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Adult basic education (ABE)

Remedial or school-level education for adults, usually with an emphasis on the literacy, numeracy and social skills needed to function within the community or to gain employment.

Source:
NCVER (Australia), VOCEDplus: Glossary of VET, (accessed 05/2026)
NCVER (Australia), VOCEDplus: Glossary of VET, (accessed 05/2026)
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This glossary is a compilation of Australian vocational education and training (VET) terms and acronyms. It includes both current and historical terms, concepts, acronyms and other abbreviations found in Australian VET research, policy and data.

Programs and services that target adults functioning below the ninth grade level based on an approved assessment.

Source:
Virginia department of education, Adult Education: Glossary, (accessed 02/2015)
Virginia department of education, Adult Education: Glossary, (accessed 02/2015)
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A glossary on Adult Education, compiled by the Virginian department of Education.