Flexible, online assessments
Stimulating, world-class test content delivered in an easy-to-use format.
Progressive Achievement
for International Schools
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.
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.
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.
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.
Your guide to PAIS reports
This webinar will cover the key aspects of the PAIS reports.
The session will include:
- an overview of the Progressive Achievement approach
- a practical guide to the key reports and how to use them
- guidance on using PAIS to identify strengths and areas for improvement
- how to use PAIS to track student learning growth over time.
Available on demand.
How to use PAIS for admissions
This session will discuss how to use PAIS for admissions at your school to gain an accurate picture of new students' achievement.
The webinar will cover:
- how to select the right form
- establishing and using performance distributions at your school
- reading your PAIS reports.
Available on demand.
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.
