Across OECD countries, individuals without tertiary-educated parents tend to be considerably under-represented among … particular, the period from starting upper secondary to entering tertiary education is critical in determining students’ future …

is possible, and provides students, parents, policy makers and other education stakeholders insights into what enables …Many socio-economically disadvantaged students excel in PISA. Students who succeed at school despite a disadvantaged … background -- resilient students -- are the focus of Against the Odds. The report shows that overcoming barriers to achievement …