ERC launches initial national report for TIMSS 2019
The Educational Research Centre (ERC) today launched the initial national report for TIMSS 2019 (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study). TIMSS is one of the world's largest studies of educational achievement and today’s report describes the main achievement findings in mathematics…
ERC launches new report on teachers’ professional learning (TPL), with a focus on student wellbeing
The Educational Research Centre (ERC) is delighted to launch a report on the first phase of a three-year study commissioned by the Department of Education, the purpose of which is to develop an evaluation framework for teachers’ professional learning in Ireland, with a focus on student wellbeing.
The…
New ERC report compares the reading, mathematics and science achievement of students in DEIS and non-DEIS schools.
The Educational Research Centre (ERC) launches a new report on November 26th which examines the achievement of 15-year old students in DEIS schools. It is based on data collected for the OECD’s PISA study. The new report is a detailed national analysis that compares the achievements of students in…
ERC publishes report describing the students’ perspectives on their school and on learning mathematics and science in Ireland
The Educational Research Centre (ERC) today launched a report describing the students’ perspectives on their school and on learning mathematics and science in Ireland. It reports data collected for TIMSS 2015 (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study), one of the world's largest studies…
ERC publishes report describing the home learning environment of students in Ireland
The Educational Research Centre (ERC) today launched a report describing the home learning environment of students in Ireland. It reports data collected for TIMSS 2015 (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study), one of the world's largest studies of educational achievement, based on the…
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.
