History
WJEC was established in 1948 as a consortium of Welsh Local Education Authorities, replacing the Central Welsh Board. It is now a registered charity, and a company limited by guarantee, owned by the 22 local authorities in Wales and based in Cardiff. A subsidiary company, WJEC CBAC Services Limited, provides specialist printing and publication services. WJEC is run by a Board of Directors and Trustees, with representatives drawn from the 22 local authorities in Wales.
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