
Article 1 
The data collection for the second survey on the participation and non-participation of adults in lifelong learning (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Second Adult Education Survey’) shall take place between 1 July 2016 and 31 March 2017. The reference period for which the data on participation in lifelong learning activities are collected shall be the 12 months prior to the interview.
Article 2 
The population age range covered by the survey shall be 25-64. The age groups 18-24 and 65-69 shall be covered on an optional basis.
Article 3 
The variables concerning the subjects covered by the Second Adult Education Survey as specified under Domain 2 of the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 452/2008 and their breakdowns shall be as set out in Annex I to this Regulation.
Article 4 
The sampling and precision standards needed to meet the requirements related to the data sources and sample sizes specified under Domain 2 of the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 452/2008 shall be as set out in Annex II to this Regulation.
Article 5 
Member States shall transmit a standard quality report on the Second Adult Education Survey to the Commission (Eurostat). The structure of the report shall be conform to the European Statistical System Standard Quality Report Structure, in particular taking into consideration the quality criteria referred to in Article 4(1)(d) of Regulation (EC) No 452/2008 and the further requirements set out in Annex III to this Regulation.
Article 6 

1. Member States shall transmit clean micro-data files regarding the Second Adult Education Survey to the Commission (Eurostat) within six months after the end of the national data collection period.
2. Member States shall transmit the standard quality report regarding the Second Adult Education Survey to the Commission (Eurostat) within three months after the delivery of the micro-data files.
Article 7 
The requirements set out in this Regulation are minimum requirements. Member States may introduce further national requirements regarding the Second Adult Education Survey, provided that the quality requirements set out in this Regulation are met.
Article 8 
Regulation (EU) No 823/2010 is repealed.
References to the repealed Regulation shall be construed as references to this Regulation.
Article 9 
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.Done at Brussels, 30 October 2014.
For the Commission
The President
José Manuel BARROSO
ANNEX IAll variables shall be transmitted. Data and metadata referred to in Article 6 shall be made available to Eurostat in using the Single Entry Point services. The codes and code lists presented in the table below are indicative only. Data structure definitions and transmission formats are provided by the Commission (Eurostat).
1. 

Variable name Code Description Filter
COUNTRY  COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE Everybody
 2 digits Based on the ISO country classification 
REGION  REGION OF RESIDENCE Everybody
 2 digits Coding according to NUTS at 2 digit level 
DEG_URB  DEGREE OF URBANISATION OF THE AREA THE HOUSEHOLD LIVES IN Everybody
 1 Densely populated area 
 2 Intermediate area 
 3 Thinly populated area 
REFYEAR  YEAR OF INTERVIEW Everybody
 4 digits  
REFMONTH  MONTH OF INTERVIEW Everybody
 1-12  
RESPID  IDENTIFICATION OF THE RESPONDENT Everybody
 numeric Identification code of each record 
RESPWEIGHT  WEIGHTING FACTOR FOR INDIVIDUALS Everybody
 numeric Weighting factor for individuals (with 3 digits of decimals separated by a dot) 
NFEACTWEIGHT  WEIGHTING FACTOR FOR NON-FORMAL ACTIVITIES NFENUM ≥ 1
 numeric Weighting factor for the non-formal activities selected in NFERAND1 and NFERAND2 (with 3 digits of decimals separated by a dot) 
 0 NFENUM = 0 
INTMETHOD  DATA COLLECTION METHOD USED Everybody
 10 Postal, non-electronic version 
 11 Postal, electronic version 
 20 Face-to-face, non-electronic version 
 21 Face-to-face, electronic version 
 30 Telephone, non-electronic version 
 31 Telephone, electronic version 
 40 Use of internet 
 50 Mixed collection mode (e.g. postal and face-to-face interview) 
(HHNBPERS)  NUMBER OF PERSONS LIVING IN THE SAME HOUSEHOLD (INCLUDING THE RESPONDENT) Everybody
HHNBPERS_tot 0-98 Total number of persons living in the household 
HHNBPERS_0_13 0-98 0-13 years old 
HHNBPERS_14_24 0-98 14-24 years old 
HHNBPERS_25plus 0-98 25 years and older 
 -1 No answer 
HHTYPE  HOUSEHOLD TYPE Everybody
 10 One-person household 
 21 Lone parent with child(ren) aged less than 25 
 22 Couple without child(ren) aged less than 25 
 23 Couple with child(ren) aged less than 25 
 24 Couple or lone parent with child(ren) aged less than 25 and other persons living in household 
 30 Other 
 -1 No answer 
HHINCOME  NET MONTHLY EQUIVALISED INCOME OF THE HOUSEHOLD Everybody
 1 Below 1st quintile 
 2 Between 1st quintile and 2nd quintile 
 3 Between 2nd quintile and 3rd quintile 
 4 Between 3rd quintile and 4th quintile 
 5 Above 4th quintile 
 -1 No answer 
SEX  SEX Everybody
 1 Male 
 2 Female 
  YEAR AND MONTH OF BIRTH 
BIRTHYEAR 4 digits The 4 digits of year of birth Everybody
BIRTHMONTH 1-12 The 2 digits of month of birth Everybody
CITIZEN  CITIZENSHIP Everybody
 0 Same as country of residence 
 2 digits Based on the ISO country classification 
 -1 No answer 
BIRTHPLACE  COUNTRY OF BIRTH Everybody
 0 Born in this country 
 2 digits Based on the ISO country classification 
 -1 No answer 
RESTIME  YEARS OF RESIDENCE IN THIS COUNTRY BIRTHPLACE ≠ 0
 1 Been in this country for 1 year and less 
 2-10 Number of years for people who have been in this country for 2 to 10 years 
 11 Been in this country for more than 10 years 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (BIRTHPLACE = 0) 
MARSTADEFACTO  DE FACTO MARITAL STATUS (consensual union) Everybody
 1 Person living in a consensual union 
 2 Person not living in a consensual union 
 -1 No answer 
HATLEVEL  EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT LEVEL (highest level of education or training successfully completed as defined by ISCED 2011, coding based on ISCED mappings to be delivered to Eurostat) Everybody
 000 No formal education or below ISCED 1 
 100 ISCED 1 
 200 ISCED 2 (incl. ISCED 3 programmes of duration less than 2 years) 
 302 ISCED 3 programme duration of 2 years and more, sequential (i.e. access to next ISCED 3 programme only) 
 303 ISCED 3 programme duration of 2 years and more, terminal or access to ISCED 4 only 
 304 ISCED 3 with access to ISCED 5, 6 or 7 
 300 ISCED 3 programme of duration of 2 years and more, without possible distinction of access to other ISCED levels 
 400 ISCED 4 
 500 ISCED 5 
 600 ISCED 6 
 700 ISCED 7 
 800 ISCED 8 
 -1 No answer 
HATFIELD  FIELD OF THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION OR TRAINING SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED HATLEVEL = 300 to 800
 0000-9998 Level 1 of the classification of fields of education and training 
 oroptional or subdivisions of the classification of fields of education and training 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (HATLEVEL ≠ 300 to 800) 
HATYEAR  YEAR WHEN HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATON OR TRAINING WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED HATLEVEL ≠ 000, -1
 4 digits The four digits of the year when highest level of education or training was successfully completed 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (HATLEVEL = 000, -1) 
HATVOC  ORIENTATION OF THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION OR TRAINING SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED HATLEVEL = 300 to 400 and (REFYEAR — HATYEAR) ≤ 20
 1 General education 
 2 Vocational education 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (HATLEVEL ≠ 300 to 400 or (REFYEAR — HATYEAR) > 20) 
DROPEDUC  FORMAL EDUCATION OR TRAINING ABANDONED (programme with the highest level in case of several programmes abandoned) HATLEVEL ≠ 000, -1 and (REFYEAR — HATYEAR) ≤ 20
 1 Yes 
 2 No 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (HATLEVEL = 000, -1 or (REFYEAR — HATYEAR) > 20) 
DROPEDUCLEVEL  LEVEL OF THE FORMAL EDUCATION OR TRAINING ABANDONED DROPEDUC = 1
 100 ISCED 1 
 200 ISCED 2 (incl. ISCED 3 programmes of duration less than 2 years) 
 302 ISCED 3 programme duration of 2 years and more, sequential (i.e. access to next ISCED 3 programme only) 
 303 ISCED 3 programme duration of 2 years and more, terminal or access to ISCED 4 only 
 304 ISCED 3 with access to ISCED 5, 6 or 7 
 300 ISCED 3 programme of duration of 2 years and more, without possible distinction of access to other ISCED levels 
 400 ISCED 4 
 500 ISCED 5 
 600 ISCED 6 
 700 ISCED 7 
 800 ISCED 8 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (DROPEDUC ≠ 1) 
DROPEDUCVOC  ORIENTATION OF THE FORMAL EDUCATION OR TRAINING ABANDONED DROPEDUCLEVEL = 300 to 400 and (REFYEAR — HATYEAR) ≤ 20
 1 General education 
 2 Vocational education 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (DROPEDUCLEVEL ≠ 300 to 400 or (REFYEAR — HATYEAR) > 20) 
MAINSTAT  CURRENT MAIN LABOUR STATUS Everybody
  Carries out a job or profession, at the time of the interview, including unpaid work for a family business or holding, including an apprenticeship or paid traineeship, etc.: 
 11  — Full time
 
 12  — Part time
 
 20 Unemployed 
 31 Pupil, student, further training, unpaid work experience 
 32 In retirement or early retirement or has given up business 
 33 Permanently disabled 
 34 In compulsory military or community service 
 35 Fulfilling domestic tasks 
 36 Other inactive person 
 -1 No answer 
EMP12M  EMPLOYMENT DURING THE LAST 12 MONTHS MAINSTAT = 20 to 36
  Carried out a job or profession, at any time during the last 12 months, including unpaid work for a family business or holding, including an apprenticeship or paid traineeship, etc.: 
 1 Yes 
 2 No 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (MAINSTAT = 11, 12) 
JOBSTAT  PROFESSIONAL STATUS MAINSTAT = 11, 12
 11 Self-employed with employees 
 12 Self-employed without employees 
 21 Employee with a permanent job or work contract of unlimited duration 
 22 Employee with temporary job or work contract of limited duration 
 30 Family worker 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (MAINSTAT ≠ 11, 12) 
JOBISCO  OCCUPATION MAINSTAT = 11, 12
 2 digits ISCO-08 coded at 2 digit level 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (MAINSTAT ≠ 11, 12) 
LOCNACE  ECONOMIC ACTIVITY OF THE LOCAL UNIT MAINSTAT = 11, 12
 2 digits NACE Rev.2 coded at 2 digit level 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (MAINSTAT ≠ 11, 12) 
LOCSIZEFIRM  NUMBER OF PERSONS WORKING AT THE LOCAL UNIT JOBSTAT = 11, 21, 22, 30
 1 1 to 9 persons 
 2 10 to 19 persons 
 3 20 to 49 persons 
 4 50 to 249 persons 
 5 250 persons or more 
 7 Do not know precisely but 10 persons or more 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (JOBSTAT ≠ 11, 21, 22, 30) 
JOBTIME  YEAR IN WHICH PERSON STARTED WORKING IN HIS/HER CURRENT MAIN JOB MAINSTAT = 11, 12
 4 digits 4 digits of the year concerned 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (MAINSTAT ≠ 11, 12) 
  HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION OR TRAINING SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED BY YOUR PARENTS (GUARDIAN) 
HATFATHER  FATHER (MALE GUARDIAN) Everybody
 1 At most lower secondary 
 2 Upper secondary 
 3 Tertiary 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (father unknown) 
HATMOTHER  MOTHER (FEMALE GUARDIAN) Everybody
 1 At most lower secondary 
 2 Upper secondary 
 3 Tertiary 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (mother unknown) 
  COUNTRY OF BIRTH OF YOUR PARENTS 
BIRTHFATHER  COUNTRY OF BIRTH OF THE FATHER Everybody
 0 Born in this country 
 2 digits Based on the ISO country classification 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (father unknown) 
BIRTHMOTHER  COUNTRY OF BIRTH OF THE MOTHER Everybody
 0 Born in this country 
 2 digits Based on the ISO country classification 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (mother unknown) 

2. 

Variable name Code Description Filter
SEEKINFO  LOOKED FOR ANY INFORMATION CONCERNING LEARNING POSSIBILITIES IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS (formal and non-formal education and training) Everybody
 1 Yes 
 2 No 
 -1 No answer 
GUIDEINST  INFORMATION OR ADVICE/HELP ON LEARNING POSSIBILITIES RECEIVED FROM INSTITUTIONS/ORGANISATIONS IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS Everybody
 -1 No answer 
  List of items (multiple responses allowed): 
GUIDEINST_1  Yes, I received free of charge information or advice/help on learning opportunities from institutions/organisations 
GUIDEINST_2  Yes, I paid for information or advice/help on learning opportunities from institutions/organisations 
GUIDEINST_3  No, I did not receive any information or advice/help on learning opportunities from institutions/organisations 
  Each GUIDEINST_x variable is coded: 1 if selected, 2 if not selected, -1 if there is no answer 
GUIDESOURCE  SOURCE OF FREE OF CHARGE INFORMATION OR ADVICE/HELP ON LEARNING POSSIBILITIES RECEIVED IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS GUIDEINST_1 = 1
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (GUIDEINST_1 ≠ 1) 
  List of items (multiple responses allowed): 
GUIDESOURCE_1  From education or training institutions (school, college, university, VET centre, institution for adult learning, validation centre) 
GUIDESOURCE_2  From employment services 
GUIDESOURCE_3  From employer or employer organisations 
GUIDESOURCE_4  From trade unions or work council 
GUIDESOURCE_5  From other institutions/organisations providing free information or advice/help on learning opportunities (other than mentioned before) 
  Each GUIDESOURCE_x variable is coded: 1 if selected, 2 if not selected, -2 for not applicable (GUIDEINST_1 ≠ 1), -1 if there is no answer 
GUIDETYPE  TYPE OF FREE INFORMATION OR ADVICE/HELP ON LEARNING POSSIBILITIES RECEIVED IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS GUIDEINST_1 = 1
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (GUIDEINST_1 ≠ 1) 
  List of items (multiple responses allowed): 
GUIDETYPE_1  Information or advice/help on learning possibilities 
GUIDETYPE_2  Assessment of skills and competences through tests, skills audits or interviews 
GUIDETYPE_3  Information or advice/help on procedure for validation/recognition of skills, competences or prior learning 
GUIDETYPE_4  Other type of information or advice/help 
  Each GUIDETYPE_x variable is coded: 1 if selected, 2 if not selected, -2 for not applicable (GUIDEINST_1 ≠ 1), -1 if there is no answer 
GUIDEMODE  MODE OF DELIVERY OF FREE INFORMATION OR ADVICE/HELP ON LEARNING POSSIBILITIES RECEIVED IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS GUIDEINST_1 = 1
 0 None of the items listed below 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (GUIDEINST_1 ≠ 1) 
  List of items (multiple responses allowed): 
GUIDEMODE_1  Face to face interaction 
GUIDEMODE_2  Interaction with a person through internet, phone, e-mail or any other media 
GUIDEMODE_3  Interaction with a computer based application for information or advice/help (including on line self-assessment tools) 
GUIDEMODE_4  No interaction, only information through dedicated material (books, posters, websites, leaflet, TV programme, etc.) 
  Each GUIDEMODE_x variable is coded: 1 if selected, 2 if not selected, -2 for not applicable (GUIDEINST_1 ≠ 1), -1 if there is no answer 

3. 

Variable name Code Description Filter
FED  PARTICIPATION IN FORMAL EDUCATION DURING THE LAST 12 MONTHS Everybody
 1 Yes 
 2 No 
FEDNUM  NUMBER OF FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES PARTICIPATED IN DURING THE LAST 12 MONTHS Everybody
 0 None (FED = 2) 
 1-99 Number of activities 
FEDLEVEL  LEVEL OF THE MOST RECENT FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY FEDNUM ≥ 1
 100 ISCED 1 
 200 ISCED 2 (incl. ISCED 3 programmes of duration less than 2 years) 
 302 ISCED 3 programme duration of 2 years and more, sequential (i.e. access to next ISCED 3 programme only) 
 303 ISCED 3 programme duration of 2 years and more, terminal or access to ISCED 4 only 
 304 ISCED 3 with access to ISCED 5, 6 or 7 
 300 ISCED 3 programme of duration of 2 years and more, without possible distinction of access to other ISCED levels 
 400 ISCED 4 
 500 ISCED 5 
 600 ISCED 6 
 700 ISCED 7 
 800 ISCED 8 
 -2 Not applicable (FEDNUM = 0) 
FEDFIELD  FIELD OF THE MOST RECENT FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY FEDNUM ≥ 1 and FEDLEVEL = 300 to 800
 0000-9998 Level 1 of the classification of fields of education and training 
 oroptional or subdivisions of the classification of fields of education and training 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (FEDNUM = 0 or FEDLEVEL ≠ 300 to 800) 
FEDVOC  ORIENTATION OF THE MOST RECENT FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY FEDLEVEL= 300 to 400
 1 General education 
 2 Vocational education 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (FEDLEVEL ≠ 300 to 400) 
FEDSTARTYEAR  YEAR WHEN THE MOST RECENT FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY STARTED FEDNUM ≥ 1
 4 digits Year when the most recent formal education activity started 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (FEDNUM = 0) 
FEDSTARTMONTH  MONTH WHEN THE MOST RECENT FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY STARTED FEDNUM ≥ 1
 1-12 Month when the most recent formal education activity started 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (FEDNUM = 0) 
FEDCOMP  COMPLETION OF THE MOST RECENT FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY FEDNUM ≥ 1
 1 No, I dropped out before the expected end 
 2 No, it is still on-going 
 3 Yes, I completed it 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (FEDNUM = 0) 
FEDDIST  MOST RECENT FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY ORGANISED AS DISTANCE LEARNING FEDNUM ≥ 1
 1 Yes 
 2 No 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (FEDNUM = 0) 
FEDDISTOL  DISTANCE LEARNING ORGANISED AS AN ONLINE COURSE FEDDIST = 1
 1 Yes 
 2 No 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (FEDDIST ≠ 1) 
FEDOERA  USE OF ONLINE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR THE MOST RECENT FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY FEDNUM ≥ 1
 1 Very frequently 
 2 Frequently 
 3 Sometimes 
 4 Never 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (FEDNUM = 0) 
FEDOERB  INTERACTION WITH OTHER PEOPLE (E.G. TEACHERS, LEARNERS) THROUGH EDUCATIONAL WEBSITES/PORTALS FOR THE MOST RECENT FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY FEDNUM ≥ 1
 1 Yes 
 2 No 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (FEDNUM = 0) 
FEDREASON  REASONS FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE MOST RECENT FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY FEDNUM ≥ 1
 0 None of the items listed below 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (FEDNUM = 0) 
  List of items (multiple responses allowed): 
FEDREASON_01a  To do my job better 
FEDREASON_01b  To improve my career prospects 
FEDREASON_02  To be less likely to lose my job 
FEDREASON_03  To increase my possibilities of getting a job, or changing a job/profession 
FEDREASON_04  To start my own business 
FEDREASON_05  I was obliged to participate 
FEDREASON_06  To get knowledge/skills useful in my everyday life 
FEDREASON_07  To increase my knowledge/skills on a subject that interests me 
FEDREASON_08  Obtain certificate 
FEDREASON_09  To meet new people/for fun 
  Each FEDREASON_x variable is coded: 1 if selected, 2 if not selected, -2 for not applicable (FEDNUM = 0), -1 if there is no answer 
FEDWORKTIME  MOST RECENT FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY DURING PAID WORKING HOURS (INCLUDING PAID LEAVE OR RECUPERATION) FEDNUM ≥ 1
 1 Only during paid working hours 
 2 Mostly during paid working hours 
 3 Mostly outside paid working hours 
 4 Only outside paid working hours 
 5 Not working at that time 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (FEDNUM = 0) 
FEDNBHOURS  TOTAL NUMBER OF INSTRUCTION HOURS OF THE MOST RECENT FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY FEDNUM ≥ 1
 1-9999 Number of instruction hours 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (FEDNUM = 0) 
FEDPAID  PAYMENT FOR THE TUITION, REGISTRATION, EXAM FEES, EXPENSES FOR BOOKS OR TECHNICAL STUDY MEANS FOR THE MOST RECENT FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY FEDNUM ≥ 1
 1 Fully paid by yourself 
 2 Partly paid by yourself and partly paid by someone else 
 3 Fully paid by somebody else 
 4 Free activity 
 5 You do not know 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (FEDNUM = 0) 
FEDPAIDBY  PARTIAL OR FULL PAYMENT FOR THE TUITION, REGISTRATION, EXAM FEES, EXPENSES FOR BOOKS OR TECHNICAL STUDY MEANS FOR THE MOST RECENT FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY BY: FEDNUM ≥ 1 and FEDPAID = 2 or 3
 0 None of the items listed below 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (FEDNUM = 0 or (FEDPAID ≠ 2 and FEDPAID ≠ 3)) 
  List of items (multiple responses allowed): 
FEDPAIDBY_1  Employer or prospective employer 
FEDPAIDBY_2  Public employment services 
FEDPAIDBY_3  Other public institutions 
FEDPAIDBY_4  A household member or a relative 
  Each FEDPAIDBY_x variable is coded: 1 if selected, 2 if not selected, -2 for not applicable (FEDNUM = 0 or (FEDPAID ≠ 2 and FEDPAID ≠ 3)), -1 if there is no answer 
FEDUSEA  CURRENT USE OF THE SKILLS OR KNOWLEDGE ACQUIRED FROM THE MOST RECENT FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY FEDNUM ≥ 1
 1 A lot 
 2 A fair amount 
 3 Very little 
 4 Not at all 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (FEDNUM = 0) 
FEDUSEB  EXPECTED USE OF THE SKILLS OR KNOWLEDGE ACQUIRED FROM THE MOST RECENT FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY FEDNUM ≥ 1
 1 A lot 
 2 A fair amount 
 3 Very little 
 4 Not at all 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (FEDNUM = 0) 
FEDOUTCOME  OUTCOMES OF THE NEW SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE ACQUIRED THROUGH THE MOST RECENT FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY FEDNUM ≥ 1
 0 None of the items listed below 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (FEDNUM = 0) 
  List of items (multiple responses allowed): 
FEDOUTCOME_1  Getting a (new) job 
FEDOUTCOME_3  Higher salary/wages 
FEDOUTCOME_2  Promotion in the job 
FEDOUTCOME_4  New tasks 
FEDOUTCOME_5  Better performance in the job 
FEDOUTCOME_6  Personal-related reasons (meet other people, refresh your skills in general subjects, etc.) 
FEDOUTCOME_7  No outcomes yet 
  Each FEDOUTCOME_x variable is coded: 1 if selected, 2 if not selected, -2 for not applicable (FEDNUM = 0), -1 if there is no answer 

4. 

Variable name Code Description Filter
(NFE)  PARTICIPATION IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES WITH THE INTENTION TO IMPROVE KNOWLEDGE OR SKILLS IN ANY AREA (INCLUDING HOBBIES) DURING THE LAST 12 MONTHS Everybody
NFECOURSE   (a) COURSES
 Everybody
 1 Yes 
 2 No 
NFEWORKSHOP   (b) WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS
 Everybody
 1 Yes 
 2 No 
NFEGUIDEDJT   (c) GUIDED ON-THE-JOB TRAINING
 Everybody
 1 Yes 
 2 No 
NFELESSON   (d) PRIVATE LESSONS
 Everybody
 1 Yes 
 2 No 
NFENUM  NUMBER OF NON-FORMAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING ACTIVITIES DURING THE LAST 12 MONTHS Everybody
 0 None (NFECOURSE = 2 and NFEWORKSHOP = 2 and NFEGUIDEDJT = 2 and NFELESSON = 2) 
 1-99 Number of activities 
  IDENTIFICATION OF ACTIVITIES (UP TO 7) 
(NFEACT01)  01 — Identification of the 1st activity 
NFEACT01_TYPE  TYPE OF THE ACTIVITY NFENUM ≥ 1
 1 Courses 
 2 Workshops and seminars 
 3 Guided on-the-job training 
 4 Private lessons 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (NFENUM = 0) 
NFEACT01_PURP  PURPOSE OF THE ACTIVITY NFENUM ≥ 1
 1 Mainly job-related 
 2 Mainly personal/non-job-related reasons 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (NFENUM = 0) 
NFEACT01_WORKTIME  THE LEARNING ACTIVITY TOOK PLACE FULLY OR MOSTLY DURING PAID WORKING HOURS (INCLUDING PAID LEAVE AND RECUPERATION) NFENUM ≥ 1
 1 Yes 
 2 No (including not working at that time) 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (NFENUM = 0) 
NFEACT01_PAIDBY  THE LEARNING ACTIVITY WAS PARTIALLY OR FULLY PAID BY THE EMPLOYER NFENUM ≥ 1
 1 Yes 
 2 No (including not working at that time) 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (NFENUM = 0) 
(NFEACT02)  02 — Identification of the 2nd activity NFENUM ≥ 2
NFEACT02_TYPE  Coded as (NFEACT01) 
NFEACT02_PURP  Coded as (NFEACT01) 
NFEACT02_WORKTIME  Coded as (NFEACT01) 
NFEACT02_PAIDBY  Coded as (NFEACT01) 
(NFEACT03)  03 — Identification of the 3rd activity NFENUM ≥ 3
NFEACT03_TYPE  Coded as (NFEACT01) 
NFEACT03_PURP  Coded as (NFEACT01) 
NFEACT03_WORKTIME  Coded as (NFEACT01) 
NFEACT03_PAIDBY  Coded as (NFEACT01) 
(NFEACT04)  04 — Identification of the 4th activity NFENUM ≥ 4
NFEACT04_TYPE  Coded as (NFEACT01) 
NFEACT04_PURP  Coded as (NFEACT01) 
NFEACT04_WORKTIME  Coded as (NFEACT01) 
NFEACT04_PAIDBY  Coded as (NFEACT01) 
(NFEACT05)  05 — Identification of the 5th activity NFENUM ≥ 5
NFEACT05_TYPE  Coded as (NFEACT01) 
NFEACT05_PURP  Coded as (NFEACT01) 
NFEACT05_WORKTIME  Coded as (NFEACT01) 
NFEACT05_PAIDBY  Coded as (NFEACT01) 
(NFEACT06)  06 — Identification of the 6th activity NFENUM ≥ 6
NFEACT06_TYPE  Coded as (NFEACT01) 
NFEACT06_PURP  Coded as (NFEACT01) 
NFEACT06_WORKTIME  Coded as (NFEACT01) 
NFEACT06_PAIDBY  Coded as (NFEACT01) 
(NFEACT07)  07 — Identification of the 7th activity NFENUM ≥ 7
NFEACT07_TYPE  Coded as (NFEACT01) 
NFEACT07_PURP  Coded as (NFEACT01) 
NFEACT07_WORKTIME  Coded as (NFEACT01) 
NFEACT07_PAIDBY  Coded as (NFEACT01) 
NFERAND1  CODE OF THE 1ST RANDOMLY SELECTED ACTIVITY NFENUM ≥ 1
 01-07 Identification code of the 1st randomly selected activity (code of the activity as in the variables NFEACTxx) 
 -2 Not applicable (NFENUM = 0) 
NFERAND1_TYPE  As reported in NFEACT01_TYPE to NFEACT07_TYPE for the 1st randomly selected activity 
NFEFIELD1  FIELD OF THE 1ST ACTIVITY NFERAND1 ≠ -2
 0000-9998 Level 1 of the classification of fields of education and training 
 oroptional or subdivisions of the classification of fields of education and training 
 -2 Not applicable (NFERAND1 = -2) 
NFEDIST1  1ST ACTIVITY ORGANISED AS DISTANCE LEARNING NFENUM ≥ 1
 1 Yes 
 2 No 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (NFENUM = 0) 
NFEDISTOL1  DISTANCE LEARNING FOR THE 1ST ACTIVITY ORGANISED AS AN ONLINE COURSE NFEDIST1 = 1
 1 Yes 
 2 No 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (NFEDIST1 ≠ 1) 
NFEOERA1  USE OF ONLINE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR THE 1ST ACTIVITY NFENUM ≥ 1
 1 Yes 
 2 No 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (NFENUM=0) 
NFEOERB1  INTERACTION WITH OTHER PEOPLE (E.G. TEACHERS, LEARNERS) THROUGH EDUCATIONAL WEBSITES/PORTALS FOR THE 1ST ACTIVITY NFENUM ≥ 1
 1 Yes 
 2 No 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (NFENUM = 0) 
NFEREASON1  REASONS FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE 1ST ACTIVITY NFERAND1 ≠ -2
 0 None of the items listed below 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (NFERAND1 = -2) 
  List of items (multiple responses allowed): 
NFEREASON1_01a  To do my job better Job-related activity
NFEREASON1_01b  To improve my career prospects Job-related activity
NFEREASON1_02  To be less likely to lose my job Job-related activity
NFEREASON1_03  To increase my possibilities of getting a job, or changing a job/profession Job-related activity
NFEREASON1_04  To start my own business Job-related activity
NFEREASON1_13  Because of organisational and/or technological changes at work Job-related activity
NFEREASON1_11  Required by the employer or by law 
NFEREASON1_06  To get knowledge/skills useful in my everyday life 
NFEREASON1_07  To increase my knowledge/skills on a subject that interests me 
NFEREASON1_08  Obtain certificate 
NFEREASON1_09  To meet new people/for fun 
NFEREASON1_10  For health reasons 
NFEREASON1_12  To do voluntary work better 
  Each NFEREASON1_x variable is coded: 1 if selected, 2 if not selected, -2 for not applicable (NFERAND1 = -2), -1 if there is no answer 
NFENBHOURS1  TOTAL NUMBER OF INSTRUCTION HOURS OF 1ST ACTIVITY NFERAND1 ≠ -2
 1-9999 Number of instruction hours 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (NFERAND1 = -2) 
NFEPROVIDER1  PROVIDER OF THE 1ST ACTIVITY NFERAND1 ≠ -2
 1 Formal education institution 
 2 Non-formal education and training institutions 
 3 Commercial institution where education and training is not the main activity (e.g. equipment suppliers) 
 4 Employer 
 5 Employers' organisations, chambers of commerce 
 6 Trade unions 
 7 Non-profit associations, e.g. cultural society, political party 
 8 Individuals (e.g. students giving private lessons) 
 9 Non-commercial institution where education and training is not the main activity (e.g. libraries, museums, ministers) 
 10 Other 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (NFERAND1 = -2) 
NFECERT1  CERTIFICATE OBTAINED AFTER THE 1ST ACTIVITY NFERAND1 ≠ -2
 1 Yes, required by the employer or a professional body or by law 
 2 Yes, not required by the employer or a professional body or by law 
 3 No (acknowledgement of attendance) 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (NFERAND1 = -2) 
NFEPAID1  PAYMENT FOR THE TUITION, REGISTRATION, EXAM FEES, EXPENSES FOR BOOKS OR TECHNICAL STUDY MEANS NFERAND1 ≠ -2
 1 Fully paid by yourself 
 2 Partly paid by yourself and partly paid by someone else 
 3 Fully paid by somebody else 
 4 Free activity 
 5 You do not know 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (NFERAND1 = -2) 
NFEPAIDBY1  PARTIAL OR FULL PAYMENT FOR THE TUITION, REGISTRATION, EXAM FEES, EXPENSES FOR BOOKS OR TECHNICAL STUDY MEANS FOR THE 1ST ACTIVITY NFERAND1 ≠ -2 and NFEPAID1 = 2 or 3
 0 None of the items listed below 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (NFERAND1 = -2 or (NFEPAID1 ≠ 2 or 3)) 
  List of items (multiple responses allowed): 
NFEPAIDBY1_1  Employer or prospective employer 
NFEPAIDBY1_2  Public employment services 
NFEPAIDBY1_3  Other public institutions 
NFEPAIDBY1_4  A household member or a relative 
  Each NFEPAIDBY1_x variable is coded: 1 if selected, 2 if not selected, -2 for not applicable (NFERAND1 = -2 or (NFEPAID1 ≠ 2 or 3)), -1 if there is no answer 
NFEPAIDVAL1  COSTS PAID PERSONALLY OR BY ANY HOUSEHOLD MEMBER OR RELATIVE FOR TUITION, REGISTRATION, EXAM FEES, BOOKS, AND/OR TECHNICAL STUDY MEANS REGARDING THE 1ST ACTIVITY NFEPAID1 = 1 or NFEPAID1 = 2 or (NFEPAID1 = 3 and NFEPAIDBY1_4 = 1)
  In euros 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable [NFEPAID1 ≠ 1 and NFEPAID1 ≠ 2 and (NFEPAID1 = 3 and NFEPAIDBY1_4 ≠ 1)] 
NFEUSEA1  CURRENT USE OF THE SKILLS OR KNOWLEDGE ACQUIRED FROM THE 1ST ACTIVITY NFERAND1 ≠ -2
 1 A lot 
 2 A fair amount 
 3 Very little 
 4 Not at all 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (NFERAND1 = -2) 
NFEUSEB1  EXPECTED USE OF THE SKILLS OR KNOWLEDGE ACQUIRED FROM THE 1ST ACTIVITY NFERAND1 ≠ -2
 1 A lot 
 2 A fair amount 
 3 Very little 
 4 Not at all 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (NFERAND1 = -2) 
NFEOUTCOME1  OUTCOMES OF THE NEW SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE ACQUIRED THROUGH THE 1ST ACTIVITY NFERAND1 ≠ -2
 0 None of the items listed below 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (NFERAND1 = -2) 
  List of items (multiple responses allowed): 
NFEOUTCOME1_1  Getting a (new) job 
NFEOUTCOME1_3  Higher salary/wages 
NFEOUTCOME1_2  Promotion in the job 
NFEOUTCOME1_4  New tasks 
NFEOUTCOME1_5  Better performance in the job 
NFEOUTCOME1_6  Personal related reasons (meet other people, refresh your skills in general subjects, etc.) 
NFEOUTCOME1_7  No outcomes yet 
  Each NFEOUTCOME1_x variable is coded: 1 if selected, 2 if not selected, -2 for not applicable (NFERAND1 = -2), -1 if there is no answer 
NFERAND2  CODE OF THE 2ND RANDOMLY SELECTED ACTIVITYVariables and coding analogously to NFERAND1 

5. 

Variable name Code Description Filter
DIFFICULTY  DIFFICULTIES RELATED TO PARTICIPATION (OR MORE PARTICIPATION) IN FORMAL OR NON-FORMAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING DURING THE LAST 12 MONTHS Everybody
 1 Person participated in formal or non-formal education but did not want to participate more 
 2 Person participated in formal or non-formal education and wanted to participate more 
 3 Person did not participate in formal or non-formal education and did not want to participate 
 4 Person did not participate in formal or non-formal education but wanted to participate 
 -1 No answer 
NEED  NO NEED FOR (FURTHER) EDUCATION AND TRAINING DIFFICULTY = 1 or 3
 1 Yes 
 2 No 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (DIFFICULTY ≠ 1 or 3) 
DIFFTYPE  TYPE OF DIFFICULTIES (DIFFICULTY = 2 or 4) or NEED = 2
 0 None of the items listed below 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable [(DIFFICULTY ≠ 2 or 4) and NEED ≠ 2] 
  List of items (multiple responses allowed): 
DIFFTYPE_01  Difficulty 01 — Prerequisites 
DIFFTYPE_02  Difficulty 02 — Cost 
DIFFTYPE_03  Difficulty 03 — Lack of employer's support or lack of public services support 
DIFFTYPE_04  Difficulty 04 — Schedule 
DIFFTYPE_05  Difficulty 05 — Distance 
DIFFTYPE_06  Difficulty 06 — No access to a computer or internet 
DIFFTYPE_07  Difficulty 07 — Family responsibilities 
DIFFTYPE_08a  Difficulty 08a — Health 
DIFFTYPE_08b  Difficulty 08b — Age 
DIFFTYPE_09  Difficulty 09 — Other personal reasons 
DIFFTYPE_10  Difficulty 10 — No suitable education or training activity 
DIFFTYPE_12  Difficulty 12 — Negative previous learning experience 
  Each DIFFTYPE_xx variable is coded: 1 if selected, 2 if not selected, -2 for not applicable (DIFFICULTY ≠ 2 or 4), -1 if there is no answer 
DIFFMAIN  MOST IMPORTANT DIFFICULTY (DIFFICULTY = 2 or 4) or NEED = 2
 3 digits Code of the reason from 01 to 12 (code of the difficulty as in the variable DIFFTYPE) 
 -2 Not applicable [(DIFFICULTY ≠ 2 or 4) and NEED ≠ 2] 
 -1 No answer 

6. 

Variable name Code Description Filter
(INF)  PARTICIPATION IN THE FOLLOWING OTHER ACTIVITIES IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS (DELIBERATE LEARNING TO IMPROVE KNOWLEDGE OR SKILLS AT WORK OR DURING FREE TIME) Everybody
INFFAMILY  LEARNING FROM A FAMILY MEMBER, FRIEND OR COLLEAGUE 
 1 Yes 
 2 No 
INFMATERIAL  LEARNING BY USING PRINTED MATERIAL (BOOKS, PROFESSIONAL MAGAZINES, ETC.) 
 1 Yes 
 2 No 
INFCOMPUTER  LEARNING BY USING COMPUTERS (ONLINE OR OFFLINE) 
 1 Yes 
 2 No 
INFMEDIA  LEARNING THROUGH TELEVISION/RADIO/VIDEO 
 1 Yes 
 2 No 
INFMUSEUM  LEARNING BY GUIDED TOURS IN MUSEUMS, HISTORICAL OR NATURAL OR INDUSTRIAL SITES 
 1 Yes 
 2 No 
INFLIBRARIES  LEARNING BY VISITING LEARNING CENTRES (INCLUDING LIBRARIES) 
 1 Yes 
 2 No 

7. 

Variable name Code Description Filter
LANGMOTHER  MOTHER TONGUE(S) Everybody
  Codes based on the ISO country classification 
 2digits 1st language 
 2digits 2nd language (00 if none) 
LANGUSED  OTHER LANGUAGES APART FROM MOTHER TONGUE(S) Everybody
 0-99 Number of other languages 
 -1 No answer 
LANGUSED_1 2 digits 1 — Code of the first language or 00 (none) 
LANGUSED_2 2 digits 2 — Code of the second language or 00 (none) 
LANGUSED_3 2 digits 3 — Code of the third language or 00 (none) 
LANGUSED_4 2 digits 4 — Code of the fourth language or 00 (none) 
LANGUSED_5 2 digits 5 — Code of the fifth language or 00 (none) 
LANGUSED_6 2 digits 6 — Code of the sixth language or 00 (none) 
LANGUSED_7 2 digits 7 — Code of the seventh language or 00 (none) 
  Each LANGUSED_x variable is coded on the basis of the ISO country classification 
LANGBEST1  FIRST BEST KNOWN LANGUAGE (APART FROM MOTHER TONGUE(S)) LANGUSED ≠ 0, -1
  Based on the ISO country classification 
 2 digits 1st language (2digits code) 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (LANGUSED = 0, -1) 
LANGLEVEL1  FIRST BEST LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE (APART FROM MOTHER TONGUE(S)) LANGBEST1 ≠ -1, -2
 0 I only understand and can use a few words and phrases 
 1 I can understand and use the most common everyday expressions. I use the language in relation to familiar things and situations. 
 2 I can understand the essential of clear language and produce simple text. I can describe experiences and events and communicate fairly fluently. 
 3 I can understand a wide range of demanding texts and use the language flexibly. I master the language almost completely. 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (LANGBEST1 = -1, -2) 
LANGBEST2  SECOND BEST KNOWN LANGUAGE (APART FROM MOTHER TONGUE(S)) LANGUSED ≠ 0, 1, -1
  Based on the ISO country classification 
 2 digits 2nd language (2digits code) 
 -1 No answer 
 -2 Not applicable (LANGUSED = 0, 1, -1) 
LANGLEVEL2  SECOND BEST LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE (APART FROM MOTHER TONGUE(S)) LANGBEST2 ≠ -1, -2
  Coded as LANGLEVEL1 

ANNEX II
1. 
The weighting factors should be calculated taking into account in particular the probability of selection and the available external data relating to the distribution of the population being surveyed, according to sex, age groups (25-34; 35-54; 55-64), education (at most lower secondary education (ISCED level 1 or lower, ISCED 2 and ISCED 3 programmes of less than 2 years); upper secondary (ISCED levels 3 and 4); tertiary education (levels 5 to 8)); employment (employed or unemployed); region (NUTS II level), where such external data are held to be sufficiently reliable at national level.

2. 
The absolute margin of error for the indicator mentioned in point 3 shall not exceed the threshold stipulated in point 3, unless this requires an effective national sample size larger than 5 000 individuals. In the latter case, the size of the required effective national sample shall be 5 000 individuals.

3. 
The same requirement is relaxed to a threshold of 1,7 percentage points for countries with a population aged 25 to 64 of one million to three and a half million.

The same requirement is relaxed to a threshold of 2,0 percentage points for countries with a population aged 25 to 64 of less than one million.

4. 
Effective national sample sizes should be adjusted for design effects and anticipated unit non-response to determine the real sample sizes at planning stage.

These requirements apply to a sample of resident individuals aged 25 to 64. In the case of national samples with a wider scope, estimates for the resident population aged 25 to 64 should comply with the precision requirements set out above.

ANNEX III
A standard quality report shall be submitted in accordance with the European Statistical System Standard Quality Report Structure. Particular attention shall be given to relevance, accuracy, timeliness and punctuality, accessibility and clarity, comparability and coherence in accordance with Article 4(1)(d) of Regulation (EC) No 452/2008.
Member States shall submit a standard quality report as defined in Article 6 of this Regulation. They shall do so using the transmission formats the Commission (Eurostat) provides. A copy of the national questionnaire shall accompany the report.
The standard quality criteria shall be applied as follows.

1. 

— Implementation of the survey and the degree to which statistics meet current and potential users' needs.
— Description and classification of users.
— Individual needs of each user group.
— Whether and to what degree those needs have been met.

2.  2.1. 

— Description of the sample design and the actual sample.
— Description of the calculation of the final weighting factors including the non-response model and auxiliary variables used.
— Coefficients of variation of the estimates according to the sample strata with regard to the indicators of interest listed in Annex II, point 3.
— Variance estimation software.
— A description of the auxiliary variables or information used.
— With regard to non-response analysis, a description of the biases in the sample and the results.
 2.2.  2.2.1. 

— Description of the register used for sampling and its overall quality.
— Information included in the register and its updating frequency.
— Errors due to the discrepancies between the sampling frame and the target population and sub-populations (over-coverage, under-coverage, misclassifications).
— Methods used to obtain this information.
— Notes on the processing of misclassifications.
 2.2.2. 
Assessment of errors that occurred at the data collection stage, due for example to:


— The questionnaire design (results of pre-tests or laboratory methods; questioning strategies).
— Reporting unit/respondent (respondents' reactions).
— Data collection tools and the use of administrative records (correspondence between the administrative and the survey concepts, e.g. the reference period, the availability of individual data).
— Data collection modes.
 2.2.3. 
Description of the data editing process:


— Processing system and tools used.
— Errors due to coding, editing, weighting and tabulation, etc.
— Quality checks at macro-/micro-level.
— Breakdown of corrections and of failed edits into missing values, errors and anomalies.
 2.2.4. 
Description of the measures taken to contact respondents again:


— Unit and item response rates.
— Assessment of unit non-response and item non-response.
— Full report on imputation procedures including the methods used for imputation and/or re-weighting.
— Methodological notes and the results of non-response analysis or other methods to assess the effects of non-response.

3. 
Table of dates showing when each of the following phases of the project started and ended: data collection, reminders and follow-up, checking and editing data, further validation and imputation, non-response survey (as appropriate), estimations, data transmission to Eurostat and the dissemination of national results.

4. 

— Conditions of access to data.
— Plan for disseminating the results.
— A copy of any methodological documents relating to the statistics provided.

5. 
As appropriate and relevant, countries should comment on:


— Deviations from the European questionnaire and definitions.
— Whether the survey was linked to another national survey.
— To what extent the survey was done using existing data in registers.
— A description of how the requirements of this Regulation have been fulfilled so the comparability of the data can be assessed.

6. 

— Comparison of statistics for the same phenomenon or item from other surveys or sources.
— Description of how the requirements of this Regulation have been fulfilled so the geographical comparability of the data can be assessed.

7. 
Analysis of the burden and benefit at national level by considering the following for example:


— Average time for answering the questionnaire.
— Problematic questions or modules from the survey.
— Problems with the classification and definition of learning activities, problems with other classifications.
— The variables which were most/least useful in collecting data on adult participation in lifelong learning.
— Estimated or actual satisfaction level of national data users.
— Respondent burden.

Efforts made to reduce burden.
