Pearson Test of English

Pearson Test of English is a new high stakes test of academic English developed by Pearson Language Tests [ [http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS188890+04-Mar-2008+PRN20080304 Reuters press release] ] in collaboration with Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), the organisation responsible for the GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test). [ [http://www.gmac.com/gmac/thegmat/ GMAT] ]

Pearson Language Tests is a division of Pearson PLC and is currently undertaking field tests of the new Pearson Test of English (PTE), which is due to be launched in 2009. The PTE is a new international computer-based English language test that uses twenty often innovative and integrated item types. PTE meets the needs of universities, higher education institutions and professional and government organisations requiring a real life measure of candidates’ language ability.

Focusing on the needs of both educational institutions and test-takers, PTE uses a variety of new technologies to enhance the testing experience. Institutions obtain comprehensive and robust information about the actual language skills of applicants to make informed decisions in a timely manner. The test is computer-based (CBT) and will be delivered through the secure network of Pearson VUE centres, which are also responsible for delivering the GMAT worldwide. [ [http://www.act.org/news/releases/2003/12-11-03.html ACT, Pearson VUE to Develop and Administer GMAT Worldwide] ]

See also

* Pearson Language Tests
* London Tests of English
* Pearson Education
* Pearson PLC

References

External links

* [http://www.pearsonpte.com/ Pearson Test of English]
* [http://www.pearsonplt.com/ Pearson Language Tests]
* [http://www.pearson.com/ Pearson PLC]
* [http://www.edexcel.org.uk/ Edexcel]