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Pearson Language Tests is a unit of the Pearson PLC group, dedicated to assessing and validating the English language usage of non-native English speakers. The tests include PTE Academic, PTE General (formerly London Tests of English), and PTE Young Learners (formerly London Tests of English for Children). These are scenario-based exams, accredited by the QCA and administered in association with Edexcel, the UK’s largest examining body. In 2009, Pearson Language Tests launched the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)〔(Reuters press release )〕 (Ref.) which is endorsed by Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), the organisation responsible for the GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test).〔(GMAT )〕 The test score has been aligned to the levels defined in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF of CEFR). PTE Academic is delivered through the Pearson VUE centres which are also responsible for delivering the GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) worldwide. Upon release, it was recognized by nearly 6,000 organizations.〔Eric Pfanner. "Pearson jumps into English language testing market; Pearson to sell tests of English proficiency." International Herald Tribune. International Herald Tribune. 2009. Retrieved May 09, 2013 from HighBeam Research: http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-170505964.html〕 The test is approved for use by the UK Border Agency and the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship for visa applications.〔"For the record ; The Global Sales Director of Pearson Language Test, discusses PTE Academic, an English language proficiency test." India Today. Financial Times Ltd. 2011. Retrieved May 09, 2013 from HighBeam Research: http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-29557290.html〕 The test is read by a computer rather than a human grader to reduce waiting times of the results for students.〔 == Pearson Test of English Academic == The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) is an English language test designed to assess the readiness of non-native English speakers to participate in a university-level English language instruction program. Pearson created PTE Academic in response to demand from institutions, government and other organizations for a more accurate way of testing non - native English language students who enter the English-speaking academia world.〔(Pearson PLT )〕 PTE Academic is endorsed by the Graduate Management Admission Council. Amongst other universities, London Business School in the UK, Harvard Business School, Stanford Graduate School of Business, and Yale University in the USA accept PTE Academic scores. Other institutions in other countries, including Spain, France and China, have also signed up to accept PTE Academic. These include leading business schools such as INSEAD and HEC Paris in France, IESE, IE Business School and ESADE in Spain and SDA Bocconi in Italy . In addition to the business schools, there are also a number of arts and music colleges who accept the exam's scores.〔(Pearson PLT )〕 In February 2013, opened a new test center in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia in association with the Malaysian British Educational Cooperation Services.〔"Pearson and MABECS Join Forces in New PTE Academic Test Center in Malaysia." Entertainment Close-up. Close-Up Media, Inc. 2013. Retrieved May 09, 2013 from HighBeam Research: http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-319387217.html〕 It is a computer-based exam which focuses on real-life English used in academic surroundings. This is to say that integrated language is used throughout the test and students will listen to a variety of accents and academic language which they will encounter at English-speaking higher education institutions.〔(Open )〕 The exam will include an unmarked voice recording of the candidate, which is part of advanced biometric data that should assist institutions in verifying the identity of candidates and should aid them with their admission decisions.〔(GMAC )〕 The test will be a maximum of 3 hours long and takers can expect their results to be delivered to them, online, within 5 working days. Test scores are reported on the Global Scale of English, a standardized, numeric scale from 10 to 90 which can measure English language proficiency more precisely with reference to the widely known set of levels distinguished in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, or CEFR.〔(CEFR )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Pearson Language Tests」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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