We are a not-for-profit research organisation established in Australia. Our mission is to create and promote research-based knowledge, products and services that can be used to improve learning across the lifespan.
Commissioned services
ACER locations
ACER has more than 400 staff in offices around the world.
ACER news & media releases
NSW Curriculum Review Interim Report released
Tuesday, 22 Oct 2019The Interim Report of the NSW Curriculum Review, led by ACER’s Professor Geoff Masters, has been released.
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Large-scale online assessment in Indonesia
Friday, 18 Oct 2019Dr Urip Purwono, Adviser to ACER Indonesia, recently discussed Indonesia’s University Entrance Test in an interview with Teacher.
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PEMANDU – A Study on Students’ Numerical Proficiency presentation at the Education Office, DKI Jakarta Province
Saturday, 12 Oct 2019ACER’s Dr Jarrod Hingston recently presented the results of a study of primary students in Jakarta.
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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