Singapore’s Centre for Assessment & Evaluation strengthens its global influence as educational systems worldwide grapple with measuring transformative learning beyond traditional metrics. The UNESCO-backed Seoul meeting signals growing international momentum toward reimagining assessment frameworks for post-2030 educational goals.
Centre for Assessment & Evaluation Advances Global Education Assessment at UNESCO Expert Meeting
What happened at the Seoul expert meeting?
On 2 and 3 July 2025, Dr Chue Kah Loong, Strand Leader for Teaching of Assessment Team at the Centre for Assessment & Evaluation (CAE), participated in the Expert Meeting on Evaluation and Assessment for Transformative Education: Towards and Beyond 2030. The gathering was organised by the Asia-Pacific Centre of Education for International Understanding (APCEIU) under UNESCO’s auspices.
Held in Seoul, the meeting provided valuable opportunity to exchange ideas and explore collaborative approaches to advance assessment in diverse contexts. Consequently, this participation reinforces CAE’s commitment to shaping international discourse on educational measurement.
International collaboration takes center stage
The expert meeting brought together leading assessment specialists from across the Asia-Pacific region. Notably, the focus extended beyond current educational challenges to anticipate post-2030 requirements for transformative education assessment.
This collaboration represents a pivotal moment in redefining how we measure educational transformation globally.
Why does this participation matter for Singapore’s educational leadership?
CAE serves as one of NIE’s five Strategic Growth Areas (SGA), functioning as a one-stop hub and catalyst for research and teaching in Assessment and Evaluation. Moreover, the centre’s international engagement demonstrates Singapore’s continued influence in global educational innovation.
Strategic positioning in global networks
Through participation in UNESCO-backed initiatives, CAE strengthens its role as a regional leader in assessment and evaluation research. Furthermore, these connections enable knowledge transfer that benefits both local and international educational systems.
The meeting’s focus on transformative education aligns with Singapore’s emphasis on preparing students for rapidly evolving global challenges. In contrast to traditional assessment approaches, this forward-looking perspective prioritises adaptive learning measurement techniques.
Building bridges across educational contexts
The diverse contexts represented at the Seoul meeting offer valuable insights for Singapore’s multicultural educational landscape. Additionally, exposure to varied assessment challenges helps refine locally relevant solutions while contributing to global best practices.
CAE’s participation also supports the UNESCO Sustainable Development Goal 4 for quality education, reinforcing Singapore’s commitment to international educational development.
Bottom Line
CAE’s participation in the UNESCO expert meeting positions Singapore at the forefront of global conversations about post-2030 educational assessment. This engagement not only enhances the centre’s research capabilities but also ensures Singapore’s voice shapes international standards for transformative education measurement.
Moving forward, the insights gained from this collaboration will likely influence both regional assessment practices and CAE’s strategic development as a leading research hub in educational evaluation.
