International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED 1997)
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International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED 1997)
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This ISCED 1997 classification was approved by the General Conference at its 29th session in November 1997. It was prepared by a Task Force set up by the Director-General for this purpose and is the result of extensive and representative consultations at the world level. ISCED 1997 covers primarily two cross-cutting classification variables: levels and fields of education.
UNESCO's data collection programme has been adjusted to take account of these new standards and Member States are invited to apply them when reporting education statistics in order to improve their international comparability. To this end, an operational manual providing guidance on the interpretation and practical application of ISCED 1997 has been prepared in close cooperation with national experts.