Mainstage Variables search
Find the variables you need for your research by searching by variable name, by data file or by index term. Explore How to use the Variable Search. Our Main Survey User Guide and list of key variables for the analysis of individual response data may also help you.
| Variable | Label | Datafile | Waves |
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| alevel | How many A Levels or equivalent |
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| apprent1 | Traditional apprenticeship |
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| apprent2 | Intermediate/Level 2/Foundation Modern |
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| apprent3 | Advanced/Level 3/Advanced Modern |
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| apprent4 | Higher/Level 4 or 5 |
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| apprent5 | Degree/Level 6 |
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| apprent6 | Degree/Level 7 |
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| btec1 | First certificate or general certificate (below level 2) |
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| btec2 | First diploma or general diploma (level 2) |
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| btec3 | National Certificate or National Diploma level (level 3) |
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| btec4 | Higher level (level 4 or higher) |
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| citygld1 | Part 1 / Foundation |
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| citygld2 | Part 2 / Craft / Intermediate |
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| citygld3 | Part 3 / Advanced Craft / Final |
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| citygld4 | Part 4 / Career Extension / Full Technological Certificate |
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| cse1 | Number of CSE Grade 1 |
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| edasp | highest level exam like get b/f leave school |
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| edasp_bh | Highest lvl exam like get b/f leave sch |
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| edbgm1 | Education spell start month |
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| edbgm2 | Education spell start month |
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| edbgm3 | Education spell start month |
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| edbgy1 | Education spell start year |
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| edbgy2 | Education spell start year |
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| edbgy3 | Education spell start year |
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| edblyr1 | Period of f/t ed. began after last Sept |
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| edblyr2 | Period of f/t ed. began after last Sept |
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| edblyr3 | Period of f/t ed. began after last Sept |
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| edendm | Month left education institution |
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| edendy | Year left education institution |
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| edendy4 | Year left education inst.: 4 digit |
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| edenm1 | Education spell end month |
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| edenm2 | Education spell end month |
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