norama • ** • • The coherence of compulsory education, initial and continuing training and adult education in countries of the European Economic Area α. panorama O LL LU Q LU * * O+ ^ The coherence of compulsory education, * ι initial and continuing training and adult ^L + education in countries of the European * Economic Area Guildford Educational Services Ltd, GB - Guildford June 1995 Edited by: CEDEFOP - European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training Marinou Antipa 12 GR-57001 Thessaloniki Tel.: 30-31+49 01 11 Fax:9 01 02 E-mail: info@cedefop.gr Internet: http//www.cedefop.gr The Centre was established by Regulation (EEC) No 337/75 of the Council of the European Communities, last amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 251/95 of 6 February 1995 and Council Regulation (EC) No 354/95 of 20 February 1995. Comparative analysis Cataloguing data can be found at the end of this publication. CEDEFOP - European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training, 1995 Reproduction is authorized, except for commercial purposes, provided the source is acknowledged. Printed in Germany The Coherence of Compulsory Education, Initial and Continuing Training and Adult Education in countries of the European Economic Area Comparative Analysis Contents Page Foreword 1 1. Introduction 2 2. Compulsory Education 5 3. Upper Secondary Education 9 4. Higher Education 18 5. Labour Market Training 23 6.