New publication: Public Examinations Examined
This World Bank publication is authored by Vincent Greaney and the late Thomas Kellaghan, founder and director of the ERC. It describes public examination practices in an extensive range of countries and is likely to be of interest and relevance to policymakers…
Temporary positions available for the scoring of student responses on reading assessments
The ERC is collaborating with the National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS) to standardise an assessment of English literacy skills, called the Post-Primary Assessment & Diagnosis – English, or PPAD-E. NEPS is responsible for liaising with schools and administering the assessment, while…
ERC strategic plan 2019-2021 published
On April 3, the ERC published its first strategic plan covering 2019-2021. While the Centre has been in existence since 1966, it was not established as an independent statutory body until September 2015. The strategic plan attempts to capture the dual elements of transition and tradition, building on…
New report on Transition Year published Feb 20, 2019
This report presents findings from a three-year, three-wave longitudinal study of students’ experiences and perceptions of Transition Year (TY) and associated socioemotional outcomes. The report focuses especially on the student voice: what students know and think about TY while in Third Year, such…
Online tests for Primary schools (Free offer limit reached)
We are delighted to announce the launch of our new online Drumcondra Primary tests.
Please note, the limit for our offer of free tests has been reached - many thanks to all schools who applied.
The tests can now be purchased by accessing DOTS using your log in.
If you have not already signed…
Welcome
The Educational Research Centre (ERC) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence in research, assessment and evaluation in education. It was established in 1966 in St Patrick’s College Drumcondra. In September 2015, it was designated as a Statutory Body in accordance with the Education Act (1998).
The Centre carries out research at all levels of the education system, from preschool to adult. Research is undertaken at the request of the Department of Education and Skills, at the request of other agencies and on the initiative of the ERC itself and its staff. An assessment service is also provided through, for example, the supply of standardised tests to schools.
The Centre continues to operate from a purpose-built premises located on the DCU St Patrick’s Campus in Drumcondra in Dublin. Its Test Department is based in nearby Richmond Road.
