What is ISO 29995 about?
ISO 29995 is intended to provide a reference for standard users and developers, as well as to facilitate communication and common understanding of the terms within the field of education and learning services and the scope of ISO/TC 232.
Note: This document is the source document for the terms and definitions of ISO/TC 232, Education and learning services.
Who is ISO 29995 for?
ISO 29995 on vocabulary of education and learning services is useful for: 
- Professionals working in education/learning services industry
- Educational institutions
- Standardisation bodies
- Industry experts
Why should you use ISO 29995?
The harmonization of terms and definitions in the field of education and learning services at the ISO level is important, although some terms and definitions are used inconsistently. Listing all the terms and definitions does not endorse this inconsistency but provides a reference for related standards development and revision, and encourages this harmonization work.
ISO 29995 contains 100 terminological entries. The entries are arranged in different categories, logically based on different items and contents involved in education and learning services (e.g. organization, person, activity, assessment, evaluation, resource and document, management system). An alphabetical index is provided at the end of this document.
ISO 29995 will help you communicate effectively and disseminate knowledge and information easily by using the standard terms and definitions mentioned.
