International Test of English Proficiency has added a social language test to its portfolio to help English learners manage different social situations.

English language testing providers have said they are pausing operations in Russia as a result of the invasion of Ukraine.

After what most can agree was tough year in the English Language Teaching sector, players and stakeholders were determined to kickstart operations. The PIE News takes a look at what’s been going on in the English Language Teaching sector in 2021, and highlights in English language testing.

Pearson has announced its two-hour PTE Academic Online test for remote test-takers will be running from January 2022.

UK work and travel specialist BUNAC has partnered with Academic Language Solutions to use its iTEP English language exams for BUNAC Intern programs.

Michigan Language Assessment has launched a "secure, affordable" solution to "meet the evolving needs of global test takers and accepting institutions".

The language learning app Duolingo’s English Test has been made a permanent offering as a current minimum English language standard for Irish Study Visas.

Educators anticipate the shift to digital English exams for university applications will be one of the areas that will remain after the pandemic.