Education Act 2011 (c. 21)

Part 4 Qualifications and the Curriculum

International comparison surveys

20 Requirement for schools to participate in international surveys

In Chapter 4 of Part 9 of EA 1996 (provision of information by governing bodies etc), after section 538, insert—

“538A Power to direct participation in international surveys

The Secretary of State may direct the governing body of a community, foundation or voluntary school in England to secure that the school participates in such international education surveys as may be specified in the direction.”