The results of the TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study) 2023 were released on December 4. More information can be found here.
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As part of the Human Capital Program supported by the World Bank, the National Center for Educational Research is developing a new school funding model, which includes:
Comprehensive study of the current funding system, to be completed by December 2024. This task encompasses:
Evaluation of the existing funding model to assess how well it aligns with the criteria of equitable access, transparency, adequacy, efficiency, and effectiveness;
Analysis of changes in school funding policies implemented over the past 20 years in the context of international trends in school funding;
In-depth study of public school needs and, based on findings, defining the objectives for changes to the funding model.
Development and piloting of the new funding model, with the pilot phase scheduled to begin in September 2025. Based on the results of the pilot, the model will be refined, and the new school funding system will be implemented starting in 2027.
Although the study will be finalized in December 2024, interim reports have been prepared to reflect progress. These include an analysis of how the state is funding schools, an inception report on the new model for funding general education schools, a detailed school utility cost analysis, and a preliminary report on school network restructuring.
From September 28 to October 2, Tbilisi hosted one of the most significant events in global education — the 65th General Assembly of the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA). Representatives from the education systems of 55 countries, along with experts, participated in the assembly. Over several days, participants discussed ongoing international educational research, major challenges, and trends in the field, including the perspectives and current experiences of using artificial intelligence.
The 65th General Assembly was hosted by the National Center for Educational Research (NCER). The International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA) is one of the most authoritative global educational organizations. Its network includes over 60 countries, and more than 100 countries participate in IEA-coordinated international educational studies (e.g., PIRLS, TIMSS, PIRLS, TEDS, ICCS, ICILS).
The IEA General Assembly is a prominent event in education, attended annually by leading experts and policymakers whose work focuses on advancing education. The National Center for Educational Research, already actively engaged in international and national educational assessment studies will further expand its responsibilities in 2024 by leading global educational research efforts in the country.
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