~Partnership validates
Excelsoft’s proven e-marking platform and creates a global opportunity to
modernize and commercialize high-stakes assessment~
Mysore : Excelsoft Technologies Limited (“Excelsoft”),
a global provider of assessment and learning technology solutions, has entered
into a strategic partnership with AQA, the United Kingdom’s largest awarding
body, to jointly develop a next-generation e-marking platform for high-stakes
assessments.
The engagement marks a
significant validation of Excelsoft’s established e-marking platform, which AQA
selected following a rigorous multi-stage evaluation process conducted over
several months. Building on Excelsoft’s existing intellectual property, the two
organisations will co-develop an enhanced solution tailored to AQA’s
requirements for large-scale, high-stakes assessment.
The new platform will
combine Excelsoft’s proven e-marking technology with AQA’s decades of
assessment expertise and operational insight. It will progressively replace
AQA’s three incumbent e-marking systems with a unified, modern platform
designed to support the secure, reliable and consistent digital evaluation of
handwritten examination scripts at scale.
Once fully implemented,
the platform is expected to support the marking of approximately 12 million
student scripts annually, involving around 40,000 examiners, and
will play a critical role in supporting one of the world’s most trusted
qualification systems. The multi-year, multi-million-pound contract
reflects the scale and strategic importance of the engagement, further
strengthening Excelsoft’s presence in the global assessment technology sector.
Commenting on the
partnership, Mr. Doreswamy P, CEO, Excelsoft Technologies, said, “This
partnership marks a defining milestone for Excelsoft, building technology
solutions for some of the world’s most complex assessment ecosystems. The scale
and significance of this engagement spanning millions of scripts and a vast
examiner network reflects the confidence placed in our technology, operational
excellence and long-term vision for digital assessment. In partnership with
AQA, we are committed to building a future-ready platform designed to meet the
evolving needs of awarding bodies globally. As education systems accelerate
their digital transformation journeys, this engagement further strengthens
Excelsoft’s position as a trusted global leader in high-stakes assessment
technology.”
Speaking about the
collaboration, Mr. Justin Coombs, Chief Assessment Technology Officer at AQA,
said, “AQA is delighted to be partnering with Excelsoft to deliver its next
generation e-marking tool, based on the Saras platform. As the UK's largest provider of general
qualifications, it's critical we have the digital infrastructure to reliably
and accurately mark millions of exam scripts to tight schedules. Our marking program requires the highest
levels of resilience and availability, cyber security, and straightforward and
performant user experience for our 40,000 examiners. We believe Excelsoft bring the capacity,
skill and experience to deliver a truly next generation digital marking
capability.”
AQA is trusted by the
vast majority of schools and colleges across the United Kingdom and is
responsible for a substantial share of GCSE and A-Level examinations each year.
Its decision to partner with Excelsoft follows an extensive technical and
strategic assessment that evaluated product capability, scalability, security
and alignment with the stringent regulatory and governance standards that
underpin high-stakes assessments in the UK. Beyond supporting AQA’s own
operations, Excelsoft and AQA intend to jointly explore opportunities to offer
the platform to other awarding bodies and assessment organisations across the
United Kingdom, Europe and international markets. This partnership
significantly strengthens Excelsoft’s position in the global assessment
technology sector and further establishes the company’s credentials as a
trusted provider of e-marking solutions for large-scale, high-stakes
examinations.
As assessment systems
continue to evolve, Excelsoft and AQA are committed to setting new benchmarks
in digital marking by delivering a platform that advances fairness, consistency
and operational excellence for education systems around the world.
About Excelsoft
Technologies
Excelsoft Technologies
is a leading provider of innovative e-assessment and learning solutions to
awarding bodies, educational institutions, corporations and governments
worldwide. With platforms supporting high-stakes examinations, large-scale
assessments, and rich digital learning experiences, Excelsoft combines deep
domain expertise with cutting-edge AI and cloud technologies to help
organisations reimagine the future of teaching, learning and assessment.
Website:
[www.excelsoftcorp.com]
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Prashanth H M – Head -
Strategy
Email: prashanth@excelsoftcorp.com
Phone: 984 539 3906