EU publication
Compulsory education in Europe
This publication focuses on the duration of compulsory education/training in Europe. It highlights the starting and leaving ages and distinguishes the notions of full-time and part-time compulsory education/training. The information is available for 39 European education systems covering 37 countries participating in the EU’s Erasmus+ programme.
Full-time compulsory education/training, as defined in this publication, refers to a period of full-time education/training that is compulsory for all students. This period is regulated by law and often determined by students’ age. Usually, full-time compulsory education/training is provided in educational institutions/schools. However, in some education systems, certain compulsory education/training programmes can combine part-time school-based and part-time workplace courses (dual system).
- Published by: Eurydice
- Year: 2009-present
- Languages available: EN, IT, ES
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Additional information
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Education type:School Education
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Evidence:N/A
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Funding source:European Funding
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Intervention level:N/A
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Intervention intensity:N/A
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Published by:European Commission
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Target audience:TeacherHead Teacher / PrincipalGovernment / policy maker
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Year of publication:2023