Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) 2026 started
beginning of April saw the official launch of the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) 2026, for which the IFS is responsible as national research coordinator for Germany. Every five years, [...] on 11 April. The schedule for the two assessment and survey rounds (field test 2025 and main survey 2026) was determined and the content of the questionnaires discussed, which will be supplemented by an [...] questions. Around 4,000 students from all 16 federal states will be involved in the main survey in 2026, with digital reading assessments and questionnaires being used. The associated teachers, principals …
