Education and development

Discover how ACER is helping to strengthen education systems and improve educational outcomes for millions of children living in low- and middle-income countries.

13 Nov 2026

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Setting every student up for a successful pathway in Years 11 and 12

Pilot aims to improve outcomes for preschool children

What helps teachers support student learning in Lao PDR?

New report shows learning gains across the Pacific, but continued action needed

PILNA 2025: Learning recovery in the Pacific, but gaps remain

ACER shapes future of global reading for PISA 2029

As the world prepares for the release of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2025 results, work is already underway to ensure the next cycle of the continues to provide valid, reliable and internationally comparable measures of student reading performance.

Pacific leaders focus on learning data

ACER partners with the Global Education Evidence Advisory Panel to strengthen evidence-informed education policy

Evidence to strengthen early literacy at scale in Cambodia

24 Jun 2026

Education partnerships central to prosperity in Southeast Asia

ACER CEO Lisa Rodgers highlights how strong learning foundations and long‑term collaboration can accelerate skills development in Southeast Asia.

17 Jun 2026

Setting a global standard in digital assessment: ACER and OAT recognised for PISA 2025 delivery

The Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER), together with its platform partner Open Assessment Technologies (OAT), has been recognised at the 2026 e‑Assessment Awards for the delivery of the OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2025.

20 Apr 2026

When global evidence and regional practice converge

Regional priorities in Southeast Asia reflect and reinforce global evidence on what works in education reform.

16 Apr 2026

Culture and resilience key to strengthening Pacific education

Culturally grounded strategies are supporting Pacific education systems to prepare for future disruptions.

14 Apr 2026

How do we achieve global access and equity in education?

New ACER research informs global reporting on education access and equity ahead of 2030.

24 Mar 2026

Understanding gender gaps across life stages in the ASEAN region

New ACER research reveals how gaps between girls and boys emerge and shift across key stages of life in the ASEAN region.

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