Free Online CPD: Assessment for Teachers (With Certificate)

Effective assessment sits at the heart of excellent teaching. When done well, it informs instruction, supports student progress and drives better outcomes across the curriculum.

That’s why we’re excited to offer a free online CPD course: Assessment for Teachers (Written by Dawn Cox)

Why Assessment Matters in International Schools

In international schools, assessment plays a crucial role in:

Tracking student progress across diverse cohorts
Preparing students for IGCSE and other external examinations
Supporting multilingual learners
Providing clear feedback to parents and leadership
Meeting inspection and accreditation standards

Strong assessment practices help teachers make informed decisions — ensuring that teaching responds directly to student needs.

High-quality CPD in assessment empowers teachers to move beyond grading and towards meaningful learning impact.

About the Course

Written by experienced educator Dawn Cox, this course explores the principles and practical strategies behind effective classroom assessment.

Throughout the course, you will:

Understand the purpose of assessment in driving learning
Explore formative and summative assessment strategies
Learn how to design meaningful assessment tasks
Improve the quality of feedback to students
Reflect on how assessment informs planning and differentiation

The course combines research-informed guidance with practical classroom application, making it immediately relevant to both primary and secondary settings.

Flexible, Free and Certificate-Accredited

Our CPD courses are built for busy educators. Each course:

Takes around 1 hour to complete
Is fully online (learn anytime, anywhere)
Is completely free
Comes with a certificate of completion

Whether you’re looking to refresh your practice, develop new skills, or strengthen your CPD portfolio, you can complete these courses.

Who Is This Course For?

International school teachers
Secondary and primary educators
Heads of Department
Secondary maths departments
Curriculum leaders
Early career teachers building strong assessment foundations

This course is for you, if you’re searching for:

Free assessment CPD for teachers
Online CPD for international schools
Formative and summative assessment training
Assessment course with certificate

Invest in your assessment practice. Strengthen learning across your school.

Perfect for international school contexts

International schools are diverse by nature. Teachers often work across cultures, languages, and educational systems, and professional development needs to be both high-quality and adaptable.

Seneca’s CPD courses help you build confidence in areas that matter most in international settings, supporting students effectively, strengthening teaching practice, and developing your professional toolkit.