Pearson Appoints New Country Manager for Bangladesh

Press Release

1 July 2012

PEARSON APPOINTS NEW COUNTRY MANAGER

FOR PTE ACADEMIC IN BANGLADESH

LONDON: Pearson today announced the appointment of Md. Nayeemur Rahman as Country Manager, Bangladesh for its Language Testing division.  Rahman will lead the growth of the English language proficiency test, PTE Academic, in Bangladesh.

PTE Academic is a computer-based academic English language test for international students. The test is widely recognized by universities around the world and is also accepted by the UK Border Agency and the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship for visa applications.   

Rahman joins Pearson from British Council, where he worked for 8 years, most recently as Head of Business Development for Examinations Services unit.  Rahman said of the appointment: “I am really excited about my new role at Pearson and look forward to promoting an English language test which is fast, secure and accurate.  My vast experience and knowledge in the English language testing industry gives me the confidence to meet the high demand for PTE Academic amongst students in Bangladesh”.

Carl Rhymer, Global Sales Director at Language Testing, Pearson added: “We are happy that Rahman has joined Pearson, he is a great asset and the best person to take PTE Academic forward in Bangladesh”.

ENDS

For more information:

Alison McCale, alison.mccale@pearson.com, +44 (0)20 7010 2636

Fran Bayley, fran.bayley@pearson.com, +44 (0)20 7010 2633

Notes for editors:

About PTE Academic

PTE Academic was launched in late 2009 by Pearson and is recognized by renowned colleges, universities, training providers and professional associations across the English-speaking world. Globally nearly 3,000 academic programs now accept PTE Academic scores. For a full list of recognizing institutions please visit: www.pearsonpte.com/whoaccepts

PTE Academic is accepted by the UK Border Agency for Tiers 1, 2 and 4 and spouse visa applications and by the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) for student visa applications. PTE Academic is endorsed by the prestigious Graduate Management Admission Council® (GMAC®), owner of the Graduate Management Admission Test® (GMAT®).

To book a test or for more information visit www.pearsonpte.com, alternatively, you can follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/pearsonpte or Facebook at www.facebook.com/pteacademic

About Pearson

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