World Reference

For 10 years students from Canada, Finland and South Korea are at the top of the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA).

Canada is a world reference in teaching Mathematics, Science and Reading. The country invests 8% of its gross GDP in education maintaining an excellent level through qualified teachers, well equipped classrooms and government support.

Canadian education is officially bilingual (English and French) since 1970.
Click the charts below and check the position of countries for the 2009 PISA results.

Mathematics	Science	Reading

Programme for International Students Assessment (PISA)

PISA, Program for International Student Assessment, conducted every three years, evaluates three different areas: math, reading and science. Its purpose is to produce indicators on the effectiveness of educational systems worldwide. The test is applied in public and private schools, assessing 15 year old students in several countries.
In addition to evaluating the learning of Mathematics, Science and Reading, PISA examines the students' ability to analyze, problem solve and apply knowledge acquired in their daily lives.