Research and Validation

Putting quality, accuracy and reliability into everything we do

The expertise of our research staff, combined with our rigorous validation and quality systems enables Cambridge Assessment English to offer assessment services that are fit for purpose, have proven validity and reliability, and are aligned with international standards.

Studies in Language Testing (SiLT)

Studies in Language Testing is a series of academic volumes examining important issues and developments in language testing and assessment. It is an indispensable resource for test users, developers and researchers.

Research Notes

Research Notes is our quarterly journal which reports on research and test development activities happening within Cambridge English and through our funded research schemes.

English Profile Studies

English Profile Studies is a book series designed to enhance the learning, teaching and assessment of English worldwide by publishing research linked to the English Profile Programme.

PISA Foreign Language Assessment

We are the English-language assessment partner for PISA – the world’s largest comparison of educational outcomes. Our partnership with the OECD to develop PISA Foreign Language Assessment will give the world unprecedented insights into the effectiveness of language teaching and learning.

Learn more about our partnership with the OECD