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Ministry of Education's Strategy to Improve PISA Assessment Results

October 19, 2026

Cyprus is looking to improve the performance of 15-year-old students in international PISA assessments. The Ministry of Education is planning measures to strengthen students and teachers, focusing on enhancing reading comprehension, mathematics, and science skills. They are collaborating with countries like Estonia and Ireland, with UNESCO also involved in the preparation plan. The action plan is structured up to 2029 and includes proposals and pilot interventions. The aim is to empower students and prepare them for the assessments.