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ERB is the trusted leader in assessment and data-driven insights for independent school educators and families, supporting the growth of the whole child.

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Register today for the 2025 ERB Connections National Conference, which will take place April 2-4, 2025, in Austin, TX.

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Accepted by over 1,200 independent schools around the world, the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) is the most trusted and predictive admission assessment for students in Grades 2-12.

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Become a part of a global educator community and access resources to help you understand your students’ assessment data.

all we see is potential

ERB is the trusted leader in assessment and data-driven insights for independent school educators and families, supporting the growth of the whole child.

Schools + Educators
We empower educators to make data-driven decisions, tailor curricula and instruction, and support school initiatives.
Students + Families
We support families in understanding student learning progression and outcomes.
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What We Do

We support educators in thoughtfully and thoroughly tracking the entire student journey with our learning assessments and measurement tools.

Achievement Assessments for the Classroom

Designed to inform curricula and instruction, our portfolio of achievement assessments for Grades 1-11 covers reading, listening, vocabulary, writing, mathematics, and science.
For Educators
For Families

Well-Being Survey + Social and Emotional Inventory

We offer a survey on students' sense of engagement and belonging and an inventory of social and emotional skills to get a more holistic understanding of the student.
For Educators

Admission Assessment with the ISEE

The Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) is the most predictive, trusted, and flexible admission assessment for students entering Grades 2-12.
For Educators
For Families

why erb?

ERB is a not-for-profit member-based organization with a nearly century-long history of serving independent schools.  We help schools, educators, and families to be a part of unlocking student potential.

whole child.

whole potential.

We are committed to understanding the whole student. With ERB's Whole Child Solution, schools can bundle our academic achievement assessments with our measures of social-emotional skills and student well-being at discounted rates.

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Conveying a clear message, defending one’s point of view, and presenting new ideas in a creative form are all key aspects of developing your voice as a writer. […] read more

The Enrollment Management Association (EMA) and Educational Records Bureau (ERB) Announce Intent to Merge

By bringing together the expertise, data insights, and professional tools of ERB and EMA, the new organization will build an even more vibrant community of champions for transformational student journeys. […] read more

The Value of Interim Assessments

Interim assessments give educators and school leaders the touchpoints they need to assess individual, class, and grade-level performance, allowing them to adapt curricula and offer additional support throughout the school year. […] read more

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An ERB membership unlocks access to our portfolio of assessments and measurement tools to better understand the whole child and enables you to become part of a community of like-minded educators.
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ERB and EMA are excited to announce their intent to merge.
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