Tokyo, Japan. November 8, 2024 — Pearson, the world’s leading learning company, and EnglishCentral, a global leader in conversational English language learning solutions, have partnered to provide universities with an innovative English language learning program designed specifically for higher education. This collaboration combines EnglishCentral’s advanced AI-driven tutoring platform with the best-in-class Versant by Pearson language assessment suite, delivering an engaging, personalized learning experience that prepares students for the global job market.
Key Benefits of this Partnership for Universities:
• Immersive AI-powered tutoring and interactive videos tailored for university students, creating an engaging, effective learning environment.
• Immediate, accurate assessment with Versant by Pearson, offering real-time feedback on English communication skills.
• Globally recognized certification of English proficiency, enhancing students’ employability and readiness for international careers.
• Immediate, accurate assessment with Versant by Pearson, offering real-time feedback on English communication skills.
• Globally recognized certification of English proficiency, enhancing students’ employability and readiness for international careers.
EnglishCentral’s interactive videos and AI-driven tutoring sessions immerse students in real-life English usage, while Versant by Pearson provides rapid, reliable skill assessments. These tools allow institutions to evaluate and enhance students’ communicative English skills, track progress, and certify their English proficiency, offering a comprehensive solution for achieving language learning goals in higher education.
About the Versant by Pearson Assessment Suite: Versant by Pearson suite of assessments is the market leader in AI-powered language testing, evaluating learners’ abilities to comprehend, articulate, and communicate effectively in English. With immediate scoring and detailed skills diagnostics, Versant by Pearson tests are trusted by over 2,000 organizations worldwide, including universities and leading companies such as the University of Tokyo, Accenture, Amazon, and Deloitte, the Versant test empowers universities to effectively measure and guide students’ language proficiency development.
To learn more about this partnership or to request a demo for your institution, visit englishcentral.com/versant/school
About Pearson Japan:
Pearson Japan is the Japanese subsidiary of London-based Pearson PLC, the world’s leading learning company in nearly 200 countries, all working towards a common purpose – to help everyone achieve their potential through learning.
About EnglishCentral:
EnglishCentral is a language learning platform offering interactive video lessons and personalized AI tutoring to help learners improve their English skills in a practical, engaging way. EnglishCentral serves millions of students and educational institutions globally.