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CBR & RCEC speak jointly at the NVE exam conference 2020
The aim of the Dutch Association for Examinations (NVE) is to promote the quality of the exam practice in the Netherlands. The NVE does this by developing standards and codes of conduct for exams, stimulating
Fundamental questions about exams and testing in secondary education
How future-proof is the Dutch central exam secondary education? There are good arguments for maintaining the current exam. At the same time, critics are urging adjustments. Commissioned by the National Board for Educational Research, five
RCEC review systems en whitepaper
RCEC has developed a unique system for an objective and expert assessment of the quality of examinations. The RCEC review system is scientifically based and contributes to the substantive, organisational and psychometric quality of the
Report of the IAEA2019 Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan
The 45th edition of the annual conference of the International Association for Educational Assessment took place from 22 to 27 September. This time in the famous Flame Towers in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. As
RCEC website and review systems now available in English
At RCEC we have noticed a growing international interest in our organisation and services. In order to be of service to our non-Dutch speaking exam professionals, we have translated our website into English. In addition,
RCEC moves to Apeldoorn
As of the 1st of September 2019, RCEC is located in Apeldoorn. Following our independence at the beginning of 2018, it was time for us to set up our own office. We are proud to
RCEC provides a pre-conference workshop during the IAEA2019 congress in Baku, Azerbaijan.
This year in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, the 45th edition of the International Association for Educational Assessment (IAEA) annual conference will take place from 22 to 27 September 2019. The IAEA is a worldwide
Meet the new RCEC
Last January we made a step towards independence with RCEC, Research Centre for Examination and Certification. This was a logical continuation of our growing role as an expert and auditor, and the increasing demand for
Inland shipping exams CBR awarded with the RCEC quality mark
The CBR’s (Central Bureau for Driving Licences) inland shipping exams, consisting of fifteen theory exams and two practical exams, have achieved RCEC certification. With this certification, CBR proves that the quality of these exams is
Visit of Botswana Examinations Council
Four members of the Botswana Examinations Council visited Cito International in Arnhem in March 2019. During three intensive days a lot of knowledge and experience was shared. At the invitation of Cito International, Arnold Brouwer