Recent Articles in Qualifications and Assessment

Pearson launches ‘tablet-only’ English test
Sep 28, 2018

Pearson has launched a tablet-based test for 6-13 year olds in private language and primary schools, providing a novel way to measure speaking, listening, reading and writing “through fun and engaging assessments on devices the age group likes to use.”

OxfordAQA appoints new MD
Sep 28, 2018

Oxford International AQA Examinations (OxfordAQA), the international joint venture between Oxford University Press and exam board AQA Education, has appointed Sadie Visick as its new Managing Director. 

Largest Chinese school in Malaysia selects Cambridge
Sep 28, 2018

The Foon Yew High School in Kota Baru, Malaysia, has selected Cambridge Assessment English's CELT-S qualification to develop the capabilities of its English teachers.

IELTS drives revenue growth at IDP Education
Aug 31, 2018

IDP Education, the Melbourne-based English language testing and international student placement company, has posted an EBITDA of A$89.0m for the year ended 30 June 2018, on revenue up 24% to A$487.2m

IB approves assessment course for IB World Schools
Aug 31, 2018

The International Baccalaureate (IB) has approved the Assessment Lead Programme from Evidence Based Education (EBE), a Durham-based CPD provider, and will promote it to teachers and leaders in IB World schools.

Pearson’s first half underlying operating profit ahead of market expectations
Jul 31, 2018

Pearson has reported an adjusted operating profit of £107m for the six months ended 30 June 2018, on revenue down 9% to £1,865m. In underlying terms, operating profit and revenue increased 46% and 2% respectively, 

Corporate Learning helps offset decline in UK qualifications at City & Guilds
Jul 31, 2018

City & Guilds Group (C&G) delivered net income before adjustments of £760k for the year ended 31 August 2017, on total income up 2.6% to £142.6m.

Francisco Partners completes acquisition of Renaissance, with support from GEMS Education and The Rise Fund
Jul 31, 2018

Francisco Partners has completed the acquisition of Renaissance, the Wisconsin-based pre-K-12 learning analytics and curriculum provider, from Hellman & Friedman. 

Small Company Results: Oxford International AQA Examinations
Jul 31, 2018

Established in May 2015, Oxford International is an international awarding body, focused on marketing a new suite of international GCSE and A-level qualifications to schools in the Middle East, South East Asia and China.

Lebus joins Pamoja Education as non-exec Chair
Jul 31, 2018

Pamoja Education, the Oxford-based provider of services supporting the International Baccalaureate (IB), has appointed Simon Lebus, recently Group Chief Executive of Cambridge Assessment, as its non-executive Chair.

Revenue up 15% at Renaissance UK
Jul 31, 2018

Renaissance’s UK business has reported an operating profit of £301k for the year ended 31 December 2017, on revenue up 15% to £11.0m.

Pearson launches BTECs in Thailand
Jul 31, 2018

Pearson has signed an agreement with the Thai economic development body, the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), to develop and deliver a range of career-focused BTEC programmes.