British examination board in action at Budapest’s IBS

While at Hungarian universities, students’ grades often depend on the benevolence or strictness of the lecturer conducting the seminar or lecture, the British system makes sure that all students receive their results based on the same standards. IBS is the only higher education institution in Hungary to use the Examination Board’s multi-day evaluation and control process called Moderation, which is a crucial component of quality assurance in British universities.

The Examination Boards are responsible for approving the marks obtained by the students. First, Internal Examiners, made up of IBS faculty members, carefully check the assessment packs submitted by the Module Leaders, and inspect the marking results and procedures throughout the semester. They internally guarantee conformity to predetermined standards and upholding fairness in evaluations across groups, markers, and different subjects. The assessed work submitted by students is then reviewed by the External Examiners, who are invited from British universities external to IBS and its strategic partner, The University of Buckingham. These experienced professors provide external benchmarking and add new viewpoints to the assessment process. Their insightful opinions help IBS to uphold its high British standards and further ensures that assessment strategies keep up with the times.