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October 2026 · National Report

National report on the PISA 2025 results published

The national report on the results of the PISA-2025 international study in the Republic of Tajikistan presents the assessment of functional literacy among students in Dushanbe and an analysis of their educational achievements. The findings make it possible to identify both the strengths and the problem areas of teaching, and can serve as an information base for well-grounded decisions aimed at improving the quality of education. The report is available in Russian and Tajik on the Reports page.

September 2026 · National Launch

PISA 2025 results presented at the national launch in Dushanbe

On 15 September 2026 the national launch of the PISA 2025 results was held in Dushanbe. Representatives of the Ministry of Education and Science, the National Testing Centre, the OECD and the European Union presented the outcomes of the first participation of Dushanbe in PISA and discussed, in a round-table format, how evidence-based policy should shape the next steps in education.

PISA 2025 results presented at the national launch in Dushanbe
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September 2025 · Announcement

Tajikistan confirms participation in PISA 2029

Following the successful completion of the PISA 2025 Main Survey, the Ministry of Education and Science confirmed that Tajikistan will continue its engagement with PISA in the next assessment cycle, in 2029.

April 2025 · Main Survey

PISA 2025 Main Survey continues in Dushanbe schools

Between 2 and 25 April 2025, trained test administrators conducted the PISA 2025 Main Survey in 160 schools across Dushanbe. The Deputy Minister of Education and Science, the Director of the National Testing Centre and the EU project's education expert visited participating schools to observe the assessment.

PISA 2025 Main Survey continues in Dushanbe schools
March 2025 · Seminar

Training seminar for PISA 2025 test administrators

The National PISA Centre held a two-day training seminar in Dushanbe for test administrators ahead of the Main Survey, covering testing procedures, materials handling and standardised administration scripts.

Training seminar for PISA 2025 test administrators
May 2024 · Field Trial

PISA 2025 Field Trial completed with 93.7% participation

The Field Trial, piloting the PISA 2025 assessment instruments, was conducted from 6 to 21 May 2024 in 71 schools in Dushanbe. Of 2,272 sampled students, 2,129 took part — a 93.7% participation rate — helping the National Centre refine procedures ahead of the Main Survey.

February 2024 · Seminar

220 school leaders trained ahead of PISA 2025

A seminar at the National Library in Dushanbe brought together 220 participants, including 208 school principals and deputy principals, to introduce the PISA 2025 study and prepare schools for their role in it.