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
Partnership aims to advance education in Azerbaijan
Thursday, 15 May 2025A formal agreement between the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) and the Institute of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan (the Institute) has set up a dynamic partnership to strengthen education in Azerbaijan.
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ACER and the Tasmanian Government partner on ‘one-stop-shop’ student wellbeing directory
Wednesday, 14 May 2025The Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) has launched a platform and directory for school-based programs that support the social, psychological and physical wellbeing of students.
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Teachers want more training in classroom management PISA report finds
Tuesday, 13 May 2025A new report by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) shares vital teacher insights on dealing with disruptive classrooms.
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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