Singapore leads way as Asia sweeps top spots in global education survey

Singapore took top ranking in the latest assessment, which was carried out in 2022 and involved 690,000 students in 81 participating countries and economies. - Photo from The Straits Times/ANN

PARIS (AFP): Asian countries led by Singapore dominated the top spots in a keenly watched survey of education capabilities published Tuesday, while levels in Europe slipped at a record pace -- and not just because of Covid.

However, the report also showed that students in top performing countries were not necessarily happier.