Koulutukselliset

Koulutukselliset is a Finnish adjective used to describe matters related to education and educational attainment. In scholarly and policy contexts the term is employed to discuss phenomena connected with schooling, training, and qualifications, and to categorize or compare groups and indicators by level of education. It commonly appears in compound expressions such as koulutukselliset taustatekijät (educational background factors), koulutukselliset erot (educational disparities), and koulutukselliset tarpeet (educational needs).

In statistical and demographic work, koulutukselliset muuttujat or koulutukselliset ryhmät refer to variables or groups defined by education level, for example basic education (perusaste), secondary education (toisen asteen), and higher education (korkea-asteen). The term is often contrasted with koulutus as a broader concept of education or with specific credentials like tutkinto.

Koulutukselliset aspects also appear in policy discussions about education access, equity, and outcomes, since education influences labor market success, social mobility, and health. While it describes collective categories or indicators, it is less commonly used to refer to individuals, where terms like koulutetut or a specific degree might be more typical.

See also: koulutus, koulutustaso, tutkinto, koulutuspolitiikka, sosioekonominen asema. References: Finnish educational and statistical literature and government reports.