The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has released the results of its Programme international pour le suivi des acquis des élèves de 15 ans (PISA) assessment. The scores of 15-year-old students in France have reached their lowest point in reading comprehension and mathematics since 2000. This decline mirrors a similar trend observed in comparable countries. The results indicate a significant drop in academic performance among French students. Experts suggest multiple factors contribute to this decline, prompting calls for a comprehensive re-evaluation of France’s national education system. The findings raise concerns about the future competitiveness of French students on a global scale. A thorough assessment of educational policies and practices is deemed necessary to address the issues highlighted by the PISA 2025 report.