Supporting innovation in assessment: British Council sponsors the 2025 e-Assessment Awards

At the British Council, we are committed to shaping the future of education through innovation in assessment. As a global leader in delivering high-quality examinations, we continuously explore new ways to enhance accessibility, fairness, and excellence in digital assessment.

As the Headline Sponsor of the 2025 International e-Assessment Awards, we proudly support pioneering advancements that transform learning and assessment worldwide. Building on our longstanding collaboration with the e-Assessment Association (eAA), we are actively contributing to key industry conversations through keynote speeches, expert panels, and thought leadership.

Join us at the eAA 2025 Conference and Awards, taking place from Monday 9 - Wednesday 11 June 2025 at the Leonardo Royal London St Paul’s, London, United Kingdom, to connect with British Council colleagues, gain insights from our keynotes, and explore how technology is redefining global assessment standards.

Assessment Now! 2024 - Event highlights

On 6 November in Stratford, London, Assessment Now! 2024 gathered approximately 70 leaders and experts in the assessment industry to explore the latest trends and challenges in exams services. Opened by British Council CEO Scott McDonald, the forum offered attendees from awarding bodies, educational institutions, government bodies, and industry regulators an engaging space for discussion.

The event featured expert keynotes, interactive panels, and focused breakout sessions on high-impact topics, including AI integration in assessment, exam security, and enhancing learner experiences. Panels explored the implications of AI on test fairness, while breakout sessions facilitated discussions on safeguarding exam integrity in a digital landscape. Through meaningful dialogue, participants shared actionable insights and strategies for addressing emerging trends and challenges, such as global test standardization and technology’s evolving role in assessment.

Assessment Now! concluded with a collaborative vision for the future of assessment—strengthening networks and fostering partnerships aimed at raising global assessment standards.

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