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Evaluation and impact measurement

Download a summary of our Evaluation and impact measurement services

How we can help

As part of the University of Cambridge, we have expertise in the design of effective evaluation programmes to measure the impact of change and help guide developments. We work closely with educational institutions and employers to investigate the effect of English language education initiatives. We can help you establish where you are, determine where you want to go and evaluate when you get there.

Key benefits for you

  • As part of the University of Cambridge, we provide the advantage of a reputable, objective evaluation of impact
  • We provide a research-based approach to help you capitalise on key strengths and mitigate risks to your initiatives
  • Recommendations to support the development of initiatives to improve English language education
  • A systematic way to analyse project cost and benefits

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What we offer

Using our first-class research, reliable data, sound methodology, expert analysis and evidence-backed recommendations, we can help you make decisions around English language learning and teaching. We can support you with:

  • monitoring and evaluating current standards
  • providing guidance and support to improve learning outcomes
  • improving teaching standards
  • establishing quality assurance processes
  • informing policymaking.

Studies will fall into four main scales depending on your research questions:

Small-scale study

The ‘English in the Park’ initiative by the Education Secretariat of Antioquia, Colombia, in 2015 is an example of a small-scale project we have delivered. It involved evaluating teaching practices and stakeholder attitudes, beliefs and perceptions from a sample of 250 students and 70 teachers. Our report served as a reference point for monitoring the effectiveness of the initiative and provided recommendations for its continuation.

Medium-scale study

We have also successfully delivered medium-scale projects, involving the collection of a much larger range of data, and developing the instruments to do so. One such research study looked into the effectiveness the Cambridge English Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) in Mexico. The TKT is used extensively in Mexico to benchmark teachers’ pedagogic knowledge against international standards, and also helps public and private schools recruit suitably qualified teachers. We undertook a long-term study into the impact of TKT on both the Mexican educational sector, and on society. 

Large-scale study

Our study on the SCOPE programme in India is a large-scale impact study that took place a few years into the programme. Around 2,000 learners and 90 trainers participated in the study, which was conducted through several groups of research participants (learners, trainers, policymakers and employers) and various collection instruments (tests, questionnaires and interviews) across multiple locations.

Longitudinal study

A longitudinal impact study would involve the use of retrospective data – comparable data on the same constructs and the same/equivalent instruments, collected at different points in time. A longitudinal study can be small, medium or large scale, depending on its scope.


Impact by Design

Impact by Design is a model we use to ensure that our products have a positive impact.

We design products with their intended impact in mind, and monitor them on an ongoing basis. By carrying out this research we can revise existing products to increase their positive impact on learners.

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Case studies

Search for more case studies, including those relating to evaluation and impact measurement, in our online directory.

Investigating the impact of Cambridge English Qualifications

The Fomento group is a network of 35 single-sex schools catering for around 23,000 students across 11 regions of Spain. In 2012 Fomento became the first Spanish school chain to formally introduce Cambridge English Qualifications into its official school curriculum. To assess the effect of this decision on all stakeholders, we launched an impact study in 2013 which examined the effect of our exams at primary and secondary levels.

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Measuring the effectiveness of TKT, Mexico

TKT from Cambridge English formally recognises teaching experience, builds confidence and updates skills. In Mexico, TKT is used extensively to benchmark teachers’ pedagogic knowledge against international standards, and also helps public and private schools recruit suitably qualified teachers. We undertook a long-term study into the impact of TKT, analysing feedback from 660 stakeholders across the 31 Mexican states.

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.

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