Cambridge-India Partnership

Cambridge Assessment

Cambridge Assessment, formerly known as the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), was set up in 1858. It is a non-teaching department of the University of Cambridge, and a not-for-profit organisation. Today, it is Europe's largest assessment agency and it plays a leading role in researching, developing and delivering examinations and tests throughout the world.

Qualifications are delivered in over 150 countries through three examination boards:

• OCR (www.ocr.org.uk) is one of UK's leading providers of qualifications. OCR offers a wide range of qualifications to learners of all ages, abilities and needs, increasing their self-confidence and giving them better opportunities in life. Over 13,000 schools, colleges, workplaces and other institutions use OCR's A Levels, GCSEs and vocational qualifications.
• University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) (www.cie.org.uk) is the world's leading provider of international qualifications for 14-19 year olds. Qualifications include IGCSEs, which were pioneered by CIE over 20 years ago, O Levels, A and AS Level, and business qualifications in disciplines such as ICT, management and office administration. CIE's qualifications are recognised by universities, education providers and employers across the globe.
• University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (www.cambridgeESOL.org). Cambridge ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) exams are the world's leading range of certificates for learners of English. Each year they are taken by over 1.75 million people, in 135 countries. They can help people gain entrance to a university or college, improve their job prospects and measure their progress in English.

More information about all the different sections of Cambridge Assessment can be found at www.cambridgeassessment.org.uk.