Welcome to the EBSN website

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 ePlatform for Adult Learning in Europe (EPALE) is coming soon

As the latest development in an ongoing commitment to improving the quality of adult learning in Europe, the  European Commission will soon unveil a new multilingual open community. The aim of EPALE is to create a hub for adult education professionals with the goal to support the quality and development of adult learning in Europe. The platform will be accompanied with ...

NIACE’s new app “Maths everywhere”

  EBSN member NIACE has recently launched an app intended to help adults solve everyday maths problems and improve their skills. You can download it for free and test your skills – and consider whether something  like this should be produced in your country.   We will be back with news on how the EBSN can follow-up this interesting initiative!

Report form the second EBSN Academy course

The second EBSN Academy course took place in Luxembourg, in the town of Esch-sur Alzette, in March. The workshop's language was French and so is the languge of this report. A resumé in English will be available soon.
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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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