Adult education in Poland

Adult education is currently believed to be one of the key factors influencing economic growth and social progress of a developing society. The base for the lifelong education strategy in the European Union constitutes the Resolution concerning lifelong learning adopted in June 2002 by the Council of Ministers.

 Education in the formal education system  Education in the non-formal system  Informal education

Education in the formal education system covers science in the school system : at primary level, high school, vocational school, some college, higher education and doctoral. It is associated with the regular form of learning. It is conducted by institutions authorized to teach.

Education in the non- formal system does not cause changes in the level of education; takes the form of training courses of lectures, etc; it allows the extension of it’s own competence.

Informal education Persons who in the course of self-learning used: aid of family members,friends,colleagues books,professional magazines, and other printed materials; Computer programs; Programmes broadcast by radio, tv.

By place of residence People living in urban areas are more likely to participate in adult education than people those living in rural areas.

By age The older, the less interested in education.

University of the Third Age

Due to professional qualifications the higher qualifications, the greater need for training

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