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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

Have Your Say: Adult Learner Survey on Individual Learning Accounts

Have Your Say: Adult Learner Survey on Individual Learning Accounts

Adult learners across Europe are invited to contribute to the evaluation of the 2022 Council Recommendation on Individual Learning Accounts. A short EU-wide survey is gathering the experiences of adults who have used, or may be eligible for, Individual Learning Account-type and other publicly supported learning opportunities. It explores access to learning, the relevance ...
Recent EBSN Contributions on EPALE: Learning, Inclusion and Emerging Technologies

Recent EBSN Contributions on EPALE: Learning, Inclusion and Emerging Technologies

Over recent months, EBSN has contributed a series of articles to EPALE exploring some of the key questions shaping adult learning and basic skills today — from the transformative potential of learning and the importance of inclusive local ecosystems to the changing role of technology in adult education. Can adult learning really change lives? One of the contributions ...
Microcredentials in Action: Cedefop Online Event on 29 September

Microcredentials in Action: Cedefop Online Event on 29 September

How can microcredentials support lifelong learning, skills development and more flexible access to learning? On 29 September 2026, from 10:00 to 11:30 CET, Cedefop will host the online event “Upskilling Europe: Microcredentials in action”, bringing together policymakers, social partners, researchers, education and training professionals and industry representatives. The ...
Work, Learn, Evolve: Nordic Conference on Workplace Learning

Work, Learn, Evolve: Nordic Conference on Workplace Learning

How can workplaces become environments where learning and competence development are part of everyday working life? On 20 October 2026, the Nordic conference “Work, Learn, Evolve” will bring together professionals working across adult education, research, policy and working life in Reykjavík, Iceland. The conference places workplace learning within a lifelong learning ...
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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

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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