Japan’s performance in the latest Programme for International Student Assessment highlights a critical tension in global education systems. While the country ranks among the top performers in academic achievement, its students and teachers report some of the highest levels of stress and burnout. The findings underscore a growing concern that relentless academic pressure may be undermining the very well-being it aims to support. Experts argue that sustainable success requires balancing excellence with mental and emotional health for both learners and educators.
Japan’s PISA results a lesson for all: High achievement cannot come at the expense of students and teachers’ wellbeing Education International
