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Classification of learning activities

MANUAL

This paper presents an update of the classification of learning activities 

(CLA). The first version of the classification was released in 2006.

The CLA covers all types of learning opportunities and education/

learning pathways. It is intended to be applicable in all countries 

irrespective of the nature of their systems of education and training. 

Its aim is to harmonise statistics related to learning activities across 

countries.

In that extent CLA is to be applied to social statistics when it comes to 

collect qualitative information on different aspects of participation in 

education and training. The CLA has been initially designed to enhance 

the collection of the European Union adult education survey (AES) data. 

However, other EU household surveys (e.g. Labour force survey, Statistics 

on income and living conditions, etc.) as well as specific business surveys 

(e.g. Continuing vocational training survey) may resort to the CLA if it is 

deemed adequate for their needs.

For more information

http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/

 KS-GQ-15-011-EN-N 

ISBN  978-92-79-52729-6 

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Document Outline

• Classification of learning activities (CLA) MANUAL
• Foreword
• Introduction
• General concepts and definitions
• Classification of learning activities (CLA)
• Broad categories, classes and sub-classes
• Bibliography
• Annex 1 – Cases description