Nordic Network for Lifelong Learning

The Nordic Network for Lifelong Learning (NLL) supports Nordic cooperation in policy development and implementation regarding lifelong learning and competence development. NLL is a collaborative platform for adult education providers and policy makers. NLL builds interdisciplinary networks across all the Nordic countries, focusing on the priorities of the Nordic Council of Ministers. More about NLL here.

News

A group of people gathered around a table in a cozy café, smiling for a group photo. The café has warm wooden decor and festive holiday accents.

30/01/2025

Island

Following the project “Voices of young immigrants – inclusion in education, work and society”, which was part of the Icelandic presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers in 2023, the work on paving the way for more inclusive communities continues.

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19/12/2024

Norden

On 10th December, the Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) II survey, conducted by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), was published. Results show that the Nordic and Baltic countries score high, yet there are still important lessons to be learned. Lifelong learning seems to be part of the answer.

Kvinne med hijab presenterer en forretningsplan for kolleger på et moderne kontor.

11/12/2024

Norden

Minister of Education Kari Nessa Nordtun presented the European Language Award to NAV Frogner during an Erasmus+ seminar in Bergen. The winning project aims to provide adults, with immigrant or refugee backgrounds, with additional language support in the workplace.

Articles

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10/12/2024

Norden

9 min.

Data from the PIAAC surveys provide rich information about adult skills in literacy, numeracy and problem solving, and how adults use their skills at home and at work.

Emil Egebo Schriver

06/09/2024

Norden

9 min.

Valladolid, Spain on June 27-28, The Nordic Network for Adult Learning (NVL) participated in the European Basic Skills Network (EBSN) annual conference, focusing on ‘Upskilling and Reskilling for the Twin Transition: Digital and Green Transformation’.

Design of PIAAC survey of adult skills and its implications to data analysis

09/07/2024

Norden

4 min.

The Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) is an OECD survey measuring key information-processing skills in literacy, numeracy and problem solving among the adult population aged 16–65.

Events

Resources

Explore a range of resources provided and developed by NVL and NVL’s thematic networks.

Nordiske initiativer under Det Europæiske År for Færdigheder.

The European Year of Skills in the Nordics

NVL supports the European Year of Skills. On this page, you can learn about Nordic educational initiatives that have been launched to help Nordic citizens gain the necessary skills for better job opportunities.
NVL Digital toolkit

NVL Digital Toolkit

Are you working with digital support and guidance? Then NVL’s Digital Toolkit is for you. The purpose of the tool is to facilitate a conversation between citizens who are facing digital challenges and the professionals who meet them on an everyday basis.
Nordic Quality Compass

The Nordic Quality Compass

The Nordic Quality Compass is a toolbox for assessing validation practices, policies, procedures as well as competences of validation practitioners. This set of tools is for policymakers, developers of validation procedures and practitioners (assessors, counsellors and coordinators) who are working with validation of prior learning.
Policy briefs

Policy briefs

NVL’s policy briefs highlight current challenges in the Nordic countries, bring forth possible solutions or point out further needs for development and cooperation. The aim of the policy briefs is to create a better information and knowledge base for decision- and policy-making in the field of adult learning.