Pearson test of English demand in Thailand soars

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Two new test centers opening in Chang Mai and Chon Buri

Bangkok, THAILAND, July 6 2022: Pearson, the world’s leading learning company, is meeting renewed demand from Thai students for English language testing for scholarships and international study visas with the opening of two new test centers in universities in Chang Mai and Chon Buri.

UK Honorary Consul of Chiang Mai, Mr. Ben Svasti Thomson MBE today officially opened the Pearson test center at the Payap University Language Enhancement Center (LEC) in Chang Mai.

The official opening of the Pearson test center at the Payap University Language Enhancement Center (LEC) in Chang Mai.

Mr. Mark Gooding, British Ambassador to Thailand said “It is excellent that Thai students across the country now have even greater access to English language tests to help them gain places at universities in the UK.

“The UK has a long history of welcoming visitors from around the globe, and we are proud to be a leading study destination for Thai students. Not only does the UK have some of the world’s best universities, it also allows students to experience a unique and diverse culture, and to enjoy everything from historic castles to major theatre shows or Premier League football.”

A second test center at Burapha University, Chon Buri, began receiving test takers in June and will be formally opened at an event next month.

Matthew Lampkin, PTE Government and Partnerships Manager for South East Asia said:

“These new test centers will provide students in Thailand with greater choice and access to English testing required to achieve a life changing study opportunity with a leading university around the world, or obtain a scholarship, significantly enhancing their skills and employability.”

Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) is an internationally recognized English language test accepted by universities and colleges around the world as well as for visa and migration applications for the UK, Australia, and New Zealand.

PTE Academic also recently joined the list of English tests for Australian Work and Holiday visas, approved by the Thai Department of Youth and Children.

Computer-based and powered by AI technology, PTE Academic provides a fast and convenient test experience with fair and impartial results. The test assesses reading, writing, speaking and listening in approximately two hours, and test takers receive their results typically within 48 hours.

With institutions, governments or scholarship bodies in more than 50 countries accepting PTE Academic, the test can be taken to meet the English requirements of 99% of UK universities, 100% of Australian and New Zealand universities, 90% in Canada and more than 1000 in the US.

PTE Academic can also be taken to meet the English requirements of the prestigious Chevening Scholarships, the Australian Awards, New Zealand Scholarships and the Fulbright program.

ENDS

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Pearson Media Contact: Heather Gilmore heather.gilmore@pearson.com

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