Country
School leaver or school attendee?
Questionnaire number or ID number
Province in Laos
District)
Village (in India and Lesotho)
Village (Laos Only)
Name of Interviewer or Enumerator
Date of Interview
Interview Start Time
Interview End Time
Respondent's name (Laos only)
Telephone Number
Sex
Age
Age Group (Laos Only)
Did you go to school? (Leavers Only)
School Attendance (Highest Level) - India and Lesotho
School Attendance (Highest Level) - Laos
Highest class attended (Leavers); Current class (Attendees)?
Did you attend anganwadi? (India only)
Did you attend pre-primary? (Laos and Lesotho only)
Name of current school (Attendess) or last school (Leavers)? India and Lesotho only
Name of current school (Attendess) or last school (Leavers)? Laos only
Province of current school (Attendess) or last school (Leavers)? Laos only
District of current school (Attendess) or last school (Leavers)? Laos only
Village of current school (Attendess) or last school (Leavers)? Laos only
India: Type of primary school attended (School 1)?
Laos: Type of primary school attended (School 1)?
Lesotho: Type of primary school attended (School 1)?
Location of primary school (School 1)?
Name of primary school (School 1)? India and Lesotho only
Name of primary school (School 1)? Laos only
District of primary school (School 1)? India only
Province of primary school (School 1)? Laos only
District of primary school (School 1)? Laos only
District of primary school (School 1)? Lesotho only
Village of primary school (School 1)? India and Lesotho
Village of primary school (School 1)? Laos only
Proprietor of primary school (School 1)? Lesotho only
India: Type of primary school attended (School 2)?
Laos: Type of primary school attended (School 2)?
Lesotho: Type of primary school attended (School 2)?
Location of primary school (School 2)?
Name of primary school (School 2)? India and Lesotho only
Name of primary school (School 2)? Laos only
District of primary school (School 2)? India only
Province of primary school (School 2) Laos Only
District of primary school (School 2)? Laos only
District of primary school (School 2)? Lesotho only
Village of primary school (School 2)? India and Lesotho only
Village of primary school (School 2)? Laos only
Proprietor of primary school (School 2)? Lesotho only
India: Type of primary school attended (School 3)?
Laos: Type of primary school attended (School 3)?
Lesotho: Type of primary school attended (School 3)?
Location of primary school (School 3)?
Name of primary school (School 3)? India and Lesotho only
Name of primary school (School 3)? Laos only
District of primary school (School 3)? India only
Province of primary school (School 3)? Laos only
District of primary school (School 3)? Laos only
District of primary school (School 3)? Lesotho only
Village of primary school (School 3)? India and Lesotho only
Village of primary school (School 3)? Laos only
Proprietor of primary school (School 3)? Lesotho only
Accommodation at primary school - Class/Year/Grade 1
Accommodation at primary school - Class/Year/Grade 1 Other
Accommodation at primary school - Class/Year/Grade 2
Accommodation at primary school - Class/Year/Grade 2 Other
Accommodation at primary school - Class/Year/Grade 3
Accommodation at primary school - Class/Year/Grade 3 Other
Accommodation at primary school - Class/Year/Grade 4
Accommodation at primary school - Class/Year/Grade 4 Other
Accommodation at primary school - Class/Year/Grade 5
Accommodation at primary school - Class/Year/Grade 5 Other
Accommodation at primary school - Class/Year/Grade 6. Lesotho only
Accommodation at primary school - Class/Year/Grade 6 Other. Lesotho only
Accommodation at primary school - Class/Year/Grade 7. Lesotho only
Accommodation at primary school - Class/Year/Grade 7 Other. Lesotho only
India: Type of secondary school attended (School 1)?
Laos: Type of secondary school attended (School 1)?
Lesotho: Type of secondary school attended (School 1)?
Location of secondary school (School 1)?
Name of secondary school (School 1)? India and Lesotho only
Name of secondary school (School 1)? Laos only
District of secondary school (School 1)? India
Province of secondary school (School 1)? Laos only
District of secondary school (School 1)? Laos only
District of secondary school (School 1)? Lesotho only
Village of secondary school (School 1)? India and Lesotho only
Village of secondary school (School 1)? Laos only
Proprietor of secondary school (School 1)? Lesotho only
India: Type of secondary school attended (School 2)?
Laos: Type of secondary school attended (School 2)?
Lesotho: Type of secondary school attended (School 2)?
Location of secondary school (School 2)?
Name of secondary school (School 2)? India and Lesotho only
Name of secondary school (School 2)? Laos only
District of secondary school (School 2)? India and Lesotho only
Province of secondary school (School 2)? Laos only
District of secondary school (School 2)? Laos Only
District of secondary school (School 2)? Lesotho only
Village of secondary school (School 2)? India and Lesotho only
Village of secondary school (School 2)? Laos only
Proprietor of secondary school (School 2)? Lesotho only
India: Type of secondary school attended (School 3)?
Laos: Type of secondary school attended (School 3)?
Lesotho: Type of secondary school attended (School 3)?
Location of secondary school (School 3)?
Name of secondary school (School 3)? India and Lesotho only
Name of secondary school (School 3)? Laos only
District of secondary school (School 3)? India only
Provinceof secondary school (School 3)? Laos only
District of secondary school (School 3)? Laos only
District of secondary school (School 3)? Lesotho only
Village of secondary school (School 3)? India and Lesotho only
Village of secondary school (School 3)? Laos only
Proprietor of secondary school (School 3)? Lesotho only
Accommodation in Class 6 (India), Year 1 (Laos), Form A (Lesotho)
Accommodation in Class 6 (India), Year 1 (Laos), Form A (Lesotho) Other
Accommodation in Class 7 (India), Year 2 (Laos), Form B (Lesotho)
Accommodation in Class 7 (India), Year 2 (Laos), Form B (Lesotho) Other
Accommodation in Class 8 (India), Year 3 (Laos), Form C (Lesotho)
Accommodation in Class 8 (India), Year 3 (Laos), Form C (Lesotho) Other
Accommodation in Class 9 (India), Year 4 (Laos), Form D (Lesotho)
Accommodation in Class 9 (India), Year 4 (Laos), Form D (Lesotho) Other
Accommodation in Class 10 (India), Year 5 (Laos), Form E (Lesotho)
Accommodation in Class 10 (India), Year 5 (Laos), Form E (Lesotho) Other
Accommodation in Class 11 (India), Year 6 (Laos)
Accommodation in Class 11 (India), Year 6 (Laos) Other
Accommodation in Class 12 (India), Year 7 (Laos)
Accommodation in Class 12 (India), Year 7 (Laos) Other
How long have you been out of school (Leavers only) in Years
How long have you been out of school (Leavers only) in months
Why did you leave? Lesotho and India only
Why did you leave? Reason 1 Laos only
Why did you leave? Reason 2 Laos only
Why did you leave? REason 3 Laos only
Why do/did you got to school? (Laos school attendees did not answer this question).
Why do/did you go to school? Other
Have you engaged in any education or trainng since leaving school? (Leavers only)
If 'Yes' what kind of training? Did you attend university? Leavers only
If 'Yes' what kind of training? Did you enter a temple as a novice? Laos Leavers only
If 'Yes' what kind of training? Did you attend a vocational training course? Leavers only
If 'Yes' what kind of training? Did you undertake an informal apprenticeship? Leavers only
If 'Yes' what kind of training? Did you undertake short skills training provided by an NGO? Leavers only
If 'Yes' what kind of training? Did you learn to drive a car? Leavers only
If 'Yes' what kind of training? Other
If 'Yes' what kind of training? Other specified
If you have been/are able to freely choose, what level of education would you have liked/like to achieve?
Can you tell us why?
Leavers: When you were at school, when did you think realistically you would have to leave (India & Lesotho)? Taking your
Can you tell us why? Laos Only
(When you were at school) do/did you find school work hard? In India the question was, ‘Do you work hard at school?
Do/did you receive homework?
If response is ‘always’ or ‘sometimes’, please answer the following: Do you/did you work hard when you do/did your homework?
(If you are/when you were) in primary school, how often did/do teachers talk to you about what you would do after you finished school?
Did/do they talk to you about jobs such as being a teacher, nurse, soldier or policeman?
Did/do they talk about other jobs too?
If ‘Always’ or ‘Sometimes’ please specify. India and Lesotho only.
If ‘Always’ or ‘Sometimes’ please specify. Laos only.
If ‘Always’ or ‘Sometimes’ please specify. Alternative Laos only.
If ‘Always’ or ‘Sometimes’ please specify. Alternative2 Laos only.
(If you are/when you were) in middle/secondary/high school, how often did/do teachers talk to you about what you would do after you finished school?
(If ‘Always’ or ‘Sometimes’ please specify. Laos only.
(If ‘Always’ or ‘Sometimes’ please specify. Alternaitve 1 Laos only.
(If ‘Always’ or ‘Sometimes’ please specify. Alternative 2 (Leavers only) Laos only.
(If you are/when you were) in primary school, how often do/did your teachers talk to you about working in agriculture in the future? Leavers only.
In primary school, how often do/did your teachers talk to you about starting your own business or working for yourself in the future? Leavers only
In primary school, how often do/did your teachers talk to you about moving somewhere else to live when you are older? Leavers only
In primary school, how often do/did your teachers talk to you about what it means to live a good life? Leavers only
( If you are) in middle, secondary or high school, how often do/did your teachers talk to you about working in agriculture in the future? Leavers only
In middle, secondary or high school, how often do/did your teachers talk to you about starting your own business or working for yourself in the future? Leavers only
In middle, secondary or high school, how often do/did your teachers talk to you about moving somewhere else to live when you are older? Leavers only
In middle, secondary or high school, how often do/did your teachers talk to you about what it means to live a good life? Leavers only
How often do your current teachers talk to you about working in agriculture in the future? Attendees only
How often do your current teachers talk to you about starting your own business or working for yourself in the future? Attedness only
How often do your current teachers talk to you about moving somewhere else to live when you are older? Attendees only
How often do you current teachers talk to you about what it means to live a good life? Attendess only
Leavers: When you were at school did you think about the future? Attendees: How often do you think about the future?
If ‘Always’, ‘sometimes’ or rarely’, how did/does it make you feel?
If ‘Always’, ‘sometimes’ or rarely’, how did/does it make you feel? Other specify
Do/did you know what work you want/wanted to do after you leave/left school?
If “Definitely” or “Possibly” ask: If you get the job you want where will you live? Attendess only
Different place specify. India and Lesotho only.
Different place specify. Laos only.
Do you think you will succeed in doing what you want to do? Attendees only
If ‘Yes’ for how many years do you expect to do this? (In Years) Attendess only.
What is your current job/work? Leavers only
What is your current job/work? Leavers only Laos
Is this what you wanted to do when you were at school? Leavers only
Does your family agree with this choice? Leavers only
Did school prepare you for this job? Leavers only
Do you think your teachers would agree with this choice? Leavers only
Have you married? Leavers only
If "no", do you think you will marry? Leavers only
Do you have children? Leavers only
Who/what can/would help you succeed? Hard work? Attendees only
Who/what can/would help you succeed? People or organisations helping me. Attendees only
Who/what can/would help you succeed? Luck or good fortune. Attendees only
Who/what can/would help you succeed? Faith/Belief/God. Attendees only
Who/what can/would help you succeed? Other. Attendees only
Who/what can/would help you succeed? Other Specify. Attendees only
Who/what can/would stop you succeeding? Leaving school before I wanted to. Attendees only
Who/what can/would stop you succeeding? Not passing the exams/tests required. Attendees only
Who/what can/would stop you succeeding? Not being able to pay for training. Attendees only
Who/what can/would stop you succeeding? Not being able to pay fees or other costs to allow me to work (e.g. bribe). Attendees only
Who/what can/would stop you succeeding? Not having the resources (equipment or land). Attendees only
Who/what can/would stop you succeeding? Spirits (Laos) and Witchcraft (India and Lesotho). Attendees only
Who/what can/would stop you succeeding? Other. Attendees only
Who/what can/would stop you succeeding? Other Specify. Attendees only
Where do you primarily get your information about the jobs/livelihood you want? Attendees only
Where do you primarily get your information about the jobs/livelihood you want? Other Specify. Attendees only
How important is it that you earn money?
If “very” or “quite”, why is it important? (Allow multiple answers, don’t read out options) - To eat well
If “very” or “quite”, why is it important? (Allow multiple answers, don’t read out options) - To buy nice things
If “very” or “quite”, why is it important? (Allow multiple answers, don’t read out options) - To support my family
If “very” or “quite”, why is it important? (Allow multiple answers, don’t read out options) - To support myself
If “very” or “quite”, why is it important? (Allow multiple answers, don’t read out options) - Other
If “very” or “quite”, why is it important? (Allow multiple answers, don’t read out options) - Other Specify
Is it important that you enjoy the work you do?
Is it important that the work you do is useful to others?
Attendees: In the future do you want to… Leavers: What would you like to do now? Would you prefer to …
If you could choose any job what would you first choice be? (India and Lesotho)
If you could choose any job what would you first choice be? (Laos)
Do you think you will have this job?
How much do you know about this job?
Do you think your family would agree with this choice?
Did school prepare you for this job?
Do you think your teachers would agree with this choice?
Do you think you will succeed in doing what you want to do? Leavers only
If 'yes', for how many years do you expect to do this? Leavers only
Who/what can/would help you succeed? Hard work. Leavers only
Who/what can/would help you succeed? People or organisations helping me. Leavers only
Who/what can/would help you succeed? Luck or good fortune. Leavers only
Who/what can/would help you succeed? Faith/Belief/God. Leavers only
Who/what can/would help you succeed? Other. Leavers only
Who/what can/would help you succeed? Other Specify. Leavers only
Who/what can/would stop you succeeding? Leaving school before I wanted to. Leavers only
Who/what can/would stop you succeeding? Not passing the exams/tests required. Leavers only
Who/what can/would stop you succeeding? Not being able to pay for training. Leavers only
Who/what can/would stop you succeeding? Not being able to pay fees or other costs to allow me to work (e.g. bribe). Leavers only
Who/what can/would stop you succeeding? Not having the resources (equipment or land). Leavers only
Who/what can/would stop you succeeding? Spirits (Laos) and Witchcraft (India and Lesotho). Leavers only
Who/what can/would stop you succeeding? Other. Leavers only
Who/what can/would stop you succeeding? Other Specify. Leavers only
If you get the job you want where will you live?. Leavers only
If you get the job you want where will you live? Different place specify. Leavers only
Will you live in the same place as spouse/children if you get the job you want?. Leavers only
If 'no', please explain why. Leavers only
Where do you primarily get your information about the jobs/livelihood you want? Leavers only
Where do you primarily get your information about the jobs/livelihood you want? Other Specify. Leavers only
Are you married? Attendees only
If "no", do you think you will marry? Attendees only
Will you have children? Attendees only
Will you live in the same place as spouse/children if you get the job you want? Attendees only
Will you live in the same place as spouse/children if you get the job you want? Attendees only Specify
Family Member 1 India, Laos (Attendees)
Family Member 2 India and Laos
Family Member 3 India and Laos
Family Member 4 India and Laos
Family Member 5 India and Laos
Family Member 6 India and Laos
Family Member 7 India and Laos
Family Member 8 India and Laos
Family Member 9 India and Laos
Family Member 10 India and Laos
Family Member 11 India and Laos
Family Member 12 India and Laos
Family Member 13 India and Laos
Family Member 14 India and Laos
Family Member 15 India and Laos
Family Member 16 India and Laos
Family Member 1 Lesotho
Family Member 2 Lesotho
Family Member 3 Lesotho
Family Member 4 Lesotho
Family Member 5 Lesotho
Family Member 6 Lesotho
Family Member 7 Lesotho
Family Member 8 Lesotho
Family Member 9 Lesotho
Family Member 10 Lesotho
Family Member 11 Lesotho
Family Member 12 Lesotho
Family Member 13 Lesotho
Family Member 14 Lesotho
Family Member 15 Lesotho
Family Member 16 Lesotho
Family Member 1. Alive?
Family Member 2. Alive?
Family Member 3. Alive?
Family Member 4. Alive?
Family Member 5. Alive?
Family Member 6. Alive?
Family Member 7. Alive?
Family Member 8. Alive?
Family Member 9. Alive?
Family Member 10. Alive?
Family Member 11. Alive?
Family Member 12. Alive?
Family Member 13. Alive?
Family Member 14. Alive?
Family Member 15. Alive?
Family Member 16. Alive?
Family Member 1 Age
Family Member 2 Age
Family Member 3 Age
Family Member 4 Age
Family Member 5 Age
Family Member 6 Age
Family Member 7 Age
Family Member 8 Age
Family Member 9 Age
Family Member 10 Age
Family Member 11 Age
Family Member 12 Age
Family Member 13 Age
Family Member 14 Age
Family Member 15 Age
Family Member 16 Age
Family Member 1. Sex
Family Member 2. Sex
Family Member 3. Sex
Family Member 4. Sex
Family Member 5. Sex
Family Member 6. Sex
Family Member 7. Sex
Family Member 8. Sex
Family Member 9. Sex
Family Member 10. Sex
Family Member 11. Sex
Family Member 12. Sex
Family Member 13. Sex
Family Member 14. Sex
Family Member 15. Sex
Family Member 16. Sex
Family Member 1. Married?
Family Member 2. Married?
Family Member 3. Married?
Family Member 4. Married?
Family Member 5. Married?
Family Member 6. Married?
Family Member 7. Married?
Family Member 8. Married?
Family Member 9. Married?
Family Member 10. Married?
Family Member 11. Married?
Family Member 12. Married?
Family Member 13. Married?
Family Member 14. Married?
Family Member 15. Married?
Family Member 16. Married?
Family Member 1. Education (Highest level)
Family Member 2. Education (Highest level)
Family Member 3.Education (Highest level)
Family Member 4. Education (Highest level)
Family Member 5. Education (Highest level)
Family Member 6. Education (Highest level)
Family Member 7. Education (Highest level)
Family Member 8. Education (Highest level)
Family Member 9. Education (Highest level)
Family Member 10. Education (Highest level)
Family Member 11. Education (Highest level)
Family Member 12. Education (Highest level)
Family Member 13. Education (Highest level)
Family Member 14. Education (Highest level)
Family Member 15. Education (Highest level)
Family Member 16. Education (Highest level)
Family Member 1. Occupation (India and Lesotho)
Family Member 2. Occupation (India and Lesotho)
Family Member 3. Occupation (India and Lesotho)
Family Member 4. Occupation (India and Lesotho)
Family Member 5. Occupation (India and Lesotho)
Family Member 6. Occupation (India and Lesotho)
Family Member 7. Occupation (India and Lesotho)
Family Member 8. Occupation (India and Lesotho)
Family Member 9. Occupation (India and Lesotho)
Family Member 10. Occupation (India and Lesotho)
Family Member 11. Occupation (India and Lesotho)
Family Member 12. Occupation (India and Lesotho)
Family Member 13. Occupation (India and Lesotho)
Family Member 14. Occupation (India and Lesotho)
Family Member 15. Occupation (India and Lesotho)
Family Member 16. Occupation (India and Lesotho)
Family Member 1. Occupation (Laos)
Family Member 2. Occupation (Laos)
Family Member 3. Occupation (Laos)
Family Member 4. Occupation (Laos)
Family Member 5. Occupation (Laos)
Family Member 6. Occupation (Laos)
Family Member 7. Occupation (Laos)
Family Member 8. Occupation (Laos)
Family Member 9. Occupation (Laos)
Family Member 10. Occupation (Laos)
Family Member 11. Occupation (Laos)
Family Member 12. Occupation (Laos)
Family Member 13. Occupation (Laos)
Family Member 14. Occupation (Laos)
Family Member 15. Occupation (Laos)
Family Member 16. Occupation (Laos)
How many fields does your household own or farm? Paddy Fields (India)
How many fields does your household own or farm? Tikra (India)
How many fields does your household own or farm? Other (India)
How many fields does your household own or farm? Other specify (India)
Does your house have a sanam? (Laos)
Does your household own upland fields? (Laos)
If ‘Yes’, how many Square Metres/Rai/Hectares? (Laos)
Unit of Measurment - Square Metre, Rai or Hectare? (Laos)
Does your household own paddy fields? (Laos)
How many fields does your household own or farm? (Lesotho)
How many livestock? Cows (India, Laos,Lesotho)
How many livestock? Sheep (Lesotho)
How many livestock? Buffalo (India, Laos)
How many livestock? Oxen (India)
How many livestock? Goats (India, Laos, Lesotho)
How many livestock? Pigs (Laos)
How many livestock? Horses (Lesotho)
How many livestock? Donkeys (Lesotho)
How many livestock? Chickens (India), Chickens & Ducks (Laos)
Compared to other families in your village does your family have/own more or less than other families (possessions)?
Please describe the buildings at your home (circle all that apply). Roof - Thatch (India, Laos, Lesotho)
Please describe the buildings at your home (circle all that apply). Roof - Metal Sheets (India, Laos, Lesotho)
Please describe the buildings at your home (circle all that apply). Roof - Clay Tiles (India) Tiles (Laos)
Please describe the buildings at your home (circle all that apply). Roof - Other (Laos, Lesotho)
Please describe the buildings at your home (circle all that apply). Wall - Wood (Laos)
Please describe the buildings at your home (circle all that apply). Wall - Bricks and/or Cement (India, Laos)
Please describe the buildings at your home (circle all that apply). Wall - Mud (India)
Please describe the buildings at your home (circle all that apply). Wall - Plaited Bamboo (Laos)
Please describe the buildings at your home (circle all that apply). Wall - Other (Laos)
Please describe the buildings at your home (circle all that apply). Floor - Concrete (India, Lesotho)
Please describe the buildings at your home (circle all that apply). Floor - Soil, Mud or Dung (India, Laos, Lesotho)
Please describe the buildings at your home (circle all that apply). Floor - Plaited Bamboo (Laos)
Please describe the buildings at your home (circle all that apply). Floor - Other (India, Laos, Lesotho)
Does a member of your household own a motor vehicle (India & Lesotho), motorbike (Laos)?
Does a member of your household own a motor vehicle (India & Lesotho), motorbike (Laos)? How many in total?
Do you have a functioning television at home (India, Lesotho)? Do you have a television at home (Laos)
Does anyone in your household own a mobile phone? (India, Lesotho)