Duolingo develops English certification
Duolingo, a popular free language learning app, has developed a language certification exam which it hopes will rival English assessment market leaders.
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Change of the standardised testing guard for US HE
The SAT and ACT, standardised tests that were once crucial in the college admission process, are increasingly being substituted by other standardised tests or test requirements eliminated completely, especially for international applicants.
iTEP begins English language testing in Iran
Iranian students will be able to sit English proficiency exams for overseas college applications at ten new test centres soon to roll out in the country’s two major cities.
International student deportation condemned by UK tribunal
In a landmark ruling that could see many international students returning to the UK, an immigration tribunal has condemned the Home Office for deporting students for alleged exam deception in 2014 without confirming their role in the deception.
ELT leaders criticise the role of corporations in the sector
The quality of English language teaching globally is being compromised by corporate exam providers, and the role of teachers is being squeezed by more cost effective, technology driven alternatives ELT experts have said.
New Spanish language exam aims to resemble English counterparts
Instituto Cervantes has launched a new Spanish language competency exam that will be computer-based, offer a quick turnaround on results and correspond with English counterparts IELTS and TOEFL.
English3 launches online classroom readiness course
With a background in providing English training for corporations, US-based English 3 has moved into the education sector with the launch of a video-based entrance exam and a student classroom-readiness course.
UK school rolls out ESL for foreign doctors
A new language training course, available to NHS trusts and on request, is being launched to equip doctors from overseas with the practical English communication skills they need in a hospital environment.
China MoE urges int’l acceptance of gaokao exam
With over nine million Chinese students taking the gaokao exam each year, the Chinese Ministry of Education is calling for more foreign universities to accept the grades in their admissions.
China: BOSSA, Vericant team up to combat fraud
Chinese agency association BOSSA has partnered with video interview service Vericant in a bid to become the leading provider of student verification services for Chinese students applying to study overseas.
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