 Students in urban educational institutions outperform students in rural educational institutions in all three areas tested, with an average score difference of 55 points in mathematics, 56 points in science and 64 points in reading / lecture;  The average score differences between socio-economically advantaged and disadvantaged students is over 90 points in all three areas tested;  In the Republic of Moldova, 50% of the number of students reach the minimum level of competence in mathematics and 57% in reading / lecture and science;  Approximately 56% of the number of students in rural institutions do not reach the minimum level of competence in science, 58% - in reading / science and 63% - in mathematics. About 30% of the number of students in urban institutions do not reach the minimum level of competence in reading / lecture and science, and 39% - in mathematics;  About 62% of the number of directors of educational institutions in the Republic of Moldova, compared to the average of 39% in OECD countries, reported that the lack of teaching materials affects the teaching process "to a certain extent" or "very much";  Approximately 68% of the number of principals in the Republic of Moldova and 40% in OECD countries reported that unmotivated absences of students impede the learning activity of students in the institution they lead;  About 13% of the number of students in the Republic of Moldova and 10% in OECD countries report being victims of verbal violence and 7% - victims of physical violence several times a month;  Most socio-economically disadvantaged students believe that the effort they put into school will help them to be admitted to a good university, while most socio-economically disadvantaged students believe that the effort they put into school will help them to obtain a good job;  About 49% of the number of 15-year-old students in the Republic of Moldova expect to study, and 18% examine the possibility of completing their studies at a college. Following the analysis of the results presented in the PISA Report, the Children’s Ombudsman finds that the educational process in the Republic of Moldova is not competitive enough and does not provide children with the minimum necessary knowledge to compete with their peers internationally. 120