LINEup Education
Data Explorer
Explore longitudinal datasets on
students’ learning outcomes across Europe.
The wait is over: the LINEup Education Data Explorer is ready for you to explore.
Dive into rich longitudinal data to uncover new insights into
educational inequalities and the factors that shape them.
Beta version | Covers 100+ datasets | 24 countries (out of 32)
What is it?
A map- and list-based interface to access longitudinal educational data
The LINEup Education Data Explorer brings together metadata on over 100 national, regional, and local datasets that track student learning outcomes over time in school education. It focuses on:
- Academic achievement and basic skills
- Educational trajectories
- Contextual and equity-relevant variables
Whether you are a researcher, policymaker, educator, or analyst, the Explorer helps you find the right data to investigate educational inequalities and long-term learning outcomes.
You can browse using the interactive map or the searchable list, and navigate throughout the available information and descriptions of the longitudinal datasets already included in the Data Explorer.
To refine your search, flexible search and filtering options allow users to:
- Use main filters for initial exploration, such as country, education level, type of data, and frequency of collection
- Expand advanced filters to refine results by specific dataset features, including school grades covered, types of skills assessed, and sample characteristics
- Drill down using variable-level filters to identify datasets containing detailed information on students, households, teachers, and school/class context
- Conduct open-text searches by keyword, dataset acronym, or responsible organization
What kind of data is included?
The Explorer focuses on datasets that allow for the tracking of student learning outcomes over time. This includes different types of datasets, such as:
- Purely longitudinal survey data
- Pseudo panel data
- Repeated cross-sectional data
- Administrative records
- Hybrid designs
The last one includes any type of longitudinal design linked with administrative records.
The mapping was carried out between February 2024 and July 2025, and covered 32 countries: the 27 EU Member States, three EEA-associated countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway), as well as Switzerland and the United Kingdom. This coverage reflects the geographic scope of the LINEup project, which focuses on European education systems while ensuring the inclusion of diverse policy frameworks, administrative structures, and data collection traditions across Europe.
Each dataset entry includes information on:
- Context & Scope
- Design & Data Type
- Type of Measures
- Data Linkage
- Access Conditions
We are continuously updating the content with new entries, harmonisation tags, and user feedback.
Who is it for?
How can you use the Explorer?
- Researchers can identify datasets for cross-country comparisons, trend analysis, or longitudinal modelling
- Policy makers and analysts can detect data gaps and opportunities to inform evidence-based decision-making
- Educational stakeholders can explore how education systems monitor student progress and outcomes
- Institutions and funders can build on existing data to scale innovation and evaluate impact
How can you contribute?
The Education Data Explorer is in beta and continuously evolving. Your feedback is essential to make it better.
Through the “HELP US IMPROVE” button, you can:
- Suggest a new longitudinal dataset
- Flag outdated or incorrect information
- Recommend improvements
- Request additional information or ask questions
Every contribution helps us build a completer and more user-friendly tool to advance educational equity through better data.