For schools
What is PISA?
The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) is the world’s largest international study of education systems, developed by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Every three years, PISA tests 15-year-old pupils from all over the world in science, mathematics and reading. By participating in PISA25 your school is contributing to improvements to education in the UK and beyond.
What do we need to do?
The PISA assessment includes:
An onscreen assessment for pupils
This assesses competency in science, reading and mathematics. The assessment is comprised of two one-hour sections.
A background questionnaire for pupils
Asking about their characteristics, school and learning experiences.
A school questionnaire for the headteachers/principals
Asking about the context of their school, staff and pupils.
What are the benefits of your school taking part?
- Participating in PISA offers a range of benefits for schools, for pupils and for education in the UK. You will be:
- Contributing to a study that helps us better understand our education system
- Providing pupils with the experience of representing their country in an international study and the opportunity to practise external assessment skills in an interesting and innovative ‘low stakes’ online assessment.
- To thank you for your time, you will receive an administration payment direct to your school.
Contact us
If you have any queries on any aspect of the study, please do not hesitate to contact the PISA25 support team.
