Archive · 26 Aug 2026
ACER India Launches School Improvement Tool for Future-Ready Schools
ACER India has introduced a new program called Outstanding Schools.
It is designed to help schools understand what they do well and what they can improve.
The program looks at teaching, school leadership, student wellbeing and the use of evidence.
It is based on a tool developed by the Australian Council for Educational Research.
The India version was adjusted to fit the goals of National Education Policy 2020.
These goals include better basic reading and math skills, practical learning and teacher training.
Schools are encouraged to keep improving instead of focusing mainly on rankings.
The program was launched in New Delhi with education leaders and representatives from more than 50 organisations.
Speakers said that evidence and practical support can help schools make better improvement plans.
ACER India launched Outstanding Schools, an initiative focused on teaching quality, student wellbeing, leadership and future learning needs.
The initiative is based on ACER’s School Improvement Tool, which helps schools review practices, identify priorities and use evidence to improve learner outcomes.
The India edition aligns with National Education Policy 2020 priorities, including competency-based learning, foundational literacy and numeracy, teacher development and inclusion.
The launch event in New Delhi was hosted and supported by the Australian High Commission in India and powered by Brainfeed.
More than 50 organisations participated, with speakers stressing evidence-based assessment, leadership and continuous improvement rather than rankings or compliance.
- Who
- The Australian Council for Educational Research India, education leaders, policymakers and experts from India and Australia.
- What
- ACER India launched Outstanding Schools, a school improvement initiative based on its School Improvement Tool.
- When
- The articles identify the launch event but do not provide a date.
- Where
- New Delhi, at an event hosted and supported by the Australian High Commission in India and powered by Brainfeed.
- Why
- To help schools strengthen teaching quality, student wellbeing, leadership, evidence-based decision-making and preparedness for future learning needs.
- Initiative
- Outstanding Schools
- Developer
- Australian Council for Educational Research India
- Underlying framework
- ACER’s internationally developed School Improvement Tool
- Policy alignment
- National Education Policy 2020
- Focus areas
- Teaching practices, leadership, student wellbeing and evidence-informed decision-making
- Launch participation
- Representatives from more than 50 organisations
- Launch support
- Hosted and supported by the Australian High Commission in India; powered by Brainfeed