# Falling school test scores startle EU countries: Why are standards declining?

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- France 24, 2026-10-09 15:03 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/talking-europe/20261009-falling-test-scores-in-schools-startle-eu-countries-why-are-standards-going-down

> Dubbed the “PISA shock,” the drop is affecting countries accustomed to strong school test results. The OECD-led assessment measures how well 15-year-olds in more than 80 countries apply reading, mathematics and science skills to real-world problems. France recorded its worst-ever results in the latest rankings, while Germany’s pupils also received their worst PISA report card.

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