ERB (Educational Records Bureau) is an industry-leading independent educational advisory. We thoughtfully track the entire student journey for Grades 1 – 12 with our integrated suite of products and services to assess and enhance academic ability, social maturity, and emotional awareness. In doing so, we help enable schools, educators, and families to unlock their students' full potential.
all we see is potential
ERB is an industry-leading independent educational advisory. We thoughtfully track the entire student journey for Grades 1 – 12 with our integrated suite of products and services to assess and enhance academic ability, social maturity, and emotional awareness. In doing so, we help enable schools, educators, and families to unlock their students' full potential.
Become a Member School
An ERB membership is more than the use of our best-in-class academic assessments. Membership is joining a global community of educators and access to ERB experts who can help you understand and—more importantly—activate your students’ assessment data to help every student achieve their learning goals.
The People of ERB
We are your partners in education, committed to helping every student succeed. Get to know our leadership team here and learn more about our unique approach to academic analytics.
Equity
We work diligently to ensure that our learning solutions are accessible to every student and family, regardless of means or where they live, and thereby improve access to high-quality educational opportunities around the world.
Transparency
We provide insight into our testing methodologies to inspire trust and invite feedback that helps us improve.
Responsiveness
We prioritize and respond to the current needs of our member schools and families to meet them where they are.
As schools and students evolve, ERB does too.
Quality
We design and publish only the highest quality assessments and learning tools because we know that they play critical roles in students’ academic journeys by helping educators prepare them for success.
A History of Pursuing Potential
“To create testing and learning solutions that would help
schools develop improved curriculum based on results,
thus helping students gain a better education.”
—ERB founder, Dr. Charles K. Taylor, 1927
This was Dr. Charles K. Taylor’s founding mission when he created ERB in 1927. Over the last near century, we’ve listened closely and responded to changes in the education field, continuously evolving our products, services, and mission to help unlock the potential of every learner.
A Brief History...
Founded by Dr. Charles K. Taylor at Columbia University. State University of NY Charter created
Dr. Ben D. Wood publishes "Achievement Testing Program in Independent Schools and Supplementary Studies"
Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) launched
WrAP launched
ISEE Online becomes available
ERB 360 Access launched
A Brief History...
1927
Founded by Dr. Charles K. Taylor at Columbia University. State University of NY Charter created
1949
Dr. Ben D. Wood publishes "Achievement Testing Program in Independent Schools and Supplementary Studies"
1989
Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) launched
1991
WrAP launched
2010
ISEE Online becomes available
2020
ERB 360 Access launched
Recent Posts
Check-In Survey Now Available
Measure Student Social and Emotional Well-being We are thrilled to announce that Check-In Survey is now available to ERB member schools that purchased CTP Online or Milestones. The survey does not need to be administered […] read more
ISEE Testing Options During COVID
ERB is here to help navigate these uncertain times. We know that the recent Covid surge is causing disruptions. ERB is here to help navigate these uncertain times. If you have test events scheduled in […] read more
Testing Options During COVID
With the recent surge in COVID cases, we know you may be considering changes to your testing plans as a result of the varying conditions in your community. We want you to know that our […] read more