The PISA study is carried out in 2 stages, a field trial and a main study, with different schools selected for each stage. The field trial (March 2024) includes a smaller sample of schools and pupils than the main study (October 2025). The field trial ensure that PISA 2025 assessments, questionnaires and processes work as well as possible prior to the main study- it is therefore a very important and influential part of the study and your child’s contribution is highly valued.
For your child, the PISA assessment involves participating in:
- An interactive onscreen assessment covering science, reading and mathematics
- A background questionnaire asking about their life, school and learning experiences.
No prior preparation or work is required for your child to be able to complete the assessment.
Participating in PISA offers a range of benefits both for pupils, and more broadly for education in the UK.