S'pore students top Pisa in reading, second in math and science
Singaporean students have maintained their status as global leaders in education, ranking first in reading and second in mathematics and science in the 2025 PISA study. The assessment also introduced a new category for computational problem-solving, where Singapore performed exceptionally well.
Why it matters
Singapore's consistent top-tier performance serves as a global model for educational success and curriculum adaptation to digital-age requirements.
The Republic came in first for reading, and second for mathematics and science in the Programme for International Student Assessment 2025.
Listen Summarise Singapore’s 15-year-olds ranked first in reading and second in mathematics, science, and computational problem-solving in the OECD’s Pisa 2025 study. The study assessed students in computational problem-solving skills for the first time, highlighting the value of such skills for logical reasoning and handling complex digital challenges. MOE noted a widening achievement gap and is expanding support for weaker and disadvantaged students through programmes like ComLink+ and additional school resources. AI generated
SINGAPORE - Singapore’s 15-year-olds have emerged among the top performers in an international benchmarking study to measure how well education systems are preparing students for complex challenges and the future.
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