The National Computer Rank Examination (NCRE) is a national computer proficiency examination system approved by the former State Education Commission (now the Ministry of Education) and sponsored by the Examination Center of the Ministry of Education, aiming at testing candidates' computer application knowledge and ability. It is an examination that attaches importance to the practical ability of candidates to master computers and software. Those who pass the examination shall be awarded the certificate of examination by the examination center of the Ministry of Education. The certificate is written in both Chinese and English, which is common throughout the country.