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PISA 2025: Unprecedented drop in French students' performance echoes worldwide decline
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· September 8, 2026
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Key points Significant social and gender inequalities persist in one country where scores have dropped. A global decline in student performance is reflected in recent scores.
A global decline in student performance is reflected in recent scores. Significant social and gender inequalities persist in one country where scores have dropped. The role of technology and parental involvement are among factors cited as contributing to this trend.
Further details are available from the source about the reasons behind this phenomenon, including the lasting effects of a recent health crisis.
Scores in reading and maths have fallen to their lowest levels in over two decades, mirroring a worldwide pattern seen in similar countries.
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Published: September 8, 2026 ·
Source: Le Monde in English ·
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