Exam security and quality

Rely on secure and trusted exams

As world leaders in the field of language assessment, we place exam quality, fairness and security at the centre of everything we do. With us, every learner gets a fair opportunity to prove their skills and you get reliable information you can trust.

Enhanced security

Cambridge English Qualifications have enhanced security built into every stage of the exam process. From the production of papers to the day of the exam, we ensure our exams are fair to all learners and reflect their true level of English.

Quality management

Our tests are a global mark of excellence that set the quality standard. Our systems and processes for designing, developing and delivering examinations are independently certified as meeting ISO 9001:2008 for quality management.

Quality management at Cambridge

Backed by research

All our assessments are based on robust research and are aligned with international standards. Cambridge English Qualifications are the building blocks of the CEFR – the international standard for describing language ability – and we continue to play an important role in shaping the evolution of the CEFR.

Our exams on the CEFR

Cutting-edge technology

We continually innovate to deliver real benefits for the institutions and learners that use our assessments. Working with world-leading experts in linguistics, artificial intelligence, psychometrics and data science, we use technology to enhance fairness and access while implementing appropriate levels of security.

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