Our mission is to create and promote research-based knowledge, products and services that can be used to improve learning across the lifespan. We are a not-for-profit research organisation established in Australia.
Commissioned services
ACER locations
ACER has more than 400 staff in offices around the world.
Latest articles
Maths strengths and struggles identified in new PISA report
Tuesday, 11 Mar 2025A new report by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) identifies how students achieved in core areas of mathematics viewed globally as key in preparing them for adult life.
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Preschool Outcomes Measure Small-Scale Trial mid-point update
Wednesday, 26 Feb 2025Insights from mid-way through the Small-Scale Trial and how they are shaping the next iteration of the Preschool Outcomes Measure tool.
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Building educational resilience in Kyrgyzstan
Thursday, 13 Feb 2025ACER has evaluated a project designed to ensure the safe reopening of schools following the COVID-19 pandemic and provide equitable learning opportunities.
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The ACER Foundation initiates, develops and manages research-based projects that aim to address the needs of educationally disadvantaged groups in the community.
Projects
Major projects of the ACER Foundation include the School Readiness Initiative for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and the Australian STEM Video Games Challenge.
Donations and gifts
In making a donation to the ACER Foundation your funds will be invested in supporting activities designed to address educational disadvantage.
ACER Alumni
The ACER Alumni community has been established through the ACER Foundation to link together former and current senior staff, through activities that highlight new strategic developments in the organisation.
Working for ACER
Joining ACER means working with one of the world’s leading educational research organisations and working collaboratively across Australian and international projects.
The early years
Established in 1930, ACER has built a strong reputation as a provider of reliable support and expertise to education policy makers and professional practitioners