The National Education Assessment Framework offers guidelines to diagnose and monitor the quality of the education system in Bhutan for evidence-based policy recommendations and timely interventions. This framework has been developed on the basis of the nine student attributes as specified in the Bhutan Education Blueprint 2014-2024, guided by the sound principles and best practices of large-scale assessments. The Framework is aligned with the vision of His Majesty, the Ministry of Education, the Bhutan Council for School Examinations and Assessment, the draft National Education Policy 2018, and other strategic policy documents that express the aspirations of our nation. It outlines the purpose and the need for a robust assessment framework and other essential aspects of assessment including assessment design,sampling,data analysis, and reporting. Further, it includes discussions on assessment of students with Special Education Needs (SEN). The framework is the culmination of the extensive collaboration and consultation among stakeholders and meticulous review by the BCSEA Core Team, National Review Team, and ACER, India. I extend my sincere appreciation and gratitude to the technical team, the collaborating agencies, funding and coordinating agencies for the successful development of the NEAF. This framework will enable BCSEA to implement international best practices in monitoring and assessing the quality, equity and health of the education system. It would also help MoE to achieve its aspiration in making students realize their potential to become socially useful and economically productive citizens. Further, the framework will guide us in making school education system dynamic and responsive to the changing local, national, and global needs.

Bhutan’s National Education Assessment Framework 2019

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