Higher education

The Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) has conducted a 7-country review of tertiary education systems to identify strengths to support Australia’s future workforce.

ACER is proud to have presented and exhibited at Ottawa 2024 – the premier conference transforming healthcare through excellence in assessment and evaluation – in Melbourne from 24-28 February.

Australian students who study the International Baccalaureate in year 12 have higher university entry rates and course completion than their peers, regardless of their socio-economic background, new research shows. 

Involving the right stakeholders and balancing their input can help evaluate whether programs and initiatives provide value, a recent conference has heard.

First insights from a new longitudinal survey following the journey of young Australians as they transition to life beyond school show significant gender segregation in our education sector. 

New research shows post-award enrichment programs help strengthen Australia Awards alumni capabilities to use their skills, knowledge and networks to contribute to sustainable development.