Assessment services

How we can help

Cambridge English is the world’s largest provider of English language assessment. We bring our expertise in assessment design, delivery, operations and alignment to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) to provide a range of bespoke assessment consultancy services. These services are delivered by world experts in assessment and are aimed at sharing best practice to ensure students are offered fair, valid and reliable assessments. We adopt a holistic approach, sharing our knowledge with you to develop your own capacity in order to create assessments that meet internationally recognised standards which suit your context.

Key benefits for you

We work with you to develop capacity by transferring our expert knowledge and skills and adapting to your context
As part of the University of Cambridge, we provide the advantage of a reputable, objective evaluation
We adopt a research-based approach to the alignment of your assessments to international and national standards
We can help you increase efficiency and effectiveness of your exam production processes, with the potential for a reduction in operational expenditure in the future

What we offer

Assessment review

Our assessment experts conduct an evaluation of your English language tests to determine test validity and offer guidance on areas for improvement.

Test audit

We examine your processes and documents related to test production and administration, and offer guidance on how you can improve the process, realising efficiencies and operational cost savings.

Assessment training

We provide face-to-face training on all aspects of assessment, from theory to practice, enabling you to build capacity in your team and feel confident that you are meeting international standards.

Impact study

If your students have taken our qualifications, we would be delighted to work with you to look into the impact that these have had.

Case studies

Search for more case studies, including those relating to assessment services, in our online directory.

Cambridge English Certificate: The French Ministry of National Education

Cambridge English developed a tailor-made English language test as part of a nationwide scheme to improve French school-leavers’ second-language ability. Since its launch, over 300,000 students have taken the Cambridge English Certificate, enabling French high school students to improve their chances in higher education and work.

Testing English in a bilingual programme

In an agreement with the Comunidad de Madrid, Spain, Cambridge English Qualifications are being used as an external assessment of the effectiveness of the region’s bilingual programme. Cambridge English provide exit tests to benchmark the levels being attained by these students in all skills against the CEFR.

Contact us to learn more about our approach to English language consultancy, and to discuss how we can support you in the development of high-quality English language education.