France
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In France adult education is a right acknowledged by the French law. Several providers of adult education continue to promote the validation of non-formal and informal learning, while also investing in re- and upskilling. The participation in adult learning in France is relatively high compared to the European average.
France country reports
France 2022
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Developments: Personal training account promotes access, especially for women
Posted: 2022-12-08 / Category: France 2022 / Tags: sustainable development financing CONFINTEA personal training accountAccording to EAEA’s French member, Ligue de l'Enseignement, the situation of adult learning and education (ALE) in France has stayed the same compared to last year. Every French person has access to a personal training account, and this was an imp...
France 2020
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Developments: France launched a Skills Investment Plan
Posted: 2020-11-23 / Category: France 2020 / Tags: upskilling pathways low-skilledThe situation of adult education in France has significantly improved in 2019-2020 and the funding situation has stayed the same. The Skills Investment Plan, piloted by the Ministry of Labor was adopted, promoting upskilling, the ecological and di...
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Challenges: More attention to digital divide
Posted: 2020-11-23 / Category: France 2020 / Tags: digital skills covid-19The adult education sector in France was significantly affected by the COVID-19 crisis. The health crisis accentuated the disparities in terms of access to training for the most disadvantaged and the least qualified, in particular those who cannot...
2019
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France introduction
Posted: 2020-01-09 / Category: 2019 / Tags: vocationalVocational training has been a focus point for the French government for several years now. The state continues to develop the field of VET with the aim to widen employment opportunities for the public.
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Recent developments in France
Posted: 2020-01-09 / Category: 2019 / Tags: financingIn the beginning of 2019, a new governmental unit, France Compétences, responsible for the regulation and financing of vocational training and apprenticeship was established. The unit is in charge of the distribution of funds to different actors i...
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Links to EU and international policy France
Posted: 2020-01-09 / Category: 2019 / Tags: sustainable developmentFrance has been part of broader European policies for decades now. The French government joined several European initiatives, such as Europe 2020 and Education and Training 2020. Being part of the European regulations led France to improving its e...
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Challenges and recommendations in France
Posted: 2020-01-09 / Category: 2019 / Tags: professionalisation non-formal learningDue to the changes in the government, adult education providers and training centres will have to adapt to the new regulations. The new VET standards pose a bigger threat to smaller organisations whose audience and funding are already limited.
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General situation of adult education

Funding situation of adult education
