A PISA test is an international assessment administered to 15-year-olds in 65 countries. It provides an apples-to-apples comparison of student performance across different countries, regardless of grade, achievement, and socio-economic status.

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PISA is the OECD's Programme for International Student Assessment. PISA measures 15-year-olds’ ability to use their reading, mathematics and science knowledge and skills to meet real-life challenges. Directorate for Education and Skills Available in:English English français Select a language Close English français Apply

The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) is a research initiative conducted by the OECD for several decades. It focuses on 65 countries that make up 90 percent of the world’s economies, with the OECD Directorate for Education finding that student achievement in math and science is a sound indicator for future economic health.