By Our Correspondent
LAHORE— Pearson Education Limited, a global leader in education and assessment, hosted its annual awards ceremony in Lahore to recognise the outstanding achievements of education consultants from across Pakistan. The event honoured consultants with the highest number of PTE Academic test bookings, celebrating their contribution to expanding access to international education and student mobility.
The ceremony was attended by senior Pearson leaders and distinguished guests, including:
1. Ms. Ipek Aydin, Director PTE for the Middle East, Pakistan, Turkey, and Africa
2. Mr. Waqar Shah, Deputy General Manager, Pearson Pakistan
3. Mr. Syed Ali Iqbal, Territory Manager PTE
4. Mr. Amir Sohail, Territory Manager PTE, alongside respected educationists and industry professionals
PTE Academic, Pearson’s computer-based English language proficiency test, continues to be a preferred choice for students and individuals pursuing academic and migration opportunities worldwide. The recent launch of PTE Express has further expanded access for test takers seeking to study in the United States, offering a streamlined and efficient testing solution.
During the ceremony, Ms. Ipek Aydin and Mr. Waqar Shah expressed their appreciation to the top-performing partners, recognising their dedication, resilience, and important role in helping thousands of test takers pursue their academic and professional aspirations. They also reaffirmed Pearson’s commitment to supporting its partner network and broadening access to global education pathways.
The event highlighted Pearson’s dedication to recognising excellence and strengthening its partner network in Pakistan. Twenty-eight high achievers and four top partners were honoured in Platinum (Opal Institute), Gold (PTE Pakistan Training Institute), Silver (Edward Pride Overseas), and Bronze (EduPride Consulting) categories, from Bhalwal, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Hafizabad, Islamabad, Jaranwala, Karachi, Lahore, Mandi Bahauddin, Multan, Peshawar, Rahim Yar Khan, Rawalpindi, Sargodha, Sialkot, Swat, and Wazirabad.
ApplyBoard and Examism, official resellers of PTE Test Vouchers in Pakistan, also attended the event. They offer test booking vouchers in local currency at discounted rates to enhance accessibility for PTE Test takers.
