CEM - Centre for Evaluation and Monitoring

CEM - Supporting the improvement of educational outcomes for children and young people globally

CEM - The Centre for Evaluation and Monitoring at Durham University

We are one of the largest independent providers of educational assessment and monitoring systems in the world, and the largest provider of computer-adaptive assessments outside the United States.

Used in over 50 countries, our assessments measure the potential of over 1 million children and young people between the ages of 3-19 every year. We are a leading member of the global education community working with a range of organisations, including universities, government and professional bodies.

Services that support the improvement of educational outcomes

Baseline assessments that support educational tracking – giving you measures of an individual's potential and progress through school.

Curriculum-based assessments that help measure knowledge of core curriculum subjects (Maths, Science and Reading).

Attitudinal Questionnaires that help to give a deeper understanding of the learning environment as seen by your children and young people.

Specialist diagnostic assessments that help you monitor the attainment and progress of young people with special educational needs.

Entrance assessments that help you to identify the young people that meet the selection criteria for your school intake.

Quality evidence based measures of progress and potential

CEM assessments have been developed using the latest psychometric methods and research. CEM is a not-for-profit research group based at Durham University with nearly thirty years' experience of delivering research commissions for public and private sectors. We work closely with the School of Education at Durham University.