Duolingo English Test has introduced subscores in response to institutions wanting to "better understand" international applicants' English ability.

Pearson has unveiled its latest Versant English Language test featuring remote monitoring to ensure exam reliability while offering students continued access to exams as many PTE exam centres remain closed.

Global test provider ETS has launched instant scores for TOEFL iBT reading and listening exam sections to give test takers early performance indicators.

OET, the English language test for healthcare professionals, will be available in Pakistan from November, following the opening of a new test venue in the capital Islamabad.

Around 90% of Canadian institutions now recognise Pearson's PTE Academic English language test after five colleges announced they will be using the exam.

Social language learning platform, WeSpeke, has begun offering lessons for users planning to take the TOEFL iBT test. The test preparation lessons focusses on reading skills, with speaking, writing and listening expected to roll out by the end of the year.

On April 6, the UK government announced that it was reducing the number of approved providers of Secure English Language Tests – those that can be used to support a visa application for sub-degree applications – from four to two. Beckie Smith assesses the impact.