Luxembourg participates in various international surveys:
- Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA);
- Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC);
- International Computer an Information Literacy Study (ICILS);
- Survey on Social and Emotional Skills (SSES).
Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA)
The international PISA survey (Programme for International Student Assessment) assesses the extent to which 15-year-old students pupils have acquired the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the challenges of everyday life and continue their education. It covers the areas of science, mathematics and reading.
Coordinated by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the PISA test takes place every four years as of 2025 (previously every three years).
Luxembourg has participated in PISA since its launch in 2000. The results enable the Luxembourg education system to be assessed in an international context and inform education policy.
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Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC)
The international HBSC survey (Health Behaviour in School-aged Children) examines the well-being, physical and mental health, and lifestyle habits of young people between the age of 11 and 18 years. It also analyses the social and environmental factors that influence their health.
Conducted every four years in over 50 countries under the auspices of the World Health Organisation (WHO), the study provides internationally comparable data. In Luxembourg, it is carried out jointly by the Ministry of Health and Social Security, the Ministry of Education, Children and Youth, and the University of Luxembourg, which is responsible for scientific coordination.
Luxembourg has participated since a pilot phase in 1999 and on a regular basis since 2006. The results help to guide health and youth policies.
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International Computer and Information Literacy Study (ICILS)
The ICILS (International Computer and Information Literacy Study) is an international study that analyses how young people use digital technologies to learn, create and communicate, with a view to actively participating in school, work and social life.
Coordinated by the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA), it is conducted every five years in several countries.
Luxembourg took part for the first time in 2018 and for the second time in 2023, with all 6e classes (eighth grade) in secondary education participating. The results provide a better understanding of pupils’ digital practices and help to support the development of digital skills in schools.
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Survey on Social and Emotional Skills (SSES)
The international SSES (Survey on Social and Emotional Skills) assesses pupils’ social and emotional skills, such as collaboration, perseverance and empathy. These skills play an important role in academic achievement, well-being and social integration.
Coordinated by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), this survey provides comparative data across countries and educational contexts.
Luxembourg will take part for the first time in 2026. The results will provide a better understanding of the development of these skills and support educational policy.
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