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An English education is admired the world over but for it to continue to be successful, challenges must be overcome and opportunities embraced.

Examining English for doctors the right way

Speaking at a recent seminar hosted by the Cambridge Assessment Network, Sue Bloxham, Professor of Academic Practice at the University of Cumbria, explored a mismatch between the policy and practice of assessment judgement in higher education.

Maths education insight by Roger Porkess

In our autumn 2013 issue of Achieve, guest columnist Roger Porkess – Chief Executive of Mathematics in Education and Industry – shares his views on a better maths education.

Can ‘traineeship programmes’ ensure that young people develop the necessary skills to enter the rapidly changing world of work?

For decades it has been argued that England lacks a well defined and rigorous vocational and practical education route. So what can be done?

What '21st century skills' are today's students being taught? Are such skills being properly assessed and recognised? Our debate revealed some of the answers...

Maths skills are core to our understanding of other subjects and integral to the vitality of a modern economy. But is the right maths being taught in schools today?

Our archives are a unique history of school exams and educational assessment.

Special events are taking place around the world.

See how we distribute millions of exam papers to 170 countries every year.

With the EU set to hand governments more flexibility in setting language standards, what can the UK Government do to ensure we get this right?

Researchers from Cambridge Assessment have been investigating the provision for less able students of English and Mathematics across a variety of countries.

Our publications

Understanding Assessment: A Practical Course for Teachers

CPD accredited online courses

Global assessment community reaches one-year milestone

Expanding our horizons: how we take the benefits of an English education global

Examiner judgement in higher education assessment

Mending GCSE Maths

Bridging the gap into work or an apprenticeship

Vocational qualifications - are they adequately preparing people for today's labour market?

Teaching and assessing 21st century skills

It doesn’t add up: what’s wrong with maths?

Preserving a history for future generations

2013: Celebrating 100 years of Cambridge English exams

Behind the scenes at our warehouse

Examining English for doctors the right way

Provision for less able students of English and Mathematics