Institutionally organised learning beyond educational and training programmes which does not lead directly to the attainment of a registered qualification.

The above definition is related to the interpretation of the term used by Eurostat (2006).

Learning within non-formal education may lead to the attainment of qualifications not included in the Integrated Qualifications Register.

NB.:

Before the actual implementation of the integrated system of qualifications the term “non-formal education” embraces all educational and training programmes organised on the basis of laws regulating general and vocational education and higher education.

After the new system based on the Polish Qualifications Framework will have been implemented all educational programmes which are not leading directly to the attainment of a qualification entered into the Integrated Qualifications Register will be embraced by the term “non-formal education”.