Experts in admissions testing
We’re part of the University of Cambridge and have been working with UK and worldwide universities, governments and employers for over 15 years. Our admissions assessments are a global mark of excellence that set the quality standard. Backed by extensive research, our admissions tests give your applicants the opportunity to prove they have what it takes and help enhance your selection process.
We have a global network of centres that spans 150 countries, making it easy to assess applicants wherever they may be. We understand the stakes are high. That’s why we’ll be there as a trusted partner, to help you discover the potential in everyone.
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Our team
Andy Chamberlain, Head of Cambridge Assessment Admissions Testing
Andy is responsible for maintaining and developing our relationships with governments, universities, employers and other key stakeholders. He also has responsibility for ensuring our range of assessments reflects the needs of our stakeholders.
Prior to joining the Admissions Testing team, Andy worked for Cambridge English Language Assessment as Regional Manager for the examinations in Central, Eastern and South East Europe. Before this, Andy was Student Services Manager for an English language school, where he managed the welfare of overseas students. Andy has a BA in Geography and a Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing.
Paul Crump, Assessment Group Manager
Paul is responsible for the development and production of our thinking skills and behavioural styles assessments.
Prior to joining the team, Paul worked in another part of Cambridge Assessment, where he was responsible for the development and production of tests of General and Business English. Paul holds an MSc in Philosophy from the University of Edinburgh, a first-class BA (Hons) degree in Philosophy from the University of Hull and an MA in Applied Linguistics and TESOL from Anglia Ruskin University.
Mark Shannon, Assessment Group Manager
Mark is responsible for the development and production of our subject-specific assessments.
Mark originally joined Cambridge Assessment as an educational researcher where he worked on the development of the BioMedical Admissions Test (BMAT), and went on to become a founder member of Cambridge Assessment Admissions Testing. Mark holds a first-class BEd (Biological Sciences) degree from the University of Cambridge, and an MSc with distinction in Social Research Methods from City, University of London.
Safiatú Lopes, Principal Research Manager
Safiatú is responsible for managing the overall research strategy for Cambridge Assessment Admissions Testing.
Safiatú holds a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from UCL and an MSc in Occupational Psychology from Manchester University. Prior to joining Cambridge Assessment, Safiatú worked as a consultant business psychologist leading various projects related to the design, delivery and evaluation of psychometrics for medical selection, in particular Situational Judgement Tests.