NCER is developing a new model for school financing

The National Center for Educational Research, within the World Bank-supported Human Capital Program, is developing a new model for school financing. This process involves:

• A comprehensive analysis of the current funding system to identify shortcomings.

• An in-depth study of Georgian public schools' needs to inform the principles of the new model.

The center is conducting large-scale, multi-component research to create an algorithm tailored to school needs, ensuring equity and accessibility in education.

The Human Capital Program seeks to address challenges in Georgia’s education system and provide targeted support.

PISA 2025 - Program for International Student Assessment

PISA - The Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) carried out by the Organization for Economic Development and Cooperation (OECD) is conducted by the National Center for Educational Research (NCER) in Georgia.

A pilot trial was conducted online in April and May 2024, with the main study scheduled for 2025. Schools for the pilot test were randomly selected by Westat, the international organization responsible for the selection of PISA schools.​

PISA is the largest international study in the field of education. Data analysis from the PISA survey helps countries assess the current state of their school systems. The research evaluates the readiness of 15-year-old students for independent life. PISA 2025 is the ninth survey since 2000, with participation from more than 90 countries.

TIMSS 2024 - Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study

The purpose of the TIMSS survey is to assess student achievement in mathematics and science. TIMSS survey is organized and managed by the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievements (IEA). The research in Georgia is conducted by the National Center for Educational Research (NCER).

The IEA is an independent international organization that brings together research institutes and educational organizations from various countries.

In 2024, a longitudinal study of the TIMSS 2023 cycle was conducted. The results of this study will allow the educational system to evaluate student achievement progress and investigate the environmental factors that contribute to improving performance in mathematics and science subjects.

The test was administered in May and June 2024. Students from selected classes completed the test and a student questionnaire, while parents, teachers, and school principals of the participating students filled out relevant questionnaires. The survey was conducted electronically.

The International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement will perform data analysis, and the research results will be announced in 2025.