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European Basic Skills Network

Who we are
EBSN is a European network bringing together policy makers and key stakeholders to strengthen adults’ basic skills across Europe.
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Our objective
To promote excellence in adult basic skills policy and implementation at European and national level, in a field with major implications for education, employment, social inclusion and active participation in society.
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Why it matters
Across Europe, many adults face barriers in work, learning and everyday life because they lack essential basic skills. EBSN supports stronger cooperation, knowledge exchange and policy development to help address this challenge.

About EBSN

Learn who we are, what we stand for, and how the Network supports cooperation on adult basic skills across Europe.

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Activities & Projects

Explore our policy work, partnerships and projects that connect evidence, practice and European cooperation.

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Membership

Find out how institutions can join EBSN, benefit from membership, and become part of a trusted European network.

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Highlighted News & Events

The next EBSN Café is on 19 May!

  The following EBSN Café is organised on 19 May from 14:00 CET to 15:30 CET and it will be focusing on the opportunities to promote basic skills development through the recently launched European Year of Skills (EYS) and also introducing the key topics planned to be discussed on the EBSN Conference in June. As the Café is an informal meet up you can jump in even if ...

The need for professionalising adult basic skills teachers in Europe

As the European Agenda for Adult Learning (EAAL) moves forward into a new decade, it has set an ambitious target: at least 60% of adults aged 25-64 should participate in learning by 2030. To achieve this goal, the participation of low-qualified adults must be enhanced by offering relevant and effective basic skills learning opportunities. In this ...

Launching of the European Year of Skills (EYS) by the European Commission

As we approach the launch of the European Year of Skills (EYS) we invite you to join us in celebrating and promoting the importance of skills throughout 2023. The start of the Year will be celebrated with a European Year of Skills Festival on 9 May. It will be linked up to other events and speakers across Europe to showcase skills-related efforts ...
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membership

Join a European network of institutions committed to strengthening adult basic skills policy and practice.

Annual Conference

Discover EBSN’s flagship annual event, bringing together policy makers, experts and practitioners from across Europe.

projects

Explore collaborative initiatives and European projects connecting policy, practice and shared learning.

European cooperation

Connecting institutions across countries and sectors.

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Policy dialogue

Supporting informed exchange on adult basic skills.

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Peer exchange

Sharing experience, approaches and lessons learned.

Project collaboration

Creating opportunities for joint developments and initiatives.

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