Pearson VUE and HCLTech to expand network of PTE test centres across India
New Delhi — Pearson VUE, the global leader in computer-based certification and licensure exam delivery, and HCLTech, a leading global technology company, announced a strategic partnership to set up advanced test centres in India developed for the highly sought after Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic), which is driven in part by immigration requirements elsewhere.
Through this collaboration, HCLTech will establish several advanced test centres, designed to provide PTE Academic test-takers with a high level of security and a standardised testing environment. The first of these new test centres have been launched in Ambala and Kurukshetra (Haryana), Bathinda and Barnala (Punjab), Anand (Gujarat) and Jammu. Seven additional centres will be opened across India in 2023.
“We are confident that HCLTech’s expertise and experience will help us further extend our world-class test centres to enhance the PTE testing experience and reach more aspiring candidates in India, supporting their academic and professional success,” said Dr. Gary Gates, Managing Director, Pearson VUE.
PTE Academic serves as proof of English-language proficiency for the United Kingdom, Australian, and New Zealand governments for all visa applications, as well as for Student Direct Stream (SDS) applications of Indian students applying to study in Canada. PTE Core has been approved by the Canadian government for all economic visa categories and is expected to start being delivered later this year.
“Our partnership with Pearson VUE showcases HCLTech’s commitment to supercharging progress for our clients in the media and education industry. With our EdTech offering and extensive expertise in automation and security services experience, we are helping transform business processes and operations, improving user experience to deliver exceptional results,” said Priyadarshi Ashok Das, Executive Vice President, HCLTech.
PTE is one of the fastest and fairest tests of English for anyone who aspires to study/work abroad or for other immigration purposes. The test can be conveniently booked online 24 hours in advance, is computer-based, and is taken in a test centre. It combines the expertise and accuracy of human examiners with the precision, consistency, and objectivity of Artificial Intelligence. Scores are provided within 1.3 days (on average) to assist in the fast-tracking of visa and admission applications.