Education and Training Monitor 2025
17/11/2025
The Education and Training Monitor 2025 was launched during the European Education and Skills Summit 2025, providing the latest insights into education and training systems across Europe — from early childhood education to adult learning and skills development.
This year, the Education and Training Monitor 2025 takes a closer look at STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and explores key questions for policymakers and practitioners:
- Are women entering STEM?
- Does digital learning improve performance?
- Does work-based learning strengthen links between VET and higher education?
- Are more international students choosing Europe?
- Has adult literacy improved over the decade?
For EARLALL and its member regions, these questions are highly relevant as they reflect ongoing challenges and opportunities in regional education, vocational training, and lifelong learning.
Regional Relevance: What the Monitor Tells Us
- STEM and Gender Equality: Persistent gaps in STEM enrolment, particularly among women, highlight the need for regional initiatives to make STEM fields more attractive, inclusive, and connected to local labor market needs.
- Adult Learning & Lifelong Learning: The report shows that adult learning participation remains uneven across regions, reinforcing the importance of upskilling and reskilling initiatives to address demographic changes and workforce transitions.
- VET and Work-Based Learning: Stronger links between vocational education, higher education, and international mobility are crucial to boost innovation and ensure skills are recognized across borders.
- Digital and Green Transitions: The Monitor underscores how education systems must support digitalisation, sustainability, and green skills — all core priorities for EARLALL in 2026.
The Education and Training Monitor 2025 is a vital tool for regional policymakers, VET providers, and lifelong learning stakeholders. EARLALL will continue to support members in turning insights into action, fostering innovation, cross-border cooperation, and inclusive skills strategies across Europe.
Explore the full report: Education and Training Monitor 2025
