IAEA 50th Annual Conference
The International Association for Educational Assessment (IAEA) is excited to announce that the 50th annual conference will take place in Livingstone, Zambia , from September 23 through September 26, 2025.…
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IAEA International Standards Update & FAQ
After several years of development by its Recognition Committee, IAEA has published The International Standards for Educational Assessment Organisations (‘the Standards’). The aim of the Standards is to provide a…
IAEA 49th Annual Conference update
The International Association for Educational Assessment (IAEA) is excited to announce that this year’s conference will take place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., from September 22 through September 25, 2024. ETS,…
Standardized Tests: A New Tool to Promote Diversity in Higher Education
Dartmouth College made headlines on February 5, 2024, with its announcement to once again require applicants to submit standardized testing scores. This decision marks a return to traditional admissions criteria…
Türkiye’s 1st joint exam kicks off this week
The Turkish Ministry of National Education on Monday announced the start of joint exams for middle school students on Dec. 26 and high school students on Dec. 27 across the…
TOEFL to be offered as personalised test based on individual backgrounds?
Statistically, theres no significant difference. However, it would be better if, when registering for the test, you could indicate your specific needs, like applying for a journalism programme, and the…
A new cheating technique has professors outmatched—and no, it’s not ChatGPT
In the changing world of education, online academic resources such as Chegg.com have become the go-to websites for help with schoolwork. However, these platforms can also be used to find…
Pens away, laptops open – pupils told to type GCSE exam answers
The way many students sit exams could look very different in future after an announcement from England’s biggest exam board that it will begin testing GCSE students on laptops for…
Education Minister Abandons Revamp Of Leaving Cert Assessments Over AI Fears
Minister for Education Norma Foley has abandoned plans to introduce teacher-based assessment as part of a revised Leaving Cert programme, highlighting concerns surrounding the risk of cheating posed by artificial…