SQA signs landmark e-Assessment contract with BTL
BTL Group Ltd, a leading UK Learning and Assessment solutions provider, announced today that the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) has selected BTL to provide an enterprise wide e-assessment development and delivery system.
The initial 2 year contract will see the SQA license BTL's
award-winning Surpass Suite in order to author, itembank and
deliver e-assessments across a broad range of Qualifications. BTL
will also be providing a full hosting, training, support and
project management service to ensure the success of this
project.
This contract further enhances the working relationship between
BTL and SQA. BTL has previously undertaken numerous projects for
the SQA including ESOL, SOLAR, Physics e-Assessment and Core Skills
Assessment.
Keith Myers, Managing Director of BTL, states "We are delighted to
be entering into this exciting contract with SQA. We look forward
to supporting SQA as they enhance the experience of their learners
by offering flexibility in exam delivery through e
assessments."
Dr. Janet Brown, SQA Chief Executive, says "This major contract is
clear evidence of SQA's commitment to supporting the use of
e-assessment. We look forward to working with BTL and with all of
our stakeholders to maximise the benefits e assessment offers to
SQA, its centres and, most importantly, to the learners who take
our qualifications."
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