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adult education
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Definition:
Formal and informal education for adults. Its purpose may be to complete basic schooling, gain specific advanced skills, or explore a new area of interest.
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distance education
éducation des adultes
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Études formelles ou informelles destinées aux adultes. Celles-ci leur permettent de terminer une scolarité de base, d’acquérir des compétences spécialisées ou d’explorer un nouveau domaine.
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