What we do

The NAA was launched in April 2004 by the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) to safeguard and modernise the delivery of exams, tests and assessment.

To do this, we work directly with schools, colleges, other exams centres and partners including local authorities and awarding bodies.

The NAA has committed to improving and safeguarding the delivery of exams, tests and assessment and is responsible for:

• the secure delivery of national curriculum tests
• the secure delivery of public exams such as A levels and GCSE
• modernisation of the exam and testing system
• ensuring there is a pool of examiners that can be used for public exams
• implementing the exams office improvement programme
• establishing the Institute of Educational Assessors.

The NAA is a subsidiary of the QCA.

Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA)

The QCA is a non-departmental public body that maintains and develops the national curriculum and associated assessments, tests and examinations. It also accredits and monitors qualifications in colleges and at work.

• Visit the QCA website for more information about their work

Direct Gov

Direct Gov is a UK government website that brings together the widest range of public service information and services online.

You can find general information about schools, qualifications and learning on this site.

• Visit the Direct Gov website