Isle of Man
Last updated October 1, 2026
Composite GEFRI Score
Innovation remains the key constraint
Isle of Man shows progressing readiness to meet the challenges and opportunities of education in a rapidly changing world (59th percentile worldwide). Reforms are translating into broader capability, though uneven performance continues to slow system-wide alignment.
- Global percentile
- 59th
- Global rank
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- Regional rank
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Country profile
Isle of Man shows progressing readiness, with important strengths but continued gaps across the system. Most dimension scores sit close to global norms, without a single dimension standing far above the rest.
Dimension scores cluster tightly, showing the system operates with balanced readiness. High internet adoption enables broad participation in digital learning and innovation. Strong tertiary enrollment expands future talent pipelines and strengthens national innovation potential.
A large research workforce accelerates experimentation, technology adoption, and applied innovation. Policy and regulatory teams coordinate effectively, offering stability for long-term planning. Gender parity across secondary pathways reflects sustained commitment to equitable participation.
Many indicators are imputed, so the profile should be treated as a limited signal rather than a complete measurement.
Key insights
Scores range from Access & Parity (78.8) to Innovation (59.6), reflecting variation across dimensions.
Trails regional peers most clearly in Human Capital.
Regional peers: Europe & Central Asia
Composite GEFRI Score