The UIS Glossary includes statistical terms related to education, science, technology and innovation, culture, and communication & information . Some of the entries contain translations in one or more of the following languages: Arabic, English, French and Spanish. Other entries provide more detailed information, such as definitions, calculation formulas for indicators and sources. Indicators are marked with an asterisk (*).

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Estudiante

Definición
Persona matriculada en un programa educativo con el propósito de aprender. El término alumno puede aplicar a estudiantes menores de 18 años que asisten a la escuela.
Fuente(s) de la definición
Instituto de Estadística de la UNESCO

Student

Definition
Individual who is enrolled in an education programme for the purpose of learning. The term pupil may be used for students under the age of 18-20 years who attend school.
Source Definition
UNESCO Institute for Statistics

Étudiant

Définition
Individu inscrit dans un programme d'éducation à des fins d'apprentissage. Le terme élève peut être utilisé pour les étudiants âgés de moins de 18 à 20 ans qui fréquentent l'école.
Source de la définition
Institut de statistique de l'UNESCO