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The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic), a widely recognised language assessment test for non native speakers of English, is available in Pearson’s Draper’s Court test centre, in Kingston Hall Road.  In addition, Kingston College’s School of International Education will be delivering preparation for the PTE as part of its well known EFL range of courses.  Kingston College is now a Professional Partner of Pearson’s.

Mr Rob Eady, Head of Kingston College’s International School of Education, commented: “We are very pleased to be a Professional Partner of Pearson’s and we are looking forward to offering PTE preparation to students.  The PTE preparation programme will be of great value to those wishing to score a high mark in the test in order to enter university or college.”

Dr Alaric Rae, the Pearson Language Tests Sales Director for the UK and Ireland, added: “Pearson is delighted to be working in partnership with Kingston College, who have recently announced that they will be offering a Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) test preparation course from January 2011.

“Kingston College is an established centre of excellence in English Language Teaching, providing us with the confidence that their preparation course will be of the highest quality and will offer students the guidance and support they need to succeed in their test.”