Supporting innovation in assessment: British Council sponsors the 2025 e-Assessment Awards
As a long-standing member of the e-Assessment Association (eAA), the British Council is committed to recognising and advancing excellence in technology-enabled assessment. The eAA brings together a global community dedicated to shaping the future of assessment, and we are proud to play an active role in this mission.
Over the years, we have collaborated with the eAA in various capacities—as members, keynote speakers, award winners, sponsors, and more. Building on this commitment, we are delighted to continue this year as the Headline Sponsor for the 2025 International e-Assessment Awards—a prestigious platform celebrating groundbreaking achievements in e-assessment. These awards showcase how technology is transforming learning and assessment, improving quality, accessibility, and fairness worldwide.
At the British Council, we believe in the power of technology to transform education and assessment on a global scale. As a leader in delivering high-quality examinations worldwide, we are committed to driving innovation in e-assessment. That’s why we are proud to sponsor the 2025 International e-Assessment Awards—recognising pioneering work that aligns with our mission to enhance learning accessibility, fairness, and excellence. Building on last year’s success, we will once again deliver keynote speeches, sharing insights on the future of digital and AI-driven assessment. This is a great opportunity to engage with British Council colleagues, exchange ideas, and be part of the conversations shaping the future of assessment.
“We are delighted to continue as the Headline Sponsor for the 2025 International e-Assessment Awards, reinforcing our purpose towards promoting education and raising global awareness of the benefits of e-assessment. These awards play a crucial role in recognising and celebrating outstanding achievements and sharing best practice across the global assessment community. As the industry continues to advance, we are proud to support these awards highlighting the positive role of technology in transforming learning and assessment worldwide."
— Dylan Jones, Director Education, Corporate & Government Partnerships, English & Exams at British Council
For more information about the International e-Assessment Awards, including past winners and finalists, please visit the e-Assessment Association's website.
To learn more about the British Council's role in delivering global examinations, visit our Global Exams Services website.
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Our sponsorship is not just about support—it’s about shared success. Last year, the British Council was honoured to receive an International e-Assessment Award in the Best Transformational Project Award category for our Primary English Test. This recognition reinforces our dedication to pioneering assessment solutions that empower learners and institutions globally.
In 2023, Professor Barry O'Sullivan OBE, the British Council’s Director of English Language Research, received the eAA’s Lifetime Contribution Award in recognition of his extensive career in language assessment research, particularly his contributions to innovation in the development and validation of digital assessments.
We look forward to celebrating the inspiring work of this year’s nominees and continuing to shape the future of assessment together.
For more information visit the 2025 International e-Assessment Awards website.
We are excited to share our expertise and contribute to key discussions on digital and AI-driven assessment through keynote sessions and presentations at the conference. Last year, Professor O'Sullivan delivered a widely acclaimed keynote on "Ethics by Design: Building an AI-Powered Learning System". To find out more, please follow this link.