TOEFL reports uptake after its 2026 changes
TOEFL had its own changes to digest over the summer. In June, ETS reported on international adoption of the enhanced…
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IELTS moves further away from paper
For examination teachers, one of the more immediate developments concerns IELTS. The test is moving towards computer delivery, with the…
Pearson puts AI inside its ELT products
Pearson has also been building AI directly into its English-language learning environment. Its 2026 offering includes an AI Smart Lesson…
AI literacy enters the language-learning conversation
One of the more consequential announcements came from Cambridge English. Its updated Life Competencies Framework now includes AI literacy, with…
Ofqual Fines Cambridge English £875,000 Over IELTS Marking Failures
The UK qualifications regulator, Ofqual, has fined Cambridge English £875,000 after automated marking errors led to incorrect IELTS results being…
Celebrating Excellence: ELT Community Honours Greece’s Most Inspiring Educators
The Greek English language teaching community gathered on Friday, 26 June, for the 7th ELT Excellence Awards, recognising outstanding achievement,…
Cambridge English Digital Young Learner Exams Earn International Recognition
Cambridge English Qualifications Digital for Young Learners has been shortlisted in three categories at the 2026 International e-Assessment Awards, recognising…
A Slower Opening to 2026 for UK ELT, as Junior Programmes Continue to Outperform
The UK’s English language teaching sector delivered 99,689 student weeks during the first quarter of 2026, according to new data…
UK Updates SELT Guidance as Higher English Standards Take Effect for Key Visa Routes
The UK government has updated its official guidance on Secure English Language Tests (SELTs), reflecting changes to immigration rules that affect…
A New Chapter in Cambridge Exams: Introducing EXCEL Assessments – GR067
In a field where consistency, trust, and academic integrity are paramount, the establishment of a new examination centre is never…