Educational support activities

NACE v2.1 Code: Q85.6

About educational support activities

NACE code 85.6 covers a wide range of educational support activities that complement and enhance the formal education system. These services play a crucial role in improving access to education, supporting student learning, and fostering personal development. This industry is an integral part of the broader education sector, contributing to the overall quality and effectiveness of educational outcomes.

Production process

Educational support activities encompass a diverse range of services, including tutoring, educational counseling, educational testing, and the development of educational materials. These services are typically delivered through one-on-one or small group interactions, both in-person and increasingly through online platforms. Professionals in this industry utilize teaching methodologies, assessment tools, and technological resources to provide personalized support and address the unique needs of students.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for educational support activities include highly skilled and qualified professionals, such as teachers, tutors, counselors, and educational specialists. These individuals possess deep subject-matter expertise, pedagogical knowledge, and the ability to tailor their approach to the individual needs of students. Additionally, this industry relies on educational materials, including textbooks, workbooks, and digital learning resources, as well as access to educational facilities, technology, and administrative support.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the educational support activities industry are improved educational outcomes, enhanced student learning and engagement, and the development of essential skills and competencies. The services provided by this industry can benefit students at all levels, from primary to tertiary education, as well as lifelong learners. The outputs of this industry are often consumed by 85.1 Primary education, 85.2 Secondary education, 85.3 Higher education, and 85.4 Adult and other education, as these sectors rely on the complementary support services to deliver effective educational experiences.

Revisions to 85.6

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 85.6. The most recent 2 versions of this code (85.6) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 85.6.

Family tree for educational support activities

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/Q'>Q: EDUCATION</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/Q/85'>85: Education</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/Q/85/6'>85.6: Educational support activities</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/Q/85/1'>85.1: Pre-primary education</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/Q/85/2'>85.2: Primary education</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/Q/85/3'>85.3: Secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary education</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/Q/85/4'>85.4: Tertiary education</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/Q/85/5'>85.5: Other education</a>"]

    C --> I["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/Q/85/61'>85.61: Intermediation service activities for courses and tutors</a>"]
C --> J["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/Q/85/69'>85.69: Educational support activities n.e.c.</a>"]


    %% Color coordination by level

    classDef level1 color:#000,fill:#a8f9ff,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px
    classDef level2 color:#000,fill:#e0a458,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level3 color:#000,fill:#419d78,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level4 color:#000,fill:#c04abc,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level5 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level6 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef highlight color:#000,fill:#fff,stroke:#000,stroke-width:5px



  %% Apply classes
  class A level1
class B level2
class C level3
class D level3
class E level3
class F level3
class G level3
class H level3
class I level4
class J level4

  class C highlight

  %% class A level1
  %% class B,C level2
  %% class D,E,F,G,H,I level2
  %% class J,K,L,M,N,O,P level3
  %% class C highlight