lifelong learning

Defined in Article 3, Directive 2005/36/EC

Definitions over time (2)

1. 24/04/2020 – today applies on 12/11/2026 Article 3, Directive 2005/36/EC Scope: Whole act

   For the purposes of this Directive, the following definitions apply:

   ‘lifelong learning’: all general education, vocational education and training, non-formal education and informal learning undertaken throughout life, resulting in an improvement in knowledge, skills and competences, which may include professional ethics;

2. 17/01/2014 – 01/12/2017 Article 3, Directive 2005/36/EC Scope: Whole act

   For the purposes of this Directive, the following definitions apply:

   ‘lifelong learning’: all general education, vocational education and training, non-formal education and informal learning undertaken throughout life, resulting in an improvement in knowledge, skills and competences, which may include professional ethics;

Used in (5 places in 4 provisions on 12/11/2026)

Directive 2005/36/EC (5 in 4)

Article 3 · Article 7 · Article 14² · Article 49a