Pearson Unveils Beyond PTE at Southeast Asia Partner Summit
17 December 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Pearson (PSON), the world’s leading learning company, today announced insights from Pearson Test of English (PTE) candidates across Southeast Asia for 2024.
The data highlights a younger demographic eager to pursue global opportunities in both work and study.
This announcement follows the successful 2024 Asia PTE Partner Summit, which brought together over 400 international education professionals in Changsha, China; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Manila, Philippines; Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; and virtually from other Southeast Asian countries, South Korea, and Japan.
During the summit, Pearson unveiled a new test taker service called Beyond PTE, which aims to enhance the test-taking experience for candidates.
The event also featured discussions with educational officials from embassies, consulates, and institutions, focusing on the latest trends in international education while presenting the annual PTE report card.
Notable guests and speakers at the summit included The Hon. Phil Honeywood, CEO of the International Education Association of Australia, Guy Perring, Regional Director of Etio (formerly Tribal i-graduate), Danielle Zhou, Business Development Manager at Austrade, Wu Xinping, Education Market Manager for the British Council and Felix Ye, Senior Market Development Manager at Education New Zealand.
The Beyond PTE initiative, launched in partnership with Trip.com, Malaysia Airlines, and Casita.com, offers a seamless, one-stop solution for PTE candidates. By integrating financial, legal, and travel services, the program aims to eliminate barriers and provide additional benefits for test takers.
Beyond PTE includes a variety of offers Trip.com and Discounts on flights (up to MYR 40 or SGD 15), 20% off UK railcards, and savings on train and bus tickets across the UK and EU.
It also includes Malaysia Airlines Access to the MH Explorer programme, providing up to 30% off flights and complimentary baggage (up to 45kg) and Casita.com Cashback opportunities for student accommodation—up to GBP 150, AUD 250, or USD 200 for PTE candidates.
Matthew Lampkin, PTE Director for Asia, stated, "With the launch of the Beyond PTE cooperation program, we aim to offer comprehensive support and multi-dimensional services for candidates aspiring to study abroad.
Pearson is dedicated to meeting the increasing demand for testing services, and this year we've opened new centers in key locations such as Hanoi, Vietnam; Jakarta, Indonesia; and Vientiane, Laos, enhancing access and convenience for our test takers."
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