剑桥大学考试委员会
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UCLES(全稱University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate，即劍橋大學考試委員會，又譯劍橋大學認證中心)是英國劍橋大學的一個非教學部門，於1858年成立，已有接近150年歷史，負責劍橋大學的對外公開考試。它是現時全英國最大規模之海外考試機關。
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[编辑] 歷史
劍橋大學考試委員會於1858年成立，負責大學的對外公開考試，例如：入學試等。1873年，劍橋大學及牛津大學的考試委員會合併，成立牛津劍橋聯校考試委員會(Joint Board of Oxford and Cambridge Schools Examination Board)。這個委員會就是今日的考試委員會的前身。之後，這個聯校委員會不斷吸收其他大學的考試委員會，並改名為南方大學聯校考試委員會(Southern Universities Joint Board)及(Midland Examining Group)。從2005年7月21日起，這個部門改名為劍橋評核(Cambridge Assessment)。
[编辑] 功能
It is responsible for setting and marking a large number of examinations, both in the United Kingdom and internationally. It is perhaps best known for its EFL qualifications, the University of Cambridge ESOL examinations, but it also offers a large number of other academic and vocational qualifications. UCLES is not responsible for internal examinations at Cambridge University.
It is one of the largest international assessment agencies recognised by governments around the world. It has units that focus on research, expanding e-assessment capabilities and delivering university entrance tests as well as three educational operations:
- OCR, the UK awarding body that designs, constructs and examines GCSEs, A levels and a wide range of vocational qualifications;
- University of Cambridge International Examinations (Cambridge International Examinations) (CIE) that provides assessment services to many governments and supplies International GCSEs, A levels and vocational qualifications worldwide;
- University of Cambridge English for Speakers of Other Languages (University of Cambridge ESOL examination) which operates in over 150 countries;
The Cambridge Assessment Network is to establish an international network of experts to promote and maintain high standards in examining. It will deliver a programme of Professional Development in assessment and related issues.
[编辑] 旗下考試
- 劍橋小院士英語評核試 (Cambridge Young Learners' English Tests)
- Starter's Exam (適合7歲或小一、二學生)
- Movers Exam (適合8-11歲或小三、四學生)
- Flyers Exam (適合9-12歲或小五、六學生)
- 剑桥商务管理证书/剑桥高级商务管证书
- IELTS (與澳洲IDP共同舉辦，但由UCLES負責統籌及管理)
