Staff Reporter
Pearson launched PTE Academic UKVI in a virtual launch event in Pakistan. Pearson, the world’s leading learning company was awarded commercial agreements from the UK Home Office to provide Secure English Language Tests (SELTs) to people who need to demonstrate their English language skills to study, work or live in the UK.
The commercial agreements will be delivered through the PTE Academic UKVI and PTE Home – a new speaking and listening test for family visa, settlement and citizenship applicants. Both these English language tests have been internally developed by Pearson.
During the launch British High Commission emphasized the importance of Pakistan for Great Britain as a destination for Pakistani students and workers. Acting High Commissioner Alison Blackburne said: “Great Britain offers a truly world-class education – with four of the world’s top ten universities – and this test from Pearson is a great option for those applying for UK student and work visas. We understand education has the power to transform lives, and that is why we are working at every level here in Pakistan to increase access to education. By supporting the UK-Pakistan historic relationship in this way, we are working as partners in building a prosperous and a sustainable future.” Currently test centres for PTE Academic UKVI are available in Islamabad and Lahore. There are plans to open test centres in other key cities including Karachi.
