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  • Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA)

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    • Statistics and research, 
    • International research

    Northern Ireland findings from PISA, an international study that produces research reports relating to education.

    The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) is a collaborative study among the member countries of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). It is conducted every three years and its main purpose is to assess the knowledge and skills of 15-year-olds in three broad areas of “literacy”: reading, mathematics and science.

    PISA reports for Northern Ireland can be accessed using the links below. The international reports from PISA may be found on the website of the study organisers the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Programme for International Student Assessment

    The PISA Privacy Notice sets out how the Department and it’s agencies ensure compliance with Data Protection Legislation.

    • Programme for International Student Assessment Privacy Notice

    Northern Ireland findings

    • PISA 2022 in Northern Ireland presentation of the findings: University of Oxford (Video)
    • PISA 2022 National Report for Northern Ireland
    • PISA 2018 Highlights for Northern Ireland, University of Oxford
    • PISA 2018 Achievement of 15 year olds in Northern Ireland - Main Focus Reading
    • PISA 2018 Additional analysis
    • PISA 2015 Achievement of 15 year olds in Northern Ireland – Main Focus Science
    • PISA 2015 (NI) - Presentation of the findings
    • PISA 2012 Achievement of 15 year olds in Northern Ireland - Main Focus Mathematics
    • PISA 2009 Achievement of 15 year olds in Northern Ireland - Main Focus Reading
    • PISA 2006 Achievement of 15 year olds in Northern Ireland - Main Focus Science
    • PISA 2003 Achievement of 15 Year olds in Northern Ireland - Main Focus Mathematics

    Contact us

    For general enquiries, data requests and feedback, contact Statistics and Research Team

    Related content

    • Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS)
    • Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS)
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