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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

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Highlighted News & Events

Save the Date for the EBSN Annual Event 2025!

Save the Date for the EBSN Annual Event 2025!

We are pleased to announce that the EBSN Annual Conference and General Assembly will take place from the 18th to the 20th of June 2025, in Brussels, Belgium.The theme of this year’s conference, "From evidence to action: Advancing adult basic skills for tackling inequalities," highlights actionable steps and the application of PIAAC evidence ...
New PIAAC results show declining literacy and increasing inequality in many European countries – Better adult learning is necessary

New PIAAC results show declining literacy and increasing inequality in many European countries – Better adult learning is necessary

The OECD’s latest PIAAC results reveal declining literacy and widening inequality across Europe, highlighting the urgent need for lifelong and inclusive learning strategies. EAEA and EBSN call for stronger governance, increased investment, and innovative approaches to adult education to address these challenges and promote equality, social inclusion, and ...

New Perspectives for Upskilling Pathways in the Light of the Twin Transformation

Recent findings from the OECD Survey of Adult Skills (2024) reveal a worrying trend: literacy and numeracy skills among adults have stagnated or declined across most OECD countries over the past decade. These challenges are particularly pronounced among adults with lower education levels, highlighting an urgent need for targeted interventions. In ...

New Perspectives for Upskilling Pathways in the Light of the Twin Transformation

Recent findings from the OECD Survey of Adult Skills (2024) reveal a worrying trend: literacy and numeracy skills among adults have stagnated or declined across most OECD countries over the past decade. These challenges are particularly pronounced among adults with lower education levels, highlighting an urgent need for targeted interventions. In their joint statement, ...
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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

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European cooperation

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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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