In Finland, liberal adult
education refers to non-qualification programmes and courses provided at
adult education centres, folk high schools, summer universities, sports
institutes and study centres. Based on the principle of lifelong
learning, liberal adult education aims to promote well-rounded
development of individuals and provide education that advances social
cohesion, equality and active citizenship. Anyone can apply for liberal
adult education programmes.
Derived
from data collected by Statistics Finland, liberal adult education
statistics include data on the number of learning opportunities, lessons
and students.
