How This New Partnership Is Making Study Abroad Dreams Easier For Indians

In a move aimed at facilitating the journey of study-abroad aspirants from India, a groundbreaking collaboration has been formed between the global student housing marketplace, University Living, and the world's leading learning company, Pearson. Announced on February 21st, 2023, in New Delhi, this partnership focuses on providing foreign accommodation, financial services, and logistical support, expressly designed to ease the academic and professional transitions of PTE test takers.

University Living's Founder and CEO, Saurabh Arora, emphasized the significance of secure accommodation and reliable financial backing in student migration. He stated, "Our collaboration with Pearson is a step further in this direction to support the outbound student community in their academic pursuits across borders, majorly in Australia and Canada. We stand committed in our endeavour to provide the students with safe spaces where they can give shape to their academic and professional aspirations."

From Pearson's perspective, Prabhul Ravindran, Director of English Language Learning at Pearson India, highlighted the complexities faced by students planning to study abroad. "Our collaboration with University Living is aimed to empower these students by simplifying and streamlining the entire process. Together, we will help the students to focus on their preparation for PTE, without the distraction and anxiety about accommodation and financial support," Ravindran said, outlining the unified value proposition and exclusive offers designed to enhance the convenience of PTE Test takers.

Enhanced Support for Students

Together, University Living and Pearson will offer a comprehensive support system through the organization of webinars, seminars, and campus visits, designed to provide valuable insights and guidance to aspiring learners. They also plan to launch destination-specific counselling on accommodation and education packages for key markets such as Canada, UK, Australia, and New Zealand.

University Living stands as a leading player in the global student housing market, boasting a portfolio of 2 million beds in 65,000 properties across 515 international education hubs in regions including the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and UAE. Pearson’s PTE, recognized for its fast, fair, and straightforward approach to English language testing, facilitates the visa and admission applications process with its rapid score return times, averaging 1.3 days.

Adding to the favorability of PTE, last year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) acknowledged PTE-Academic as an acceptable test for all Student Direct Stream (SDS) applications and PTE-Core as proof of English language proficiency for Canadian permanent residency or citizenship. Governments of the UK, Australia, and New Zealand also accept PTE Academic for all visa applications, reflecting its widespread recognition.

The partnership's exclusive offers for PTE Test Takers include a flat INR 2000 cashback on accommodation booking, a flat 5% cashback on international flights, and more, aimed at reducing the financial burden and logistical challenges faced by students. With PTE accepted by thousands of universities across major study destinations and available in more than 445 PTE centres in 117 countries, this collaboration marks a significant step towards enhancing the global mobility and educational opportunities for Indian students.

This strategic alliance between University Living and Pearson encapsulates a shared vision of empowering students with the tools and resources needed to navigate the complexities of studying abroad, thereby enabling them to focus more on their academic and professional growth. As the partnership unfolds, it promises to deliver a more streamlined and supportive pathway for students embarking on their international education journeys.