World Assessment Council

Bringing the world together on the future of learning, upskilling and assessments

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4,000+
Universities
200K+
Educators
350K+
Learning Enthusiasts
2M+
Students & Learners
96
Countries

How we drive impact

About the Centres

We tackle global challenges through our 4 Centres

Our specialized centres convert ambition into focused action through structured initiatives and insight generation.

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AI Learning

Centre for AI Powered Learning

Internationalization

Centre for Internationalization

Skills

Centre for Skill Development

Assessment

Centre for Assessment Excellence

About the Meetings

Global gatherings that shape the future of education

Our meetings bring together leaders from 96 countries to collaborate on transforming learning worldwide.

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Global Forum

WAC Global Forum 2025

Masterclass

Global Masterclasses

Bootcamp

International Bootcamps

About the Stakeholders

A global community transforming education

Universities, educators, and learners working together to shape the future of learning and assessment.

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Universities

4,000+ University Partners

Educators

200K+ Educators

Learners

2M+ Students & Learners

Our Mission

Shaping the Future of Global Education

The World Assessment Council is a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming education through innovation, collaboration, and excellence. We bring together institutions, educators, and learners to establish quality standards that matter.

  • Setting global quality standards for assessments and learning
  • Championing innovation in educational assessment methodologies
  • Enabling cross-border recognition of credentials and qualifications
  • Promoting equity and inclusion in education worldwide
Learn About Our Impact
WAC Summit Boston
WAC Conference Panel Discussion
WAC Sessions
96 Countries Worldwide

The 4 Centres of WAC

WAC focuses on advocacy, awareness building, and dialogue through four specialized centres that influence the future of learning.

AI Powered Learning
1

Centre for AI Powered Learning

Whether it's learning or skill assessments, embracing AI and digital technology can bring unbelievable outcomes.

Internationalization
2

Centre for Internationalization

A global world needs greater international collaboration on curriculum, exposure, and opportunities.

Skill Development
3

Centre for Skill Development

Embracing learning that builds skills – measurable, focused and has the ability to change the learner's life.

Assessment Excellence
4

Centre for Assessment Excellence

Maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and assessment quality through innovative tools and methodologies.

Elevate Your Institution with WAC

Partner with the World Assessment Council to set global quality standards, innovate assessment practices, and gain international recognition for your institution.

Quality Standards & Accreditation

Establish credible, globally recognized frameworks that distinguish rigorous assessments from superficial ones.

  • Competency-based accreditation frameworks
  • Course and program quality benchmarks
  • Micro-credential and stackable qualification standards
  • Online and blended learning accreditation

Assessment Innovation

Move beyond traditional testing toward methodologies that measure genuine competency and inform learning.

  • Competency-based and portfolio evaluations
  • Adaptive testing and authentic performance tasks
  • AI-powered assessment tools
  • Proctoring and assessment integrity standards

Institutional Evaluation

Comprehensive frameworks for assessing teaching quality, governance, and learning outcomes.

  • Teaching effectiveness metrics
  • Infrastructure and resource adequacy standards
  • Governance and academic integrity criteria
  • Graduate employability and outcome tracking

Learning Process Excellence

Evaluate and improve curriculum design, pedagogy, and continuous improvement mechanisms.

  • Curriculum design quality frameworks
  • Evidence-based pedagogy assessment
  • Learning analytics standards
  • Feedback loops and continuous improvement

Cross-Border Recognition

Enable credential recognition and mobility for your students and graduates worldwide.

  • Mutual recognition agreements
  • Credential equivalency frameworks
  • International student mobility support
  • Global workforce qualification standards

Equity & Inclusion

Develop inclusive assessment practices that ensure fair evaluation across all learner populations.

  • Cultural bias audit tools
  • Accessibility compliance standards
  • Inclusive assessment principles
  • Diverse learner accommodation guidelines

Transform Your Institution's Future

Partner with WAC to access global academic frameworks, learning methodologies, AI and digitalisation, and a network of leading institutions committed to transforming education. Get evaluated to improve curriculum design, pedagogy, and assessment mechanisms to establish centre of learning excellence.