Former Secretary of State for Education and former Education Minister during António Costa's government, João Costa, publicly assumed responsibility for the results of the 2025 PISA Report. This position arises at a time of evaluation of Portuguese students' performance in the international student assessment program.
João Costa classified the results as "the worst result since 2006" in Portuguese students' performance. This statement indicates a significant deterioration in Portugal's education indicators according to the standards measured by the Programme for International Student Assessment.
The PISA report assesses students' competencies in various areas, including mathematics, reading, and sciences, allowing international comparisons. The 2025 results place Portugal in a less favorable position compared to previous assessments and other participating countries.
By assuming responsibility for the results, João Costa acknowledges the impact of the educational policies implemented during his term on the performance of Portuguese students in the international context.
