Canadian Literacy and Learning Network (CLLN)

Canada
Canadian Literacy and Learning Network is the national hub for research, information and knowledge exchange, increasing literacies and essential skills across Canada. CLLN, a non-profit charitable organization, represents literacy coalitions, organizations and individuals in every province and territory in Canada. The project is funded by the Government of Canada´s Office of [...]

201 - The Learning and Skills Development Agency (LSDA)

United Kingdom
"The Learning and Skills Development Agency is a strategic national resource for the development of policy and practice in post-16 education and training. The Agency was previously known as the Further Education Development Agency (FEDA). The LSDA provides a comprehensive training and conference programme for education practitioners as well as managing a wide range of research [...]

202 - City of Dublin - Vocational Education Committee (CDVEC)

Ireland
CDVEC is the local education authority for Dublin City and its inner suburbs. It provides a wide range of opportunities for the younger generation of Dubliners, and its life-long education programme offers to adults in all age groups career- improvement, leisure, and self-development courses. Access to a course database, the CDVEC Newsletter ( in extracts online), information [...]

203 - Curriculum Development Unit (CDU)

Ireland
CDU was established in 1972 by Trinity College, Dublin, the Department of Education and the City of Dublin Vocational Education Committee. The CDU is a curriculum research and development institute, which over the years has initiated a variety of activities in areas such as alternative courses at junior cycle, vocational preparation courses at senior cycle . Programmes of [...]

204 - Continuing Education - University of Iceland

Iceland
The institute is situated in the University of Iceland. It offers a variety of courses from vocational courses, personal development to general interest courses in languages, literature, philosophy, the Icelandic sagas, geography and history among others. Thus the institute works actively in improving the educational level for adults. Access to detailed course information.

205 - Asian South Pacific Bureau of Adult Education (ASPBAE)

Asia; Pacific Rim; Oceania
The Bureau's mission is to build and strengthen an Asia-Pacific movement dedicated to advancing equitable access to relevant, quality and empowering education and learning opportunities for all; it is committed to enhancing the role and contribution of adult education and learning in promoting these aims. The website provides information about the respective programs, [...]

National Education System of Argentina

Argentina
The link "indice" provides full texts (pdf-files) about all levels and types of education in the country: socio-political background (policy, economy, state, administration, legislation, linguistic situation); history of education; legal basis and structure of the education system; educational administration and allocation of competencies; financing of education; initial [...]

207 - Sistema educativo nacional de Chile

Chile
The link "indice" provides full texts (pdf-files) about all levels and types of education in the country: socio-political background (policy, economy, state, administration, legislation, linguistic situation); history of education; legal basis and structure of the education system; educational administration and allocation of competencies; financing of education; initial [...]

National Education System of Panama

Panama
The link "indice" provides full texts (pdf-files) about all levels and types of education in the country: socio-political background (policy, economy, state, administration, legislation, linguistic situation); history of education; legal basis and structure of the education system; educational administration and allocation of competencies; financing of education; initial [...]

National Education System of Honduras

Honduras
The link "indice" provides full texts (pdf-files) about all levels and types of education in the country: socio-political background (policy, economy, state, administration, legislation, linguistic situation); history of education; legal basis and structure of the education system; educational administration and allocation of competencies; financing of education; initial [...]

210 - The German language in education in Alsace, France

France
This regional dossier, prepared by Mercator-Education the European Network for Regional or Minority Languages and Education, aims at providing concise descriptive information and basic educational statistics about minority language education, in this case the German language in education in Alsace, France. It comprises information on features of the educational system, recent [...]

211 - Norgesuniversitetet - Netzwerk norwegischer Universitäten für lebenslanges Lernen

Norway
'Norgesuniversitetet' is a collaboration between institutions of higher education and employers' and employees' interest organisations in Norway. Major internet services are a database containing several thousand courses (Button: Finn kurs), and a Marketplace where industry and public organisations can find providers to help them develop new courses or training sch emes [...]

212 - Open and Distance Learning - Trends, Policy and Strategy Considerations UNESCO 2002

international; Europe
The present paper (pdf-file 96 pages) aims to review open and distance learning in the context of present challenges and opportunities and identify UNESCO's initiatives in this area.

The Norwegian Association for Distance Education (NADE)

Norway
NADE was established in 1968. Since then the organisation has played an active role in the development of distance education in Norway. It is a consultative and cooperating body for the Ministry of Education, Research and Church Affairs. Information on objectives, international contacts and distance education in Norway. Links to member institutions. There is only one page with [...]

Ministry of Education

Cuba
The web site of the Ministry of Education of Cuba (URL: http://www.cubaeduca.rimed.cu or http://www.cubagob.cu/des_soc/mined/mined.htm) doesn`t exist at the moment (stand: September 2011). This website provides a description of the activities of the Ministry.

215 - Department of Adult & Community Education - National University of Ireland Maynooth

international; Ireland; Palestinian Territories
The Department has a focus on adult and community education as well as lifelong learning. It publishes the MACE Publications (Maynooth Adult and Community Education) and participates in the following projects: - DIALOGUE (bridging the gap between academic research on University Lifelong Learning (ULLL) and the professional practice around adult teaching, learning and [...]

216 - European Association for the Education of Adults (EAEA)

Europe
The European Association for the Education of Adults is an association of non-governmental organisations actively involved in the development of adult education throughout Europe. The association is made up of more than 100 organisations in 34 countries (as of September 2005) . Die EAEA closely co-operates with UNESCO and the European Commission. Links on the homepage lead to [...]

217 - Schulen und Bildung

Switzerland
This page offers a link list and a search engine about all types of Swiss educational institutions such as schools, higher and adult education institutions etc. Furthermore, links are provided which concern web sites for school education and teaching (teaching and learning software, teaching aids etc), special servers and educational organizations.

218 - Better Education

Denmark
The action plan 'Better Education' published by the Danish government in 2002, should strengthen the proficiency and competence level in upper secondary education, in higher education and in adult and further education and continuing training. Access to the whole publication without or with illustration, the publication as PDF- file and to the table of contents.

219 - Adult and Community Education Australia

Australia
Information on all aspects of adult and community education provided by the Australian government.

220 - Digithek. Top-Tipps zum Online-Recherchieren

Switzerland
This site is a link list of important websites for the purpose of procuring of information (libraries, information centres, education servers etc.) für education and instruction. The focus is on vocational and secondary education. Meanwhile, the WWW provides a wealth of institutions and information abouth this branch of knowledge. Here, one finds a variety of international, [...]

221 - The Canadian Association for University Continuing Education (CAUCE)

Canada
The mission of CAUCE is to enlarge the scope and quality of educational opportunities for adults at university level by enhancing the stature and expertise of those institutions and individuals devoted to providing those opportunities. A member directory with addresses and links is available. Access to information on research projects which have been funded (with links to [...]

222 - The Republic of China yearbook - Taiwan 2002: Education

Taiwan
The Republik of China yearbook - Taiwan 2002 contains a chapter on the education system which is electronically published on this site. It provides an overview on the Taiwanese education system and describes all levels from compulsory to special education as well as supplementary educational opportunities. The final part deals with current educational reforms and curricula [...]

223 - UddannelsesGuiden til voksne (Bildungsführer für Erwachsene)

Denmark
This sub-site to the Danish education guide offers extensive information on adult education and training in Denmark. It gives you access to general descriptions of education programmes, single subject programmes, etc. and information on the actual courses: time, price and place. On the information page about Vidar additional links and information on Danish adult education.

224 - LVU - The National Federation of Teachers in Adult and Youth Education

Denmark
'Landsforbundet af Voksen- og Ungdomsundervisere' is an adult education teachers' trade-union organisation which primarily safeguard the interests of its members. LVU also works in an educational policy capacity. In English only general information. Publications, statements and educational information in Danish only. Link list to further Danish teacher trade unions and [...]

225 - Citizens information - Education

Ireland
The Citizens Information website is an Irish e-government initiative providing information fur use by the general public. Under the topic 'education' information on all levels of the Irish education system is given in abstracts, summaries and commented links. Print versions of full-text documents exist.

226 - National Adult Literacy Agency

Ireland
NALA is a membership organization, concerned with national co- ordination, training and policy development in adult literacy work in Ireland. Current and closed research projects are presented as well as the strategic plan, training programmes, national and European projects. A broad range of publication is avalaible for free download. A Resource Center to different topics of [...]

227 - Education Service

Ireland
The Education Service of Léargas works throughout the education sector in Ireland to promote, develop and reinforce the European and international dimensions of education. They are managing the adult education and school-related actions of the EU Socrates programme, COMENIUS, GRUNDTVIG, as well as bilateral and exchange programmes. On the website information on the projects [...]

228 - The Clare Family Learning Project

Ireland
The Clare Family Learning Project a programme funded by the Adult Education Board of Clare and other educational institutes. The aim of the project is to provide family learning courses which support the educational needs of families who are marginalized from the education and employment sectors by the double disadvantages of low income and low educational achievement. On the [...]

229 - Lifelong Learning

United Kingdom
A web site for the encouragement, promotion and development of lifelong learning. Lifelong Learning is supported by the Access to Learning for Adults Division of the Department for Education and Skills. It contains links to projects, initiatives as well as information on more than 10 key learning themes. There is also information on financing lifelong learning.

230 - BBC Northern Ireland Learning

Northern Ireland; United Kingdom
Education Programmes on BBC Northern Ireland plus online ressources for primary education (resources for the 3-11 age group as well as other BBC websites suitable for pre-school), secondary education ( resources for the 11-16 age group) and adult education. An archive is kept. Link list to educational sites and library boards.

231 - The Adult Education Organisers Association (AEOA)

Ireland
AEOA focuses on the development of a comprehensive system of life long learning in Ireland. To this end adult education organisers, of which there are 45 in Southern Ireland, provide advice and information on adult and further education opportunities and are responsible for the local development of the vocational training opportunities. On the website news about the aims and [...]

Finnish Adult Education Association (FAEA)

Finland
Founded in 1969, FAEA is an umbrella organisation for liberal adult education in Finland. Its member organisations are the Association of Adult Education Centres, the Finnish Folk High School Association, eleven liberal organisations working in the field of adult education which maintain Finland's eleven study circle centres, the KVS foundation and the Swedish-speaking [...]

Statistiks Denmark: Education and Culture

Denmark
Education statistics of the Danish statistical office with a comprehensive collection of data tables on all education areas.

234 - The Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL)

United States of America (USA)
CAEL is a non-profit organization committed to providing better access to education for adults through partnerships with business, government, labour and higher education. Focusing on lifelong learning CAEL offers services and information on national and international adult learning and research in adult education on its website. Publications as 'CAEL News & Forum', books [...]

235 - The Arla Institute

Finland
The Arla Institute is a vocational training and development centre focused on vocational rehabilitation and training for visually impaired and deafblind people. (Virtual) studies, courses and projects are presented on the website. Articles are available in HTML format. A comprehensive linklist to Finnish Special Education sites.

236 - The National Research Center for Career and Technical Education (NRCCTE)

United States of America (USA)
National Research Center for Career and Technical Education is committed to providing innovative approaches to improving the practice of career and technical education at local, state, and national levels leading to improved student achievement. The homepage offers information about the centre's structure, work and partners, its programmes, projects and publications. The [...]

237 - Study destination: Canada (Worldwide Classroom)

Canada
The homepage provides link lists and addresses of all educational institutions in the school, higher education, professional training (colleges for specific professions) and adult education sector which accept international students. Especially, language schools are listed. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about the country.

238 - voced plus - the tertiary education research database

Australia; international
VOCED is the UNESCO/NCVER research database for technical and vocational education and training, an international database of research abstracts, in English (produced by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER), Adelaide). The database has extensive coverage of Australian material and includes a wide range of key international information. Each entry [...]

239 - Das Bildungswesen in den Niederlanden

Netherlands
This report in html-format is part of the webpresence "Netherland- Studies" of the Carl von Ossietzky University in Oldenburg. It outlines in detail the current Dutch education system and the single sectors: Primary, Secondary and Third Education, vocational and adult education. Links and addresses.

240 - Study Destination: Hungary

Hungary
The homepage provides link lists and addresses of all educational institutions in the school and higher education, ( also colleges for specific professions) sector which accept international students. Some language schools are listed. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about the country.

241 - Study Destination: Malta

Malta
The website provides link lists and addresses of educational institutions in the school, higher education, professional training and adult education sector which accept international students. Especially, language schools are listed.

242 - Study destination: Netherlands

Netherlands
The homepage provides link lists and addresses of all educational institutions in the school, higher education, professional training (colleges for specific professions) and adult education sector which accept international students. Several international secondary schools are presented, too. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about the [...]

243 - Study Destination: Norway

Norway
The homepage provides link lists and addresses of all educational institutions in the school, higher education, professional training (colleges for specific professions) and adult education sector which accept international students. Especially, language schools are listed. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about the country.

244 - Study Destination: Poland

Poland
The homepage provides addresses of all educational institutions in the school, higher education, professional training (colleges for specific professions) and adult education sector which accept international students. Especially, language schools are listed. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about the country.

245 - Study Destination: Iceland

Iceland
The homepage provides link lists and addresses of educational institutions in the school, higher education, professional training ( colleges for specific professions) and adult education sector which accept international students. Especially, language schools are listed. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about the country.

246 - Study Destination: Italy

Italy
The website provides link lists and addresses of educational institutions in the school, higher education, professional training and adult education sector which accept international students. Especially, language schools are listed.

247 - Study Destination: Denmark

Denmark
The homepage provides link lists of all educational institutions in the s higher education, professional training and adult education sector ( also colleges for specific professions)which accept international students. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about the country.

248 - European Trade Union Education Network (ETUE Net)

Europe
The web-site provides information about trade union education in Europe: courses, resources (i.e. a database of documents in the ETU Education Research Centre), programs of the EU concerning trade union education, projects and access to a "virtual campus".

249 - Key Education Statistics 1998-2000

Ireland
Summary of education statistics for Ireland 1998-2000, featuring figures from first to third level education and for teachers.

250 - The Further Education and Awards Council's (FETAC)

Ireland
FETAC is a single statutory awarding body for further education and training. Its key acitivities are to make, to determine and to promote awards. Standards for awards will be determined by FETAC in partnership with education, training and industry. The homepage informs about FETAC, provides a list of more than 200 certificates and their meanings, a newsletter, links to [...]

251 - Association of Estonian Adult Educators ANDRAS (AEAE)

Estonia
The Association of Estonian Adult Educators (AEAE) ANDRAS is an Estonian non-governmental organisation, which unites the representatives of different branches of adult education and aims at increasing the competence of it members in the field of andragogics, the science and practice of adult education according to new requirements. The respective website offers information on [...]

Ministry of Education and Research

Sweden
The website of the Ministry of Education and Research informs about people working there and the organisation of the ministry. Latest news are available as well as the latest publications or press releases. Areas of responsibility: education and research, gender equality, policy for civil society, youth policy.

253 - The System of Education in the Republic of Poland

Poland
This comprehensive analysis of the Polish education system in full text, elaborated by Joanna Jung-Miklaszewska ( Warsaw 2000), was provided for the Bureau for Academic Recognition and International Exchange and financially supported by the European Commission. The study comprises almost all areas and levels of education in Poland and is structured as follows: structure of the [...]

254 - FINNBASE.

Finland
The Finnish knowledge base (Finnbase) is intended to inform the debate in Finland on how to improve the standing and quality of vocational education. It is a knowledge base on Finnish and European experience in the field of enhancing the attractiveness of vocational education. The Finnbase is envisaged as a tool for accompanying ongoing research and for facilitating continuous [...]

255 - The Association Of The Finnish Vocational Adult Education Centres (AKKL)

Finland
AKKL, founded in 1972, is the cooperation body of the 47 Finnish vocational adult education centres. The association aims are to improve the professional competence of the working-age population, increasing the possibilities for studies based on the adults' own choices, to promote vocational adult education in a more international Finland, and to struggle against [...]

256 - Die Bildungsabteilung von Helsinki.

Finland
"EUN School Managers Centre" - the European Space for School Managers is a project of the European Schoolnet in partnership with ESHA (European School Heads Association), the City of Helsinki Education Department and the European Commission. On this site you will find a brief introduction about the duties, aims and departments within the Helsinki City Education Department. It [...]

257 - Education System (Finnish National Board of Education)

Finland
The Finnish National Board of Education offers comprehensive information about the Finnish Education System. The detailed description from preschool up to adult education provides a broad overview of the Finnish system as well as of Finnish education policy. Detailed information, statistics and other sources can be obtained through further links. [Abstract: Editors of [...]

National Statistical Institute: Education

Spain
The National Statistical Institute offers a large collection of data on the following topics: university education, transition to the labour market, adult education, education expenditure, pre-university education, information technology in education.

Statistical Office: Education

Slovenia
Education statistics covers all levels of education: kindergartens, elementary schools, upper secondary schools with all education programs, post-secondary vocational colleges, higher education institutions with all education programs and all continuing education programs.

Statistics Austria: Education, culture

Austria
The website offers data on the following topics: formal education (child care, school education, higher education, educational expenditure, teaching staff), adult education, further training, lifelong learning, educational attainment and culture.

261 - Ministry of Education, Youth and Culture

Jamaica
This web site provides a description of the Jamaican education system and the mission and objectives of educational policy in each of the educational levels.

262 - Government of the Republic of Cuba: Education

Cuba
From the index page one can choose links from the headline "Desarrollo Social" which provide full texts, created by the Education Ministry, about the entire education system as well as general information about the social conditions of the country.

263 - Educational portal of the Americas

South America; Central America; North America; international
The mission of the portal is described as follows: "With links to over 4, 000 distance learning opportunities, fellowship programs, courses for the ongoing professional development of teachers and other related sites of interest, the Educational Portal encourages students, researchers, educators and all adult populations to improve their knowledge from the convenience of their [...]

264 - Eurydice National Education Systems: Latvia

Latvia
Eurydice is the "Network on education systems and policies in Europe". Amongst others, it provides very comprehensive country profiles on on education systems in Europe (formerly know as "Eurypedia"). All areas of education are covered from early childhood to adult education, as well as overarching issues. Each country participating in Eurydice hosts a national unit [...]

265 - Educational Research at the Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan

Poland
These are the pages of the Faculty of Educational Studies, one of the faculties at the Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan . An overview on the sixteen research departments (general didactics, history of education, adult education etc.) and the College of Education is given. For each department the main topics of educational research are listed and the head of department is [...]

266 - The Commonwealth of Learning (COL)

Commonwealth; international
"The Commonwealth of Learning is an intergovernmental organisation created by Commonwealth Heads of Government to encourage the development and sharing of open learning/distance education knowledge, resources and technologies. COL is helping developing nations improve access to quality education and training."

267 - Tertiary Education Commission

New Zealand
This institution is a leader in the development of work-related education and training. TEC is responsible for funding all post-compulsory education and training offered by universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, wananga, private training establishments, foundation education agencies, industry training organisations and adult and community education providers. The [...]

268 - Adult Education in Southeast Europe (EBIS-Project)

Southeastern Europe; Albania; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Bulgaria; Kosovo; North Macedonia; Romania; Serbia
This website includes state-of-the-art reports on the development of adult education in seven countries in Southeast Europe.- The EBiS Project ( EBiS: Erwachsenenbildung in Suedosteuropa) has been initiated and co-ordinated by IIZ/ DVV, Bonn with the support of the Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development ( BMZ) under the terms of the Stability Pact for [...]

269 - Norwegian Association for Adult Education (NAAE)

Norway
Voksenopplæringsforbundet (the Norwegian Association for Adult Education - NAAE) is an association of 22 adult learning associations and other voluntary NGOs in the adult learning field.- This website provides full text information on the purpose of the NAAE, the multitude of interests and tasks, its central and regional organization, its projects and its contribution to the [...]

270 - Norwegian Institute of Adult Education

Norway
The institute aims at being both a research centre and a knowledge resource for the whole of the adult education community in Norway. VOX is the result of a merger between three former institutions: NVI ( Norwegian Institute of Adult Education), NFU (Norwegian State Institution for Distance Education) and SRV (Norwegian Centre for Adult Education). VOX is an Institute funded [...]

271 - Association for Learning Technology (ALT)

United Kingdom
ALT is an educational organisation which seeks to bring together all those with an interest in the use of learning technology in higher and further education.- This website provides information on ALT-activities, in particular on conferences and workshops, and the respective results.

272 - Hellenic Statistical Authority (EL.STAT): Education and Training

Greece
Under "Population and Social Conditions" EL.STAT offers data on following educational topics: Primary Education, Secondary Education, Post-secondary Education, Tertiary Education, Special Education, Education expenditure, Lifelong learning. [Abstract: Editors of Education Worldwide]

273 - The Asia/Pacific Cultural Centre for UNESCO: ACCU

Asia; Oceania; Pacific Rim
ACCU is a non-profit organization working for mutual understanding and cultural cooperation in Asia and the Pacific, in the fields of culture, book development and literacy promotion. The site provides links to the activities and objectives in the field of book production and conservation of the traditional Asian heritage.

274 - Distance Education Center "Eidos"

Russian Federation
Distance Education Center "Eidos" is a non-commercial non-state educational organization server-based in Moscow. Activities of the Center meet the demands of the basic policy directions of the Russian Federation, UNESCO, international organizations on developing distance education (DE). Target groups are children and adults at all levels of education and training.- A well [...]

275 - Teaching Times

United Kingdom
"Teaching Times is Questions Publishing's daily online news service dedicated to bringing you the latest stories from the educational sector. We gather stories on everything from nursery education to adult learning". In addition there are various materials for teachers and a job search database.

276 - Secretaria de Estado da Educação: Minas Gerais

Brazil
This is the Website of the Secretaria de Estado da Educação (State Secretariat of Education), of the Brazilian federal state Minas Gerais. It is, so to speak, the "Ministry of Education" or "Department of Education" of this State, one of the 26 federal states of Brazil. The homepage offers above all links to matters of public school education, but also to other levels and [...]

277 - Secretaria de Estado da Educação: Acre

Brazil
This is the Website of the Secretaria de Estado da Educação (State Secretariat of Education)of the Brazilian federal state Acre. It is, so to speak, the "Ministry of Education" or "Department of Education" of this State, one of the 26 federal states of Brazil. The homepage offers above all links to matters of public school education, but also to other levels and areas of [...]

278 - Secretaria de Estado de Educação: Distrito Federal

Brazil
This is the Website of the Secretaria de Estado da Educação (State Secretariat of Education) of the Brazilian federal state Distrito Federal. It is, so to speak, the "Ministry of Education" or "Department of Education" of this State, one of the 26 federal states of Brazil. The homepage offers above all links to matters of public school education, but also to other levels and [...]

279 - Secretaria de Estado da Educação: Pernambuco

Brazil
This is the Website of the Secretaria de Estado da Educação (State Secretariat of Education) of the Brazilian federal state Pernambuco. This is, so to speak, the "Ministry of Education" or "Department of Education" of this State, one of the 26 federal states of Brazil. The homepage offers above all links to matters of public school education, but also to other levels and [...]

280 - Secretaria de Estado da Educação: Rio de Janeiro

Brazil
This is the Website of the Secretaria de Estado da Educação (State Secretariat of Education) of the Brazilian federal state Rio de Janeiro. It is, so to speak, the "Ministry of Education" or "Department of Education" of this State, one of the 26 federal states of Brazil. The homepage offers above all links to matters of public school education, but also to other levels and [...]

281 - Secretaria de Estado da Educação, Cultura e Desportos: Rio Grande do Norte

Brazil
This is the Website of the Secretaria de Estado da Educação, Cultura e Desportos (State Secretariat of Education, Culture and Sports) of the Brazilian federal state Rio Grande do Norte. It is, so to speak, the "Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports" or "Department of Education, Culture and Sports" of this State, one of the 26 federal states of Brazil. The homepage offers [...]

282 - Secretaria da Educação: Rio Grande do Sul

Brazil
This is the Website of the Secretaria de Estado da Educação (State Secretariat of Education) of the Brazilian federal state Rio Grande do Sul. It is, so to speak, the "Ministry of Education" or "Department of Education" of this State, one of the 26 federal states of Brazil. The homepage offers above all links to matters of public school education, but also to other levels [...]

283 - Secretaria de Estado da Educação e Inovação: Santa Catarina Santa Catarina

Brazil
This is the Website of the Secretaria de Estado da Educação, Cultura e Desportos (State Secretariat of Education, Culture and Sports) of the Brazilian federal state Santa Catarina. It is, so to speak, the "Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports" or "Department of Education, Culture and Sports" of this State, one of the 26 federal states of Brazil. The homepage offers [...]

284 - Secretaria de Estado da Educação: São Paulo

Brazil
This is the Website of the Secretaria de Estado da Educação (State Secretariat of Education) of the federal state São Paulo. It is, so to speak, the Brazilian "Ministry of Education" or "Department of Education" of this State, one of the 26 federal states of Brazil. The homepage offers above all links to matters of public school education, but also to other levels and areas [...]

285 - Secretaria da Educação do Tocantins

Brazil
This is the Website of the Secretaria de Estado da Educação (State Secretariat of Education) of the Brazilian federal state Tocantis. It is, so to speak, the "Ministry of Education" or "Department of Education" of this State, one of the 26 federal states of Brazil. The homepage offers above all links to matters of public school education, but also to other levels and areas [...]

286 - Secretaria de Estado da Educação: Bahia

Brazil
This is the Website of the Secretaria de Estado da Educação (State Secretariat of Education), the Brazilian "Ministry of Education" or "Department of Education" of this State, one of the 26 federal states of Brazil. The homepage ( organigramme) offers above all links to matters of public school education, but also to other levels and areas of education. Besides information [...]

287 - ERIC Clearinghouse on Adult, Career, and Vocational Education

United States of America (USA)
ERIC/ACVE provides comprehensive information services in the areas: Adult and Continuing Education; Career Education - childhood through adult vocational and technical education - including employment and training. - This homepage offers links to full text resources.

288 - Division for Lifelong Learning (DLL)

South Africa, Republic
The Division for Lifelong Learning (DLL) is an institute of UWC, which works with and across faculties in the interests of the development of the university as an excellent lifelong learning institution, promoting a learning culture both on campus and beyond.

General Secretariat for Lifelong Learning

Greece
The General Secretariat for Lifelong Learning in Greece operates under the Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs and is e.g. responsible for: - Development and administration of initial and continuing vocational education and training and general non-formal education - Planning, managing, evaluation and support of the national Lifelong Learning initiatives and programs [...]

290 - Gentle Teaching

Netherlands
This is the home page of a non-violent approach for helping children and adults with special needs. It offers access to the following buttons: gentle teaching international; gentle teaching places; gentle teaching schools; quality of life; quality of life profile; sensory integration; personal teaching plan; placements and courses.

291 - International Council for Adult Education (ICAE)

international
Established in 1973, the International Council for Adult Education (ICA E) is a global partnership of adult learners and adult educators and their organizations, and others who promote the use of adult learning as a tool for informed participation of people and sustainable development. In the emergence of knowledge-society the ICAE promotes lifelong learning as a necessary [...]

292 - Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE), Northwest Territories

Canada
Them ministry is divided into many divisions and then further divided into program areas. The divisions are: Advanced Education, Culture and Heritage, Education Operations and Development, Early Childhood and School Services, Income Security, ECE Service Centres (career development and library services), Official Languages.

293 - Centre de documentation sur l´éducation des adultes et la condition féminine (CDEACF)

Canada
The Centre is situated in Montreal and collects, stores and disseminates information about the Canadian programmes of adult literacy and women's affairs. The homepage provides information about the documentary services (e.g. link collections, on-line documents, bulletin) and about the information distribution (e.g. a women's net).

294 - Supporting Adult and Applied Learning and Teaching (SAALT)

Australia
SAALT delivers professional development and projects which support adult and applied learning and teaching. Its website provides information on its services and gives access to two databases of resources and journal articles concerning adult education.

The Swedish National Agency for Education

Sweden
The National Agency for Education is the central administrative authority for the public school system, publicly organised preschooling, school-age childcare and for adult education. The mission of the Agency is to actively work for the attainment of the goals set by the government. The website offers detailed information on the Swedish education system in English.

296 - Distansutbildningar / Fernstudien

Sweden
The website offers a database of distance study courses at Swedish universities and institutions of adult education.

Swedish National Council of Adult Education

Sweden
The Swedish National Council of Adult Education is a non-profit association with certain authoritative tasks delegated by the government and the Riksdag (the Swedish Parliament). The Council distributes government grants to study associations and folk high schools, submits budgetary documentation and annual reports to the government and follows up and evaluates folkbildning [...]

Workers´ Educational Association (ABF)

Sweden
The ABF´s (the Workers´ Educational Association) operations are based on ideas of democracy, diversity, justice and equality. Their goal is for people to study together and form an opinion on key social issues in order to influence their own situations, and to be able to influence local and global developments. To meet this objective the ABF supports the implementation of [...]

299 - Association for the Development of Education in Africa. Working group on non-formal Education.

Africa
ADEA has sponsored research involving the discovery of present and potential dynamics of the new generation of non-formal education activities emerging in Africa. More specifically, researchers have examined in relation to non-formal education: the activities sponsored by new actors, new relationships to formal education, and new needs for local direction of socio-economic [...]

300 - Scottish Cultural Resources Access Network (SCRAN)

Scotland; United Kingdom
SCRAN is the history and culture site which lets you learn directly by accessing images, movies, sounds and virtual reality. There are one million heritage records from museums, galleries, archives and media. Searches can be made in 1 million records. The point "education" in the navigation bar provides ready a huge variety of copyright-cleared resources for educational use. [...]

301 - Country reports: Libyan Jamahiriya

Libya
Libya's national report regarding 'Education for all", evaluation for the year 2000, consists of 3 parts. The first part is a general survey on Lybia : demographic, geographic and historical conditions that were suitable for establishing a particular educational system. Following that, is a general description of the educational system's development and the mechanism that [...]

302 - Eurydice National Education Systems: Hungary

Hungary
Eurydice is the "Network on education systems and policies in Europe". Amongst others, it provides very comprehensive country profiles on on education systems in Europe (formerly know as "Eurypedia"). All areas of education are covered from early childhood to adult education, as well as overarching issues. Each country participating in Eurydice hosts a national unit [...]

303 - Danish Research and Development Centre for Adult Education

Denmark
The Danish Research and Development Centre for Adult Education aims to support innovation and development within adult and general education ( "folkeoplysning"). The work of DRDC is directed towards all sectors that deal with adult education and "folkeoplysning" such as associations, local communities, housing areas and educational establishments. The DRDC is a private and [...]

304 - Conservatiore national des arts et métiers (CNAM)

France
This national institution enables about 70,000 adults per year to complement their vocational qualification in 7 occupational areas on an university level. Additionally, eight comprehensive research fields are operated; the third basis of CNAM is a museum and a scientific - technological library. The homepage presents a full text with integrated links containing all relevant [...]

305 - South East European Educational Cooperation Network: Education in Albania

Albania
This website has been developed as a result of cooperation between the University of Ljubljana CEPS and KulturKontakt Österreich in the framework of the South East European Educational Cooperation Network. The web pages contain various core documents on education in Albania. Some are only available in pdf-format. They are subdivided into the following categories: Basic [...]

306 - South East European Educational Cooperation Network: Education in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina
This website has been developed as a result of cooperation between the University of Ljubljana CEPS and KulturKontakt Österreich in the framework of the South East European Educational Cooperation Network. The web pages contain various core documents on education in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Some are only available in pdf- format. They are subdivided into the following [...]

307 - South East European Educational Cooperation Network: Education in Bulgaria

Bulgaria
This website has been developed as a result of cooperation between the University of Ljubljana CEPS and KulturKontakt Österreich in the framework of the South East European Educational Cooperation Network. The web pages contain various core documents on education in Bulgaria. Some are only available in pdf-format. They are subdivided into the following categories: Basic [...]

308 - South East European Educational Cooperation Network: Education in Croatia [Webarchive 2015]

Croatia
This website has been developed between about 2001-2003 as a result of cooperation between the University of Ljubljana CEPS and KulturKontakt Österreich in the framework of the South East European Educational Cooperation Network. The web pages contain various core documents on education in Croatia. Some are only available in pdf-format. They are subdivided into the following [...]

309 - South East European Educational Cooperation Network: Education in Macedonia

North Macedonia
This website has been developed as a result of cooperation between the University of Ljubljana CEPS and KulturKontakt Österreich in the framework of the South East European Educational Cooperation Network. The web pages contain various core documents on education in Macedonia. Some are only available in pdf-format. They are subdivided into the following categories: Basic [...]

310 - South East European Educational Cooperation Network: Education in Moldova

Moldova, Republic of
This website has been developed as a result of cooperation between the University of Ljubljana CEPS and KulturKontakt Österreich in the framework of the South East European Educational Cooperation Network. The web pages contain various core documents on education in Moldova. Some are only available in pdf-format. They are subdivided into the following categories: Basic [...]

311 - South East European Educational Cooperation Network: Education in Romania

Romania
This website has been developed as a result of cooperation between the University of Ljubljana CEPS and KulturKontakt Österreich in the framework of the South East European Educational Cooperation Network. The web pages contain various core documents on education in Romania. Some are only available in pdf-format. They are subdivided into the following categories: Basic [...]

312 - South East European Educational Cooperation Network: Education in Slovenia

Slovenia
This website has been developed as a result of cooperation between the University of Ljubljana CEPS and KulturKontakt Österreich in the framework of the South East European Educational Cooperation Network. The web pages contain various core documents on education in Albania. Some are only available in pdf-format. They are subdivided into the following categories: Basic [...]

313 - Kurzdarstellung: Malta

Malta
This brief presentation of the education system in Malta was taken from the "Wörterbuch der Pädagogik" (Dictionary of Pedagogy/ Edition 2000) by kind permission of the publishers Taschenbuch Verlag. After providing general information on the country an overview on the education system is given referring to the following areas: educational administration, pre- school [...]

314 - Kurzdarstellung: Schweden

Sweden
This brief presentation of the education system in Sweden was taken from the "Wörterbuch der Pädagogik" (Dictionary of Pedagogy/ Edition 2000) by kind permission of the publishers Taschenbuch Verlag. After providing general information on the country an overview on the education system is given referring to the following areas: educational administration, pre-school [...]

315 - Kurzdarstellung: Südafrika

South Africa, Republic
This brief presentation of the education system in South Africa was taken from the "Wörterbuch der Pädagogik" (Dictionary of Pedagogy/ Edition 2000) by kind permission of the publishers Taschenbuch Verlag. After providing general information on the country an overview on the education system is given referring to the following areas: educational administration, pre-school [...]

316 - Kurzdarstellung: USA (2000)

United States of America (USA)
This brief presentation of the education system in the United States was taken from the "Wörterbuch der Pädagogik" (Dictionary of Pedagogy/ Edition 2000) by kind permission of the publishers Taschenbuch Verlag. After providing general information on the country an overview on the education system is given referring to the following areas: educational administration, [...]

317 - Kurzdarstellung: Israel

Israel
This brief presentation of the education system in Israel was taken from the "Wörterbuch der Pädagogik" (Dictionary of Pedagogy/ Edition 2000) by kind permission of the publishers Taschenbuch Verlag. After providing general information on the country an overview on the education system is given referring to the following areas: educational administration, pre- school [...]

318 - Kurzdarstellung: Island

Iceland
This brief presentation of the education system in Iceland was taken from the "Wörterbuch der Pädagogik" (Dictionary of Pedagogy/ Edition 2000) by kind permission of the publishers Taschenbuch Verlag. After providing general information on the country an overview on the education system is given referring to the following areas: educational administration, pre- school [...]

319 - Kurzdarstellung: Frankreich

France
This brief presentation of the education system in France was taken from the "Wörterbuch der Pädagogik" (Dictionary of Pedagogy/ Edition 2000) by kind permission of the publishers Taschenbuch Verlag. After providing general information on the country an overview on the education system is given referring to the following areas: educational administration, pre- school [...]

320 - Kurzdarstellung: Luxemburg

Luxemburg
This brief presentation of the education system in Luxemburg was taken from the "Wörterbuch der Pädagogik" (Dictionary of Pedagogy/ Edition 2000) by kind permission of the publishers Taschenbuch Verlag. After providing general information on the country an overview on the education system is given referring to the following areas: educational administration, pre-school [...]

321 - Kurzdarstellung: Belorussland

Belarus
This brief presentation of the education system in Belarus was taken from the "Wörterbuch der Pädagogik" (Dictionary of Pedagogy/ Edition 2000) by kind permission of the publishers Taschenbuch Verlag. After providing general information on the country an overview on the education system is given referring to the following areas: educational administration, pre- school [...]

322 - Kurzdarstellung: Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein
This brief presentation of the education system in Liechtenstein was taken from the "Wörterbuch der Pädagogik" (Dictionary of Pedagogy/ Edition 2000) by kind permission of the publishers Taschenbuch Verlag. After providing general information on the country an overview on the education system is given referring to the following areas: educational administration, pre-school [...]

323 - Kurzdarstellung: Rumänien

Romania
This brief presentation of the education system in Romania was taken from the "Wörterbuch der Pädagogik" (Dictionary of Pedagogy/ Edition 2000) by kind permission of the publishers Taschenbuch Verlag. After providing general information on the country an overview on the education system is given referring to the following areas: educational administration, pre-school [...]

324 - Kurzdarstellung: Japan

Japan
This brief presentation of the education system in Japan was taken from the "Wörterbuch der Pädagogik" (Dictionary of Pedagogy/ Edition 2000) by kind permission of the publishers Taschenbuch Verlag. After providing general information on the country an overview on the education system is given referring to the following areas: educational administration, pre- school [...]

325 - Kurzdarstellung: Korea

Korea, Republic of (South Korea)
This brief presentation of the education system in the Republic of Korea was taken from the "Wörterbuch der Pädagogik" (Dictionary of Pedagogy/ Edition 2000) by kind permission of the publishers Taschenbuch Verlag. After providing general information on the country an overview on the education system is given referring to the following areas: educational administration, [...]

326 - Kurzdarstellung: Litauen

Lithuania
This brief presentation of the education system in Lithuania was taken from the "Wörterbuch der Pädagogik" (Dictionary of Pedagogy/ Edition 2000) by kind permission of the publishers Taschenbuch Verlag. After providing general information on the country an overview on the education system is given referring to the following areas: educational administration, pre-school [...]

327 - Kurzdarstellung: Polen

Poland
This brief presentation of the education system in Poland was taken from the "Wörterbuch der Pädagogik" (Dictionary of Pedagogy/ Edition 2000) by kind permission of the publishers Taschenbuch Verlag. After providing general information on the country an overview on the education system is given referring to the following areas: educational administration, pre- school [...]

328 - Kurzdarstellung: Russland

Russian Federation
This brief presentation of the education system in the Russian Federation was taken from the "Wörterbuch der Pädagogik" ( Dictionary of Pedagogy/ Edition 2000) by kind permission of the publishers Taschenbuch Verlag. After providing general information on the country an overview on the education system is given referring to the following areas: educational administration, [...]

329 - Kurzdarstellung: Slowakei

Slovakia
This brief presentation of the education system in the Slovak Republic was taken from the "Wörterbuch der Pädagogik" (Dictionary of Pedagogy/ Edition 2000) by kind permission of the publishers Taschenbuch Verlag. After providing general information on the country an overview on the education system is given referring to the following areas: educational administration, [...]

330 - Kurzdarstellung: Tschechien

Czechia
This brief presentation of the education system in the Czech Republic was taken from the "Wörterbuch der Pädagogik" (Dictionary of Pedagogy/ Edition 2000) by kind permission of the publishers Taschenbuch Verlag. After providing general information on the country an overview on the education system is given referring to the following areas: educational administration, [...]

331 - Kurzdarstellung: Türkei

Turkey
This brief presentation of the education system in Turkey was taken from the "Wörterbuch der Pädagogik" (Dictionary of Pedagogy/ Edition 2000) by kind permission of the publishers Taschenbuch Verlag. After providing general information on the country an overview on the education system is given referring to the following areas: educational administration, pre- school [...]

332 - Profiles Enhancing Education Reviews (PEER) - Unesco Education Profiles

Egypt; Ethiopia; Algeria; Angola; Argentina; Australia; Bahamas; Bahrain; Bangladesh; Barbados; Belarus; Belgium; Belize; Benin; Bhutan; Botswana; Brazil; Bulgaria; Burkina Faso; Burundi; Chile; China, People's Republic of; Costa Rica; Denmark; Germany; Dominican Republic; Ecuador; Eritrea; Estonia; Finland; France; Gabon; Gambia; Ghana; Guatemala; Grenada; Greece; Guinea; Guyana; Haiti; India; Indonesia; Iraq; Iran; Israel; Italy; Jamaica; Japan; Yemen; Jordan; Cambodia; Cameroon; Canada; Kazakhstan; Qatar; Kenya; Colombia; Congo, Republic of the (Congo-Brazzaville); Congo, Democratic Republic of the (Congo-Kinshasa); Korea, Republic of (South Korea); Croatia; Cuba; Kuwait; Laos; Lesotho; Latvia; Lebanon; Libya; Lithuania; Luxemburg; Madagascar; Maldives; Malawi; Malaysia; Mali; Malta; Morocco; Mauritania; North Macedonia; Mexico; Mongolia; Montenegro; Mozambique; Myanmar; Namibia; Nepal; New Zealand; Nicaragua; Netherlands; Niger; Nigeria; Norway; Oman; Austria; Pakistan; Paraguay; Peru; Philippines; Poland; Portugal; Rwanda; Romania; Russian Federation; Zambia; Saudi Arabia; Sweden; Switzerland; Senegal; Serbia; Zimbabwe; Slovakia; Slovenia; Spain; Sri Lanka; Saint Lucia; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Sudan; South Africa, Republic; Suriname; Syria; Eswatini; Eswatini; Tanzania; Thailand; Togo; Trinidad and Tobago; Chad; Czechia; Turkey; Tunisia; Ukraine; Hungary; Uruguay; Uzbekistan; Vanuatu; Venezuela; United Arab Emirates; United Kingdom; Vietnam; Central African Republic; Cyprus, Republic of; international
The PEER portal is obviously the successor to the earlier Unesco Country Dossiers (see the Internet Archive). In contrast to these, the PEER portal focuses more strongly on the Global Education Monitoring Report (GEM) and on achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) "Quality Education". The country profiles contain the following topics: Overview, Inclusion, Financing [...]

Short Description: Argentina

Argentina
This brief presentation of the education system in Argentina was taken from the "Wörterbuch der Pädagogik" (Dictionary of Pedagogy/ Edition 2000) by kind permission of the publishers Taschenbuch Verlag. After providing general information on the country an overview on the education system is given referring to the following areas: educational administration, pre-school [...]

334 - Kurzdarstellung: Belgien

Belgium
This brief presentation of the education system in Belgium was taken from the "Wörterbuch der Pädagogik" (Dictionary of Pedagogy/ Edition 2000) by kind permission of the publishers Taschenbuch Verlag. After providing general information on the country an overview on the education system is given referring to the following areas: educational administration, pre-school [...]

335 - Kurzdarstellung: Albanien

Albania
This brief presentation of the education system in Albania was taken from the "Wörterbuch der Pädagogik" (Dictionary of Pedagogy/ Edition 2000) by kind permission of the publishers Taschenbuch Verlag. After providing general information on the country an overview on the education system is given referring to the following areas: educational administration, pre-school [...]

336 - Kurzdarstellung: Brasilien

Brazil
This brief presentation of the education system in Brazil was taken from the "Wörterbuch der Pädagogik" (Dictionary of Pedagogy/ Edition 2000) by kind permission of the publishers Taschenbuch Verlag. After providing general information on the country an overview on the education system is given referring to the following areas: educational administration, pre- school [...]

337 - Kurzdarstellung: Bulgarien

Bulgaria
This brief presentation of the education system in Bulgaria was taken from the "Wörterbuch der Pädagogik" (Dictionary of Pedagogy/ Edition 2000) by kind permission of the publishers Taschenbuch Verlag. After providing general information on the country an overview on the education system is given referring to the following areas: educational administration, pre-school [...]

338 - Kurzdarstellung: China

China, People's Republic of
This brief presentation of the education system in China was taken from the "Wörterbuch der Pädagogik" (Dictionary of Pedagogy/ Edition 2000) by kind permission of the publishers Taschenbuch Verlag. After providing general information on the country an overview on the education system is given referring to the following areas: educational administration, pre- school [...]

339 - Kurzdarstellung: Estland

Estonia
This brief presentation of the education system in Estonia was taken from the "Wörterbuch der Pädagogik" (Dictionary of Pedagogy/ Edition 2000) by kind permission of the publishers Taschenbuch Verlag. After providing general information on the country an overview on the education system is given referring to the following areas: educational administration, pre- school [...]

340 - Kurzdarstellung: Finnland

Finland
This brief presentation of the education system in Finland was taken from the "Wörterbuch der Pädagogik" (Dictionary of Pedagogy/ Edition 2000) by kind permission of the publishers Taschenbuch Verlag. After providing general information on the country an overview on the education system is given referring to the following areas: educational administration, pre- school [...]

341 - Kurzdarstellung: Griechenland

Greece
This brief presentation of the education system in Greece was taken from the "Wörterbuch der Pädagogik" (Dictionary of Pedagogy/ Edition 2000) by kind permission of the publishers Taschenbuch Verlag. After providing general information on the country an overview on the education system is given referring to the following areas: educational administration, pre-school [...]

342 - Kurzdarstellung: Indien

India
This brief presentation of the education system in India was taken from the "Wörterbuch der Pädagogik" (Dictionary of Pedagogy/ Edition 2000) by kind permission of the publishers Taschenbuch Verlag. After providing general information on the country an overview on the education system is given referring to the following areas: educational administration, pre- school [...]

343 - Kurzdarstellung: Indonesien

Indonesia
This brief presentation of the education system in Indonesia was taken from the "Wörterbuch der Pädagogik" (Dictionary of Pedagogy/ Edition 2000) by kind permission of the publishers Taschenbuch Verlag. After providing general information on the country an overview on the education system is given referring to the following areas: educational administration, pre-school [...]

344 - Kurzdarstellung: Italien

Italy
This brief presentation of the education system in Italy was taken from the "Wörterbuch der Pädagogik" (Dictionary of Pedagogy/ Edition 2000) by kind permission of the publishers Taschenbuch Verlag. After providing general information on the country an overview on the education system is given referring to the following areas: educational administration, pre- school [...]

345 - Kurzdarstellung: Ungarn

Hungary
This brief presentation of the education system in Hungary was taken from the "Wörterbuch der Pädagogik" (Dictionary of Pedagogy/ Edition 2000) by kind permission of the publishers Taschenbuch Verlag. After providing general information on the country an overview on the education system is given referring to the following areas: educational administration, pre-school [...]

346 - Kurzdarstellung: Iran

Iran
This brief presentation of the education system in Iran was taken from the "Wörterbuch der Pädagogik" (Dictionary of Pedagogy/ Edition 2000) by kind permission of the publishers Taschenbuch Verlag. After providing general information on the country an overview on the education system is given referring to the following areas: educational administration, pre-school education, [...]

347 - Kurzdarstellung: Kroatien

Croatia
This brief presentation of the education system in Croatia was taken from the "Wörterbuch der Pädagogik" (Dictionary of Pedagogy/ Edition 2000) by kind permission of the publishers Taschenbuch Verlag. After providing general information on the country an overview on the education system is given referring to the following areas: educational administration, pre-school [...]

348 - Kurzdarstellung: Niederlande

Netherlands
This brief presentation of the education system in the Netherlands was taken from the "Wörterbuch der Pädagogik" (Dictionary of Pedagogy/ Edition 2000) by kind permission of the publishers Taschenbuch Verlag. After providing general information on the country an overview on the education system is given referring to the following areas: educational administration, pre-school [...]

349 - Kurzdarstellung: Norwegen

Norway
This brief presentation of the education system in Norway was taken from the "Wörterbuch der Pädagogik" (Dictionary of Pedagogy/ Edition 2000) by kind permission of the publishers Taschenbuch Verlag. After providing general information on the country an overview on the education system is given referring to the following areas: educational administration, pre-school [...]

350 - Kurzdarstellung: Portugal

Portugal
This brief presentation of the education system in Portugal was taken from the "Wörterbuch der Pädagogik" (Dictionary of Pedagogy/ Edition 2000) by kind permission of the publishers Taschenbuch Verlag. After providing general information on the country an overview on the education system is given referring to the following areas: educational administration, pre-school [...]

351 - Kurzdarstellung: Slowenien

Slovenia
This brief presentation of the education system in Slovenia was taken from the "Wörterbuch der Pädagogik" (Dictionary of Pedagogy/ Edition 2000) by kind permission of the publishers Taschenbuch Verlag. After providing general information on the country an overview on the education system is given referring to the following areas: educational administration, pre-school [...]

352 - Kurzdarstellung: Spanien

Spain
This brief presentation of the education system in Spain was taken from the "Wörterbuch der Pädagogik" (Dictionary of Pedagogy/ Edition 2000) by kind permission of the publishers Taschenbuch Verlag. After providing general information on the country an overview on the education system is given referring to the following areas: educational administration, pre-school [...]

353 - Kurzdarstellung: Ukraine

Ukraine
This brief presentation of the education system in the Ukraine was taken from the "Wörterbuch der Pädagogik" (Dictionary of Pedagogy/ Edition 2000) by kind permission of the publishers Taschenbuch Verlag. After providing general information on the country an overview on the education system is given referring to the following areas: educational administration, pre-school [...]

354 - Kurzdarstellung: Zypern

Cyprus, Republic of
This brief presentation of the education system in Cyprus was taken from the "Wörterbuch der Pädagogik" (Dictionary of Pedagogy/ Edition 2000) by kind permission of the publishers Taschenbuch Verlag. After providing general information on the country an overview on the education system is given referring to the following areas: educational administration, pre-school [...]

355 - Kurzdarstellung: Lettland

Latvia
This brief presentation of the education system in Latvia was taken from the "Wörterbuch der Pädagogik" (Dictionary of Pedagogy/ Edition 2000) by kind permission of the publishers Taschenbuch Verlag. After providing general information on the country an overview on the education system is given referring to the following areas: educational administration, pre-school [...]

356 - Study Destination : Indonesia

Indonesia
The Listings include any type of educational institution accepting foreign students such as universities, technical schools, language institutes, culinary schools, etc. The schools are divided into two alphabetical lists. Worldwide Classroom Member Schools who support this directory for use by students around the world are listed first, followed by other schools which welcome [...]

357 - Study Destination: Uruguay

Uruguay
The homepage provides link lists of all educational institutions in the higher education, professional training and adult education sector (also colleges for specific professions) which accept international students. Especially, language schools are listed. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about the country.

358 - Eurydice National Education Systems: Portugal

Portugal
Eurydice is the "Network on education systems and policies in Europe". Amongst others, it provides very comprehensive country profiles on on education systems in Europe (formerly know as "Eurypedia"). All areas of education are covered from early childhood to adult education, as well as overarching issues. Each country participating in Eurydice hosts a national unit [...]

359 - Eurydice National Education Systems: Lithuania

Lithuania
Eurydice is the "Network on education systems and policies in Europe". Amongst others, it provides very comprehensive country profiles on on education systems in Europe (formerly know as "Eurypedia"). All areas of education are covered from early childhood to adult education, as well as overarching issues. Each country participating in Eurydice hosts a national unit [...]

360 - Kurzdarstellung: Irland

Ireland
This brief presentation of the education system in Ireland was taken from the "Wörterbuch der Pädagogik" ( Dictionary of Pedagogy/ Edition 2000) by kind permission of the publishers Taschenbuch Verlag. After providing general information on the country an overview on the education system is given referring to the following areas: educational administration, pre-school [...]

361 - National Women's Education Center

Japan
The National Women's Education Center (NWEC) was established to contribute to the promotion of women's education as an institution for social education. These are its main tasks: Conducting of study and training programmes; National and international exchange programmes; Surveys and research seminars on women's and family education; Construction of databases on Japanese and [...]

362 - Berufsförderungsinstitut Österreich

Austria
Owned by the Chambers of Labour and the Austrian Trade Union Federation, the bfi's activities focus on vocational education and ( continuing) training for workers as well as educational and occupational schemes for unemployed persons and workers threatened with unemployment. Most of the education and training courses are based on modular systems, so individually tailored, and [...]

Association of Austrian Adult Education Centres (VÖV)

Austria
The Association of Austrian Adult Education Centres (Verband Österreichischer Volkshochschulen, VÖV), together with its Educational Work and Research Unit (Pädagogische Arbeits- und Forschungsstelle, PAF), regards itself as a co-ordination centre for activities relevant to educational policy and pedagogics in Austrian adult education centres and also as a service centre for [...]

364 - Eurydice National Education Systems: Slovenia

Slovenia
Eurydice is the "Network on education systems and policies in Europe". Amongst others, it provides very comprehensive country profiles on on education systems in Europe (formerly know as "Eurypedia"). All areas of education are covered from early childhood to adult education, as well as overarching issues. Each country participating in Eurydice hosts a national unit [...]

365 - Eurydice National Education Systems: Slovakia

Slovakia
Eurydice is the "Network on education systems and policies in Europe". Amongst others, it provides very comprehensive country profiles on on education systems in Europe (formerly know as "Eurypedia"). All areas of education are covered from early childhood to adult education, as well as overarching issues. Each country participating in Eurydice hosts a national unit [...]

National Education System of Costa Rica

Costa Rica
The link "indice" provides full texts (pdf-files) about all levels and types of education in the country: socio-political background (policy, economy, state, administration, legislation, linguistic situation); history of education; legal basis and structure of the education system; educational administration and allocation of competencies; financing of education; initial [...]

National Education System of Cuba

Cuba
The link "indice" provides full texts (pdf-files) about all levels and types of education in the country: socio-political background (policy, economy, state, administration, legislation, linguistic situation); history of education; legal basis and structure of the education system; educational administration and allocation of competencies; financing of education; initial [...]

368 - Oficina de la OEI en Ecuador (Organización de Estados Iberoamericanos para la Educación, la Ciencia y la Cultura)

Ecuador
Official information page of the Ecuadorian representation of the "Organisation of Ibero-American States for Education, Science and Culture (OEI)". It provides news, events, projects and more about education, science and culture in Ecuador. [Abstract: Editors of Education Worldwide]

369 - Sistema educativo nacional de El Salvador

El Salvador
The link "indice" provides full texts (pdf-files) about all levels and types of education in the country: socio-political background (policy, economy, state, administration, legislation, linguistic situation); history of education; legal basis and structure of the education system; educational administration and allocation of competencies; financing of education; initial [...]

370 - Sistema educativo nacional España

Spain
The link "indice" provides full texts (pdf-files) about all levels and types of education in the country: socio-political background (policy, economy, state, administration, legislation, linguistic situation); history of education; legal basis and structure of the education system; educational administration and allocation of competencies; financing of education; initial [...]

371 - Sistema educativo nacional de México

Mexico
The link "indice" provides full texts (pdf-files) about all levels and types of education in the country: socio-political background (policy, economy, state, administration, legislation, linguistic situation); history of education; legal basis and structure of the education system; educational administration and allocation of competencies; financing of education; initial [...]

National Education System of Paraguay

Paraguay
The link "indice" provides full texts (pdf-files) about all levels and types of education in the country: socio-political background (policy, economy, state, administration, legislation, linguistic situation); history of education; legal basis and structure of the education system; educational administration and allocation of competencies; financing of education; initial [...]

National Education System of Peru

Peru
The link "indice" provides full texts (pdf-files) about all levels and types of education in the country: socio-political background (policy, economy, state, administration, legislation, linguistic situation); history of education; legal basis and structure of the education system; educational administration and allocation of competencies; financing of education; initial [...]

National Education System of Uruguay

Uruguay
The link "indice" provides full texts (pdf-files) about all levels and types of education in the country: socio-political background (policy, economy, state, administration, legislation, linguistic situation); history of education; legal basis and structure of the education system; educational administration and allocation of competencies; financing of education; initial [...]

375 - Sistema educativo nacional de Venezuela

Venezuela
The link "indice" provides full texts (pdf-files) about all levels and types of education in the country: socio-political background (policy, economy, state, administration, legislation, linguistic situation); history of education; legal basis and structure of the education system; educational administration and allocation of competencies; financing of education; initial [...]

National Education System of Bolivia

Bolivia
The link "indice" provides full texts (pdf-files) about all levels and types of education in the country: socio-political background (policy, economy, state, administration, legislation, linguistic situation); history of education; legal basis and structure of the education system; educational administration and allocation of competencies; financing of education; initial [...]

National Education System of the Republic of Colombia

Colombia
The site provides information about all levels and types of education in the country: socio-political background (policy, economy, state, administration, legislation, linguistic situation); history of education; legal basis and structure of the education system; educational administration and allocation of competencies; financing of education; initial education; compulsory [...]

378 - Statistics Canada: Education, training and learning

Canada
The statistical office offers data tables and publications on the following topics: Education, training and learning (general), adult education and training, education finance, education indicators, educational attainment, fields of study, literacy, outcomes of education, students, teachers and educators.

379 - Consejo de Educación de Adultos de América Latina (CEAAL)

Latin America; Caribbean
CEAAL is a federation of 210 adult education NGOs in all Latin American states. It promotes the "educación popular" by training of adult educators. Currently there are 6 thematic networks, namely for women's education, education of local leaders, education for peace and human rights, environmental education, communication and education. The homepage leads to full texts of [...]

380 - Learning for life: White paper on Adult Education 2000

Ireland
This White Paper sets out a blueprint for the future development and expansion of adult education. (224 pages, pdf-file to download).

381 - Education in New South Wales

Australia
On this site, the Government of New South Wales offers a compilation of links to information on all aspects of education that can be found on its websites. It is organised according to level of education.

382 - University for Industry (ufi)

United Kingdom; England; Wales; Northern Ireland
"Ufi is taking forward the Government's vision of a 'University for Industry', by stimulating and meeting demand for lifelong learning among businesses and individuals. Working as a public-private partnership in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, Ufi aims to put individuals in a better position to get jobs, improve their career prospects and boost business [...]

383 - Adult Learning Documentation and Information Network (ALADIN)

international
Developing a Worldwide Network of Networks of Adult Education Documentation and Information Services, today called ALADIN, is an answer to the explosion of demand for new skills and adult learning generating an increasing demand for adult education documentation and information.- This website provides an overview on the development, the objectives and the activities of the [...]

384 - Eurydice National Education Systems: Poland

Poland
Eurydice is the "Network on education systems and policies in Europe". Amongst others, it provides very comprehensive country profiles on on education systems in Europe (formerly know as "Eurypedia"). All areas of education are covered from early childhood to adult education, as well as overarching issues. Each country participating in Eurydice hosts a national unit [...]

Adult University

Dominican Republic
Founded in april 1991, the distance university of the Dominican Republic (UAPA) is a private institution supported by a foundation. The website informs about the branches of studies and admission modalities. Furthermore, publications such as professional journals or university documents can be found.

386 - Nordens Folkliga Akademi

Northern Europe
The Nordic Folk Academy offers courses, conferences and seminars for teachers and leaders in the field of lifelong learning. It is situated in Goteborg, Sweden. The homepage has a link to the study courses, a publication list, the library and special programmes of co-operation with the Baltic.

Statistics Schweden: Education and Research

Sweden
The statistics shed light on Sweden's entire education system: pre-school, compulsory school, upper-secondary school, different forms of adult education, higher education and research, and the transition from school to working life.

388 - Education in Slovenia

Slovenia
The Eurydice report offers a detailed survey on the education system in Slovenia: political and economic background, general organisation of the education system, pre-school, primary, secondary and higher education, adult education, teachers and education staff, evaluation of the education system, European dimension of education.

Statistical Service: Education

Cyprus, Republic of
Key figures on general education, schools, higher education and adult education.

390 - Biblioteca virtual de Educação

Brazil; international
Here you will find a collection of educational websites from Brazil and other countries. It ist subdivided into 38 categories. There are also links to projects, which have keywords and provide a contact-mail. Focal points are evaluation and education statistics.

391 - Ministério da Educação

Brazil
The homepage of the Ministry of Education in Brazil leads to the organizational structure of educational administration, to actions and programmes and to research. There are also navigation facilities to different areas of education (higher education, postgraduate studies, vocational training, distance education, special education, school education, elementary education, youth [...]

392 - Worldwide classroom - International Consortium of Schools

international
WorldWide Classroom (WWC) is an international consortiums of schools which offer intercultural and educational programs. These programs include: Study Abroad, University Study, Adult Enrichment, Foreign Language Immersion, Teacher Workshops, Executive, Teen Camps, Volunteerism, Internships... Programs are offered at Universities, Private Language Schools and Field Study. 10, [...]

Observatory for Educational Development, Budapest

Hungary
The Observatory Centre for Educational Development is a research office at Corvinus University of Budapest dedicated to the development of the education sector. Our top-priority areas of research include: information analysis related to VET/ adult education (financing, management, social and economic benefits); initial and continuing training of teachers and school leaders; [...]

394 - Institute of Technical Education

Singapore
The Institute is under the charge of the Singapore Education Minsitry and promotes, develops and provides technical education and training to secondary school leavers and working adults, upgrading of technical skills by continuing education and industry-based training. The site provides a description of the missions of the ITE and links to courses, programmes, apprenticeships [...]

395 - EducateNepal - Nepal's Online Education and Career Resource

Nepal
This website offers a lot of information on education and the educational system in Nepal (see esp. the tab "Educate Resources"). The site is run by the Nepalese IT company Spiral Venture.

396 - Eurydice National Education Systems: Estonia

Estonia
Eurydice is the "Network on education systems and policies in Europe". Amongst others, it provides very comprehensive country profiles on on education systems in Europe (formerly know as "Eurypedia"). All areas of education are covered from early childhood to adult education, as well as overarching issues. Each country participating in Eurydice hosts a national unit [...]

397 - Eurydice National Education Systems: Romania

Romania
Eurydice is the "Network on education systems and policies in Europe". Amongst others, it provides very comprehensive country profiles on on education systems in Europe (formerly know as "Eurypedia"). All areas of education are covered from early childhood to adult education, as well as overarching issues. Each country participating in Eurydice hosts a national unit [...]

398 - Centro de Cooperación Regional para la Educación de los Adultos en América Latina y el Caribe (CREFAL)

Caribbean; Latin America; Central America
Unfortunately there is no text describing the mission of the Centre. The main task seems to be the training of adult education teachers - the respective courses and seminars are presented. There are further links to discussion forums, conferences and about the library and documentation centre and a link list of related web-sites.

399 - Eurydice National Education Systems: Austria

Austria
Eurydice is the "Network on education systems and policies in Europe". Amongst others, it provides very comprehensive country profiles on on education systems in Europe (formerly know as "Eurypedia"). All areas of education are covered from early childhood to adult education, as well as overarching issues. Each country participating in Eurydice hosts a national unit [...]

400 - Salzburger Bildungsnetz

Austria
Information about the entire public education sector in the country Salzburg, institutions of adult education, libraries, instruction, further programs and addresses of schools.

401 - Eurydice National Education Systems: Iceland

Iceland
Eurydice is the "Network on education systems and policies in Europe". Amongst others, it provides very comprehensive country profiles on on education systems in Europe (formerly know as "Eurypedia"). All areas of education are covered from early childhood to adult education, as well as overarching issues. Each country participating in Eurydice hosts a national unit [...]

402 - Eurydice National Education Systems: Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein
Eurydice is the "Network on education systems and policies in Europe". Amongst others, it provides very comprehensive country profiles on on education systems in Europe (formerly know as "Eurypedia"). All areas of education are covered from early childhood to adult education, as well as overarching issues. Each country participating in Eurydice hosts a national unit [...]

403 - Eurydice National Education Systems: Czech Republic

Czechia
Eurydice is the "Network on education systems and policies in Europe". Amongst others, it provides very comprehensive country profiles on on education systems in Europe (formerly know as "Eurypedia"). All areas of education are covered from early childhood to adult education, as well as overarching issues. Each country participating in Eurydice hosts a national unit [...]

404 - Eurydice National Education Systems: Greece

Greece
Eurydice is the "Network on education systems and policies in Europe". Amongst others, it provides very comprehensive country profiles on on education systems in Europe (formerly know as "Eurypedia"). All areas of education are covered from early childhood to adult education, as well as overarching issues. Each country participating in Eurydice hosts a national unit [...]

405 - Eurydice National Education Systems: Netherlands

Netherlands
Eurydice is the "Network on education systems and policies in Europe". Amongst others, it provides very comprehensive country profiles on on education systems in Europe (formerly know as "Eurypedia"). All areas of education are covered from early childhood to adult education, as well as overarching issues. Each country participating in Eurydice hosts a national unit [...]

406 - National Literacy Mission - India

India
This website provides vast information about the continuous literacy campaigns in India. The homepage has 17 links to texts on issues like goals and objectives, literacy rates, successes, monitoring and evaluation, management and challenges of the Indian literacy programs.

407 - Eurydice National Education Systems: Ireland

Ireland
Eurydice is the "Network on education systems and policies in Europe". Amongst others, it provides very comprehensive country profiles on on education systems in Europe (formerly know as "Eurypedia"). All areas of education are covered from early childhood to adult education, as well as overarching issues. Each country participating in Eurydice hosts a national unit [...]

408 - Centre de recherches en éducation et formation - Université Paris Nanterre

France
Webseite of the French Centre for Research on Education and Training at the University Paris Nanterre. You will find information on the centre and its 4 research foci: * adult education * Knowledge and its transmission * Crisis, school and sensitive grounds * family education and social interventions. Each research focus has its own website including information on [...]

409 - Eurydice National Education Systems: France

France
Eurydice is the "Network on education systems and policies in Europe". Amongst others, it provides very comprehensive country profiles on on education systems in Europe (formerly know as "Eurypedia"). All areas of education are covered from early childhood to adult education, as well as overarching issues. Each country participating in Eurydice hosts a national unit [...]

410 - Eurydice National Education Systems: Luxembourg

Luxemburg
Eurydice is the "Network on education systems and policies in Europe". Amongst others, it provides very comprehensive country profiles on on education systems in Europe (formerly know as "Eurypedia"). All areas of education are covered from early childhood to adult education, as well as overarching issues. Each country participating in Eurydice hosts a national unit [...]

411 - Welsh Government: Topic "Education and skills"

Wales; United Kingdom
The Welsh Government provides ample information on education and skills on its topic site.

412 - Facts about Israel: Education

Israel
This Website of the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides a short overview over education in Israel. You will find the following sections: Adult Education, Challenges, Higher Education, Preschool Education, Primary and Secondary Education. The menu bar on the right provides you with additional links and information to the specific sections. [Abstract: Editors of [...]

413 - Worldwide Classroom (WWC): International Programs in Israel

Israel
WWC compiles and shares information about programs around the world which welcome international participation and further educational and intercultural goals. The page “Find International Programs in Israel” provides access to the following link lists and resources: 1) Programs For Adults: Universities, Language Institutes, Internship, Volunteer, Professionals & Adult [...]

414 - Worldwide Classroom: Belgium Country Page

Belgium
The homepage provides link lists and addresses of all educational institutions in the school, higher education, professional training ( colleges for specific professions) and adult education sector which accept international students. Especially, language schools are listed. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about the country. WorldWide [...]

415 - Instituto Nacional de Empleo

Spain
The INEM network server includes background information (Framework, Adress and telephone numbers), services offered to the citizen (Employment, Unemployment benefit, Vocational training, Workshops and Handicraft Centres), statistics (monthly advance of unemployment, rate recorded, Employment arrangements, recorded contracts, training courses), specific legislation and further [...]

416 - Office of Training and Tertiary Education, Victoria

Australia
The Victorian Office of Training and Tertiary Education provides information for students and job-seekers, about training providers, links to Victorian and Australian further education institutions, a directory and a section for news and publications.

417 - Australian Correspondence Schools (ACS)

Australia
ACS is a provider of distance education, that currently has over 3000 students enrolled from Australia and around the world. Its website provides information on the school and its courses.

418 - Victorian TAFE Association (VTA)

Australia
The Association of TAFE Institutes is an incorporated Association established in 1982 to represent the collective views of its Members ( Victoria's TAFE Institutes and universities with TAFE Divisions) in dealings with government, industry and the community about technical and further education ( TAFE). The site provides information on current issues, scholarships and courses [...]

419 - TAFE (Technical and further Education College) Queensland

Australia
The website provides information on the courses and services offered by TAFE (Technical and further Education College) Queensland.

420 - Institut Arabe d`Education Ouvrière et de Recherches sur le Travail

Algeria
The Arab Institute for Workers' Education and Research in the Field of Work was founded in 1974 and is situated in Algiers. Its tasks are to bring together and mobilize the social partners in the Arab countries, to promote the co-operation of the Arab countries in the field of work, to develop the scientific research in the field of work, to collect information on the field [...]

421 - The South African Institute for Distance Education

South Africa, Republic
This website provides access first to detailed information on the policy and key activities of the institution in the field of open learning and distance education. SAIDE has instigated in a number of initiatives across the various sectors of education, mainly adult basic, further, teacher, and higher education. Other information sections are services and projects.

422 - Fernunterrichtsangebote in Norwegen

Korea, Republic of (South Korea)
The list contains 17 institutions from which 4 also have an English version of their web-site.

423 - Lingu@NET Virtual Language Centre

United Kingdom
"Lingu@NET, a virtual language centre on the World Wide Web, provides quality-assured information and resources on-line for language teachers, learners and researchers". The main sections are: learning materials, professional development, research, websites, discussion forum.

424 - Education and Research in Norway

Norway
News, general information and documents relating to education and research are provided by the Norwegian Government and its ministries.

Statistics Norwey: Education

Norway
The website offers numerous statistical data on all areas of education as well as links to further statistical resources.

Ministry of Culture and Education

Argentina
The homepage of the Ministry of Culture and Education has full texts, graphs and links referring to the following areas: education system, educational law, structure and organization of primary, secondary and tertiary education and fields of international cooperation as well as adult education. A comprehensive educational reform in 2000 changed the structure and contents in [...]

427 - Centre for Adult Education (CAE)

Australia
As an Adult Education Institution, CAE exists to provide learning to the Victorian community through a wide range of programmes and services. Its website provides information on the CAE and its courses.

428 - Best Information on the Net

United States of America (USA)
Comprehensive und well structured information gateway for many topics including nearly all aspects of education.

429 - Education and Advanced Learning Manitoba

Canada
The ministry´s website offers information on kindergarten to grade 12 education, advanced learning (vocational training, higher and adult education) as well as reports, research and action plans.

Education, Recreation and Sports (Québec)

Canada
This educational website of the Gouvernment of Québec provides information for students, parents, teachers and school boards. Furthermore, the site targets athlets, coaches, sport organisations and municipalities. Features include a school earch engine, current initiatives, laws and regualtions and information on the education system of Québec in general.

431 - Stats NZ Tatauranga Aotearoa - Topic: Education (Statistics New Zealand)

New Zealand
This is the website of New Zealand's official data agency for the topic "education". Unfortunately, the site doesn't provide many reports and statistics, nor are they very much up to date. You can find information on the "data tools" the agency uses. The agency means to change their tools. A beta version will be released in July 2023.

432 - New Zealand Post Primary Teachers' Association

New Zealand
The society presents texts on their activities and service resources, it also provides an online-library with publications and a separate section for members.

433 - Centre académique de formation continue de Nantes (CAFOC)

France
The regional centre is serving professional instructors of all kinds as a source for their initial and continuing education. It provides scientific information about continuing and adult education. For this purpose it offers: training courses and forums, documentary databases with over 6000 references (literature, audiovisual aids), and educational resources (thematic [...]

434 - Institut national d`étude du travail et d`orientation professionelle (INETOP)

France
The Institute for Work and Vocational Guidance is a branch of the CNAM. Its missions are: 1) initial and continuing education of ( vocational) guidance personnel, 2) research in the area of the psychological foundations of vocational guidance (done in an institute at the university Paris V) and 3) operating an information centre with library and test- library. Furthermore the [...]

Centre INFFO. French National Centre for the development of information on continuing vocational training

France
The Centre Inffo an information centre for vocational (continuing) training under the aegis of the French Ministry of Labour, Employment and Health. Its role as a resource centre for processing and disseminating information is to devise and set up development programmes for information, documentation and studies in the field of continuing vocational training. It co-ordinates [...]

436 - American Association for Adult and Continuing Education

United States of America (USA)
The American Association for Adult and Continuing Education is the nation's premier organization dedicated to enhancing the field of adult learning. With members from 60 affiliates and 40 nations, the Association represents its members from secondary and post- secondary education, business and labor, military and government and from community-based organizations. AAACE [...]

Turku Vocational Institute

Finland
The Turku Vocational Institute is a vocational teaching centre which is highly valued by its 4500 Finnish and foreign students, its 600 expert instructors, as well as employers in the Turku Area. The institute is one of the largest vocational institutes in Finland, offering a total of 1300 starting places every year. The homepage provides information about vocational [...]

438 - Centre for Research and Learning in Regional Australia (CRLRA)

Australia
CRLRA's research focused on vocational education and training and adult learning for rural and regional Australia. The centre is no longer in operation. However, the website gives access to the archive of publications from 1997-2003.

439 - National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy (NCSALL)

United States of America (USA)
NCSALL was established in 1996 from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Educational Research and Improvement (OERI). It was closed in 2007. The goal of NCSALL was to help the field of adult basic education define a comprehensive research agenda; to pursue basic and applied research under that agenda; to build partnerships between researchers and practitioners; and to [...]

440 - Centre for Research in Education, Equity and Work (CREEW)

Australia
The Centre for Research in Education, Equity and Work (CREEW) at the University of South Australia carries out research and development projects at the interfaces between education, work and community. It "is now one of the country's leading research centres, especially in workplace learning, professional development in VET ( vocational education and training) and school [...]

441 - Research Network on new Approaches to Lifelong Learning (NALL)

Canada
The research network has been funded by the SSHRC (Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council) to study informal learning and its relation to formal and continuing education throughout the life course. The NALL web Site provides information on the project and its constituting institutions and organizations, project summaries, papers and resources. A "survey of informal [...]

442 - Education and Skills Funding Agency

United Kingdom
The ESFA brings together the former responsibilities of the Education Funding Agency (EFA) and Skills Funding Agency (SFA) to create a single agency accountable for funding education and skills for children, young people and adults. The ESFA is accountable for £65 billion of funding for the education and training sector, ensuring timely and accurate allocations and payment of [...]

443 - ABC Life Literacy Canada

Canada
ABC Life Literacy Canada is a non-profit organization that inspires Canadians to increase their literacy skills. The organization connects and mobilizes business, unions, government, communities and individuals to support lifelong learning and achieve the goals through leadership in programs, communications and partnerships.

Ministry of Post-secondary education and future skills

Canada
This web site provides information on the Ministry, its programs/ services and publications. A list of "Related Internet Resources" is included.This page provides links to other relevant Internet sites and full texts (PDF format). Information includes funding for students in higher education, first nations education.

445 - British Columbia Ministry of Education

Canada
The ministry is responsible for early learning, kindergarten to grade 12, post- secondary education, adult learning and offers information on education programmes, the curriculum, reports and funding.

446 - Eurydice National Education Systems: Norway

Norway
Eurydice is the "Network on education systems and policies in Europe". Amongst others, it provides very comprehensive country profiles on on education systems in Europe (formerly know as "Eurypedia"). All areas of education are covered from early childhood to adult education, as well as overarching issues. Each country participating in Eurydice hosts a national unit [...]

447 - Eurydice National Education Systems: Sweden

Sweden
Eurydice is the "Network on education systems and policies in Europe". Amongst others, it provides very comprehensive country profiles on on education systems in Europe (formerly know as "Eurypedia"). All areas of education are covered from early childhood to adult education, as well as overarching issues. Each country participating in Eurydice hosts a national unit [...]

448 - Association Nationale pour la Formation Professionelle des Adultes (AFPA)

France
The AFPA is the largest organization in the field of adult professional education in France and Europe. Its tasks are counselling, advice and information for employees and job seekers as well as for State and Territorial administrations and employers in the administration of human resources. The homepage has links to training programs, the various services for employers and [...]

449 - American Council on Education (ACE)

United States of America (USA); international
The American Council on Education (ACE),founded in 1918, is the nation's umbrella higher education association. It's members include accredited, degree-granting colleges and universities from all sectors of higher education and other education and education-related organizations. ACE is a forum for the discussion of major issues related to higher education. ACE maintains [...]

450 - Eurydice National Education Systems: Finland

Finland
Eurydice is the "Network on education systems and policies in Europe". Amongst others, it provides comprehensive country profiles on education systems in Europe (formerly Eurypedia". All areas of education are covered from early childhood to adult education, as well as overarching issues. Each country participating in Eurydice hosts a national unit responsible for regularly [...]

451 - Adult Education Survey

Finland
Based on periodical surveys since 1980 data on Adult Education are presented through short texts and diagrams. A thematic structure gives access to the data.

452 - Department of Education and Skills

Ireland
The Department is involved in the provision of education at the following levels: pre-school, primary school, post-primary school, universities and third level colleges, adult education and further education.

453 - Education in Lithuania Facts and Figures

Lithuania
The yearly review is intended for politicians, education managers, scholars, and everyone interested in the country´s education and the context of education. The publication presents key statistical indicators related to the international education indicator systems (UNESCO, OECD, and EU) as well as short explanations of the said indicators.

454 - Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills (Ofsted)

United Kingdom
Ofsted regulates and inspects childcare and children’s social care and inspects: schools, colleges, initial teacher education, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, education and training in prisons and other secure establishments, the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass). The reports are accessible via a database.

455 - Eurydice National Education Systems: Italy

Italy
Eurydice is the "Network on education systems and policies in Europe". Amongst others, it provides very comprehensive country profiles on on education systems in Europe (formerly know as "Eurypedia"). All areas of education are covered from early childhood to adult education, as well as overarching issues. Each country participating in Eurydice hosts a national unit [...]

Swiss Federation for Adult Learning (SVEB)

Switzerland
SVEB Switzerland is the umbrella organization of adult education and lifelong learning in Switzerland. It is a non governemental organisation, which represents nationwide private and state institutions, associations, representatives responsible for adult education on a cantonal level, institutions, in-house training departments and personnel managers. It also extends its [...]

457 - Social Science Information Gateway (SOSIG)

United Kingdom; international
"SOSIG is an online catalogue of thousands of high quality Internet resources relevant to social science education and research. Every resource has been selected and described by a librarian or subject specialist". The emphasis is on the UK with a growing number of international links. There are also conferences, courses and full texts on subject guides for downloading.

458 - American Center for the Study of Distance Education (ACSDE)

United States of America (USA)
The American Center for the Study of Distance Education (ACSDE) offers conference proceedings, monographs, bibliographies and reports published by ACSDE

459 - Erwachsenenbildung

Switzerland
This link list of providers of various public and commercial providers of adult and further education in Switzerland which present their course programs.

460 - swissuni - Universitäre Weiterbildung Schweiz

Switzerland
The Swiss Association for Continuing Education "Swissuni" is an association based in Bern (year of foundation: 2002). Its purpose is to promote continuing education at universities in Switzerland and to promote cooperation between the continuing education offices of the universities (cantonal universities and federal institutes of technology). Members are the continuing [...]

461 - Deutscher Bildungsserver

Germany
The German Education Server (eduserver) is an information portal maintained by the federal authorities and the sixteen federal states in the Federal Republic of Germany. The eduserver provides access to information on the education system of the Federal Republic of Germany. The eduserver makes the high-quality information available through a system of databases. The range of [...]

The Ministry of Children and Education

Denmark
Responsibilities of the Danish Ministry of Education cover all levels and areas of education. Therefore this website provides the respective links to vocational training, adult education and higher education. Besides the site offers facts about the education system in Denmark, information on projects and instructions for the introduction and utilization of new educational [...]

463 - TAFE (Technical and Further Education) New South Wales

Australia
TAFE New South Wales is Australia's largest educational institution (and among the largest in the world). TAFE NSW delivers flexible study programs and services to meet the needs of students, industry and the community. TAFE NSW Institutes offer more than 1200 courses at 130 metropolitan and regional campuses across the State of New South Wales. The course provision is [...]

464 - New South Wales Board of Adult and Community Education (NSW BACE)

Australia
"The role of The New South Wales Board of Adult and Community Education (NSW BACE) is to promote the provision of adult and community education in NSW, to allocate government funds to ACE providers in NSW and to advise the Minister of needs and trends in ACE." Its website provides links to ACE Colleges in NSW and other ACE related websites as well as statistics about ACE [...]

Eurydice (National Education Systems, Comparative Reports, Interactive Publications)

Belgium; Bulgaria; Cyprus, Republic of; Czechia; Denmark; Estonia; Finland; France; Germany; Switzerland; Greece; Hungary; Ireland; Iceland; Italy; Latvia; Liechtenstein; Lithuania; Luxemburg; Malta; Netherlands; Norway; Croatia; Poland; Portugal; Romania; Slovakia; Slovenia; Spain; Sweden; Turkey; Europe; Austria
Eurydice (formerly Eurypedia and Eurybase) is a network of national units based in all countries of the Erasmus+ programme. [Its] task is to explain how education systems are organised in Europe and how they work. Eurydice publishes descriptions of national education systems, comparative reports devoted to specific topics, indicators and statistics, as well as news and [...]

466 - Centre National d`Enseignement à Distance (CNED)

France
The National Centre for Distance Studies is the greatest of its sort in the francophone area. The homepage gives access to comprehensive information about tasks and activities concerning distance learning focussing on distance courses for school and high education and vocational training.

467 - Copian - Connecting Canadians in Learning

Canada
Originally known as the National Adult Literacy Database (NALD), Copian had its beginnings in 1989, in the early days of the Internet, when it was conceived to make use of the new technology to connect literacy organizations across Canada. A project of the Association of Canadian Community Colleges, the idea was to create a database of literacy programs that disparate [...]

468 - Eurydice National Education Systems: Denmark

Denmark
Eurydice is the "Network on education systems and policies in Europe". Amongst others, it provides very comprehensive country profiles on on education systems in Europe (formerly know as "Eurypedia"). All areas of education are covered from early childhood to adult education, as well as overarching issues. Each country participating in Eurydice hosts a national unit [...]

469 - Verzeichnis von Internetadressen zum niederländischen Bildungswesen

Netherlands
The Dutch search item "onderwijs" or the English item "education" give access to a comprehensive link list for all matters of education and science in the Netherlands.

470 - National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

United States of America (USA)
The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education. NCES is located within the U.S. Department of Education and the Institute of Education Sciences.

Swedish Folk High School

Sweden
The website informs about the folk high school system and the courses offered. The English website provides information about admission for foreign learners.

472 - Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE)

United States of America (USA)
The Office of Vocational and Adult Education has the mission to help all people achieve the knowledge and skills to be lifelong learners, to be successful in their chosen careers, and to be effective citizens. OVAE's Home Page¤ provides information about ED programs, grants, what's happening and working in the field.

473 - Higher Ed Resources - National Associations

United States of America (USA)
This is a link list of professional associations in the USA which represent the personnel working in higher and continuing education.

474 - Eurydice National Education Systems: Spain

Spain
Eurydice is the "Network on education systems and policies in Europe". Amongst others, it provides very comprehensive country profiles on on education systems in Europe (formerly know as "Eurypedia"). All areas of education are covered from early childhood to adult education, as well as overarching issues. Each country participating in Eurydice hosts a national unit [...]

475 - Institute of Education, University of London

United Kingdom
"The Institute is the largest institution in the United Kingdom devoted to the study of education and related areas...The Institute of Education' s mission is to pursue excellence in education by engaging in: research and scholarship of national and international significance, which builds on the Institute's strong research base; high quality, innovative postgraduate and [...]

476 - Education Network Australia (EdNA) Online

Australia
"EdNA Online is a service that aims to support and promote the benefits of the Internet for learning, education and training in Australia. It provides a directory about education and training in Australia and a database of web-based resources useful for teaching and learning." In addition, it provides full text versions of relevant publications, several newsletters and [...]

477 - US-Department of Education

United States of America (USA)
The Department of Education provides overall information on the national educational system with many links to governmental or supported institutions which work in the different applied or research fields.

http://www.sfc.ac.uk/statistics/statistics.aspx

United Kingdom; Scotland
Statistical information on higher and further education in Scotland provided by the Scottish Further and Higher Education Funding Council.

479 - Aula Mentor - Tutoría telemática por Internet

Spain
The project MENTOR "Telematic tutorials via Internet" is a system in the framework of Open and Distance Learning initiated by the Centro Nacional de Información y Comunicación Educativa (CNICE) of the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports. It is a specific form of teaching and learning by applying new technologies, in particular the Internet. The telematic tutor is a [...]