Adult education is education for adults in a variety of subjects, most of which are practical, not academic. Classes are often held in the evenings. Most adult education centres offer computing courses. education provided for adults outside schools and universities, usually by means of classes that are held in the evening
College, vocational, or occupational programs, continuing education or noncredit courses, correspondence courses and tutoring, as well as courses and other educational activities provided by employers, community groups, and other providers
Courses and programs offered to high school graduates by colleges, business, industry, and governmental and private organizations that lead to academic degrees, occupational preparation, and the like
Organized public educational programs, other than regular full-time and summer elementary and secondary day school, that provide opportunities for adult and out-of-school youth who have not graduated to further their education