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CCEA (Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment)

The body in Northern Ireland that advises on the curriculum, runs assessment and acts as an exam board and regulator.

Stands for
Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment
Used in
Northern Ireland
Topic
Organisations

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Awarding organisation (AO) All four UK nations (details may differ)
A body recognised by a regulator to develop, award and certificate qualifications. In everyday school use, an exam board.
Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) England
The regulator of qualifications, exams and tests in England, including GCSEs, A levels and many vocational qualifications.

More terms: Organisations

Department of Education (NI) · Education and Training Inspectorate · Education Authority · GTCNI · NAHT · NEU

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