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Versant by Pearson English Certificate launches in Japan
Tuesday 17th October: Nikkei, the most trusted provider of quality business news andinformation, announces the launch of a new direct to consumer English proficiency certification

provided by Pearson, the world’s leading learning company, aimed at young professionals andcommitted learners looking to advance their careers.

The Versant by Pearson English Certificate launches today in Japan, a country with increasingneed for proven English skills amongst its workforce. This ground-breaking test is the latest

addition to the popular Versant by Pearson portfolio, the market leader for AI-powered language

testing for businesses, and continues the long-standing strategic partnership between Nikkei

and Pearson.

Versant by Pearson English Certificate is available on-demand, can be taken online anytime andanywhere, and takes just one hour to complete. A score is available in minutes with a certificate
and a Credly digital badge following in just 48 hours.

Versant by Pearson English Certificate has been developed following demand from the market
for a test that accurately measures fundamental English communication skills, such as speaking

and writing, in work-relevant contexts. It assesses test takers’ English in everyday andprofessional settings, such as drafting an email, summarizing key points from a group discussion
and responding to customer online posts.

Gio Giovannelli, President of English Language Learning at Pearson, said: “Our newest Versant

test features a cutting-edge AI-scoring system, alongside propriety technology for voice, face, ID
recognition and digital credentialling. This ensures that certification is fast, accurate and secure.
We are confident that the Versant by Pearson English Certificate is a game-changing leap forward

in proving and certificating English skills in Japan.”
Pearson plans to launch Versant by Pearson English Certificate in other markets starting in early2024.

About Pearson

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to add life to a lifetime of learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is achance for a personal breakthrough. That’s why our c.20,000 Pearson employees are committed to creating vibrantand enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are the world’s leading learning company, serving

customers in c.200 countries with digital content, assessments, qualifications, and data. For us, learning isn’t just what
we do. It’s who we are.

About Nikkei

Nikkei Inc. is a world-renowned media brand for Asian news, respected for quality journalism and for being a trusted

provider of business news and information. Founded as a market news provider in Japan in 1876, Nikkei has grown into
one of the world’s largest media corporations, with 37 foreign editorial bureaus and approximately 1,500 journalists
worldwide. Nikkei acquired the UK-based Financial Times in 2015. Our combined digital and print circulation totals
about 2.4 million, and we are continually deploying new technologies to increase our readership.
Contact

Public Relations OfficeNikkei Inc.

pr@nex.nikkei.co.jp

https://www.nikkei.co.jp/nikkeiinfo/en/