Country participation

Countries and economies can apply now for participation in the data collection in 2025 (PISA 2025).

Find out the requirements for OECD partner countries and economies to participate in PISA. 

Internships at the OECD Secretariat

If you are interested in applying for an internship with the Secretariat please make sure that you are able to meet the following requirements then send a message to edu.pisa@oecd.org together with your CV.

Four groups are involved in the day-to-day running of PISA:

• OECD Secretariat: responsible for the day-to-day management of PISA.

• PISA Governing Board: determines the policy priorities and makes sure they are respected during the implementation of each PISA survey; you can also read a statement on the development, implementation and reporting of PISA.

• PISA 2022 National Project Managers (NPMs): oversee the implementation of PISA in each participating country or economy. 

• PISA 2018 National Project Managers (NPMs)

• PISA 2015 National Project Managers (NPMs)

• International contractors: design and implement the surveys. Questions should be directed to the OECD Secretariat.