The national report and the cantonal report on the results of the PISA 2022 (Programme for International Student Assessment) survey have been published. This international study tests 15-year-old pupils from 81 countries in mathematics, reading and science. In the canton's report, the main results are presented on the competencies of pupils and students in school in the canton of Ticino in the three areas studied in comparison with Switzerland, with the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) average (calculated for all OECD countries) and with some reference countries (Austria, Belgium, Canada, Finland, Estonia, France and Germany). 

The Canton of Ticino is the only canton to have a representative sample of the and 15-year-olds in school in Ticino; this makes it possible to make comparisons with other countries, including Switzerland. The survey shows that Ticino achieves high results in the three areas studied, both in comparison with Switzerland and with all the other participating countries, and always ranks among the top 10 countries. 

In mathematics, Ticino's score in 2022 fell compared to 2015 and 2018, while it remained constant in reading and science. Although the Ticino education system is predominantly equitable, especially in comparison with the other comparative entities (Switzerland, OECD average and reference countries), it could still have room for improvement: for example in reducing the percentage of pupils who do not attain the basic skills or in reducing the impact of socio-demographic characteristics on performance, in particular socio-economic status, which still plays a predominant role as disadvantaged pupils score significantly lower than advantaged pupils.

In the national report, more emphasis is placed on Switzerland's performance in comparison with the OECD average and the reference countries. The results show that Switzerland, in mathematics, science and reading, is always in the top 18 countries that perform significantly better than the OECD average. In mathematics, the main area of PISA 2022, there is a slight drop in the average score compared to 2015, and the proportion of pupils lacking the basic skills to cope with everyday challenges has also increased (from 16% in 2015 to 19% in 2022).

In addition, the national report, building on the PISA data, discusses a number of current issues, such as emotions and attitudes related to mathematics, the socio-economic context, dealing with the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, teacher shortages, digital media and school as a safe space for learning and experimentation.