News We publish news and recent information for all ILSA studies, including but not limited to launches of reports, releases of data, calls for proposals, and also academic internships and job opportunities. An overview of all news can be found here, news related to a particular ILSA study can be found on the sub-pages of the respective study.
The LaNA (Literacy and Numeracy Assessment) 2023 Linking Study report is now available open-access online. Conducted by IEA and the TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center at Boston College, the study aimed to measure basic reading and mathematics skills at the primary school level.
The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) 2023 international database is now available, offering open access to global fourth- and eighth-grade mathematics and science achievement data, along with contextual information from students, their home, teachers, schools, and countries.
The IEA is calling for submissions for its annual research awards. They were established to honor the legacies of Bruce H. Choppin and Richard M. Wolf and recognize high-quality empirical research utilizing IEA data.
The European Conference on Educational Research (ECER 2025) has announced a call for proposals, with the theme "Charting the Way Forward: Education, Research, Potentials and Perspectives." Submissions are now open until January 31, 2025.
Enrollment is now open for the ninth cycle of the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS). Since 1995, TIMSS has monitored global trends in mathematics and science achievement for fourth and eighth-grade students. The 2027 cycle introduces a fully digital assessment with expanded coverage and enhanced contextual data collection.