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Guidance and counselling in a lifelong learning approach

Germany

12.Educational support and guidance

12.8Guidance and counselling in a lifelong learning approach

Last update: 22 April 2024

Academic Guidance

Within the framework of lifelong learning, educational guidance has become increasingly important in recent years. It is perceived as a prerequisite for the assurance of the individual right to education and creating more permeability and equal opportunities in the education system. Despite increased efforts, given the numerous institutions and competences and the different legal rules, educational guidance is still very heterogeneous.

Psychological Counselling

For students on continuing education courses, for example, there are psychosocial counseling services offered by the Studierendenwerke. Further information can be found in the chapter on guidance and counselling in higher education.