Informal education -Informal education is learning that takes place outside the educational
institution in the context of daily life and work. It is a lifelong process whereby people acquire
knowledge, skills, and values from daily experience, family, the Internet, mass media, etc.
Non-formal education -Non-formal education usually results from a programme but it is not
usually evaluated and learners don‘t get a certificate. Specifically, The term non-formal
education refers to adult literacy. This type of education is voluntary.
Self-directed learning -It is a type of learning in which a learner plans, implements and
evaluates what he/she is learning without the help of anyone.
Vocational education -Vocational education is the kind of education that prepares students for
careers or professions.
Vocational school -A school where learners learn and develop
skills
that are necessary for
particular jobs.
Literacy -The ability to read and write. Nowadays, a literate person is someone who is able to
use a personal computer as well.
Adult literacy -Teaching adults who are illiterate reading, writing, and arithmetic.
Adult education (continuing education)-Education for adults that is available outside the formal
education system, for example at evening classes
Private school -A school where the education of students is paid for by their parents. This type of
school doesn‘t receive any money from the government.
State school -A school that is paid for by the government and provides free education.
Public school (in England) -A private school for young people between the ages of 13 and 18,
whose parents pay for their education. The students often live at the school while they are
studying.
