Summary table of ISCED 2011 codes and criteria

The units of the ISCED classification are education programmes and their related recognised qualifications. http://www.uis.unesco.org/Education/Pages/international-standardclassification- of-education.aspx The ISCED classification uses 3 digits: the first is the educational level, the second and third are complementary dimensions. The ISCED level of an education programme reflects the degree of complexity and specialisation of the content of the programme measured with respect to gradations of learning experiences and the knowledge, skills and competencies the programme is intended to impart. Educational attainment is measured with respect to the highest education programme successfully completed, which is normally certified by a recognised qualification. If the highest education programme is not successfully completed, the level of attainment of the person is their attainment level before entering the programme.