Since 2008, the Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) has gathered information from teachers and school leaders about working conditions and learning environments in over 60 education systems. The survey is the voice of teachers and its results are used by policy makers to improve teaching and learning around the world.
TALIS
TALIS - the Teaching and Learning International Survey - is the world's largest international survey about teachers and school leaders.
About
TALIS 2018 sampled about
260 000
teachers in
15 000
schools across
48
education systems
Next steps
TALIS 2024
TALIS has finished recruiting countries and territories interested in participating in its current data collection cycle in 2024.
TALIS 2024 focuses on ISCED 2 teachers and school leaders, with additional modules focussed on ISCED 1 and ISCED 3 teachers and school leaders, as well as a Teacher Knowledge Survey (TKS) module.
In addition, the Starting Strong Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS Starting Strong) focuses on early childhood staff and centre leaders.
Initial results of the fifty-five education systems participating in TALIS 2024 will be released in October 2025.
TALIS 2030
TALIS will next be administered in 2030. How to join TALIS.
TALIS participation
TALIS participants
Australia, Austria, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates, United States and Viet Nam.
Territories
Alberta (Canada), CABA (Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires [Argentina]), England (United Kingdom), Flemish Community of Belgium, French Community of Belgium and Shanghai (People's Republic of China).
Cyprus1 and Chinese Taipei participated through the IEA International Study Centre.
1. Note by Türkiye: The information in this document with reference to “Cyprus” relates to the southern part of the Island. There is no single authority representing both Turkish and Greek Cypriot people on the Island. Türkiye recognises the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). Until a lasting and equitable solution is found within the context of the United Nations, Türkiye shall preserve its position concerning the “Cyprus issue”.
Note by all European Union Member States of the OECD and the Europea Union: The Republic of Cyprus is recognised by all members of the United Nationals with the exception of Türkiye. The information in this document relates to the area under the effective control of the Government of the Republic of Cyprus.
TALIS participants
Australia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia,1 Iceland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Latvia, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand1, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation,1 Serbia, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden and the United States.
Territories
Alberta (Canada), Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates, England (United Kingdom), Flemish Community of Belgium and Shanghai (People's Republic of China).1
Cyprus2 participated through the IEA International Study Center.
1. Administered the survey in 2014.
2. Note by Türkiye: The information in this document with reference to “Cyprus” relates to the southern part of the Island. There is no single authority representing both Turkish and Greek Cypriot people on the Island. Türkiye recognises the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). Until a lasting and equitable solution is found within the context of the United Nations, Türkiye shall preserve its position concerning the “Cyprus issue”.
Note by all the European Union Member States of the OECD and the European Union: The Republic of Cyprus is recognised by all members of the United Nations with the exception of Türkiye. The information in this document relates to the area under the effective control of the Government of the Republic of Cyprus.
TALIS Participants
Australia, Austria, Brazil, Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Korea, Lithuania, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain and Türkiye.
Territory
Flemish Community of Belgium.
Consult the list of countries and territories that have participated in TALIS to date (forthcoming)
Publications
Working papers and policy briefs
Teaching in Focus
TALIS data and methodology
TALIS initiatives
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The Teacher Knowledge Survey (TKS) examines what teachers know about teaching and learning, and how their specialised knowledge of pedagogy relates to their work and training.Learn more
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Contacts
Two groups are involved in the day-to-day running of TALIS:
- OECD Secretariat: responsible for the day-to-day management of TALIS
- TALIS Governing Board: determines the policy priorities and makes sure they are respected during the implementation of each TALIS survey.