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For schools
What is PISA?
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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. More information can be found on the OECD’s PISA website.
What is the PISA Field Trial?
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 helps 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 contribution is highly valued.
What do we need to do?
The PISA assessment includes:
An onscreen assessment for pupils
Assessing competency in science, reading and mathematics.
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 PISA?
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 a payment of £200 direct to your school.
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Contact us
If you have any queries on any aspect of the study, please do not hesitate to contact the PISA25 support team.