Pearson launches club to boost access to education, global opportunities
Pearson has launched Pearson Test of English PTE Club to support Nigerians pursuing international education and migration opportunities.
The initiative is a partnership between Pearson PTE and Lu Gold Educational Consulting, EDC, a leading education and development consultancy.
Speaking at the launch in Lagos, Business Development Specialist for Pearson PTE Africa, Mrs. Eugenia Yeboah, said the partnership would ensure creation of community of test takers, students, professionals interested in unlocking international and global opportunities.
She noted that Pearson PTE is a globally recognised English language proficiency tests, accepted by over 4,000 institutions for admission.
“The partnership will not help test-takers prepare for exams and connect them to valuable opportunities.
“So, the idea is to help test takerswith their English language proficiency exam, which is a requirement for study abroad and make it possible for members of PTE club to access scholarship to enable them cut down the cost of tuition for studying abroad.
“Beyond exam preparation, PTE Club is designed to offer more benefits to members – access to scholarship aimed at reducing the financial burden of tuition fees for those studying abroad.
“ This will bridge the gap for Nigerians seeking a pathway to international education and career advancement”, she said.
Chief Executive of Lu Gold EDC and founder of PTE Club, Mr Lucuis Gab-Umoden, noted that unlike traditional paper-based exams, PTE offers computer-based format with rapid results, in two days.
He added that the assessment evaluates all four language skills – listening, reading, speaking, and writing –in a single format.
He said it is an AI-powered scoring test which ensures fairness and accuracy for all test takers at all levels.
He said: “We didn’t want one party to benefit. Whether you are a student, teacher or a school partner in the university, the idea is that as a member of the PTE club you benefit in one way or the other.
“The idea was to make it open to all. So students get access to scholarships, teachers get access to accreditation, and schools get access to opportunities including partnerships. This is the benefit of the PTE Club, which we are building around the Pearson Test of English.”
