AP govt. signs MoU with U.S.-based ETS for TOEFL training to students in State-run schools
1 year, 9 months ago

AP govt. signs MoU with U.S.-based ETS for TOEFL training to students in State-run schools

The Hindu  

The State government on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the US-based Educational Testing Service to enable students of the State-run schools to improve their communication skills from the basic level by imparting them training for the Test of English as a Foreign Language. As part of this five-year initiative, ETS will evaluate and certify the English language proficiency of students ranging from Class 3 to 10 across all government schools through its TOEFL Young Students Series assessments. The integration of ETS’s world-class assessment resources into the educational framework of Andhra Pradesh will have a significant impact, benefiting the students enrolled in the government schools across the State. “We are proud to work with the Government of Andhra Pradesh on this ground-breaking initiative,” said Sachin Jain, country manager, ETS India, adding that through the emphasis on English skill development at a young age, students in Andhra Pradesh would be better prepared for success in the long term.

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ETS India honours top TOEFL achievers and champions of global education
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India Today  

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The Quint  

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

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The Hindu  

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Over 4.53 Lakh Take TOEFL in AP
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Over 4.53 Lakh Take TOEFL in AP

Deccan Chronicle  

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TOEFL exams start in AP from today
11 months, 3 weeks ago

TOEFL exams start in AP from today

Deccan Chronicle  

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Over 16 lakh government school students in Andhra Pradesh to write TOEFL in April
1 year ago

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The Hindu  

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1 year, 3 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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1 year, 5 months ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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1 year, 5 months ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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AP signs MoU with ETS for improving communication skills of govt school students
1 year, 9 months ago

AP signs MoU with ETS for improving communication skills of govt school students

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Friday took the reforms in AP’s educational sector to the next level by signing an MoU with the US organisation ETS with the aim of improving the communication skills of government school students from the basic level and preparing them for TOEFL. As part of the measures being taken to help government …

AP govt teachers to upgrade skills through IIT Madras courses
1 year, 11 months ago

AP govt teachers to upgrade skills through IIT Madras courses

India Today  

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7 years, 4 months ago

Going to write the TOEFL? Here's what you should keep in mind

India Today  

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