Czech eighth-graders rank second globally in digital literacy study

Czech eighth-grade students ranked second out of 34 countries in the latest International Computer and Information Literacy Study (ICILS), with an average score of 525 points. They trailed only South Korea (540 points) and surpassed the EU average of 497.

The study assessed students' skills in technology use, information evaluation, creation, and safe sharing. Czech students also placed third in computational thinking, demonstrating strong digital literacy. Tomáš Zatloukal, Director of the Czech School Inspectorate, credited the success to the country's effective efforts in fostering digital skills from an early age.