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Lifelong learning

Last update : 29.11.2024

Definition

Any learning activities undertaken at any time of life with the aim of improving knowledge, abilities, skills or qualifications for personal, social or professional reasons.

Source: Loi du 19 décembre 2008 portant réforme de la formation professionnelle

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Any learning activity undertaken throughout life in a formal, non-formal or informal setting, which results in improving knowledge, know-how, skills, competences and qualifications for personal, social or professional reasons.

Source: Cedefop (2023) "Terminology of European education and training policy: A selection of key terms"