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

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

Pearson has opened five new testing centres in a bid to assist the Australian government in its plans to boost student numbers in the regions. The centres opened in August through October.

China will roll out the National English Proficiency Test by 2020 as the country makes a breakthrough in developing the first comprehensive scaling system for teaching, learning and testing of the language, the Ministry of Education has said.