Prestigious Chevening Scholarship Programme Recognises PTE Academic

Prestigious Chevening Scholarship Programme Recognises PTE Academic PR Newswire LONDON, October 31, 2012 LONDON, October 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson is pleased to announce that PTE Academic is now recognised by Chevening Scholarships, the UK government's global scholarships programme, for entry onto the scholarship scheme. These prestigious scholarships support study at UK universities for students with demonstrable potential to become future leaders, decision-makers and opinion formers across a wide range of fields. Applications for 2013/14 Chevening Scholarships opened on Monday 29 October 2012. There are new minimum English language requirements for 2013/14 Chevening Scholarships and applicants must demonstrate that they meet these English language requirements before they apply. PTE Academic is now recognised as a valid certificate of English language ability for Chevening candidates, with candidates requiring a PTE Academic overall score of 58, with a minimum score of 42 in each language component. Anna Phillips, Communications Officer said: "We are delighted that applicants for 2013/14 Chevening Scholarships can now take PTE Academic to demonstrate their English language ability. The Chevening programme is a prestigious international scheme, and our recent partnership with Pearson, the world's leading international education and information company, will help us continue to attract outstanding scholars with leadership potential from around the world.