Turkey Records Significant Rise in Education with 2026 PISA Results
According to data reflected in international evaluation reports, Turkey drew attention with score increases and ranking surges across all disciplines.
According to evaluations featured in the French press and international reports, Turkey achieved a significant breakthrough in education across all disciplines with the great progress it demonstrated in the 2026 PISA results.
Ranking Progress in PISA Results
According to the published international PISA results, Turkey moved its ranking significantly upward in all evaluated disciplines. Jumping 6 spots in mathematics, 10 spots in reading, and 8 spots in science, the country achieved a remarkable success with these results.
Scores Achieved by Discipline
Positioned in the upper segment of the 91-country ranking conducted by the OECD, Turkey rose from 36th to 18th place in reading comprehension. Climbing from 36th to 28th place in mathematics, the country ascended from 31st to 19th place in science.
Also recording increases on a point basis, Turkey reached 472 points in reading comprehension, 462 points in mathematics, and 494 points in science.
International Press and Expert Opinions
An article published in Le Figaro newspaper drew attention to Turkey's growth in international education evaluations. OECD analyst Eric Charbonnier stated that this progress is even more remarkable thanks to policies targeting disadvantaged institutions and the low rate of teacher shortages.
Reform Process in Education
Various reforms implemented over the last 25 years laid the groundwork for this success. Extending compulsory education to 12 years in 2012 and the comprehensive curriculum and exam reforms in 2018 were among the significant steps of this process.
Additionally, strengthening teacher training and increasing the rate of smartphone bans in schools were other topics highlighted in the report.
Ongoing Challenges and Obstacles
Despite the successes achieved, the report also drew attention to certain challenges. High absenteeism rates and the shortage of educational staff experienced in certain schools were included in the report as primary issues awaiting resolution in the future.