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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

Call for Papers: ESREA Network on Policy Studies in Adult Education Conference 2026

Adult Learning and Education: Widening the Scope for Action 📍 University of Hamburg, Germany 🕓 13–15 May 2026   The University of Hamburg and the ESREA Network on Policy Studies in Adult Education invite contributions for the 2026 conference “Adult Learning and Education: Widening the Scope for Action.” Researchers and practitioners are encouraged to submit ...

EVENT: Designing Learning Spaces in Basic Education

  On 5 November 2025, the German National Coordination Point of the European Agenda for Adult Learning, in cooperation with AEWB Niedersachsen, will host the conference “Designing Learning Spaces in Basic Education” in Göttingen, Germany. The event will explore how learning spaces can be designed to inspire participation and motivation in basic education. Experts ...

EVENT: Læring i Nord 2025 – Basic Skills in the Nordic Countries: New Data, Next Steps

  On 24 October 2025 (12:00–15:00 CEST), EPALE and the Nordic Network for Lifelong Learning (NLL) — a member of EBSN — will host the annual Læring i Nord digital conference, focusing on basic skills in the Nordic countries. This year’s edition will explore how to strengthen adults’ literacy, numeracy, digital and oral skills, drawing on new data from PIAAC2. ...
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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

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