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Class 8559 - Other education

PSIC Class 8559 covers Other education. Current child subclasses include Other Education n.e.c.. This four-digit layer is useful when comparing neighboring activities before landing on the five-digit subclass most...

Level Class
Hierarchy depth 4/5
Children 1
Last verified 2026-05-12
About this level

Practical summary

Class 8559 sits in the PSIC 2019 hierarchy under P Education > 85 Education > 855 Other education services. This class usually fans out into more specific subclasses such as Other Education n.e.c.. It is the level people use when they already know the activity family but still need the exact five-digit match.

Administrative context

Where this code is used

This class is used when a business can already narrow the activity family and only needs to compare the final subclasses such as Other Education n.e.c.. It is the level most often checked before a five-digit decision is finalized.

Selection note

How to choose it

Use this class to choose between its final subclasses such as Other Education n.e.c.. If two options look close, compare the exact activity, the outputs and the way the business actually earns revenue.

Official note

Source-backed description

This class includes the provision of instruction and specialized training, generally for adults, not comparable to the general education in groups 851-853. This class does not include activities of academic schools, colleges, and universities. Instruction may be provided in diverse settings, such as the unit's or client's training facilities, educational institutions, the workplace, or the home, and through correspondence, radio, television, Internet, in classrooms or by other means. Such instruction does not lead to a high school diploma, baccalaureate or graduate degree. This class includes: Education that is not definable by level Academic tutoring services Preparation for college entrance examination Learning centers offering remedial courses Professional examination review courses Language instruction and conversational skills instruction Speed reading instruction Religious instruction This class also includes: Automobile driving schools Flying schools Lifeguard training Survival training Public speaking training Computer training including culinary, caregiving, language proficiency

FAQ

What does PSIC Class 8559 cover?

PSIC Class 8559 is the four-digit layer that sits just above the final subclasses and usually defines the activity family for Other education.

How do I compare Class 8559 with the sibling classes?

Read the neighboring classes and compare the exact wording of the child subclasses. Nearby options include 8551 Sports and recreation education and 8552 Cultural education.

Why does Class 8559 matter for a filing decision?

It is usually the last broad checkpoint before the five-digit subclass choice, so it is the right place to catch near-miss classifications.