Warsaw:The Sultanate of Oman took part in the 67th General Assembly Meeting of the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA) in Warsaw, Poland. This gathering brought together representatives and experts in educational measurement from various countries.
According to Oman News Agency, Oman's delegation was led by Dr. Jokha Abdullah Al Shukaili, the CEO of Oman Authority for Quality Assurance of Education. The assembly focused on the governance of the IEA's activities, exploring its current and future research priorities, funding, and membership issues. It also emphasized using evidence from international studies to support educational policy development and reform.
The event provided a platform to discuss Oman's involvement in upcoming studies like the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS 2026), the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS 2027), and the International Computer and Information Literacy Study (ICILS 2028). Additionally, the meeting reviewed trends in international evaluation, inclusivity in measurement, research communication, and future study designs of the Association.
Oman's participation aims to enhance cooperation with the IEA and its members, build national expertise in educational measurement, and ensure that international study outcomes contribute to informed decision-making and sustainable improvements in the educational system.