Students in Germany scored above the OECD average in all three areas tested, however they did worse than in previous years. According to PISA, reading levels fell close to 2009 results, reversing most of the gains observed up to 2012. Students in Germany scored above the OECD average in reading (498 points) as well as in maths (500 points) and science (503 points). However, in spite of their relative socio-economic disadvantage, 16 percent of immigrant students scored in the top quarter of reading performance. "Our ambition must be greater than to be a little above the OECD average," said Reiss.

Source: The Local December 03, 2019 12:00 UTC