Thank you for participating in the IEA’s Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (TIMSS) 2026.

The assessment is designed to measure and interpret differences in educational systems to help improve the teaching and learning of reading worldwide. More than 60 countries are participating in TIMSS 2026 at the Grade 4 level, including Canada. 

Overview of Steps

You can click on any step or use the navigation panel to the left of the page for more detailed information.

Before the Assessment

Step 1: Complete School Information Form

This section provides instructions on how to complete the School Information Form.
The device verification step will allow us to determine the device and internet capacities of your school.
Click here to begin the device verification.
Click here for the assessment schedule.
Click here for information related to the participation of students with special education needs.

Step 2: Complete Student Identification Form

This section provides instructions on how to complete the Student Identification Form.
Click here to learn more about special education needs codes.

Step 3: Appoint Test Administrator(s)

This section reviews the assignment and responsibilities of the test administrator(s).

The test administrator(s) will need to familiarize themselves with the Test Administrator Checklist and the Assessment Script.

Step 4: Distribute Brochure and Parent/Guardian Letter

 

Click here to access the TIMSS Brochure and the Parent/Guardian Letter

Step 5: Receive Assessment Materials

This section reviews the assessment materials that will be forwarded to the school contact.

Click here to view the list of forms schools will receive. 

Step 6: Distribute Questionnaire Login Forms 

This section reviews the questionnaires that are to be completed by the school principal, Grade 4 teacher(s), and parents/guardians.

Click here to learn more about the questionnaires.

Step 7: Run the TIMSS Player

This section reviews the TIMSS System Check and provides the link to the test platform where students will write the assessment. 

Click here to launch the TIMSS Player.

On Assessment Day

Step 1: Set Up the Room
Step 2: Log Students into the TIMSS Player
Step 3: Administer the Assessment Using the Assessment Script
Steps 4–6: Complete the Assessment Forms (Student Tracking Form, Session Report Form, and Student Participation Rates Form)
Step 7: Hold a Makeup Session (if applicable)

After the Assessment

  • After the assessment, please scan and return the completed forms to CMEC by email at forms@cmec.ca. 
  • The school contact will then be asked to complete the School Feedback Survey at their earliest convenience.


Note: If you require assistance at any stage of the process, please click here to view our contact information.