Media Interests in Bangladesh about PTE Academic

Hi, 

There has been a lot of media attention in recent times on PTE Academic, in Bangladesh. 

Here are few excerpts from the media coverages.

Suprobhat Bangaldesh - The Headlines is on Nayeem joining us as the Country Manager and the content has mentions on Pearson as an organization. The features of our test, global acceptability, our registration procedures and the advantages of taking PTE Academic.

The next one is on the Daily Azadi. Where the content is more on the Pearson Test of English as a very able alternate in the English Language testing market and also on being touted as the future in English language testing.

http://www.edainikazadi.net/eazadi.php?page=19&subpage=2&date=2012-08-29

The major English daily in the country the Daily Sun has also published a very interesting article on our test and on Nayeem being appointed as the new country manager for Bangladesh. A very interesting read -

http://www.daily-sun.com/details_Pearson-appoints-new-country-manager-in-Bangladesh_245_1_19_1_3.html

Thanks 

PTE Academic South Asia Team 

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

At Pearson, we take learning personally. Our courses and resources are available in print, online and through multi-lingual packages, helping people learn whatever, wherever and however they choose.

Pearson is the world’s leading learning company and includes Penguin, Dorling Kindersley, the Financial Times and our Education business. Our education imprints combine 150 years of experience and includes online support for every learner.  We provide education and assessment services in over 75 countries. Products such as MyLabs are changing education practice worldwide.

Emma's Visit In India and Nepal - Media Coverage

Hi, 

Miss Emma Stubbs - Senior Vice President Language Testing recently visited India and Nepal. The entire education media of the country was following her trip in the subcontinent. Leading newspapers of the country like The Times of India, Mail Today, The Tribune, Punjab Kesari, Amar Ujala etc. has shown a lot of interest in her trip to India. Here are some excerpts of the coverage from the national media. 

We thank everyone who has made this trip a huge success and please keep an eye on this since we will posting some more!

Thanks
PLT India Team

Pearson is working with EducationUSA advising centers to promote PTE Academic

EducationUSA is supported by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the US Department of State. Pearson is working closely with EducationUSA advising centers to promote PTE Academic as another option for international students.

Last week, the New York Times published an online piece about international student admissions.  Martin Bennett, EducationUSA Outreach Coordinator, provided an April checklist for juniors in India interested in studying in the US. 

Mr. Bennett offered the following advice to juniors: "Now is the time to start preparing for the standardized tests that are required by your top schools. Standardized tests for international students may include the SAT, ACT and tests that evaluate English-language proficiency — the TOEFL, IELTS and the PTE Academic."

PTE Academic is fast, reliable and highly secure. It is accepted by over 2850 programs worldwide, with acceptance from 95% of UK higher education institutions, over 80% in Australia and over half of the Ivy League in the US, including Harvard and Yale. Recent recognition includes Sydney University, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Melbourne Institute of Technology.

The test can be scheduled up to 48 hours before a test with results delivered online typically within 5 business days.

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December Test Date Availability

PTE ACADEMIC
Computer-based English language test accepted by the UK Border Agency and DIAC

• Results are typically received by test takers within five business days

• Tests can be booked up to 48 hours in advance
• Single three hour test

• Free unlimited score reports for two years

Location	December*
Ahmedabad	20
Bangalore	17, 29
Chandigarh	29
Chennai	22, 29
Delhi	19, 27
Hyderabad	16, 23, 29
Kochi	20, 29
Kolkata	20
Mumbai	15, 17, 29
Pune	28

* Test dates are accurate at the time of sending. Dates are added subject to demand; please contact us if you'd like to discuss additional test sessions for your students.

Successful Train the Trainer Workshop in Kolkata and Mumbai

Priank Chhabra and Geetha Nagaraj imparted training on PTE Academic in Kolkata and Mumbai respectively on 19 and 20 December, 2011. These sessions were too interactive. All the trainees were made to perform various item types from the lesson plans and modules. There was Q&A round with a positive feedback from the participating trainees. The trainees were from Chopras, Edwise, Impel, Canam, Princeton Review and many more organizations.

Glimpse of the events: