Variable: Highest Level of Schooling (3)

Schooling : Highest level of schooling

Definition 1:
Highest Level of Schooling
Part A - Plain Language Definition
Not applicable
Part B - Detailed Definition
Refers to the highest grade or year of elementary or secondary (high) school attended, or to the highest year of university or college education completed. University education is considered to be a higher level of schooling than college education. Also, the attainment of a degree, certificate or diploma is considered to be at a higher level than years completed or attended without an educational qualification.

Stubset:

1.    Total - Highest Level of Schooling
    2.    Completed secondary school or less*
    3.    Some post-secondary or more

* Includes those with no schooling, kindergarten only, or Grades 1-13 with or without a secondary school graduation certificate