INTRODUCTION................................................................................................2 Chapter I. The Rise and Influence of International Tests………………………………………………………………………………………………………..51.1 The Historical Development of International Testing...............................51.2 The Standardization of Education Through Testing..................................81.3 Statistical Trends in Global Test Participation..........................................13 Chapter II. The Power Dynamics and Consequences of Testing Imperialism…………………………………………………………………………………………….172.1 The Cultural and Linguistic Bias of International Tests...............................172.2 The Economic and Social Impact of Test Dependence............................….212.3 Alternatives and Reforms to International Testing Systems.......................26 CONCLUSION ...................................................................................................34REFERENCES .....................................................................................................37