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Dual system education programmes

Programmes that combine school- or college- and work-based education. Both components are substantial (i.e go beyond a single internship or occasional class), although the work-based part usually occupies 50% of the programme time or more.

Source:
UIS, ISCED 2011 (International Standard Classification of Education), 2012
UIS, ISCED 2011 (International Standard Classification of Education), 2012
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