more than the sum of our parts

The Enrollment Management Association (EMA) and Educational Records Bureau (ERB) are excited to announce their intent to merge.

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.

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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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more than the sum of our parts

The Enrollment Management Association (EMA) and the Educational Records Bureau (ERB) are excited to announce their intent to merge.

We empower educators to make data-driven decisions, tailor curricula and instruction, and support school initiatives.

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.

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.

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.

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.

From the Blog

More Than Academics: The Value of Measuring Student Well-Being and Social-Emotional Growth in Schools

Why is it important for schools to understand student well-being and their social-emotional competencies? Mental Health Consultant Jen Reisenger weighs in on our blog. […] read more

Using the Check-In Survey to Enhance Student Growth

ERB launched its Check-In Survey in 2022. As important as it is to monitor academic progress, the extent to which a student is able to learn fully to their potential will likely remain a mystery without also understanding how they experience the school culture. […] read more

The Power of ISEE Data at The Pingry School: A Nearly Century-Long Partnership with ERB

At The Pingry School in New Jersey, ISEE is a critical tool to help staff identify the students most likely to thrive from a vast applicant pool, support enrollment, and refine admission processes that promote fairness and equity. […] read more

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ERB and EMA are excited to announce their intent to merge.