International activities at the IFS
The connection to the international scientific community is of great strategic importance for the IFS. Thus, the IFS is anchored in top national and international research. Furthermore, scientists regularly publish their research results in English-language journals or present them at international conferences. In addition, the institute regularly hosts visiting scholars; on the one hand, staff members spend research stays abroad, and on the other hand, guest lecturers from abroad come to the institute for research stays, project exchanges or guest lectures. Finally, the area of teaching at the institute is also characterized by its international orientation, as there are, for example, teaching concepts for the implementation of intercultural education in teacher training.

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PIRLS Milestone Meeting – International Project Leaders prepare Report Submission
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An important meeting for the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS 2021) has taken place: At the National Research Coordinators (NRC) meeting on Oct. 11, 2022, the scientific project leaders of the 65 countries and regions participating in the study discussed and determined the upcoming global release of results on Dec. 13, 2022. At 10 a.m. (CET), the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA), along with the International Study Center at Boston College, will present the international results; at that time, all participating states and regions may also present their respective national results.
Therefore SAVE THE DATE: The Federal Press Conference for the publication of the IGLU results for Germany will take place on December 13, starting at 10 am. Don't miss it – we look forward to it!




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