ABOUT TESS
TESS aims to design, develop and validate a trusted European VET Date Space (EVDS),
enabling secure collection, exchange and analysis of vocational education date across Europe.
TESS is a European forward-looking project dedicated to developing a secure, interoperable and trusted European VET Data Space to improve how vocational education and training data is collected, shared and used across Europe.
why tess
Several challenges : digital transformation and educational data fragmentation
Europe is currently experiencing a major digital transformation,
that is reshaping education and training systems.
Vocational Education and Training (VET) institutions are increasingly encouraged to adopt digital tools, improve digital skills and rely on data-informed approaches to better respond to labour market needs and lifelong learning opportunities.
Several European initiatives including the Digital Education Action Plan (2021–2027) European Skills Agenda highlight the importance of stronger digital cooperation, innovation and evidence-based educational policies.
These initiatives aim to build more connected, resilient and future-oriented education systems across Europe.
The challenge: fragmented educational data
Despite important progress in digital education, educational data across Europe remains fragmented and difficult to share effectively.
Many institutions, training providers and authorities collect valuable information related to student performance, learning pathways, skills development and educational outcomes. However, this information is often stored in separate systems using different formats and governance frameworks, making collaboration and comparison difficult between institutions and countries.
As a result, educational stakeholders may face challenges when trying to access reliable information, monitor educational performance or make informed decisions based on comparable
Key challenges
Limited interoperability
Different educational systems often struggle to communicate efficiently with one another.
Fragmented data ecosystems
Educational information is frequently dispersed across isolated platforms and databases.
Legal and ethical considerations
Data sharing must respect privacy, transparency and European regulations.
Need for stronger cooperation
Institutions require better collaboration mechanisms to support common educational goals.
tess solution
TESS responds directly to these challenges
by proposing a Trusted European VET Data Space (EVDS) a secure and interoperable environment where educational stakeholders can collect, exchange and analyze vocational education data across borders while respecting privacy, transparency and European data protection standards.
enables institutions to work together more efficiently,
improve the quality of educational information and support more informed,
collaborative and evidence-based decision-making in vocational education and training systems across Europe.
What is a Data Space ?
A data space is a secure digital environment where organizations can share and use data in a trusted, transparent and interoperable way.
TESS objectives
1/ Secure & Interoperable Data Space
Develop a secure European VET Data Space (EVDS)
2/ Pilot & Validate
Test and validate the infrastructure through pilot activities
3/ Governance & Ethics
Address legal, ethical and technical challenges related to educational data sharing
4/ European Coopération
Strengthen collaboration between VET stakeholders across Europe.
5/ Skills & Training
Improve digital and data space skills in VET ecosystems
Partners
A data space is a secure digital environment where organizations can share and use data in a trusted,
transparent and interoperable way.
SPAIN
Project coordinator
SPAIN
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TURKEY
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TURKEY
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SPAIN
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greece
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Estonia
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France
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greece
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finland
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finland
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estonia
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Spain
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FRANCE
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spain
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