Other Education
This group includes education (including non-formal), which is neither part of initial education in the regular school system, nor equivalent in programme content and qualifications to those programmes. It includes training for any professional, hobby or self-development purposes for both children and adults, including non-formal continuing vocational education and training. Non-formal education is defined by ISCED-P 2011 as institutionalised, intentional and planned by an education provider education as an addition, alternative and/or complement to formal education within the process of the lifelong learning of individuals. It targets people of all ages, but does not necessarily apply a continuous pathway-structure; it may be short in duration and/or low-intensity, and it is typically provided in the form of short courses, workshops or seminars. This group also includes education activities run by self-employed/own account/individual/ independent lecturers (tutors, academics, instructors). This group includes the provision of athletic instruction to groups or individuals, foreign language instruction, instruction in the arts, drama or music or other instruction or specialised training, provided by camps and schools, not comparable to the education in groups 851 - 854. This group also includes activities of providing training on plant protection products. This group excludes formal educational activities as outlined in groups 851-854, i.e. pre-primary education, primary education, secondary education, post-secondary non-tertiary education or tertiary education
Classes in Group 855
The 4-digit class is the level used in most government forms. Open one to read what it includes and to reach its NIC codes.
Frequently asked questions
What activities are in Group 855 of NIC-2025?
Group 855 (Other Education) is a 3-digit cluster within Division 85. It contains 4 classes and 14 NIC codes for related activities.
How do I pick a NIC code from Group 855?
Open the class that matches your work, then choose the sub-class (the full NIC code) that best describes your activity. IncorpX provides assistance for selecting the correct code for Udyam, GST and incorporation.
Choosing between similar codes in Group 855?
An IncorpX advisor can confirm which NIC code fits your business and provide assistance for the registrations that use it. Free, with no obligation.

