"In a joint agreement TAGIUNI offers Aptis - the English language placement test"
AMMAN---- October 23, 2012----- HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, president of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University (TAGIUNI), Democratizing World-Class Education and Mr. Marc Jessel, the British Council Country Director have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Graduate School of Business (TAGSB) by which TAGIUNI will offer Aptis, the British Council’s new English language placement test, for its students.
Launched in August 2012, Aptis is a flexible and adaptable English test for adults which can be used to assess ability in all four English skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) – but can also be customised in order to test one or more specific skills. Aptis has been developed by testing experts and is based on the latest research in assessment,
HE Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh expressed his satisfaction in signing the MoU saying: “Signing this MoU with the reputable British Council enhances our trend for excellence in all our programs and courses mainly in our main field of expertise which is languages. TAGIUNI is led by gifted scholars, thought leaders and professors who provide an exceptional environment to study and acquire the skills needed to build rewarding lives and contribute productively to global society. The strength and power of TAGIUNI are our dedicated staff and talented students.”
According to the MoU, the British Council ensures TAGIUNI is professionally set up as an Aptis centre, and is provided with all the technical and management support and specifications needed to enable them to efficiently administer all test packages.
Additionally, TAGIUNI will incorporate Aptis in its e-platform, offering the test only for its candidates at the following TAGIUNI institutions: TAG University (TAGIUNI), TAG School of Business in Amman, Jordan, TAG University College in Bahrain, TAG Training Centers in Jordan and Bahrain, and TAG Recruitment Department.
Mr. Jessel, the British Council Country Director explained: “This partnership with such a reputable institution as TAGIUNI will enable us to increase our contribution to the personal and professional development of young people in Jordan and beyond. We believe Aptis will become the English language benchmarking assessment tool of choice for institutions and organisations globally, both in academia and business.”
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About Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University (TAGIUNI) aims to train the next generation of business and professional leaders through high quality academic programs, professional certification, language diplomas, entrepreneurship training and innovative learning in a variety of disciplines. It attracts students and professionals from across the world, contributing to excellence in learning, and fulfilling the needs of citizens by providing them with the skills of emerging technologies and disciplines.
www.tagiuni.com
About the British Council
The British Council creates international opportunities for the people of the UK and other countries and builds trust between them worldwide. It is on the ground in six continents and over 100 countries bringing international opportunity to life, every day. Each year, the Council works with millions of people, connecting them with the United Kingdom, sharing its cultures and the UK’s most attractive assets: English, the Arts, Education and its ways of living and organizing society.