Partnership aims to advance education in Azerbaijan

Institute Director Elnur Aliyev and ACER CEO Lisa Rodgers recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Istanbul. 

The scope of work includes the delivery of innovative assessment formats, evaluations of approaches and policy, national-level development of principals and teachers, and use of ACER programs to support and build capabilities in test development.

Mr Aliyev says the Institute is eager to collaborate across a wide range of education priorities.

'This partnership opens new opportunities to benefit from ACER’s global experience in areas vital to Azerbaijan’s education reform journey – including the transformation of national assessments, the development of teacher and school standards, and professional learning for teachers and principals,’ Mr Aliyev said.

‘Together, we aim to support long-term improvements in the quality and equity of our education system.’

Ms Rodgers says ACER is excited to begin working with the Institute to help Azerbaijan meet its education goals.

‘This MoU reflects a shared ambition to improve learning through evidence, innovation and collaboration,’ Ms Rodgers said.

‘We are proud to bring ACER’s global expertise to support Azerbaijan’s commitment to improving teaching and learning. By sharing innovative, evidence-based practices, we aim to help build stronger systems that ultimately improve learning outcomes for every student.’

ACER brings world-leading expertise in assessment, research, and education policy, combined with a deep commitment to improving learning outcomes — supporting education systems to turn evidence into meaningful progress for learners.

Members of the Institute and ACER’s Assessment and Psychometric Research Division worked together over a week in Baku in 2024 and subsequently discussed further collaborations during a visit to Melbourne, Australia.

ACER is leading development and implementation of the OECD Programme for International Assessment (PISA) 2025  – which measures 15-year-old students’ ability to use their science, mathematics and reading knowledge and skills to meet real-life challenges.

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