Council for the Curriculum, Examinations & Assessment
| Abbreviation | CCEA |
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| Formation | 1 April 1994 |
| Type | Non-departmental public body (NDPB) |
| Headquarters | Belfast, Northern Ireland |
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Region served | Northern Ireland, England and Wales |
| Employees | 317 |
| Website | www |
The Council for the Curriculum, Examinations & Assessment (CCEA) is an awarding body in Northern Ireland. It develops and delivers qualifications, including GCSEs, AS, and A Levels, and provides curriculum support and assessments for schools. CCEA is a non-departmental public body and regulator, approving and monitoring Awarding Organisations offering qualifications in Northern Ireland.
CCEA was established on 1 April 1994 and based in Belfast. It is responsible for designing, developing, and administering examinations and qualifications, as well as overseeing the assessment and certification of students in Northern Ireland. CCEA advises the Department of Education on matters related to the curriculum, assessment, examinations, and external qualifications, as well as accrediting and approving qualifications.
CCEA conducts and moderates examinations and assessments, ensuring standards are equivalent to those of other awarding bodies across the United Kingdom. It publishes and disseminates information related to the curriculum, assessment, and examinations and develops teaching support materials for schools.
Additionally, CCEA carries out research and development into the curriculum.