NIC 8531—General Secondary Education

Where 8531 sits

1. Q Education
2. 85 Education
3. 853 Secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary education
4. 8531 General Secondary Education

Contains 2 narrower codes

• 853101 General school education at secondary level (Upto Class 12 with at least one standard above Class 8)
• 853102 School education in Distance Mode at secondary level (Upto Class 12 with at least one standard above Class 8)

What 8531 includes

• This class includes provision of the type of education that lays the foundation for lifelong learning and human development and is capable of furthering education opportunities.
• Activities classified in this class are based on programmes that are usually on a more subject-oriented pattern using more specialised teachers, and more often employ several teachers conducting classes in their field of specialisation.
• Subject specialisation at this level often begins to have some influence even on the educational experience of those pursuing a general programme.
• Such programmes are designed to qualify students either for technical and vocational education or for entrance to higher education without any special subject prerequisite.

What 8531 excludes

• Non-formal education and training, see 855

8531 in other systems