Adult and Continuing Education in Cyprus

Abstract

This book gives an overview of central aspects of Adult Education and Training in Cyprus in an attempt to sketch out the country’s profile in the field. Based on empirical findings from a current research project, Maria Gravani and Alexandra Ioannidou present a range of data and information regarding the historical development of Adult and Continuing Eeducation in the island, the adult education and training institutions, financing, provision, participation, staff and professionalism, quality assurance and certification processes and current research conducted in the area of higher education. The authors describe Adult Education and Training in Cyprus taking into consideration the political, geopolitical, legal and cultural context as well as the current economic situation in the island. This book offers a brief and systematic introduction and good orientation in the system of Adult Education and Training in Cyprus.