We must help students realise that academic study and communicating in multinational linguistic environments are distinct skills, says Carlos Chow

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On September 9, Blackstone submitted a proposal to acquire 100% of IDP Education for $2. 50 per share

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Around 200 employees are understood to be affected as the international education company responds to falling student volumes and shifting visa policies across major study destinations.

ETS has paused TOEFL and GRE testing in Iran due to a U.S. Treasury OFAC regulatory change. Learn about cancellations, refunds, testing outside Iran and score reports.

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In order to enhance the security of your CAEL Online scores, we have implemented a second camera feature for your CAEL Online test sitting for all tests scheduled on and after September 4th, 2026. Thi...

A New TOEFL Board, Lots (and Lots) of Research, New Financial Reports... and more!

A growing trend among some English language testing providers to give university admissions teams access to candidates' spoken responses has sparked debate over whether greater transparency improves a...

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IDP Education is now operating 25 (!) IELTS test centers in China.   That’s up from 13 the last time I checked

South Korean police have uncovered an organized cheating scheme involving 113 Chinese nationals who allegedly used proxy test-takers, forged identification docu

This page offers official data and resources about TOEIC Program.This site is maintained by the Institute for International Business Communication (IIBC), which administers the TOEIC Program (for test...

Despite task interactivity eliciting different aspects of language use, more interactive, adaptive speaking tasks have been challenging to implement in computer...

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ETS acquired Mastery in 2024.

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is advancing at a remarkable speed, and its promise in transforming current practice in language assessment has been ...

Cambridge fined by Ofqual, recollections of an IELTS/TOEFL comparison, new tests for Vietnam, Oxford ELLT gets an update... and more!

Our mission at Duolingo is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available. It’s a big mission, and that’s where you come in!At Duolingo, you’ll join a team that cares abo...

Technological advancements have influenced note-taking practices in classrooms as well as their treatment in standardized language assessments. Many high-stakes English listening tests (e.g., TOEFL i...

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When different tests are used for the same purpose, score requirements should be comparable so that examinees cannot obtain an unfair advantage simply because o...

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New instructions to immigration officers have put them on the lookout for fraudulent language test results. The updated instructions to officers, published online on June 23, 2026, require that office...

A few days ago I received a press release from SANTA AI TOEFL.   This is a product sold by Socra AI (formerly called “Riiid”)

The standardized exam has evolved over the past century, all in the name of testing for college readiness. Now, it has become a symbol of the American higher education system

The test is turning 100. Why is no one celebrating?

National Audit Office says agency proposes closing operations in 11 countries as part of turnaround plan

IELTS Test Report Forms are changing from 17 July. Existing TRFs remain valid, but eligible test takers can request an updated version.

Read the IELTS statement on Ofqual enforcement action, including affected test results, visa-related cases, refunds, resits and redress.