Standard Fields of Education Classification

This classification was derived from a joint project with Eurostat and UNESCO. It is based on the International Standard Classification of Education - ISCED 1997 (Fields of Education).

In 1999, Eurostat and UNESCO further elaborated on the ISCED 1997 and provided a third level of about 80 categories called 'Detailed Fields'. This additional level was added to allow the EUORSTAT Classification of Training developed in 1997-98 to be integrated with ISCED 1997 and features subjects which would normally be covered as part of vocational education. The ISCED 1997 is available from the UNESCO website.