Newsletter

Issue number 4

May 2025

The Countdown Is On: Don’t Miss This Year’s Flagship Event!

The countdown to this year’s International Conference and Awards has truly begun — and it’s shaping up to be our biggest and best yet!

The conference programme is now live, and we’re excited to be hosting this landmark event in our largest venue to date. Across multiple talk streams and interactive sessions, we’ll be welcoming a diverse and global range of speakers who are driving innovation in assessment around the world.

Monday kicks off with a packed pre-conference line-up, including the National Examinations Roundtable, The Workforce Roundtable, and our second AI Symposium — a day full of expert insight and strategic discussion that sets the tone for the week.

We’re especially proud to present an all-female lineup of keynote speakers, plus a vibrant schedule of thought-provoking presentations and workshops — all leading up to our spectacular Awards Gala Dinner, where we’ll celebrate excellence and achievement across the sector.

Tickets are on sale now and going fast — don’t miss out! Discounted rates are available for awarding organisations and bodies, so it’s a great time to book your place.

We look forward to seeing you there!

eAA News

2025 International e-Assessment Awards Finalists

We are delighted to announce the finalists of the 2025 International e-Assessment Awards recognising innovation and best practice.

Digital Assessment at Scale

This webinar is now available to watch again with real-world examples demonstrating that digital assessment is not only fair, reliable, and effective, but also offers numerous advantages over traditional pen-and-paper examinations. 

Don't miss out on the Digital Assessment event of the Year

See the programme for the 2025 International e-Assessment Conference in London in June and book your place now.

Change to the governance of the e-Assessment Association

In April 2025, eAA members voted to confirm the completion of the incorporation of eAA and dissolution of the unincorporated association following the transfer of its assets and undertaking to E-Assessment Association Limited.

This marks an exciting new chapter in the eAA’s evolution, providing a solid legal foundation for our future.

Guidance and Advice

10 Tips for Marketing Your Certification Programme

Whether you're launching a new credential or aiming to grow an existing one, this free guide from Kryterion provides practical strategies to strengthen your programme's reach and reputation. 

The Generative AI Transformation

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the global landscape of
education, particularly in the area of testing and assessment. AI’s impact is far-reaching and profound, from accelerating test development and
streamlining alignment to scoring test results. 

Blogs

Insourcing vs Outsourcing the Digital Assessment Solution

When an assessment organization (ministry of education, assessment agency, state education department, etc.) decides to modernize its large-scale student assessment program, one of the initial questions to be addressed is whether to develop and maintain the digital assessment solution

Industry News

Supporting Innovation and Inclusivity in Assessment

The British Council is proud to be the Headline Sponsor of the e-Assessment Association Conference 2025. As we support innovation in global assessment, we’re also leading the conversation on the role of ethical, learner-focused AI in shaping more inclusive and effective education systems.

Transform learning through assessment with Surpass Tutor

As the latest addition to the Surpass AI suite, Surpass Tutor builds on decades of expertise in professional assessment to benefit learners. Tutor harnesses enterprise-grade AI to deliver instant, expert-level feedback on real examination questions for professional certification and schools-based testing.