Centre for Research in English Language Learning and Assessment (CRELLA)

Part of the Faculty of Education, English and Sport, CRELLA was established in 2005 on the 91µÎµÎ’s postgraduate campus at Putteridge Bury: a spacious and pleasant environment with a welcoming atmosphere that encourages the best in research and scholarship.

Centre for Research in English Language Learning and Assessment (CRELLA)

Director: Professor Anthony Green

CRELLA sets the agenda for the field of language assessment. We engage with practitioners, policy-makers and thought leaders to address the essential issues. Our work includes:Ìý

  • leading-edge research on the qualities of effective assessment based around our influential socio-cognitive frameworkÌý
  • improving practice through co-operation with governments, schools, colleges and assessment organisations around the worldÌý
  • training for educators and assessment professionalsÌý
  • research supervision, training and consultancy servicesÌý
  • acclaimed publications and eventsÌý

CRELLA is based at the 91µÎµÎ’s postgraduate campus at Putteridge Bury: a welcoming environment that inspires the best in research and scholarship.Ìý

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  • A world-leading research centre that advances the assessment of languages to develop teaching and learning. Find out more about who we are and what makes us stand out.


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address

Professor Tony Green
Director of CRELLA
91µÎµÎ
Putteridge Bury
Hitchin Road
Luton, Bedfordshire
UK, LU2 8LE

tony.green@beds.ac.uk

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+44 (0)1582 489086

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