ISCED2011

ISCED2011, or the International Standard Classification of Education 2011, is a framework developed by the UNESCO Institute for Statistics to standardize and compare education systems across the world. It provides a common language and structure for describing and analyzing education systems, making it easier to understand and compare different educational landscapes.

The framework is organized into three levels: fields of education, levels of education, and fields at secondary level. The first level, fields of education, includes general education, vocational education, and higher education. The second level, levels of education, details the stages of education such as early childhood education, primary education, lower secondary education, upper secondary education, post-secondary non-tertiary education, short-cycle tertiary education, bachelor's or equivalent level, master's or equivalent level, and doctoral or equivalent level. The third level, fields at secondary level, further specifies the types of education within the secondary level, such as general, vocational, and arts.

ISCED2011 is designed to be flexible and adaptable, allowing countries to map their own education systems onto the framework. It is used by educators, policymakers, and researchers to understand the structure and outcomes of education systems, identify gaps, and develop strategies for improvement. The framework is regularly updated to reflect changes in education systems and to incorporate new data and research.

ISCED2011 is a crucial tool for international cooperation and comparison, enabling countries to learn from each other's experiences and best practices. It is used by UNESCO and other international organizations to monitor global education trends and to support education for sustainable development. The framework is also used by national governments to plan and evaluate their education policies and to ensure that all students have access to quality education.