Over half of the adults who choose to study make this decision because of their interest in the subject. However, another widely shared reason is the prospect of obtaining some sort of qualification. The third and fourth most popular reasons are generally related to improving work performance and prospects.
Only one-fifth of adult students pursue further education due to a genuine dedication to learning and studying. Even fewer of them choose to study to be able to change jobs.
Using classes as an opportunity to meet new people is not a common reason, since only 9% of the respondents claimed it as the main reason they decided to start a new course.
People believe that only 25% of the costs of adult education should be covered by taxpayers. Furthermore, part of the total expenses ought to be covered by the employer. The main contributor, however, should be the individual, who is expected to cover 40% of the costs.
