For parents
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 child is contributing to improvements to education in the UK and beyond. More information can be found on the OECD’s PISA website.
What does PISA involve?
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.
What are the benefits of PISA?
Participating in PISA offers a range of benefits both for pupils, and more broadly for education in the UK.
Your child will contribute to a study that helps us better understand our education system.
Your child will have experience of representing England, Wales and Northern Ireland in an international study.
Your child will be able to practise external assessment skills through an innovative ‘low stakes’ online assessment.
Data privacy & how we use personal data
What have we learnt from PISA?
