NferNelson
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nferNelson is the former name of GL Assessment, a leading independent provider of tests and other assessment services for education
in the United Kingdom
. Their products, which include assessments for the 0-19 age group, have a national reputation.
nferNelson were originally founded by the National Foundation for Educational Research
(NFER), and became part of the Granada Learning Group in 2000.
In December 2007 NFER-Nelson's name was formally changed to GL Assessment
Education
Education in its broadest, general sense is the means through which the aims and habits of a group of people lives on from one generation to the next. Generally, it occurs through any experience that has a formative effect on the way one thinks, feels, or acts...
in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
. Their products, which include assessments for the 0-19 age group, have a national reputation.
nferNelson were originally founded by the National Foundation for Educational Research
National Foundation for Educational Research
The National Foundation for Educational Research was founded in 1946 as a centre for educational research and development in England and Wales. NFER's head office is located at 'The Mere' in Slough, Berkshire, England...
(NFER), and became part of the Granada Learning Group in 2000.
In December 2007 NFER-Nelson's name was formally changed to GL Assessment