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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

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. ...

NALA receives UNESCO International Literacy Prize 2025

  The European Basic Skills Network is proud to highlight the achievement of one of its founding members, the National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA). NALA’s Learn with NALA programme has been awarded the UNESCO International Literacy Prize 2025, recognising its outstanding contribution to supporting adults in Ireland to develop their literacy and digital ...

EBSN blog on EPALE: AI and Basic Skills in the Digital Era

  Artificial Intelligence is transforming how we teach and learn — creating new opportunities, but also new challenges for adults with low basic skills. In September, the European Basic Skills Network (EBSN) facilitated an online discussion on EPALE about the role of AI in adult learning. The debate explored how AI can support learning — through personalised ...
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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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