{"id":88346,"date":"2022-07-04T04:30:05","date_gmt":"2022-07-04T02:30:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/africa-news\/north-africa\/algeria\/pearson-pte-to-launch-secure-english-language-testing-in-nigeria\/"},"modified":"2022-07-04T04:30:06","modified_gmt":"2022-07-04T02:30:06","slug":"pearson-pte-to-launch-secure-english-language-testing-in-nigeria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/africa-news\/north-africa\/algeria\/pearson-pte-to-launch-secure-english-language-testing-in-nigeria\/","title":{"rendered":"Pearson PTE To Launch Secure English Language Testing in Nigeria"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Pearson<\/a> (https:\/\/middleeast.Pearson.com), the world\u2019s learning company,\u00a0hosted\u00a0a virtual launch of its PTE Secure English Language Test (SELT)\u00a0in Nigeria.\u00a0These tests\u00a0have been approved by the UK Home Office and are\u00a0used\u00a0for\u00a0UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) purposes.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

SVP for English Assessment at Pearson, Freya Thomas Monk,\u00a0says these tests offer\u202fa fast, fair and convenient choice for anyone who wishes to work, study or come to live in the UK.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Monk\u00a0is excited about launching this product in the African continent and believes that this test will help many Nigeriens broaden their horizons and apply for opportunities in the UK. \u201cThe process is simple and brilliantly designed, interactive and most importantly a true reflection of one\u2019s language ability. We look forward to growing on the continent.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

At\u00a0the virtual launch,\u00a0Ozhan\u00a0Toktas, Pearson\u2019s MD for Africa and Middle East\u00a0provided\u00a0an overview of Pearson and the role the education institution will be playing in Africa going forward.\u00a0He was joined\u00a0by\u00a0Monk\u00a0who\u00a0discussed\u00a0the value of Pearson PTE. Alongside her, Pearson Head of Market Development Assessment,\u00a0Muna Mazhar provided\u00a0insights on UKIV SELT. Before the final Q&A, Deputy High Commissioner Ben Llewellyn-Jones reiterated\u00a0the importance of these tests and assessments from a UK perspective.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Tests\u00a0are\u00a0delivered through the Pearson VUE\u202ftest\u202fcenter\u202fnetwork. Pearson VUE\u2019s network of test\u202fcenters\u202fhave\u202fimplemented proactive health and safety measures including, but not limited to, readily available hand sanitizer, increased sanitization in high touch areas, and disinfected testing workstations (completed between each test taker) to support the safety of testing candidates and staff.\u202fFace\u00a0masks are required at all Pearson VUE-owned test\u00a0centers.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Monk\u00a0says,\u202f\u201cWe\u202fcontinue to see\u202fhigh demand\u202ffrom test takers who want to\u202fbook and deliver PTE as a\u202fSecure English Language Test, especially when it comes to applying\u00a0for\u00a0a\u00a0UK Visa and Immigration purposes<\/em>.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

This\u00a0new location\u00a0brings\u00a0Pearson\u2019s\u00a0worldwide\u202ftotal of UKVI approved locations\u00a0close to\u00a0150.\u202fMonk\u00a0says this\u00a0will\u202fhelp\u202fmeet customer demand and give\u00a0Nigerians more\u00a0choice of test locations\u202fas they look\u202fto move to\u00a0the UK to work, study or live.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Pearson\u2019s\u00a0SELT tests\u00a0are\u00a0focused on immigration requirements and the details are\u00a0as follows:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n