School Level
https://publicschema.org/vocab/school-level
The ISCED 2011 level of education served by a school, covering early childhood through post-secondary non-tertiary education. This is a subset of the full ISCED 2011 level range (0-8); tertiary levels (5-8) are excluded because institutions at those levels are universities and other higher-education bodies rather than schools.
Standard reference
UNESCO International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) 2011 (https://uis.unesco.org/en/topic/international-standard-classification-education-isced)
ISCED 2011 is the authoritative international framework for classifying education levels. Codes here are the ISCED level integers 0-4. Many national school systems map directly to these levels (e.g., primary = ISCED 1, lower secondary = ISCED 2, upper secondary = ISCED 3). Tertiary levels 5-8 are outside the scope of this vocabulary.
Values
| Code | Label | Standard code | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|
isced_0 | Early childhood education (ISCED 0) | Programs providing holistic early childhood development and education for children below the age of entry into primary education, typically ages 0-5. Includes crèches, nurseries, kindergartens, and pre-schools. | |
isced_1 | Primary education (ISCED 1) | Programs designed to give students a sound basic education in reading, writing, and mathematics, along with an elementary understanding of other subjects. Typically ages 6-11, duration of 4-6 years. | |
isced_2 | Lower secondary education (ISCED 2) | Programs completing the lower phase of secondary education, building on primary education and preparing for upper secondary or vocational pathways. Typically ages 12-14. | |
isced_3 | Upper secondary education (ISCED 3) | Programs providing more subject- or skill-specific instruction than lower secondary, often leading to tertiary education or direct entry to employment. Typically ages 15-17. | |
isced_4 | Post-secondary non-tertiary education (ISCED 4) | Programs positioned between upper secondary and tertiary education, providing knowledge and skills below degree level. Includes vocational preparation programs and bridging courses. Typically delivered at technical colleges or vocational centers rather than universities. |
Referenced by this vocabulary
- ISCED 2011 UNESCO Institute for Statistics, 2011