Examination board
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An examination board is an organisation that sets examinations and is responsible for marking them and distributing results. Examination boards have the power to award qualifications, such as SAT
scores, to students. Most exam boards are run as not-for-profit organisations.
qualifications:
Traditionally, schools were restricted to one of a large number of regional examination boards, but now they can use any (though few outside Northern Ireland choose to use the Belfast
-based CCEA). Furthermore, a number of boards have merged making a much lower number overall.
SAT
The SAT Reasoning Test is a standardized test for college admissions in the United States. The SAT is owned, published, and developed by the College Board, a nonprofit organization in the United States. It was formerly developed, published, and scored by the Educational Testing Service which still...
scores, to students. Most exam boards are run as not-for-profit organisations.
Australia
- Examinations in Australia are set by individual state authorities.
- In VictoriaVictoria (Australia)Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively....
, examinations are set by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment AuthorityVictorian Curriculum and Assessment AuthorityThe Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority is a statutory authority of the Government of Victoria responsible for the provision of curriculum and assessment programs for students in Victoria, Australia...
.
Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment AuthorityHong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authoritythe Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority , administers the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination and Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination .-History:The agency was established in 1977...
(including the Hong Kong Certificate of Education ExaminationHong Kong Certificate of Education ExaminationThe Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination was a standardized examination between 1974 and 2011 after most local students’ five-year secondary education, conducted by the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority . The examination will be discontinued in 2012...
(HKCEE) and Hong Kong Advanced Level ExaminationHong Kong Advanced Level ExaminationThe Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination , or more commonly known as the A-level, conducted by the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority , is normally taken by senior students at the end of their matriculation in Hong Kong. In 2010, 39,772 candidates entered for the examination...
(HKALE))
Philippines
- Professional Regulation CommissionProfessional Regulation CommissionThe Professional Regulation Commission , otherwise known as the PRC, is a three-man commission attached to the office of the President of the Republic of the Philippines. Its mandate is to regulate and supervise the practice of the professionals who constitute the highly skilled manpower of the...
The Professional Regulation Commission is the instrument of the Filipino people in securing for the nation a reliable, trustworthy and progressive system of developing professionals whose personal integrity and spiritual values are solid and respected, whose competencies are globally competitive, and whose commitment to serve the Filipino nation and the whole community is strong and steadfast. For a comprehensive database of examination results by the PRC, you may visit the PRC Official Website.
Poland
- In PolandPolandPoland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
there are few organisations, called collectively "Okręgowa Komisja Egzaminacyjna", shortcut: (OKEOkeThe , were branches of the Japanese Imperial Family created from branches of the Fushimi-no-miya house. All but one of the ōke were formed by the descendants of Prince Fushimi Kuniye. The ōke were stripped of their membership in the Imperial Family by the American Occupation Authorities in...
), this means County Examining Commission, but each other has added to the title "OKE", a name of the City where its headquarters is placed in. - Poland is divided into few regions, and all education institutions, which are operating at the territory of one of OKE's - are automatically under ruling of it, except for Universities.
- Of course, there are legal possibilities to pass exams under other OKE than regional, but it's not often practised.
- Every OKE prepares its exams, according to the Ministry of EducationMinistry of National Education of the Republic of PolandMinistry of National Education of Poland was created in 2006. The ministry prerogatives do not include higher education, which falls under Ministry of Science and Higher Education ....
annual guidelines. - Every OKE prepares Exams for Primary Schools, GymnasiumGymnasium (school)A gymnasium is a type of school providing secondary education in some parts of Europe, comparable to English grammar schools or sixth form colleges and U.S. college preparatory high schools. The word γυμνάσιον was used in Ancient Greece, meaning a locality for both physical and intellectual...
s and Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolSecondary school is a term used to describe an educational institution where the final stage of schooling, known as secondary education and usually compulsory up to a specified age, takes place...
s, except for MaturaMaturaMatura or a similar term is the common name for the high-school leaving exam or "maturity exam" in various countries, including Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Italy, Kosovo, Liechtenstein, Macedonia, Montenegro, Poland, Serbia,...
(which is just prepared by Ministry of EducationMinistry of National Education of the Republic of PolandMinistry of National Education of Poland was created in 2006. The ministry prerogatives do not include higher education, which falls under Ministry of Science and Higher Education ....
, but carried out by OKE's examiners. - OKE associates teachers from its region, provides them examiner trainings, set and pay salary for examining.
- Every OKE certify results, and provides students by Certificates, which are signed by current Director of OKE.
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England, Wales and Northern Ireland
The members of this list all provide A-Level and GCSEGeneral Certificate of Secondary Education
The General Certificate of Secondary Education is an academic qualification awarded in a specified subject, generally taken in a number of subjects by students aged 14–16 in secondary education in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and is equivalent to a Level 2 and Level 1 in Key Skills...
qualifications:
- AQAAssessment and Qualifications AllianceAQA is an Awarding Body in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. It compiles specifications and holds examinations in various subjects at GCSE, AS and A Level and offers vocational qualifications. AQA is a registered charity and independent of the Government...
- CCEACouncil for the Curriculum, Examinations & AssessmentThe Council for the Curriculum, Examinations & Assessment is an examination board in Northern Ireland...
- EdexcelEdexcelEdexcel, a UK company, is one of England, Wales and Northern Ireland's five main examination boards, and is wholly owned by the private-sector Pearson PLC, a UK-based media and publishing conglomerate. Its name is a portmanteau word derived from the words "educational" and "excellence"...
- OCROCR (examination board)OCR is an examination board that sets examinations and awards qualifications . It is one of England, Wales and Northern Ireland's five main examination boards....
- WJEC
Traditionally, schools were restricted to one of a large number of regional examination boards, but now they can use any (though few outside Northern Ireland choose to use the Belfast
Belfast
Belfast is the capital of and largest city in Northern Ireland. By population, it is the 14th biggest city in the United Kingdom and second biggest on the island of Ireland . It is the seat of the devolved government and legislative Northern Ireland Assembly...
-based CCEA). Furthermore, a number of boards have merged making a much lower number overall.
Scotland
- SQAScottish Qualifications AuthorityThe Scottish Qualifications Authority is a non-departmental public body responsible for accreditation and awarding. It is partly funded by the Education and Lifelong Learning Directorate of the Scottish Government, employing 750 staff, based in Glasgow and Dalkeith...
(including Advanced HigherAdvanced Higher (Scottish)The Advanced Higher is an optional qualification which forms part of the Scottish secondary education system. It is normally taken by students aged around 16-18 after they have completed Highers, which in turn are the main university entrance qualification...
s, HigherHigher (Scottish)In Scotland the Higher is one of the national school-leaving certificate exams and university entrance qualifications of the Scottish Qualifications Certificate offered by the Scottish Qualifications Authority. It superseded the old Higher Grade on the Scottish Certificate of Education...
s and Standard GradeStandard GradeStandard Grades are Scotland's educational qualifications for students aged around 14 to 16 years, which are due to be fully replaced in 2014 when Scottish Qualifications Authority's Higher Still system becomes the main qualifications as part of the major shake up of Scotland's education system as...
s)
Singapore
- Singapore Examinations and Assessment BoardSingapore Examinations and Assessment BoardThe Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board was established on 1 April 2004 as a statutory board under the Ministry of Education of Singapore....
, which is a statutory boardStatutory boards of the Singapore GovernmentThe statutory boards of the Singapore Government are organisations that have been given autonomy to perform an operational function. They usually report to one specific ministry.*Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority...
under the Ministry of EducationMinistry of Education (Singapore)The Ministry Of Education is a ministry of the Government of Singapore that directs the formulation and implementation of policies related to education in Singapore.-Statutory boards:...
(MOE) of SingaporeSingaporeSingapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
.
United States
- College BoardCollege BoardThe College Board is a membership association in the United States that was formed in 1900 as the College Entrance Examination Board . It is composed of more than 5,900 schools, colleges, universities and other educational organizations. It sells standardized tests used by academically oriented...
(administers the SAT Reasoning TestSATThe SAT Reasoning Test is a standardized test for college admissions in the United States. The SAT is owned, published, and developed by the College Board, a nonprofit organization in the United States. It was formerly developed, published, and scored by the Educational Testing Service which still...
, SAT Subject TestsSAT Subject TestsSAT Subject Tests is the name for 20 multiple-choice standardized tests given on individual subjects, usually taken to improve a student's credentials for admission to colleges in the United States. Students typically choose which tests to take depending upon college entrance requirements for the...
, PSAT/NMSQTPSAT/NMSQTThe Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test is a standardized test administered by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation in the United States.This test is offered by the College Board....
, Advanced Placement examsAdvanced Placement ExamsAdvanced Placement examinations are taken each May by students at participating American, Canadian, and international educational institutions. The tests are the culmination of year-long Advanced Placement courses. All but one of the AP exams combine multiple-choice questions with a...
, and College Level Examination ProgramCollege Level Examination ProgramThe College Level Examination Program is a group of standardized tests that assess college-level knowledge in several subject areas. Many colleges grant credit to students who meet their minimum qualifying score. Qualifying scores vary by school but are typically 50...
) - ACT, Inc (administers the ACT)
- Law School Admission CouncilLaw School Admission CouncilThe Law School Admission Council is a nonprofit organization whose members include more than 200 law schools throughout the United States and Canada...
(administers the Law School Admission TestLaw School Admission TestThe Law School Admission Test is a half-day standardized test administered four times each year at designated testing centers throughout the world. Administered by the Law School Admission Council for prospective law school candidates, the LSAT is designed to assess Reading Comprehension,... - Uniform Certified Public Accountant ExaminationUniform Certified Public Accountant ExaminationThe Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination is the examination administered to people who wish to become Certified Public Accountants in the United States....
(developed and maintained by the American Institute of Certified Public AccountantsAmerican Institute of Certified Public AccountantsFounded in 1887, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants is the national professional organization of Certified Public Accountants in the United States, with more than 370,000 CPA members in 128 countries in business and industry, public practice, government, education, student...
, administered by the National Association of State Boards of AccountancyNational Association of State Boards of AccountancyThe National Association of State Boards of Accountancy is an umbrella group for the 55 state boards that regulate the accountancy profession in the United States of America....
)
Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and the Gambia
- West African Examinations Council (administers the WASSCE)