QUALITY EDUCATION SUPPORT PROGRAMME II
02.03.2026
Accessibility Workshop Held at Dushanbe
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Tajikistan Holds National Consultation Seminar on PISA 2025 A national consultation seminar on the implementation of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2025 and the preparation of Tajikistan’s PISA 2025 National Report was held on 13 February 2026 at the National Library of Tajikistan. The seminar was organized within the framework of the project “European Union Support to Education and Labour Sectors in the Republic of Tajikistan” and brought together around 80 representatives of the education sector and development partners. Tajikistan’s participation in PISA 2025—implemented by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)—marks the country’s first involvement in a large-scale international assessment of education quality. The assessment focuses on students’ functional literacy in reading, mathematics, and science. The event aimed to inform stakeholders about PISA 2025 implementation, present international experience in drafting national PISA reports, and gather feedback to support the evidence-based development of Tajikistan’s PISA 2025 National Report. The seminar was opened by the Director of the National Testing Center under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan and included representatives of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Tajikistan, local education authorities, schools, and development partners.1124
13.02.2026
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Donor Coordination Council Meeting on the Education Sector in the Republic of Tajikistan A meeting of the Donor Coordination Council brought together key development partners to discuss coordination priorities and next steps in support of education sector reforms in Tajikistan. The meeting was jointly organized with the support of the European Union Delegation to Tajikistan and UNICEF. Opening remarks were delivered by Ms. Isabel Uriz - Head of Cooperation of the EU Delegation to Tajikistan, and Ms. Eri Dwivedi - Deputy Representative of UNICEF Tajikistan. Participants reviewed the follow-up actions agreed during the previous DCC meeting held in November 2025 and discussed the role and mandate of the Donor Coordination Council in the context of education sector reform. Particular attention was given to defining the added value of the DCC, its relationship with the Local Education Group, and the development of key advocacy messages addressed to the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Tajikistan. A dedicated session focused on strengthening the sector coordination function of the Ministry of Education and Science. Participants were presented with the findings of the Performance Survey on the Coordination and Analytical Unit under the MoES, as well as the DCC’s vision of the role of the Local Education Group under the leadership of the Ministry.1132
12.02.2026
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The Republic of Tajikistan Successfully Completes Participation in the International PISA 2025 Study On January 15, 2026, the final PISA CBIS QTJ meeting was held online (via MS Teams) to officially conclude the Republic of Tajikistan's participation in the PISA 2025 international comparative study of educational quality. The meeting was attended by representatives of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER), members of the PISA Governing Board (PGB), the National Testing Center under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, the PISA National Team, the European Union Project, Eductrade, and other national and international partners. During the meeting, it was officially confirmed that the Republic of Tajikistan successfully met all the requirements of the PISA 2025 study, completing all planned activities within the established deadlines. International partners highly commended the level of coordination, technical preparation, and professional engagement of the PISA National Team and the National Testing Center. The OECD and ACER expressed their gratitude to the “The European Union Support to the Education and Labor Sectors of the Republic of Tajikistan” Project for the comprehensive financial and technical support provided throughout the entire PISA 2025 cycle. ACER also highlighted the effective cooperation with national partners and the significant growth in the institutional and professional capacity of the Tajikistan team, including the development of leadership and analytical competencies. Participants exchanged views on the implementation of the study, the strengthening of national capacity, and the development of assessment practices. Particular attention was paid to the significance of the experience gained, the expansion of international cooperation, and the opportunities for Tajikistan's future participation in international assessment initiatives. OECD representatives emphasized the strategic importance of PISA data for planning future educational reforms and making informed management decisions. Furthermore, the prospects for Tajikistan's involvement in the analysis and dissemination of the PISA 2025 results2595
19.01.2026
