Norwegian Standard Classification of Education Revised 2000
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C 751 Official Statistics of Norway Norwegian Standard Classification of Education Revised 2000 Statistisk sentralbyrå • Statistics Norway Oslo–Kongsvinger Official Statistics of This series consists mainly of primary statistics, statistics from statistical accounting Norway systems and results of special censuses and surveys, for reference and documen- tation purposes. Presentation is basically in the form of tables, figures and necessary information about data, collection and processing methods, and concepts and defi- nitions. In addition, a short overview of the main results is given. The series also includes the publications Statistical Yearbook of Norway, Historical Statistics, Regional Statistics and Guide to Norwegian Statistics. Symbols in tables Symbol © Statistics Norway, January 2003 Category not applicable . When using material from this publication, Data not available .. please give Statistics Norway as your source. Data not yet available ... Not for publication : ISBN 82-537-5256-3 Printed version Nil - ISBN 82-537-5257-1 Electronic version Less than 0.5 of unit employed 0 Topics Less than 0.05 of unit 04.90 Methods, models, documentation employed 0,0 Provisional or preliminary figure * Design: Enzo Finger Design Break in the homogeneity of a vertical series — Print: Statistics Norway/140 Break in the homogeneity of a horizontal series | Revised since the previous issue r Official Statistics of Norway Norwegian Standard Classification of Education Preface The Norwegian Standard Classification of Education (NUS) was initially prepared by Statistics Norway in 1970 and subsequently revised in 1973 and 1989. This classification replaces the 1989 Norwegian Standard Classification of Education and is referred to as NUS2000. The Norwegian Standard Classification of Education (NUS2000) is above all primarily meant for use in official Norwegian statistics. The main changes in relation to previous classifications are: A new division of levels, a field classification that is the same at all levels and clarification of which subjects each educational programme includes and does not include. Education is also of international interest, and Statistics Norway delivers statistics to international publications in which the education statistics of various countries are compared. The International Standard Classification of Education ISCED97 is used in reporting statistics for international use. To ensure international comparability a key was made to link the NUS2000 and ISCED97 codes. Information about education statistics and the education standard classification are available on Statistics Norway’s website at www.ssb.no In working on the classification a reference group was established consisting of representatives from Statistics Norway and a number of major institutions for which the classification was designed. The reference group has provided input on major issues raised in connection with the development of the classification. A draft classification was circulated for comment in May 2000 among a long list of major users and public institutions. Nuria Barrabés had the main responsibility for preparing the classification while Arild Rognan, Senior Executive Officer, was responsible for completing it. Senior Executive officer, Geir Nygård, is responsible for the English version. Responsible for this publication is Head of Division Terje Risberg, Divison for Population and Education Statistics. Statistics Norway Oslo/Kongsvinger, 23 October 2006 Øystein Olsen __________________ Johan-Kristian Tønder 3 Norwegian Standard Classification of Education Official Statistics of Norway Contents 1. Introduction................................................................................................................................. 5 1.1 Background.................................................................................................................................................... 5 1.2 Changes in relation to previous education classifications ................................................................................ 5 1.3. Effect of Reform 97 on the new classification................................................................................................. 5 2. Definitions and principles .......................................................................................................... 5 2.1. Definitions...................................................................................................................................................... 5 2.2. Classification of educational activities............................................................................................................. 5 2.2.1. Degree of detail.............................................................................................................................................. 5 2.2.2. General principles........................................................................................................................................... 5 2.2.3. Historical codes .............................................................................................................................................. 6 3. Code system and structure......................................................................................................... 6 3.1. Structure of the Norwegian Standard Classification of Education.................................................................... 6 3.1.1. Level............................................................................................................................................................... 6 3.1.2. Broad field of education ................................................................................................................................. 8 3.1.3. Narrow and detailed field of education........................................................................................................... 8 3.1.4. Individual educational programmes .............................................................................................................. 11 3.1.5. Unspecified programmes.............................................................................................................................. 11 3.2. Additional variables and classifications.......................................................................................................... 11 3.2.1. Type of code ................................................................................................................................................ 11 3.2.2. Class level..................................................................................................................................................... 11 3.2.3. Duration....................................................................................................................................................... 11 3.2.4. Areas of study- /education programmes ....................................................................................................... 11 3.2.5. Course level after Reform 94 / The Knowledge Promotion............................................................................ 12 3.2.6. Competence in upper secondary education and training .............................................................................. 13 3.2.7. Tertiary classification..................................................................................................................................... 13 3.2.8. Degree mark ................................................................................................................................................ 15 3.2.9. Vocational school education......................................................................................................................... 15 4. International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED97).............................................. 15 4.1. Structure of ISCED97.................................................................................................................................... 15 4.1.1. Level............................................................................................................................................................. 15 4.1.2. Fields of Education and Training................................................................................................................... 15 4.1.3. Destination................................................................................................................................................... 17 4.1.4. Orientation................................................................................................................................................... 17 4.1.5. Duration....................................................................................................................................................... 17 4.1.6. National Degree Structure ............................................................................................................................ 18 5. Code list ..................................................................................................................................... 18 Index ....................................................................................................................................................161 4 Official Statistics of Norway Norwegian Standard Classification of Education school age to six. The vast majority of