The Sultanate of Oman attended the 67th General Assembly of the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA) held in the capital of Poland, Warsaw. This assembly was attended by representatives of member organizations and experts in the field of educational measurement and evaluation from various countries around the world.
Leadership of the Omani Delegation
The Omani delegation, led by Dr. Jukha Abdullah Al-Shakeeli, CEO of the Oman Educational Quality Assurance Agency, participated in this assembly. In this meeting, various topics were discussed, including the governance of the association, current and future studies, research priorities, membership and funding issues, as well as methods for utilizing evidence obtained from international studies to support policy development and educational reforms.
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Oman's Role in International Studies
This assembly serves as an important platform for examining developments related to the Sultanate of Oman's participation in international studies such as the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS 2026), Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS 2027), and International Computer and Information Literacy Study (ICILS 2028). Additionally, this meeting addressed emerging trends in international assessment, inclusivity in measurement, research communication, and future design of the association's studies.
By participating in this assembly, the Sultanate of Oman has declared its goal to strengthen cooperation with the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement and its member organizations, build national specialized capacities in measurement and evaluation, and ensure that the results of international studies are transformed into credible evidence to support decision-making and sustainable improvement in the educational system.
The presence of the Sultanate of Oman at this assembly reflects the country's commitment to enhancing the quality of education and learning, as well as improving assessment processes in the educational system. This is particularly important in emphasizing the need to use scientific data and documented evidence to improve educational policies and make effective decisions in this field.
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