Media releases

ACER to deliver PISA 2029 with novel focus on AI and media literacy

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:58:00 +0000

After a competitive tender process, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has appointed the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) to lead the development and implementation of the 2029 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) across more than 90 countries and economies, once again entrusting the world’s largest international education survey to ACER, the 96-year-old Australian organisation.

New research reveals pathways to First Nations participation and success at university

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:24:00 +0000

New research has identified a key element in building success for First Nations university students, pointing to the critical role of Indigenous-led, culturally safe support centres in improving participation and completion.

ACER India and AmplifiU sign MoU to advance evidence-based assessments, teacher capacity and responsible AI in education

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:15:00 +0000

New Delhi — 23rd February 2026 — The Australian Council for Educational Research (India) and AmplifiU AI have signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on advancing evidence-informed assessments, teacher professional development, and responsible integration of artificial intelligence in education, aligned with India’s National Education Policy (NEP 2020) on 18 February 2026.

ACER a proud partner in strengthening Australia’s teaching workforce

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:10:00 +0000

The Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) will continue its long-standing role in delivering the literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE).

ACER and UNESCO IIEP partner to strengthen educational planning in the Asia-Pacific

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 06:32:00 +0000

A new partnership between ACER and IIEP-UNESCO will support effective use of data to drive inclusive, evidence-based education reform across the Asia-Pacific region.

Amba Press acquires 38 ACER Press titles, continuing a legacy of trusted educational publishing

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 01:53:00 +0000

Amba Press has signed an agreement with ACER Press, the publishing arm of the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER), to acquire 38 of its educational titles.

ACER streamlines Victoria Police recruitment with secure online testing

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 23:19:00 +0000

The Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) is proud to support Victoria Police in modernising its recruitment process with the introduction of secure, at-home online testing — a major step toward getting more recruits on the beat faster.

TALIS reveals insights into teacher wellbeing, job satisfaction and future opportunities

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 01:56:00 +0000

The Australian results from the OECD’s Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) provide new insights into the experiences of teachers and school leaders, highlighting both areas of strength and opportunities to better support the profession.

Surfacing truth to win Victoria’s Library and Information Award

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:31:00 +0000

‘The thing I get the most pleasure out of is connecting people to each other and ideas and that’s where a strong network is everything.’

PISA testing begins: Australian students to inform global measure of skills

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 22:58:00 +0000

Australian 15-year-olds across 788 schools are contributing to one of the world’s largest evaluations of how students apply knowledge in real-world situations.

Learning with Heart, Laughs and Language: Little J & Big Cuz Up for Logie

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 21:25:00 +0000

They’ve taught kids how to count kangaroos, speak in language, and settle into school with confidence. Now, they’re ready for the red carpet.

Top teen mathematicians raise the sports bar in IM2C

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 23:12:00 +0000

Eight Australian teenagers have been recognised internationally for mathematical skills that might impress any high-stakes sports administrator.

Australia lifts performance in Year 4 maths and science – but system equity and engagement challenges remain

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 21:44:00 +0000

The 2023 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) shows Australia continuing to climb the global rankings at the primary level, however the latest TIMSS report confirms longstanding challenges around equity and student wellbeing.

Partnership aims to advance education in Azerbaijan

Thu, 15 May 2025 01:57:00 +0000

A 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.

ACER and the Tasmanian Government partner on ‘one-stop-shop’ student wellbeing directory

Wed, 14 May 2025 02:42:00 +0000

The 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.

Maths strengths and struggles identified in new PISA report

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 13:52:00 +0000

A new report by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) identifies how students achieved in core areas of mathematics viewed globally as key in preparing them for adult life.

Year 4 students hit new high in global assessment, despite pandemic

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 07:57:00 +0000

Australian year 4 students whose first years of schooling occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic have defied concerns about disrupted learning to achieve Australia’s best-ever result in an international maths and science assessment.

ASEAN-UK SAGE Programme launches an innovative approach to understanding the education experience of girls, women and other marginalised groups

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 01:49:00 +0000

The UK, through its flagship ASEAN-UK Supporting the Advancement of Girls’ Education (SAGE) Programme has launched a groundbreaking initiative to address gender disparities in education across Southeast Asia.

Australian teens among the world’s most creative thinkers

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 13:16:00 +0000

Australia’s 15-year-old students were the second-highest achieving creative thinkers in an assessment of 64 countries and economies, a new report shows.

ACER and the Jumbunna Institute: Creating Partnerships for Social Change

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 20:00:00 +0000

A new generation of First Nations researchers is emerging from a significant philanthropic partnership between the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) and the Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education and Research at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS).