We cultivate a global knowledge base for education system, school, principal and teacher improvement.
Contemporary thinking around
teaching and educational reform
Whole-of-system
capacity-building
Evidence-based high quality
improvement services and tools
Research
We are a leader in transforming educational practice through research. We generate and disseminate new knowledge in school, system, principal and teacher improvement.
Capacity building
We partner with organisations of all sizes around the world and support education systems by aiding their development.
Services & Tools
Our approach delivers cohesive and evidence-based solutions that you can implement immediately, regardless of your starting point.
Services and tools to transform educational practice
We equip leaders and policymakers around the world to make evidence-based decisions.
ACER is recognised internationally as a provider of high-quality services and tools to assist education systems, schools and school leaders in their improvement journey. Our research-based tools provide a practical framework for the complex nature of system and school improvement.
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School improvement service
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School review service
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School improvement Tool
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Education System Improvement Tool (ESIT)
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Principal Performance Improvement Tool (PPIT)
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Draw on our knowledge and expertise
We are available to support your improvement initiatives through consultancy, speaking engagements and more.
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Professor Pauline Taylor-Guy
Research Director
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Dr Michelle Lasen
Principal Research Fellow
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Dr Kerry Elliot
Senior Research Fellow
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Julie Murkins
Senior Research Fellow
Our partners
Our partnerships generate new global knowledge that drives continual educational improvement.