Part of the Faculty of Education, English and Sport, CRELLA was established in 2005 on the University’s postgraduate campus at Putteridge Bury: a spacious and pleasant environment with a welcoming atmosphere that encourages the best in research and scholarship.

Director: Professor Anthony Green

CRELLA sets the agenda for the field of language assessment. We engage with practitioners, policy-makers and thought leaders to address the essential issues. Our work includes: 

• leading-edge research on the qualities of effective assessment based around our influential socio-cognitive framework 
• improving practice through co-operation with governments, schools, colleges and assessment organisations around the world 
• training for educators and assessment professionals 
• research supervision, training and consultancy services 
• acclaimed publications and events 

CRELLA is based at the University’s postgraduate campus at Putteridge Bury: a welcoming environment that inspires the best in research and scholarship. 

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