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We are making global success personal! As the global leader in international education, we have focused on building trusted human relationships for more than 50 years. In recent years, our investment in digital technology and customer research have enhanced these personal connections, enabling us to deliver global success to more students, test takers and our partners. Proudly customer-first, our expert people are powered by global technology. Together, we offer unmatched services, helping local dreams become realities, all over the world. And best yet, at 50, we are just getting started.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) works with international partners and other countries to tackle global challenges, increase trade and investment opportunities, protect international rules, keep our region stable and help Australians overseas. DFAT manages Australia’s international presence—a network of over 120 embassies, high commissions, consulates-general and representative offices across five continents —and we have over 6,000 staff located in Australia and overseas. These staff are the diplomats, negotiators, consular officers and advisers developing and delivering Australia’s foreign, trade and development policy on behalf of Australia and Australians. For 24/7 consular assistance, phone +61 2 6261 3305. DFAT acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia, and their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respect to all First Nations peoples, their cultures and to their Elders, past, present and emerging.

The Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) is a global, independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving learning for all. For more than 95 years, we have worked with educators and systems around the world to generate high-quality research, develop trusted assessment and measurement tools, and deliver practical insights that make a real difference in classrooms and beyond. Our work spans early learning, school education, higher education, vocational education, and professional assessment, supporting better decisions at every stage of learning. From large-scale international studies to classroom-ready tools, we focus on turning evidence into impact. Our purpose is simple: To help learners, educators, and education systems thrive.