Other education
What this code covers
Use this group for other education when the main activity includes Sports and recreation education and Cultural education. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Official NACE Rev. 2.1 labels and explanatory notes are imported from the source dataset. Plain-language explanations are shown separately so readers can compare interpretation with the source text.
- This group includes education (including non-formal) which is neither part of initial education in the regular school system, nor equivalent in programme content and qualifications to those programmes. It includes training for any professional, hobby or self-development purposes for both children and adults, including non-formal continuing vocational education and training. Non-formal education is defined by ISCED-P 2011 as institutionalised, intentional and planned by an education provider, as an addition, alternative and/or complement to formal education within the process of an individual’s lifelong learning. It targets people of all ages but does not necessarily apply a continuous pathway/structure; it may be short in duration and/or low-intensity, and it is typically provided in the form of short courses, workshops or seminars.
- This group includes the provision of athletic instruction to groups or individuals, foreign language instruction, instruction in the arts, drama or music, as well as other instruction or specialised training provided by camps and schools, not comparable to the education in groups 85.1 to 85.4.
- This group also includes education activities run by self-employed / own account / individual / independent lecturers (tutors, academics, instructors).
- This group excludes formal educational activities as outlined in groups 85.1 to 85.4, in other words, pre-primary education, primary education, secondary education, post-secondary non-tertiary education or tertiary education.
- Compare with 85.1, 85.4, 85.2 when the main activity overlaps another code.
- Check national equivalent caveats before using this code for local registration or filing workflows.
- If the main revenue activity appears in an exclusion, compare the alternative code before deciding.
Use this guide as classification support, not legal, tax, filing, or regulatory advice.
- - This group includes education (including non-formal) which is neither part of initial education in the regular school system, nor equivalent in programme content and qualifications to those programmes. It includes training for any professional, hobby or self-development purposes for both children and adults, including non-formal continuing vocational education and training. Non-formal education is defined by ISCED-P 2011 as institutionalised, intentional and planned by an education provider, as an addition, alternative and/or complement to formal education within the process of an individual’s lifelong learning. It targets people of all ages but does not necessarily apply a continuous pathway/structure; it may be short in duration and/or low-intensity, and it is typically provided in the form of short courses, workshops or seminars.
- - This group includes the provision of athletic instruction to groups or individuals, foreign language instruction, instruction in the arts, drama or music, as well as other instruction or specialised training provided by camps and schools, not comparable to the education in groups 85.1 to 85.4.
- - This group also includes education activities run by self-employed / own account / individual / independent lecturers (tutors, academics, instructors).
- - This group excludes formal educational activities as outlined in groups 85.1 to 85.4, in other words, pre-primary education, primary education, secondary education, post-secondary non-tertiary education or tertiary education.
- - Sports and recreation education
- - Cultural education
- - Driving school activities
- - Other education n.e.c.
- - Activities primarily classified as pre-primary education
- - Activities primarily classified as primary education
- - Activities primarily classified as secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary education
- - Activities primarily classified as tertiary education
What is NACE 85.5 used for?
Use NACE 85.5 for other education when the main activity matches this scope: Use this group for other education when the main activity includes Sports and recreation education and Cultural education. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
What are typical examples for 85.5?
Typical examples include Sports and recreation education, Cultural education, and Driving school activities.
When might 85.5 not be the right code?
Review another code when the activity is closer to This group excludes formal educational activities as outlined in groups 85.1 to 85.4, in other words, pre-primary education, primary education, secondary education, post-secondary non-tertiary education or tertiary education..
Which codes should I compare before choosing 85.5?
Compare 85.5 with 85.1 Pre-primary education, 85.4 Tertiary education, and 85.2 Primary education when the activity description is ambiguous.
Use this group for the broader activity area of pre-primary education, including Pre-primary education. Open the child codes when a more specific code is needed.
Use this group for the broader activity area of tertiary education, including Tertiary education. Open the child codes when a more specific code is needed.
Use this group for the broader activity area of primary education, including Primary education. Open the child codes when a more specific code is needed.
Use this group for secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary education when the main activity includes General secondary education and Vocational secondary education. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for sports and recreation education when the main activity includes Sports instruction in camps or schools and Gymnastics instruction. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for cultural education when the main activity includes Music instruction and Art instruction. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for driving school activities when the main activity includes Education activities of flying, sailing and shipping schools not issuing commercial certificates and permits. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for other education n.e.c. when the main activity includes Education that is not definable by level and Academic tutoring. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this division for the broader activity area of education, including Pre-primary education, Primary education, and Secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary education. Open the child codes when a more specific code is needed.
Rev. 2 code 85.5 can map to more than one Rev. 2.1 class: 85.5 Other education, 93.1 Sports activities.
Official close match imported from NACE Rev. 2.1.
Datasets, CRM segments, KYC rules, reporting logic, and historical joins may need review because the activity scope is not a simple unchanged carry-over.
Review the official explanatory notes for each target code and confirm whether the business activity still fits the suggested Rev. 2.1 class.