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Erasmus+

EU programme for education, training, youth and sport

This guide is a detailed technical description of the Erasmus+ programme. It is mainly intended for organisations applying for funding.

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Glossary of terms - Adult education

Adult education

All forms of non-vocational adult education, whether of a formal, non-formal or informal nature (for continuous vocational training see "VET").

Adult learner

Any adult who, having completed or being no longer involved in initial education or training, returns to some forms of non-vocational continuing learning (formal, non-formal or informal).

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