Bulgarian students fell behind in reading and mathematics, PISA results reveal. According to PISA twenty twenty-five, Bulgaria ranked last among European Union countries.
Over half of fifteen-year-olds lack basic skills in reading and mathematics categories.
Nearly half the students showed significant deficiencies in science, raising increased concerns. Bulgaria's Education Ministry will soon release steps to improve student performance results.
PISA assesses students' ability to apply knowledge in real-life, triennially, involving ninety-one countries. Bulgaria’s scores in all major subjects fall well below the OECD averages.