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The University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate or UCLES Group is a department of the University of Cambridge in England. On July 21, 2005 it started trading under the name of Cambridge Assessment. Jump to: navigation, search Image File history File links CambridgeAssessmentLogo. ... Jump to: navigation, search Image File history File links CambridgeAssessmentLogo. ... Jump to: navigation, search The University of Cambridge is the second-oldest university in the English-speaking world, with one of the most selective sets of entry requirements in the United Kingdom. ... Jump to: navigation, search Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location within the UK Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area - Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population - Total (mid-2004) - Density Ranked 1st UK... Jump to: navigation, search July 21 is the 202nd day (203rd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 163 days remaining. ... Jump to: navigation, search 2005 (MMV) is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

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. Jump to: navigation, search EFL may refer to: English as an additional language, English as a Foreign Language Enlightenment Foundation Libraries ... The University of Cambridge ESOL examinations are examinations in English language ability for non-native speakers of English. ...

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. The OCR (Oxford, Cambridge and RSA) exam board is a British organisation that sets examinations and awards qualifications (including GCSEs and A-levels). ... University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) is the worlds biggest provider of international qualifications for students between the ages of 14 and 19. ... The University of Cambridge ESOL examinations are examinations in English language ability for non-native speakers of English. ... The Cambridge Assessment Network is part of Cambridge Assessment and has been set up to establish an international network of experts to promote and maintain high standards in examining. ...

UCLES was established in 1858. In 1873, the universities of Oxford and Cambridge created the Joint Board of Oxford and Cambridge Schools Examination Board, which later became part of UCLES. Since then, it has absorbed several other examination boards, including the Southern Universities Joint Board and the Midland Examining Group. Jump to: navigation, search 1858 is a common year starting on Friday. ... Jump to: navigation, search 1873 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Jump to: navigation, search The University of Oxford, located in the city of Oxford, England, is the oldest university in the English-speaking world. ... An examination board is an organisation that sets examinations and is responsible for marking them and distributing results. ...

Cambridge Assessment is a not-for-profit, non-teaching department of the University of Cambridge. Jump to: navigation, search The University of Cambridge is the second-oldest university in the English-speaking world, with one of the most selective sets of entry requirements in the United Kingdom. ...

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• Cambridge Assessment website