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Flexible, online assessments

Stimulating, world-class test content delivered in an easy-to-use format.

Instant, interactive reports

Review a complete picture of student learning with a rich variety of reports and data.

Personalised test pathways

PAIS Adaptive provides a fairer and more accurate way to assess than conventional assessments.

Using decades of ACER's international assessment experience, Progressive Achievement for International Schools (PAIS) provides educators with immediate and relevant feedback to support evidence-based teaching and improve student learning outcomes.

Designed for an
international school context

PAIS has been created for international schools and schools with an international focus. Test content is culturally diverse and not aligned to a particular curriculum.

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Powered byProgressive Achievement

Progressive Achievement is the idea that all learners can be supported to demonstrate progress, regardless of starting points. It underpins much of ACER’s work.

The Progressive Achievement approach

Using PAISfor admissions

PAIS can be used to gain an accurate picture of each student’s Reading and Mathematics abilities when they enter your school.

The on-demand assessments are reliable and assess concepts as they are taught in most curricula, making them well-suited to the admissions process. Results are also delivered instantly.

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Webinars

Learn more about PAIS and the Progressive Achievement approach in one of our introductory webinars for prospective schools. Please select the session that best suits you and your time zone.

An introduction to the PAIS Adaptive assessments

This session will introduce ACER’s expertise in educational measurement and focus on the following areas of the PAIS Adaptive assessments:

  • the PAIS Adaptive testlet model and how it compares to the typical adaptive model
  • the Reading and Mathematics assessment content
  • using PAIS Adaptive for measuring student growth and your admissions process
  • the instant reporting available to schools.


Wednesday 30 October 6:00 pm AEDT

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Demonstration of the ACER Data Explorer

Watch a practical tour of the innovative and internationally recognised ACER Data Explorer.
This session will demonstrate how to interrogate PAIS Adaptive data, including reviewing student achievement levels and item-by-item results.

Available on demand

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Trusted assessments by a world leader in education

ACER is globally renowned for its work in assessment, educational research, and products and services that improve learning across the lifespan. Since 1930, we have built a strong reputation as a provider of reliable support and expertise to education policymakers and professional practitioners.

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One of our friendly staff members will contact you to discuss how PAIS can help you.

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