EXAMINATIONS, ASSESSMENTS AND TESTS

An “examination”, or “exam”, is normally taken at school or university, or at the end of a training course. An “assessment” evaluates a person’s level of proficiency and skills over a period of time or at a certain point in time. It can be formal or informal. A “test” is more standardized than an assessment, and the candidate gets a certificate showing the marks they received. You can fail an exam or test but not an assessment.