A PISA angol nyelvű honlapja

You can read everything you want on the english language homepage of The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). PISA is an internationally standardised assessment that was jointly developed by participating countries and administered to15-year-olds in schools. The survey was implemented in 43 countries in the first assessment in 2000, in 41 countries in the second assessment in 2003 and at least 58 countries will participate in the third assessment in 2006. Tests are typically administered to between 4,500 and 10,000 students in each country. It assesses how far students near the end of compulsory education have acquired some of the knowledge and skills that are essential for full participation in society. You can find the news, free downloadable publications about the results, plans for the future etc. Do not miss the links, especially to the homepage of the Directorate for Education Department.