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Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS)

About PIRLS

The Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) is an international comparative study that assesses and compares the reading performance of pupils at about age 10, or Primary year six in Northern Ireland, every five years across about 60 countries. It provides internationally comparative data on pupils’ achievement in reading, and how their performance is related to their attitudes, gender and background.

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Has your school been selected to participate in PIRLS 2026? Find out more about what is involved in the study and why your school’s contribution is important.

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Are you a parent or guardian of a pupil who has been selected to participate in PIRLS 2026? Find out more information about the study.

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