PIAAC – International Survey of Adult Competencies

PIAAC is an international comparative survey initiated by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and aims to assess key adult competencies. In Germany, PIAAC is funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research with support from the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs.

GESIS – Leibniz Institute for the Social Sciences is responsible for the national project management of PIAAC in Germany (2018-2023).

Information about PIAAC, project goals, project structure, and an overview of findings from PIAAC Cycle 1 (2009-2013).

Information about PIAAC Cycle 2 (2018-2023): content, implementation, quality standards, timeline, and participating countries.

Reports from PIAAC Cycle 1, links to PIAAC data and publications.

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