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SQA confirms its investment in cutting-edge technology for high-stakes e-assessment

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), are a founder member of the Surpass Community and innovators in e-Assessment. They have recently confirmed their commitment to using the latest technologies for the development and delivery of assessments, by renewing their contract with the award-winning Surpass: The Assessment Platform.

A detailed press release is available to download in PDF format here:

Read the full press release: SQA BTL Contract Signing 2019


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SQA Chief Executive, Dr Janet Brown, said: “Today’s contract signing reaffirms the strength of SQA’s 10 year partnership with BTL Group, and our commitment to using technology to deliver the best possible candidate experience. The latest e-Assessment software provided by the Surpass Assessment Platform underpins not only our SOLAR e-Assessment service but also the production of question papers for National Qualifications exams. Technology is continually evolving, and we look forward to working with the BTL Group to identify new ways in which it can be harnessed to deliver benefits for SQA, our centres, and most importantly, our learners in Scotland and beyond.”

[/one-half-first][one-half] Members of SQA and BTL
(Left to right) Lee Downie, SQA | Graeme Clark, SQA | Dr. Janet Brown, SQA | Ian Brumfitt, BTL | Linn Macdougall, SQA | Keith Myers, BTL | Carolyn Kerr, SQA | Justin Lilley, SQA
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BTL Group CEO, Keith Myers, went on to say: “The SQA have always played a leading role in the development of Surpass. They have demonstrated that collaboration with the Surpass Community and its growing membership is the best way forward if we are to improve the assessment experience for everyone. Now, more than ever, we need to invest in the future of assessment.”

[/one-half-first][one-half] Contracts being signed by members of BTL and SQA
(Left to right) Dr. Janet Brown, SQA | Keith Myers, BTL
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