Professional biography

The Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) is one of the world’s leading educational research centres. Our goal is to support learners, learning professionals, learning institutions and the development of a learning society through our work.

ACER has built a strong reputation as a provider of reliable support and expertise to education policymakers and professional practitioners since it was established in 1930. ACER is also a recognised international leader in the development of educational assessment and reporting tools for schools and systems.

Learning Supported by ACER – Australian Council for Educational Research

ACER develops reliable assessments that support international schools to:

• measure student learning and growth
• target teaching and improve learning for every student
• inform school improvement with in-depth data
• evaluate the effectiveness of instructional programs
• comprehensively review student wellbeing

Resource Library

• International School Assessment (ISA): Insights
• Learn more about Progressive Achievement for International Schools (PAIS)
• Social-Emotional Wellbeing Survey

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