International Comparisons of Education Indicators
The article 'International comparisons of education indicators' summarises comparisons of Wales with other countries, drawn from the results of PISA 2006 and a report completed by the Statistical Directorate. The indicators included reflect those for which it has been possible, to date, to produce data on a comparable basis for Wales.
The key findings of the report are as follows:
- Wales ranks in the middle in terms of rates of persons with tertiary (degree-levels) qualifications but also has fairly high rates of people with low qualifications
- Compared with Wales, attainment levels are lower for older people in some countries but their younger cohorts are catching up or have overtaken Wales.
- Employment rates for females are strong for both graduates and those less qualified, but male employment rates less so.
- Wales possesses one of the highest rates of adult participation in lifelong learning.
- Comparatively high proportions of 15-19 years olds are classed as NEET in Wales, but the proportions between 20 and 29 years old are similar to the OECD averages
- Relatively high proportions of overseas students participate in tertiary education.
- Primary class sizes are considerably higher in Wales than most countries; secondary classes are smaller than average.
- Student:staff ratios are also higher, especially at primary and secondary level.
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