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PTE Academic UKVI exam launched in Turkey

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ISTANBUL (TR) - ​At the virtual launch meeting, Pearson Africa and Middle East General Manager Özhan Toktaş said, “PTE is strategically important to our vision of helping people move forward in their lives. We offer people an opportunity to fulfill their dreams of studying, working or living in their home country or another. English language skills and the international certification of these skills undoubtedly constitute a very important step in the work and life journey of individuals. We are proud to be able to offer such an opportunity with PTE.”

UK Ambassador to Turkey Dominick Chilcott said, “Education has the power to transform lives. This can be in the form of access to a good job opportunity or gaining the courage to go in a different direction in life. The UK Government understands this power. For this reason, we are working at all levels in Turkey to increase access to quality education here or in the UK”, and noted that PTE is a very nice addition to the options available for those applying for business visas or students planning to go to the UK for the purpose of higher education.

Tests are carried out through a network of Pearson VUE test centers. It is currently being implemented in two Test Centers in Istanbul. Among the proactive health and safety measures implemented in the Pearson VUE network of test centers to ensure the safety of candidates and personnel, there are many measures such as hand disinfectants, continuous cleaning of areas with heavy contact and disinfection of the test areas between tests. In addition, it is mandatory to wear a mask at all Pearson VUE test centers.

The details of the PTE Academic UKVI Exam (SELT), which focuses on migration-related requirements, are as follows:
PTE Academic (UKVI) - four skill language tests accepted for work and study visas. Tests Speaking, Writing, Reading and Listening skills. PTE Home - is a two-skill language test that is accepted for family, settlement, citizenship applications, as well as Athlete and Overseas Company Representative applications. Tests Speaking and Listening skills.

PTE Academic, one of Pearson's fastest growing products, grew by 17% last year, as a product with a strategic growth priority for the company. The test has already been accepted by the Australian and New Zealand Governments for all visa applications. It is also accepted by 100% of universities in Australia, New Zealand and Ireland and 99% of universities in the United Kingdom.