Cambridge University Press and Assessment and National Skill Development Corporation Join Hands to Enhance English Language Proficiency of Indian Students for International Opportunities
New Delhi : Cambridge University Press and Assessment (CUP&A) today announced that it has partnered with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) in improving the English language skills of students seeking to travel abroad for work to help them land their dream jobs overseas. The MoU was signed by the CEO of NSDC Shri Ved Mani Tiwary and Mr. Arun Rajamani, MD, Cambridge University Press and Assessment.
As part of the agreement, Cambridge will provide a diagnostic test, develop learning pathways, provide print and digital content, support teacher training, and deliver high-stakes tests like IELTS and OET for Indian students at NSDC-linked training institutions. NSDC will support the initiative by mobilizing students for the diagnostic tests, providing infrastructure for learning, managing the delivery of the program at the facility, deploying trained trainers, and deploying Cambridge content and assessment for learning.
The designated learning centres of NSDC will also be branded as Cambridge Learning Partners to help mobilize students in the relevant geography. The partnership will initially lead to the opening of 30 approved Cambridge Learning Centers across 50 cities in the first phase and act as a hub and spoke model to reach all states.
Speaking on the collaboration, Ved Mani Tiwary, CEO, of National Skill Development Corporation said, “We are delighted to have collaborated with Cambridge University Press and Assessment. This partnership aligns with our mission of providing affordable and quality education and skills training to the youth and will go a long way to meet the demand for skilled Indians across global markets. This partnership will be a valuable addition to our portfolio of skills training programmes.”
Commenting on the signing of MoU, Arun Rajamani, Managing Director, South Asia, Cambridge University Press & Assessment, said, “English is the global language for business and in a globalized economy, it is the language of choice that facilitates communications and performance for enterprises across geographically diverse functions and business endeavours. While India is no stranger to English, it is an aspirational language for many young Indians entering the workforce as well as those looking to move overseas. Our partnership with the National Skill Development Corporation will help create an enabling environment for such English learners by providing a comprehensive English learning programme, including preparation for the IELTS exam. We believe that through this partnership, we can help create a brighter future for students, and teachers and support their journey towards helping meet their personal and professional goals.”
These centers will offer world-class IELTS learning experiences to students aspiring to pursue education and career options overseas including in specialized areas such as healthcare and other general trades. Cambridge will provide the diagnostic tests, develop learning pathways, provide print and digital content, support teacher training, employability certification / high stakes readiness tests, and help deliver high stakes tests like IELTS / OET for Indian students at these training centers.