Teach For Uzbekistan

Challenges and opportunities of education in Uzbekistan

PISA 2022
Last quartile
81 countries, every subject tested
PIRLS 2021
49th of 57
Reading
TIMSS 2023
No advanced scorers
Mathematics and science

Challenges we tackle

  • Bridging the regional education gap

    With the support of donors and sponsors, we provide school equipment and facility improvements to schools across Uzbekistan’s regions.

  • Modernizing how students learn

    Classrooms often focus on memorization, which benefits high-scoring students while leaving others behind. Our Fellows teach a broader skill set — critical thinking, collaboration, and leadership — that connects education to real opportunity.

  • Expanding life beyond the classroom

    Our Fellows organize after-school activities that help students discover and grow their talents, and build the motivation to pursue their goals.

Sources

  • OECD, PISA 2022 Results (Volume I), 2023
  • IEA, PIRLS 2021 International Results in Reading, 2023
  • IEA, TIMSS 2023 International Results, 2024