Commission Regulation (EU) No 823/2010 of 17 September 2010 implementing Regulation (EC) No 452/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the production and development of statistics on education and lifelong learning, as regards statistics on the participation of adults in lifelong learning Text with EEA relevance
Modified by
  • Commission Regulation (EU) No 317/2013of 8 April 2013amending the Annexes to Regulations (EC) No 1983/2003, (EC) No 1738/2005, (EC) No 698/2006, (EC) No 377/2008 and (EU) No 823/2010 as regards the International Standard Classification of Education(Text with EEA relevance), 32013R0317, April 9, 2013
Commission Regulation (EU) No 823/2010of 17 September 2010implementing Regulation (EC) No 452/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the production and development of statistics on education and lifelong learning, as regards statistics on the participation of adults in lifelong learning(Text with EEA relevance) THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION, Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 452/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2008 concerning the production and development of statistics on education and lifelong learningOJ L 145, 4.6.2008, p. 227., and in particular Article 6(1) thereof, Whereas: (1)Regulation (EC) No 452/2008 establishes a common framework for the systematic production of European statistics in the field of education and lifelong learning. (2)According to Article 6(1) of Regulation (EC) No 452/2008, the Commission should adopt certain implementing measures in view of ensuring the transmission of high quality data. (3)It is necessary to adopt measures for the implementation of individual statistical actions for the production of statistics on the participation of adults in lifelong learning as covered by Domain 2 of Regulation (EC) No 452/2008. (4)In the production and dissemination of European statistics in the field of education and lifelong learning, the national and European statistical authorities should take account of the principles set out in the European Statistics Code of Practice endorsed by the Commission in its Recommendation of 25 May 2005 on the independence, integrity and accountability of the national and Community statistical authoritiesCOM(2005) 217 final.. (5)The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the European Statistical System Committee, HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1 The data collection for the first survey on the participation and non-participation of adults in lifelong learning (Adult Education Survey) shall take place between 1 July 2011 and 30 June 2012. The reference period for which the data on participation in lifelong learning activities are collected shall be the 12 months prior to the data collection period. Data shall be collected every five years.
Article 2 The population age range covered by the survey shall be 25-64. The age groups 18-24 and 65-69 shall be covered on an optional basis.
Article 3 The variables concerning the subjects covered by the survey as specified under Domain 2 of Regulation (EC) No 452/2008 and their breakdowns shall be as set out in Annex I to this Regulation.
Article 4 The data sources and sample size concerning Domain 2 are specified in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 452/2008. Sampling and precision requirements needed to meet these requirements are detailed in Annex II to this Regulation.
Article 5 Member States shall transmit to the Commission (Eurostat) a quality report on the survey on the participation and non-participation of adults in lifelong learning according to the quality criteria referred to in Article 4(1)(d) of Regulation (EC) No 452/2008 and the further requirements specified in Annex III to this Regulation.
Article 6 With a view to achieving a high level of harmonisation of the survey results across countries, the Commission (Eurostat), in close cooperation with Member States, shall propose methodological and practical recommendations and guidelines for the implementation of the survey in the form of an "Adult Education Survey Manual" including a standard questionnaire.
Article 7 Member States shall transmit to the Commission (Eurostat) clean micro-data files within 6 months after the end of the national data collection period. Member States shall transmit the quality report to the Commission (Eurostat) within 3 months after the delivery of the micro-data files.
Article 8 The requirements as specified in this Regulation are minimum requirements. Member States can specify further requirements at national level given that the quality requirements following this Regulation are not compromised.
Article 9 This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. ANNEX I
Variables Note to the table: All variables shall be transmitted unless the mention "optional" appears under the variable name. Data and metadata referred in Article 7 shall be made available to Eurostat through electronic means, in using the single entry point or other appropriate information technology tools. The codes and code lists presented in the table below are indicative only. Transmission formats are provided by the Commission (Eurostat) in the Adult Education Survey Manual referred to in Article 6.
Variable name and status Code Description Filter
COUNTRY COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE Everybody
2 digits Based on the ISO country classification, details provided in the Adult Education Survey Manual referred to in Article 6
REGION REGION OF RESIDENCE Everybody
2 digits Coding according to NUTS at 2 digit level
DEG_URB DEGREE OF URBANISATION OF THE AREA THE HOUSEHOLD LIVES IN Everybody
1 Densely populated area
2 Intermediate area
3 Thinly populated area
REFYEAR REFERENCE YEAR OF THE SURVEY Everybody
4 digits
REFMONTH MONTH OF SURVEY Everybody
1-12
RESPID Identification of the respondent Everybody
numeric Identification code of each record
RESPWEIGHT WEIGHTING FACTOR FOR INDIVIDUALS Everybody
numeric Weight factor for individuals (with 3 digits of decimals separated by a dot)
NFEACTWEIGHT WEIGHTING FACTOR FOR NON-FORMAL ACTIVITIES NFENUM ≥ 1
numeric Weight factor for the non-formal activities selected in NFERAND1 and NFERAND2 (with 3 digits of decimals separated by a dot)
Or numeric(optional) Weight factor for the non-formal activities selected in NFERAND1, NFERAND2 and NFERAND3 (with 3 digits of decimals separated by a dot)
0 NFENUM = 0
INTMETHOD Data collection method used Everybody
Codes provided in the Adult Education Survey Manual referred to in Article 6
INTLANG Language used for the interview Everybody
2 digits Codes based on the ISO country classification, details provided in the Adult Education Survey Manual referred to in Article 6
(HHNBPERS) NUMBER OF PERSONS LIVING IN THE SAME HOUSEHOLD (INCLUDING THE RESPONDENT) Everybody
HHNBPERS_0_4 0-98 0-4 years old
HHNBPERS_5_13 0-98 5-13 years old
HHNBPERS_14_15 0-98 14-15 years old
HHNBPERS_16_24 0-98 16-24 years old
HHNBPERS_25_64 1-98 25-64 years old
HHNBPERS_65plus 0-98 65 years and older
– 1 No answer
HHTYPE HOUSEHOLD TYPE Everybody
10 One-person household
21 Lone parent with child(ren) aged less than 25
22 Couple without child(ren) aged less than 25
23 Couple with child(ren) aged less than 25
24 Couple or lone parent with child(ren) aged less than 25 and other persons living in household
30 Other
– 1 No answer
HHLABOUR HOUSEHOLD COMPOSITION BY LABOUR STATUS Everybody
HHLABOUR_EMP 0-98 Number of persons aged 16-64 in the household who are at work
HHLABOUR_NEMP 0-98 Number of persons aged 16-64 in the household who are unemployed or inactive
– 1 No answer
HHINCOME NET MONTHLY INCOME OF THE HOUSEHOLD Everybody
1 Below 1st decile
2 Between 1st decile and 2nd decile
3 Between 2nd decile and 3rd decile
4 Between 3rd decile and 4th decile
5 Between 4th decile and 5th decile
6 Between 5th decile and 6th decile
7 Between 6th decile and 7th decile
8 Between 7th decile and 8th decile
9 Between 8th decile and 9th decile
10 Above 9th decile
0 Refusal (optional)
– 1 No answer
SEX SEX Everybody
1 Male
2 Female
YEAR AND MONTH OF BIRTH
BIRTHYEAR 4 digits The 4 digits of year of birth Everybody
BIRTHMONTH 1-12 The 2 digits of month of birth Everybody
CITIZEN CITIZENSHIP Everybody
0 Same as country of residence
2 digits Based on the ISO country classification, details provided in the Adult Education Survey Manual referred to in Article 6
– 1 No answer
BIRTHPLACE COUNTRY OF BIRTH Everybody
0 Born in this country
2 digits Based on the ISO country classification, details provided in the Adult Education Survey Manual referred to in Article 6
– 1 No answer
RESTIME YEARS OF RESIDENCE IN THIS COUNTRY BIRTHPLACE ≠ 0
1 Been in this country for 1 year and less
2-10 Number of years for person who has been in this country for 2 to 10 years
11 Been in this country for more than 10 years
– 1 No answer
– 2 Not applicable (BIRTHPLACE = 0)
MARSTALEGAL LEGAL MARITAL STATUS Everybody
1 Never married
2 Married (including registered partnership)
3 Widowed and not remarried
4 Legally separated and not remarried
5 Divorced
– 1 No answer
MARSTADEFACTO DE FACTO MARITAL STATUS (consensual union) Everybody
1 Person living in a consensual union
2 Person not living in a consensual union
– 1 No answer
HATLEVEL EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT LEVEL(Highest level of education successfully completed as defined by ISCED 2011, coding based on ISCED mappings to be delivered to Eurostat) Everybody
000 No formal education or below ISCED 1
100 ISCED 1
200 ISCED 2 (incl. ISCED 3 programmes of duration less than 2 years)
302 ISCED 3 programme duration of 2 years and more, sequential (i.e. access to next ISCED 3 programme only)
303 ISCED 3 programme duration of 2 years and more, terminal or access to ISCED 4 only
304 ISCED 3 with access to ISCED 5, 6 or 7
300 ISCED 3 programme of duration of 2 years and more, without possible distinction of access to other ISCED levels
400 ISCED 4
500 ISCED 5
600 ISCED 6
700 ISCED 7
800 ISCED 8
– 1 No answer
HATFIELD FIELD OF THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED HATLEVEL = 300 to 800
0000-9998 Level 1 of the classification of fields of education and training (1)(1) or subdivisions of the classification of fields of education and training, details provided in the Adult Education Survey Manual referred to in Article 6
– 1 No answer
– 2 Not applicable (HATLEVEL ≠ 300 to 800)
HATYEAR YEAR WHEN HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED HATLEVEL ≠ 000, – 1
four digits The four digits of the year when highest level of education or training was successfully completed are entered
– 1 No answer
– 2 Not applicable (HATLEVEL = 000, – 1)
HATVOC ORIENTATION OF THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED HATLEVEL = 300 to 400 and (REFYEAR – HATYEAR) ≤ 20
1 General education
2 Vocational education
– 1 No answer
– 2 Not applicable (HATLEVEL ≠ 300 to 400 or (REFYEAR – HATYEAR) > 20
HATOTHER(optional) OTHER FORMAL EDUCATION OR TRAINING SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED IN ANOTHER FIELD THAN "HATLEVEL" HATLEVEL = 300 to 800 and (REFYEAR – HATYEAR) ≤ 20
1 Yes
2 No
– 1 No answer
– 2 Not applicable (HATLEVEL ≠ 300 to 800 or (REFYEAR – HATYEAR) > 20
HATOTHER_LEVEL(optional) Level of the formal education programme HATOTHER = 1
300-800 Coded as HATLEVEL
– 1 No answer
– 2 Not applicable (HATOTHER ≠ 1)
HATOTHER_VOC(optional) Orientation of the formal education programme HATOTHER = 1 and HATOTHER_LEVEL = 300 to 400
1-2 Coded as HATVOC
– 1 No answer
– 2 Not applicable (HATOTHER ≠ 1 or HATOTHER_LEVEL ≠ 300 to 400)
HATOTHER_FIELD(optional) Field of the formal education programme HATOTHER = 1 and HATOTHER_LEVEL = 300 to 800
0000-9998 Coded as HATFIELD
– 1 No answer
– 2 Not applicable (HATOTHER ≠ 1 or HATOTHER_LEVEL ≠ 300 to 800)
HATCOMP(optional) PROCEDURE OF RECOGNITION OF SKILLS and COMPETENCES UNDERTAKEN Everybody
1 Yes, certification obtained
2 Yes, procedure ongoing
3 No
– 1 No answer
HATCOMPHIGH(optional) RECOGNITION OF SKILLS and COMPETENCES ALLOWS ACCESS TO A higher formal education programme than the level mentioned in "HATLEVEL" HATCOMP = 1,2 and HATLEVEL ≠ 000, – 1
1 Yes
2 No
– 1 No answer
– 2 Not applicable (HATCOMP ≠ 1,2 or HATLEVEL = 000, – 1)
DROPHIGH FORMAL education ABANDONED, higher than the level mentioned in "HATLEVEL" but NOT COMPLETED HATLEVEL ≠ 000, – 1 and (REFYEAR – HATYEAR) ≤ 20
1 Yes
2 No
– 1 No answer
– 2 Not applicable (HATLEVEL = 000, – 1 or (REFYEAR – HATYEAR) > 20)
DROPLEVEL Level of the FORMAL education not completed (as defined by ISCED 2011) DROPHIGH = 1
200 ISCED 2 (incl. ISCED 3 programmes of duration less than 2 years)
302 ISCED 3 programme duration of 2 years and more, sequential (i.e. access to next ISCED 3 programme only)
303 ISCED 3 programme duration of 2 years and more, terminal or access to ISCED 4 only
304 ISCED 3 with access to ISCED 5, 6 or 7
300 ISCED 3 programme of duration of 2 years and more, without possible distinction of access to other ISCED levels
400 ISCED 4
500 ISCED 5
600 ISCED 6
700 ISCED 7
800 ISCED 8
– 1 No answer
– 2 Not applicable (DROPHIGH ≠ 1)
DROPVOC(optional) Orientation of the FORMAL education not completed DROPLEVEL = 300 to 400 and (REFYEAR – HATYEAR) ≤ 20
1 General education
2 Vocational education
– 1 No answer
– 2 Not applicable (DROPLEVEL ≠ 300 to 400 or (REFYEAR – HATYEAR) > 20
MAINSTAT MAIN CURRENT LABOUR STATUS Everybody
Carries out a job or profession, including unpaid work for a family business or holding, including an apprenticeship or paid traineeship, etc.:
11 —Full time
12 —Part time
20 Unemployed
31 Pupil, student, further training, unpaid work experience
32 In retirement or early retirement or has given up business
33 Permanently disabled
34 In compulsory military service
35 Fulfilling domestic tasks
36 Other inactive person
– 1 No answer
JOBSTAT PROFESSIONAL STATUS MAINSTAT = 11,12
11 Self-employed with employees
12 Self-employed without employees
21 Employee with a permanent job or work contract of unlimited duration
22 Employee with temporary job/work contract of limited duration
30 Family worker
– 1 No answer
– 2 Not applicable (MAINSTAT ≠ 11,12)
JOBISCO OCCUPATION MAINSTAT = 11,12
2 digits ISCO-08 coded at 2 digit level
– 1 No answer
– 2 Not applicable (MAINSTAT ≠ 11,12)
LOCNACE ECONOMIC ACTIVITY OF THE LOCAL UNIT MAINSTAT = 11,12
2 digits NACE Rev.2 coded at 2 digit level
– 1 No answer
– 2 Not applicable (MAINSTAT ≠ 11,12)
LOCSIZEFIRM NUMBER OF PERSONS WORKING AT THE LOCAL UNIT JOBSTAT = 11, 21,22, 30
1 1 to 10 persons
2 11 to 19 persons
3 20 to 49 persons
4 50 to 249 persons
5 250 or more persons
7 Do not know but 10 or more persons
– 1 No answer
– 2 Not applicable (JOBSTAT ≠ 11,21,22, 30)
JOBTIME YEAR IN WHICH PERSON STARTED WORKING IN HIS/HER CURRENT MAIN JOB MAINSTAT = 11,12
4 digits 4 digits of the year concerned
– 1 No answer
– 2 Not applicable (MAINSTAT ≠ 11, 12)
HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION OR TRAINING SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED BY YOUR PARENTS (GUARDIAN) Everybody
HATFATHER FATHER (MALE GUARDIAN)
1 At most lower secondary
2 Upper secondary
3 Tertiary
– 1 No answer
HATMOTHER MOTHER (FEMALE GUARDIAN) Everybody
1 At most lower secondary
2 Upper secondary
3 Tertiary
– 1 No answer
OCCUPATION OF YOUR PARENTS (GUARDIAN) Everybody
ISCOFATHER MAIN OCCUPATION OF FATHER
(optional) 0-9 ISCO-08 coded at 1 digit level
– 1 No answer
– 2 Not applicable (Father never had a job, no father)
ISCOMOTHER MAIN OCCUPATION OF MOTHER Everybody
(optional) 0-9 ISCO-08 coded at 1 digit level
– 1 No answer
– 2 Not applicable (Mother never had a job, no mother)
SEEKINFO LOOKED FOR ANY INFORMATION CONCERNING LEARNING POSSIBILITIES IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS Everybody
1 Yes
2 No
– 1 No answer
SEEKFOUND INFORMATION FOUND SEEKINFO = 1
1 Yes
2 No
– 1 No answer
– 2 Not applicable (SEEKINFO ≠ 1)
SEEKSOURCE SOURCE TO ACCESS INFORMATION SEEKINFO = 1
0 None of the sources below
1-7 Number of responses provided in the list of 7 sources below
– 1 No answer
– 2 Not applicable (SEEKINFO ≠ 1)
List of sources (multiple responses allowed)
SEEKSOURCE_1 Internet
SEEKSOURCE_2 Member of the family, neighbour, work colleague
SEEKSOURCE_3 Your employer
SEEKSOURCE_4 Guidance services (e.g. career guidance provider by employment service office)
SEEKSOURCE_5 An education or training institution (school, college, centre, university)
SEEKSOURCE_6 Mass media (TV, radio, newspapers, poster)
SEEKSOURCE_7 Books
Each SEEKSOURCE_x variable is coded:1 if selected, 2 if not selected, -2 for not applicable (SEEKINFO ≠ 1)
FED PARTICIPATION IN FORMAL EDUCATION DURING THE LAST 12 MONTHS Everybody
1 Yes
2 No
FEDNUM NUMBER OF FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES PARTICIPATED IN DURING THE LAST 12 MONTHS FED = 1
0 None (FED = 2)
1-3 Number of activities
FEDLEVEL Level of the most recent FORMAL education activity (as defined by ISCED 2011) FEDNUM ≥ 1
100 ISCED 1
200 ISCED 2 (incl. ISCED 3 programmes of duration less than 2 years)
302 ISCED 3 programme duration of 2 years and more, sequential (i.e. access to next ISCED 3 programme only)
303 ISCED 3 programme duration of 2 years and more, terminal or access to ISCED 4 only
304 ISCED 3 with access to ISCED 5, 6 or 7
300 ISCED 3 programme of duration of 2 years and more, without possible distinction of access to other ISCED levels
400 ISCED 4
500 ISCED 5
600 ISCED 6
700 ISCED 7
800 ISCED 8
– 2 Not applicable (FEDNUM = 0)
FEDFIELD Field of the most recent FORMAL education activity FEDNUM ≥ 1 and FEDLEVEL = 300 to 800
0000-9998 Level 1 of the classification of fields of education and training (1)(1) or subdivisions of the classification of fields of education and training, details provided in the Adult Education Survey Manual referred to in Article 6
– 1 No answer
– 2 Not applicable (FEDNUM = 0 or FEDLEVEL ≠ 300 to 800
FEDVOC Orientation of the most recent FORMAL education activity FEDLEVEL = 300 to 400
1 General education
2 Vocational education
– 1 No answer
– 2 Not applicable (FEDLEVEL ≠ 300 to 400)
FEDMETHOD MAIN METHOD OF LEARNING USED IN THE MOST RECENT FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY FEDNUM ≥ 1
1 Traditional teaching (e.g. classroom)
2 Distance learning using online or offline computer
3 Distance learning using traditional teaching material
– 2 Not applicable (FEDNUM = 0)
– 1 No answer
FEDREASON REASONS FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE MOST RECENT FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY FEDNUM ≥ 1
0 None of the reasons below
1-9 Number of responses provided in the list of 9 reasons below
– 1 No answer
– 2 Not applicable (FEDNUM = 0)
List of reasons (multiple responses allowed)
FEDREASON_01 To do my job better and/or improve carrier prospects
FEDREASON_02 To be less likely to lose my job
FEDREASON_03 To increase my possibilities of getting a job, or changing a job/profession
FEDREASON_04 To start my own business
FEDREASON_05 I was obliged to participate
FEDREASON_06 To get knowledge/skills useful in my everyday life
FEDREASON_07 To increase my knowledge/skills on a subject that interests me
FEDREASON_08 Obtain certificate
FEDREASON_09 To meet new people/for fun
Each FEDREASON_x variable is coded:1 if selected, 2 if not selected, -2 for not applicable (FEDNUM = 0)
FEDWORKTIME MOST RECENT FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY DURING PAID WORKING HOURS (INCLUDING PAID LEAVE OR RECUPERATION) FEDNUM ≥ 1
1 Only during paid working hours
2 Mostly during paid working hours
3 Mostly outside paid working hours
4 Only outside paid working hours
5 Not working at that time
– 1 No answer
– 2 Not applicable (FEDNUM = 0)
(FEDVOLUME) VOLUME OF INSTRUCTION OF THE MOST RECENT FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY FEDNUM ≥ 1
FEDNBHOURS 3 digits Total number of instruction hours
– 1 No answer
– 2 Not applicable (FEDNUM = 0)
FEDNBWEEKS(optional) 1-52 Number of weeks
– 1 No answer
– 2 Not applicable (FEDNUM = 0)
FEDDURPERWEEK(optional) 1-98 Average number of instruction hours per week
– 1 No answer
– 2 Not applicable (FEDNUM = 0)
FEDPAIDBY PARTIAL OR FULL PAYMENT FOR THE TUITION, REGISTRATION, EXAM FEES, EXPENSES FOR BOOKS OR TECHNICAL STUDY MEANS FOR THE MOST RECENT FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY BY: FEDNUM ≥ 1
0 None of the items below
1-5 Number of responses provided in the list of 5 items below
– 1 No answer
– 2 Not applicable (FEDNUM = 0)
List of items (multiple responses allowed)
FEDPAIDBY_1 Employer or prospective employer
FEDPAIDBY_2 Public employment services
FEDPAIDBY_3 Other public institutions
FEDPAIDBY_4 A household member or a relative
FEDPAIDBY_5 Yourself
Each FEDPAIDBY_x variable is coded:1 if selected, 2 if not selected, -2 for not applicable (FEDNUM = 0)
FEDPAIDFULL(optional) FULL PAYMENT FOR THE TUITION, REGISTRATION, EXAM FEES, EXPENSES FOR BOOKS OR TECHNICAL STUDY MEANS FOR THE MOST RECENT FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY BY THOSE IDENTIFIED IN "FEDPAIDBY" FEDPAIDBY ≥ = 1
1 Yes
2 No (only part of the costs)
– 2 Not applicable (FEDPAIDBY = 0, – 1, – 2)
– 1 No answer (total costs not known)
FEDPAIDVAL COSTS PAID PERSONALLY OR BY ANY HOUSEHOLD MEMBER OR RELATIVE FOR TUITION, REGISTRATION, EXAM FEES, BOOKS AND/OR TECHNICAL STUDY MEANS REGARDING STUDIES IN THE MOST RECENT FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY FEDPAIDBY_4 = 1 orFEDPAIDBY_5 = 1
In euros
– 1 No answer
– 2 Not applicable (FEDPAIDBY_4 ≠ 1 and FEDPAIDBY_5 ≠ 1)
FEDUSE USE OF THE SKILLS OR KNOWLEDGE ACQUIRED FROM THE MOST RECENT FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY FEDNUM ≥ 1
1 A lot
2 A fair amount
3 Very little
4 Not at all
– 2 Not applicable (FEDNUM = 0)
– 1 No answer
FEDSAT(optional) SATISFACTION WITH THE MOST RECENT FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY FEDNUM ≥ 1
1 Yes
2 No
– 2 Not applicable (FEDNUM = 0)
– 1 No answer
FEDUNSATREASON(optional) REASONS FOR NOT BEING SATISFIED WITH THE MOST RECENT FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY FEDSAT = 2
0 None of the reasons below
1-5 Number of responses provided in the list of 5 reasons below
– 1 No answer
– 2 Not applicable (FEDSAT ≠ 2)
List of reasons (multiple responses allowed)
FEDUNSATREASON_1 Relevance/usefulness
FEDUNSATREASON _2 Level of training too low
FEDUNSATREASON _3 Level of training too high
FEDUNSATREASON _4 Quality of teaching
FEDUNSATREASON _5 Organisation of training (location, materials, classrooms etc.)
Each FEDUNSATREASON_x variable is coded:1 if selected, 2 if not selected, -2 for not applicable (FEDSAT ≠ 2)
FEDOUTCOME OUTCOMES OF THE NEW SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE ACQUIRED THROUGH THE MOST RECENT FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY FEDNUM ≥ 1
0 None of the outcomes below
1-8 Number of responses provided in the list of 8 outcomes below
– 1 No answer
– 2 Not applicable (FEDNUM = 0)
List of outcomes (multiple responses allowed)
FEDOUTCOME_1 Getting a (new) job
FEDOUTCOME_2 Promotion in the job(FEDWORKTIME = 1,2,3,4)
FEDOUTCOME_3 Higher salary/wages(FEDWORKTIME = 1,2,3,4)
FEDOUTCOME_4 New tasks(FEDWORKTIME = 1,2,3,4)
FEDOUTCOME_5 Better performance in the job(FEDWORKTIME = 1,2,3,4)
FEDOUTCOME_6 Personal related reasons (meet other people, refresh your skills in general subjects etc.)
FEDOUTCOME_7 No outcomes yet
FEDOUTCOME_8 No outcomes expected
Each FEDOUTCOME_x variable is coded:1 if selected, 2 if not selected, -2 for not applicable (FEDNUM = 0)
(NFE) PARTICIPATION IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES WITH THE INTENTION TO IMPROVE KNOWLEDGE OR SKILLS IN ANY AREA (INCLUDING HOBBIES) DURING THE LAST 12 MONTHS Everybody
NFECOURSE a.COURSES Everybody
1 Yes
2 No
NFEWORKSHOP b.WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS Everybody
1 Yes
2 No
NFEGUIDEDJT c.GUIDED ON THE JOB TRAINING Everybody
1 Yes
2 No
NFELESSON d.PRIVATE LESSONS Everybody
1 Yes
2 No
NFENUM NUMBER OF NON-FORMAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING ACTIVITIES DURING THE LAST 12 MONTHS NFECOURSE = 1 orNFEWORKSHOP = 1 orNFEGUIDEDJT = 1 orNFELESSON = 1
0 None (NFECOURSE = NFEWORKSHOP = NFEGUIDEDJT = NFELESSON = 2)
1-98 Number of activities
IDENTIFICATION OF ACTIVITIES (UP TO 10)
(NFEACT01) 01 —Identification of the 1st activity
NFEACT01_TYPE Type of activity NFENUM ≥ 1
1 Courses
2 Workshops and seminars
3 Guided on the job training
4 Private lessons
– 1 No answer
– 2 Not applicable (NFENUM = 0)
(NFEACT02) 02 —Identification of the 2nd activity NFENUM ≥ 2
NFEACT02_TYPE Coded as NFEACT01_TYPE
(NFEACT03) 03 —Identification of the 3rd activity NFENUM ≥ 3
NFEACT03_TYPE Coded as NFEACT01_TYPE
(NFEACT04) 04 —Identification of the 4th activity NFENUM ≥ 4
NFEACT04_TYPE Coded as NFEACT01_TYPE
(NFEACT05) 05 —Identification of the 5th activity NFENUM ≥ 5
NFEACT05_TYPE Coded as NFEACT01_TYPE
(NFEACT06) 06 —Identification of the 6th activity NFENUM ≥ 6
NFEACT06_TYPE Coded as NFEACT01_TYPE
(NFEACT07) 07 —Identification of the 7th activity NFENUM ≥ 7
NFEACT07_TYPE Coded as NFEACT01_TYPE
(NFEACT08) 08 —Identification of the 8th activity NFENUM ≥ 8
NFEACT08_TYPE Coded as NFEACT01_TYPE
(NFEACT09) 09 —Identification of the 9th activity NFENUM ≥ 9
NFEACT09_TYPE Coded as NFEACT01_TYPE
(NFEACT10) 10 —Identification of the 10th activity NFENUM ≥ 10
NFEACT10_TYPE Coded as NFEACT01_TYPE
NFEPURP10 AT LEAST ONE JOB RELATED ACTIVITY AMONG ACTIVITIES 1 TO 10 NFENUM ≥ 1
1 Yes
2 No
– 2 Not applicable (NFENUM = 0)
NFEWORKTIME10 AT LEAST ONE ACTIVITY DURING PAID WORKING HOURS (INCLUDING PAID LEAVE AND RECUPERATION) AMONG ACTIVITIES 1 TO 10 NFENUM ≥ 1
1 Yes
2 No (including not working at that time)
– 2 Not applicable (NFENUM = 0)
NFEPAIDBY10 AT LEAST ONE ACTIVITY PARTIALLY OR FULLY PAID BY THE EMPLOYER AMONG ACTIVITIES 1 TO 10 NFENUM ≥ 1
1 Yes
2 No (including not working at that time)
– 2 Not applicable (NFENUM = 0)
NFERAND1 CODE OF THE 1ST RANDOMLY SELECTED ACTIVITY NFENUM ≥ 1
1-10 Identification code of the 1st randomly selected activity (code of the activity as in the variables NFEACTxx)
– 2 Not applicable (NFENUM = 0)
NFERAND1_TYPE As reported in NFEACT01_TYPE to NFEACT10_TYPE for the 1st randomly selected activity
NFEPURP1 PURPOSE OF THE ACTIVITY NFERAND1 ≠ – 2
1 Mainly job-related
2 Mainly personal/non-job-related reasons
– 1 No answer
– 2 Not applicable (NFERAND1= – 2)
NFEFIELD1 FIELD OF THE 1ST ACTIVITY NFERAND1 ≠ – 2
Coded as FEDFIELD
– 1 No answer
– 2 Not applicable (NFERAND1 = – 2)
Or010-863(optional) Fields coded on 3 digits on an optional basis, details provided in the Adult Education Survey Manual referred to in Article 6
NFEMETHOD1 MAIN METHOD OF LEARNING USED FOR THE 1ST ACTIVITY NFERAND1 ≠ – 2 and NFERAND1_TYPE ≠ 2,3
1 Traditional teaching (e.g. classroom)
2 Distance learning using online or offline computer
3 Distance learning using traditional teaching material
– 1 No answer
– 2 Not applicable (NFERAND1 = – 2 or NFERAND1_TYPE = 2,3)
NFEREASON1 REASONS FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE 1ST ACTIVITY(the codes applying to NFERAND1_TYPE = 3 are defined in the Adult Education Survey Manual) NFERAND1 ≠ – 2
0 None of the reasons below
1-9 Number of responses provided in the list of 9 reasons below
– 1 No answer
– 2 Not applicable (NFERAND1 = – 2)
List of reasons (multiple responses allowed)
NFEREASON1_01 To do my job better and/or improve carrier prospects
NFEREASON1_02 To be less likely to lose my job
NFEREASON1_03 To increase my possibilities of getting a job, or changing a job/profession
NFEREASON1_04 To start my own business
NFEREASON1_05 I was obliged to participate
NFEREASON1_06 To get knowledge/skills useful in my everyday life
NFEREASON1_07 To increase my knowledge/skills on a subject that interests me
NFEREASON1_08 Obtain certificate
NFEREASON1_09 To meet new people/for fun
Each NFEREASON1_x variable is coded:1 if selected, 2 if not selected, -2 for not applicable (NFERAND1 = – 2)
NFEWORKTIME1 1ST ACTIVITY DURING PAID WORKING HOURS (INCLUDING PAID LEAVE AND RECUPERATION) NFERAND1 ≠ – 2 and NFERAND1_TYPE ≠ 3
1 Only during paid working hours
2 Mostly during paid working hours
3 Mostly outside paid working hours
4 Only outside paid working hours
5 Not working at that time
– 1 No answer
– 2 Not applicable (NFERAND1 = – 2 or NFERAND1_TYPE = 3)
(NFEVOLUME1) VOLUME OF INSTRUCTION OF 1ST ACTIVITY NFERAND1 ≠ – 2
NFENBHOURS 3 digits Total number of instruction hours
– 1 No answer
– 2 Not applicable (NFERAND1 = – 2)
NFENBWEEKS1(optional) 1-52 Number of weeks
– 1 No answer
– 2 Not applicable (NFERAND1 = – 2)
NFEDURPERWEEK1(optional) 1-98 Average number of instruction hours per week
– 1 No answer
– 2 Not applicable (NFERAND1 = – 2)
NFEPROVIDER1 PROVIDER OF THE 1ST ACTIVITY NFERAND1 ≠ – 2
1 Formal education institution
2 Non-formal education and training institutions
3 Commercial institution where ET is not the main activity (e.g. equipment suppliers)
4 Employer
5 Employers’ organisations, chambers of commerce
6 Trade unions
7 Non-profit associations, e.g. cultural society, political party
8 Individuals (e.g. students giving private lessons)
9 Non-commercial institution where ET is not the main activity (e.g. libraries, museums, ministries)
10 Other
– 1 No answer
– 2 Not applicable (NFERAND1 = – 2)
NFECERT1 CERTIFICATE OBTAINED AFTER THE 1ST ACTIVITY NFERAND1 ≠ – 2
1 Yes, required by the employer or a professional body or by law
2 Yes, not required by the employer or a professional body or by law
3 No (acknowledgement of attendance)
– 1 No answer
– 2 Not applicable (NFERAND1 = – 2)
NFEPAIDBY1 PARTIAL OR FULL PAYMENT FOR THE TUITION, REGISTRATION, EXAM FEES, EXPENSES FOR BOOKS OR TECHNICAL STUDY MEANS FOR THE 1ST ACTIVITY NFERAND1 ≠ – 2 and NFERAND1_TYPE ≠ 3
0 None of the items below
1-5 Number of responses provided in the list of 5 items below
– 1 No answer
– 2 Not applicable (NFERAND1 = – 2 or NFERAND1_TYPE = 3)
List of items (multiple responses allowed)
NFEPAIDBY1_1 Employer or prospective employer
NFEPAIDBY1_2 Public employment services
NFEPAIDBY1_3 Other public institutions
NFEPAIDBY1_4 A household member or a relative
NFEPAIDBY1_5 Yourself
Each NFEPAIDBY1_x variable is coded:1 if selected, 2 if not selected, -2 for not applicable (NFERAND1 = – 2 or NFERAND1_TYPE = 3)
NFEPAIDFULL1(optional) FULL PAYMENT FOR THE TUITION, REGISTRATION, EXAM FEES, EXPENSES FOR BOOKS OR TECHNICAL STUDY MEANS BY THOSE IDENTIFIED IN "NFEPAIDBY" FOR THE 1ST ACTIVITY NFEPAIDBY1 ≥ 1
1 Yes
2 No (only part of the costs)
– 1 No answer (total costs not known)
– 2 Not applicable (NFEPAIDBY1 = 0, – 1, – 2)
NFEPAIDVAL1 COSTS PAID PERSONALLY OR BY ANY HOUSEHOLD MEMBER OR RELATIVE FOR TUITION, REGISTRATION, EXAM FEES, BOOKS AND/OR TECHNICAL STUDY MEANS REGARDING THE 1ST ACTIVITY NFEPAIDBY1_4 = 1 or NFEPAIDBY1_5 = 1
In euros
– 1 No answer
– 2 Not applicable (NFEPAIDBY1_4 ≠ 1 and NFEPAIDBY1_5 ≠ 1)
NFEUSE1 USE OF THE SKILLS OR KNOWLEDGE ACQUIRED FROM THE 1ST ACTIVITY NFERAND1 ≠ – 2
1 A lot
2 A fair amount
3 Very little
4 Not at all
– 2 Not applicable (NFERAND1 = – 2)
– 1 No answer
NFESAT1(optional) SATISFACTION WITH THE 1ST ACTIVITY NFERAND1 ≠ – 2
1 Yes
2 No
– 1 No answer
– 2 Not applicable (NFERAND1 = – 2)
NFEUNSATREASON1(optional) REASONS FOR NOT BEING SATISFIED WITH THE 1ST ACTIVITY NFESAT1 = 2
0 None of the reasons below
1-5 Number of responses provided in the list of 5 reasons below
– 1 No answer
– 2 Not applicable (NFESAT1 ≠ 2)
List of reasons (multiple responses allowed)
NFEUNSATREASON1_1 1 Relevance/usefulness
NFEUNSATREASON1_2 2 Level of training too low
NFEUNSATREASON1_3 3 Level of training too high
NFEUNSATREASON1_4 4 Quality of teaching
NFEUNSATREASON1_5 5 Organisation of training (location, materials, classrooms etc.)
Each NFEUNSATREASON1_x variable is coded: 1 if selected, 2 if not selected, -2 for not applicable (NFESAT ≠ 2)
NFEOUTCOME1 OUTCOMES OF THE NEW SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE ACQUIRED THROUGH THE 1ST ACTIVITY NFERAND1 ≠ – 2
0 None of the outcomes below
1-8 Number of responses provided in the list of 8 outcomes below
– 1 No answer
– 2 Not applicable (NFERAND1 = – 2)
List of outcomes (multiple responses allowed)
NFEOUTCOME1_1 Getting a (new) job
NFEOUTCOME1_2 Promotion in the job(NFEWORKTIME1 = 1,2,3,4)
NFEOUTCOME1_3 Higher salary/wages(NFEWORKTIME1 = 1,2,3,4)
NFEOUTCOME1_4 New tasks(NFEWORKTIME1 = 1,2,3,4)
NFEOUTCOME1_5 Better performance in the job(NFEWORKTIME1 = 1,2,3,4)
NFEOUTCOME1_6 Personal related reasons (meet other people, refresh your skills in general subjects etc.)
NFEOUTCOME1_7 No outcomes yet
NFEOUTCOME1_8 No outcomes expected
Each NFEOUTCOME1_x variable is coded: 1 if selected, 2 if not selected, -2 for not applicable (NFERAND1 = – 2)
NFERAND2 CODE OF THE 2ND RANDOMLY SELECTED ACTIVITY NFENUM ≥ 2
1-10 Identification code of the 2nd randomly selected activity (code of the activity as in the variables NFEACTxx)
– 2 Not applicable (NFENUM = 0, 1)
NFERAND2_TYPE As reported in NFEACT01_TYPE to NFEACT10_TYPE for the 2nd randomly selected activity
NFEPURP2 Same coding as NFEPURP1 NFERAND2 ≠ – 2
NFEFIELD2 Same coding as NFEFIELD1 NFERAND2 ≠ – 2
NFEMETHOD2 Same coding as NFEMETHOD1 NFERAND2 ≠ – 2 and NFERAND2_TYPE ≠ 2,3
NFEREASON2 Same coding as NFEREASON1 and subcomponents NFERAND2 ≠ – 2
NFEWORKTIME2 Same coding as NFEWORKTIME1 NFERAND2 ≠ – 2 and NFERAND2_TYPE ≠ 3
NFENBWEEKS2 Same coding as NFENBWEEKS1 NFERAND2 ≠ – 2
NFEDURPERWEEK2 Same coding as NFEDURPERWEEK1 NFERAND2 ≠ – 2
NFEPROVIDER2 Same coding as NFEPROVIDER1 NFERAND2 ≠ – 2
NFECERT2 Same coding as NFECERT1 NFERAND2 ≠ – 2
NFEPAIDBY2 Same coding as NFEPAIDBY1 and subcomponents NFERAND2 ≠ – 2 and NFERAND2_TYPE ≠ 3
NFEPAIDFULL2(optional) Same coding as NFEPAIDFULL1 NFEPAIDBY2 ≥ = 1
NFEPAIDVAL2 Same coding as NFEPAIDVAL1 NFEPAIDBY2_4 = 1 or NFEPAIDBY2_5 = 1
NFEUSE2 Same coding as NFEUSE1 NFERAND2 ≠ – 2
NFESAT2(optional) Same coding as NFESAT1 NFERAND2 ≠ – 2
NFEUNSATREASON2(optional) Same coding as NFEUNSATREASON1 and subcomponents NFESAT2 = 2
NFEOUTCOME2 Same coding as NFEOUTCOME1 and subcomponents NFERAND2 ≠ – 2
NFERAND3(optional) CODE OF THE 3RD RANDOMLY SELECTED ACTIVITY NFENUM ≥ 3
1-10 Identification code of the 3rd randomly selected activity (code of the activity as in the variables NFEACTxx)
– 2 Not applicable (NFENUM = 0, 1, 2)
NFERAND3_TYPE(optional) Same coding as NFERAND1_TYPE NFERAND3 ≠ – 2
NFEPURP3(optional) Same coding as NFEPURP1 NFERAND3 ≠ – 2
NFEFIELD3(optional) Same coding as NFEFIELD1 NFERAND3 ≠ – 2
NFEMETHOD3(optional) Same coding as NFEMETHOD1 NFERAND3 ≠ – 2 and NFERAND3_TYPE ≠ 2,3
NFEREASON3(optional) Same coding as NFEREASON1 and subcomponents NFERAND3 ≠ – 2
NFEWORKTIME3(optional) Same coding as NFEWORKTIME1 NFERAND3 ≠ – 2 and NFERAND3_TYPE ≠ 3
NFENBWEEKS3(optional) Same coding as NFENBWEEKS1 NFERAND3 ≠ – 2
NFEDURPERWEEK3(optional) Same coding as NFEDURPERWEEK1 NFERAND3 ≠ – 2
NFEPROVIDER3(optional) Same coding as NFEPROVIDER1 NFERAND3 ≠ – 2
NFECERT3(optional) Same coding as NFECERT1 NFERAND3 ≠ – 2
NFEPAIDBY3(optional) Same coding as NFEPAIDBY1 and subcomponents NFERAND3 ≠ – 2 and NFERAND3_TYPE ≠ 3
NFEPAIDFULL3(optional) Same coding as NFEPAIDFULL1 NFEPAIDBY3 ≥ = 1
NFEPAIDVAL3(optional) Same coding as NFEPAIDVAL1 NFEPAIDBY3_4 = 1 or NFEPAIDBY3_5 = 1
NFEUSE3(optional) Same coding as NFEUSE1 NFERAND3 ≠ – 2
NFESAT3(optional) Same coding as NFESAT1 NFERAND3 ≠ – 2
NFEUNSATREASON3(optional) Same coding as NFEUNSATREASON1 and subcomponents NFESAT3 = 2
NFEOUTCOME3(optional) Same coding as NFEOUTCOME1 and subcomponents NFERAND3 ≠ – 2
DIFFICULTY DIFFICULTIES RELATED TO PARTICIPATION (OR MORE PARTICIPATION) IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING DURING THE LAST 12 MONTHS Everybody
1 You participated in formal or non-formal education and training and did not want to participate more
2 You participated in formal or non-formal education and training but wanted to participate more
3 You did not participate in formal or non-formal education and training and did not want to participate
4 You did not participate in formal or non-formal education and training but wanted to participate
– 1 No answer
DIFFTYPE TYPE OF DIFFICULTIES DIFFICULTY = 1 to 4
0 None of the difficulties below
1-11 Number of responses provided in the list of 11 difficulties below
– 1 No answer
– 2 Not applicable (DIFFICULTY ≠ 1 to 4)
List of difficulties (multiple responses allowed)
DIFFTYPE_01 Difficulty 01 —Prerequisites
DIFFTYPE_02 Difficulty 02 —Cost
DIFFTYPE_03 Difficulty 03 —Lack of employer’s support or lack of public services support
DIFFTYPE_04 Difficulty 04 —Schedule
DIFFTYPE_05 Difficulty 05 —Distance
DIFFTYPE_06 Difficulty 06 —No access to a computer or Internet (for distance learning)
DIFFTYPE_07 Difficulty 07 —Family responsibilities
DIFFTYPE_08 Difficulty 08 —Health or age
DIFFTYPE_09 Difficulty 09 —Other personal reasons
DIFFTYPE_10 Difficulty 10 —No suitable education or training activity
DIFFTYPE_11 Difficulty 11 —No need for (further) education and training (for DIFFICULTY = 1 or 3 only)
Each DIFFTYPE_xx variable is coded:1 if selected, 2 if not selected, -2 for not applicable (DIFFICULTY ≠ 1 to 4)
DIFFMAIN MOST IMPORTANT DIFFICULTY DIFFTYPE = 1-11
01-11 Code of the difficulty from 01 to 11 (code of the difficulty as in the variables DIFFTYPE)
– 2 No applicable (DIFFTYPE ≠ 1-11)
– 1 No answer
INF PARTICIPATION IN OTHER ACTIVITIES IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS (DELIBERATE SELF-TEACHING TO IMPROVE KNOWLEDGE OR SKILLS) Everybody
1 Yes, one activity
2 Yes, at least two activities
3 No
(INFACT1) IDENTIFICATION OF THE 1ST MOST RECENT ACTIVITY
INFFIELD1 Field of this activity INF = 1, 2
Coded as FEDFIELD
– 2 Not applicable (INF ≠ 1, 2)
Or010-863(optional) Fields coded on 3 digits on an optional basis, details provided in the Adult Education Survey Manual referred to in Article 6
INFPURP1 Purpose of this activity INF = 1, 2
1 Mainly job-related
2 Mainly personal/non-job-related reasons
– 2 Not applicable (INF ≠ 1, 2)
INFMETHOD1 Informal learning method used for this activity INF = 1, 2
1 By learning from a family member, friend or colleague
2 Using printed material (books, professional magazines, etc.)
3 Using computers (online or offline)
4 Through television/radio/video
– 2 Not applicable (INF ≠ 1, 2)
(INFACT2) IDENTIFICATION OF THE 2ND MOST RECENT ACTIVITY INF = 2
INFFIELD2INFPURP2INFMETHOD2 Coded as INFACT1 and subcomponents INFFIELD1, INFPURP1 and INFMETHOD1
Not applicable (INF ≠ 2)
ICTCOMPUTER COMPUTER RELATED ACTIVITIES ALREADY CARRIED OUT Everybody
0 Never used a computer or none of the activities listed below
1-6 Number of responses provided in the list activities 1 to 6 below
– 1 No answer
List of examples of activities allowing for an assessment of skills (from low to high, multiple responses allowed)
ICTCOMPUTER_1 Activity 1
ICTCOMPUTER_2 Activity 2
ICTCOMPUTER_3 Activity 3
ICTCOMPUTER_4 Activity 4
ICTCOMPUTER_5 Activity 5
ICTCOMPUTER_6 Activity 6
Each ICTCOMPUTER_x variable is coded:1 if selected, 2 if not selected
ICTINTERNET(optional) INTERNET RELATED ACTIVITIES HAVE ALREADY CARRIED OUT ICTCOMPUTER = 1-6, – 1
0 Never used Internet or none of the activities listed below
1-6 Number of responses provided in the list activities 1 to 6 below
– 1 No answer
List of examples of activities allowing for an assessment of skills (from low to high, multiple responses allowed)
ICTINTERNET_1 Activity 1
ICTINTERNET_2 Activity 2
ICTINTERNET_3 Activity 3
ICTINTERNET_4 Activity 4
ICTINTERNET_5 Activity 5
ICTINTERNET_6 Activity 6
Each ICTINTERNET_x variable is coded:1 if selected, 2 if not selected
LANGMOTHER MOTHER TONGUE(S) Everybody
Codes based on the ISO country classification, details provided in the Adult Education Survey Manual referred to in Article 6
2 digits 1st language
2 digits 2nd language (00 if none)
LANGUSED OTHER LANGUAGES EXCEPT MOTHER TONGUE(S) Everybody
0-98 Number of other languages
– 1 No answer
LANGUSED_1 2 digits 1 — Code of the first language or 00 (none)
LANGUSED_2 2 digits 2 — Code of the second language or 00 (none)
LANGUSED_3 2 digits 3 — Code of the third language or 00 (none)
LANGUSED_4 2 digits 4 — Code of the fourth language or 00 (none)
LANGUSED_5 2 digits 5 — Code of the fifth language or 00 (none)
LANGUSED_6 2 digits 6 — Code of the sixth language or 00 (none)
LANGUSED_7 2 digits 7 — Code of the seventh language or 00 (none)
Each LANGUSED_x variable is coded on the basis of the ISO country classification, details provided in the Adult Education Survey Manual referred to in Article 6
LANGBEST1 FIRST BEST KNOWN LANGUAGE (EXCLUDING MOTHER TONGUE) LANGUSED ≠ 0, – 1
Based on the ISO country classification, details provided in the Adult Education Survey Manual referred to in Article 6
2 digits 1st language (2 digits code)
– 1 No answer
– 2 Not applicable (LANGUSED = 0, – 1)
LANGLEVEL1 FIRST BEST LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE (EXCLUDING MOTHER TONGUE) LANGBEST1 ≠ – 1, – 2
1 I can understand and use the most common everyday expressions. I use the language in relation to familiar things and situations.
2 I can understand the essential of clear language and produce simple text. I can describe experiences and events and communicate fairly fluently.
3 I can understand a wide range of demanding texts and use the language flexibly. I master the language almost completely.
– 1 No answer
– 2 Not applicable (LANGBEST1 = – 1, – 2)
LANGBEST2 SECOND BEST KNOWN LANGUAGE (EXCLUDING MOTHER TONGUE) LANGUSED ≠ 0, 1, – 1
Based on the ISO country classification, details provided in the Adult Education Survey Manual referred to in Article 6
2 digits 2nd language (2 digits code)
– 1 No answer
– 2 Not applicable (LANGUSED = 0, 1, – 1)
LANGLEVEL2 SECOND BEST LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE (EXCLUDING MOTHER TONGUE) LANGBEST2 ≠ – 1, – 2
Coded as LANGLEVEL1
CULTPAR1(optional) NUMBER OF TIMES GOING TO LIVE PERFORMANCES IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS Everybody
1 1 to 6 times in the last 12 months
2 More than 6 times in the last 12 months
3 Never
– 1 No answer
CULTPAR2(optional) NUMBER OF TIMES GOING TO THE CINEMA IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS Everybody
1 1 to 6 times in the last 12 months
2 More than 6 times in the last 12 months
3 Never
– 1 No answer
CULTPAR3(optional) NUMBER OF VISITS TO CULTURAL SITES IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS Everybody
1 1 to 6 times in the last 12 months
2 More than 6 times in the last 12 months
3 Never
– 1 No answer
CULTPAR4(optional) NUMBER OF TIMES ATTENDING LIVE SPORT EVENTS IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS Everybody
1 1 to 6 times in the last 12 months
2 More than 6 times in the last 12 months
3 Never
– 1 No answer
CULTNEWS(optional) READING NEWSPAPERS (PAPER OR INTERNET) IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS Everybody
1 Every day or almost every day
2 At least once a week (but not every day)
3 At least once a month (but not every week)
4 Less than once a month
5 Never
– 1 No answer
CULTBOOK(optional) READ A BOOK IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS Everybody
1 Yes
2 No
– 1 No answer
CULTBOOKNUM(optional) APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF BOOKS READ IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS CULTBOOK = 1
1 Less than 5
2 5 to 9
3 More than 10
– 1 No answer
– 2 Not applicable (CULTBOOK ≠ 1)
SOCIALPAR(optional) PARTICIPATION IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS Everybody
0 None of the activities below
1-6 Number of responses provided in the list of 6 activities below
– 1 No answer
List of activities (multiple responses allowed)
SOCIALPAR _1 Activities of political parties or trade unions
SOCIALPAR _2 Activities of professional associations
SOCIALPAR _3 Activities of recreational groups or organisations
SOCIALPAR _4 Activities of charitable organisations
SOCIALPAR _5 Informal voluntary activities
SOCIALPAR _6 Activities of religious organisations
Each SOCIALPAR_x variable is coded:1 if selected, 2 if not selected
ANNEX II Sample and precision requirements 1.According to the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 452/2008, the Adult Education Survey "sample size shall be established on the basis of precision requirements that shall not require effective national sample sizes to be larger than 5000 individuals, calculated on the assumption of simple random sampling. Within these limits, specific subpopulations shall require particular sampling considerations". 2.The net sample (excluding unit non-response) should provide estimates within a 95 % confidence interval for a set of indicators listed in paragraph 3. The half-length of the confidence interval for each indicator shall not exceed the threshold provided in paragraph 3 unless an effective sample size larger than 5000 individuals is required at national level. 3.The indicators of interest and the maximum half-length of the 95 % confidence interval are:
Indicator Maximum half-length of the 95 % confidence interval
Participation rate (%) in non-formal education and training 1,4 %
Participation rate (%) in non-formal education and training (males) 2,0 %
Participation rate (%) in non-formal education and training (females) 2,0 %
Participation rate (%) in non-formal education and training (persons aged 25-34) 3,0 %
Participation rate (%) in non-formal education and training (persons aged 35-54) 2,0 %
Participation rate (%) in non-formal education and training (persons aged 55-64) 3,2 %
Participation rate (%) in non-formal education and training by highly educated persons (ISCED levels 5-8) 4,0 %
Participation rate (%) in non-formal education and training by unemployed persons 11,5 %
Share of job-related activities among non-formal training activities 4,0 %
For countries with a population aged 25-64 of one million to three and a half millions, the thresholds provided in the column "maximum half-length of the 95 % confidence interval" shall be increased by 20 %.For countries with a population aged 25-64 of less than one million, the thresholds provided in the column "maximum half-length of the 95 % confidence interval" shall be increased by 40 %. 4.These requirements refer to a sample of resident units aged 25-64. National samples with a wider scope should allow for the provision of estimates for the resident population aged 25-64 complying with the precision requirements set out in paragraphs 2 and 3. ANNEX III Quality requirements and quality reporting The data quality requirements for the Adult Education Survey refer to the dimensions of relevance, accuracy, timeliness and punctuality, accessibility and clarity, comparability, and coherence in accordance with Article 4(d) of Regulation (EC) No 452/2008.Member States shall submit quality reports as defined in Article 7 of this Regulation. The reports are to be written according to a standard quality reporting format provided by the Commission (Eurostat). A copy of the national questionnaire shall accompany the quality report. 1.RELEVANCE Implementation of the survey and the degree to which statistics meet current and potential users’ needs. Description and classification of users. Individual needs of each user group. Evaluation if and to what degree these needs have been satisfied. 2.ACCURACY 2.1.Sampling errors Description of the sample design and the realised sample. Description of the calculation of the final weights including non-response model and auxiliary variables used. Coefficients of variation of the estimates according to the sample strata as regards the indicators of interest listed in Annex II, paragraph 3. Variance estimation software. In particularly, a description of the auxiliary variables or information used should be reported. In case of non-response analysis, a description of the biases in the sample and results. 2.2.Non-sampling errors 2.2.1.Coverage errors Description of the register used for sampling and its overall quality. Information included in the register and its updating frequency. Errors due to the discrepancies between the sampling frame and the target population and sub-populations (over-coverage, under-coverage, misclassifications). Methods used to obtain this information. Notes on the processing of misclassifications. 2.2.2.Measurement errors Assessment of errors that occurred at the stage of data collection due for example to: The questionnaire design (results of pre-tests or laboratory methods; questioning strategies). Reporting unit/respondent (reactions of respondents). Information system of the respondent and the use of administrative records (correspondence between the administrative and survey concept, e.g. reference period, availability of individual data). Modes of data collection. 2.2.3.Processing errors Description of the data editing process: Processing system and tools used. Errors due to coding, editing, weighting, and tabulation etc. Quality checks at macro/micro level. Corrections and failed edits breakdown into missing values, errors and anomalies. 2.2.4.Non-response errors A description of the measures undertaken regarding "re-contacts". Unit and item response rates. Assessment of unit non-response and item non-response. Full report on imputation procedures including methods used for imputation and/or re-weighting. Methodological notes and results of non-response analysis or other methods to assess the effects of non-response. 3.TIMELINESS AND PUNCTUALITY Table of dates when each of the following phases of the project started and ended such as data collection, reminders and follow-up, data checking and editing, further validation and imputation, non-response survey (as appropriate), estimations as well as data transmission to Eurostat and dissemination of national results. 4.ACCESSIBILITY AND CLARITY Conditions of access to data. Dissemination scheme of results. Copy of any methodological documents relating to the statistics provided. 5.COMPARABILITY As appropriate and relevant countries should comment upon: Deviations from the European questionnaire and definitions. Whether the survey was linked to another national survey. To what extent the survey was realised through existing data in registers. A description of how the requirements of this Regulation have been fulfilled so the data comparability can be assessed. 6.COHERENCE Comparison of statistics for the same phenomenon or item from other surveys or sources. Description of how the requirements of this Regulation have been fulfilled so the geographical comparability of the data can be assessed. 7.COST AND BURDEN Analysis of the burden and benefit at national level through, for example, a consideration of: Average time for answering the questionnaire. Problematic questions, modules from the survey Problems with classification of learning activities and definition of learning activities, issues with classifications Which variables have been most/least useful in collecting data on adult participation in learning. Estimated or actual satisfaction level of data users at national level. Respondent burden. Efforts made to reduce burden