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…
Research Fellow Vacancy
The ERC is recruiting a Research Fellow, a senior researcher with responsibility for the ERC’s tests and large-scale assessment programme. For more information on how to apply please see the Recruitment Notice [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…
New standardised test of English literacy for 1st Years – Available free of charge until 6th Nov. 2020
The National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS), in collaboration with the ERC, is delighted to announce an exciting new standardised test of literacy in English for use in post-primary schools, called the Post-Primary Assessment and Diagnosis - English (PPAD-E). The PPAD-E is…
ERC offices are closed
ERC offices are closed until further notice due to the COVID 19 outbreak but email communication is operating as normal. Urgent queries to info@erc.ie or phone 086 781 1553. With best wishes to all to stay safe.
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.
