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EU education network

The EUs Eurydice education network provides national information on educational rights and obligations in all European Union Member States and 11 other European countries. The overview covers all areas of education, from early childhood to adult education, and is available in English.
More specifically, the following areas are covered:

  • political, social and economic background and trends
  • structure and governance
  • funding of education
  • early childhood education and care
  • primary education
  • secondary education and post-secondary, non-tertiary education
  • higher education
  • general and vocational adult education
  • teachers and other educational staff
  • management and other educational staff
  • quality assurance
  • educational support and advice
  • mobility and internationalisation
  • ongoing reforms and policy development

The information on each education system is reviewed and updated annually by the national authorities. 

The European Unions Eurydice network provides national information on education rights and obligations in all European Union Member States and ten other European countries.

Responsible for the content
Eurydice Education Audiovisual & Culture Executive Agency (EACEA)

Last update or date of publication
07.12.2022