[6] Its assessment organisation was founded in 1858 as the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate.

[10] In addition, Cambridge University Press & Assessment provides Key Stage examinations for primary and secondary schools internationally.

[11] Cambridge qualifications are recognized for admission by all UK universities as well as universities in the United States (Stanford and all Ivy League universities), Canada, the European Union, the Middle East, West Asia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Kazakhstan as well as in other countries.

[12] Cambridge University Press & Assessment is engaged in partnerships with governments of 25 countries on integrated curriculum and assessment design and professional development for teachers.

[13] As part of its corporate social responsibility initiatives, Cambridge Assessment provides charitable support for children from troubled backgrounds.