The charts below show the results of a survey of adult education. The first chart shows the reasons why adults decide to study. The pie chart shows how people think the costs of adult education should be shared.

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choose to study and how should associated expenses of their education be divided among them, their work and

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society.

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, there are two main motivations

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for more than two-thirds of the total reasons for the study decision. And most people believe that

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should cover the highest proportion of their costs.

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’ interest in certain subjects and

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qualifications are major elements in their study decision. It

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accounted for 40 % and 38 % respectively. Those who pursue their education to help them with their current job

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22% of

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surveyed. The advancement in their career and

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the process of learning was equally significant at 20%. Meeting people is not one of their main considerations. Only 9% of respondents mentioned it as a motivation for their decision. Followed by the reason to change their occupations, where slightly more

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consider it an important factor ( 12%). Regarding finance, people think that 40% of the total costs should be covered by the learners themselves.

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the other 60% should be covered by their employers at 35% and the taxpayers at 25%.