ETS Signs Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with OHLA English Schools, UniApplyNow

Princeton, N.J. (November 20, 2023) — ETS announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with sister organizations OHLA English Schools and UniApplyNow, which provide English instruction virtually as well as in person, at locations across Florida, to students from 70+ countries. The MoU aims to increase access of the TOEFL iBT^® test for international students interested in continuing their higher-ed journeys abroad.

This MoU marks a first of its kind between ETS and an English-language school, a welcome milestone to leverage each organizations’ networks and strengths to support international student mobility on the global scale.

“English-language programs play an important role in the study-abroad ecosystem, as they help build students’ language proficiency skills before they commit to a full-time college or university program abroad,” said Rohit Sharma, SVP of Global Higher Education and Workskills at ETS. “We look forward to leveraging this collaboration to help carry forward our collective missions to advance opportunity for international students to achieve their personal and professional goals.”

As part of this collaboration, access to TOEFL iBT, ETS’s flagship assessment and the world’s most respected and accepted English-language test, will be expanded through scholarship opportunities, an extensive study-abroad agent network, test discounts and more. In addition, students enrolled in OHLA Schools and UniApplyNow programs will have access to exclusive test prep offerings to prepare for the TOEFL iBT test so they can feel confident in their skills on test day.

“We are pleased to have found a partner of the magnitude and reach of ETS. Our primary goal since the inception of OHLA Schools and UniApplyNow, has been to create an environment where international students succeed in every stage of their academic journey,” said Jenny Nieveen, Founder of OHLA Schools and CEO of UniApplyNow. “Having access to the tools and resources ETS offers, can only enhance the experience to students, network of agencies and government entities we work with.”

To learn more about TOEFL iBT, including information on the test’s acceptance, test prep, registration and more, visit www.ets.org/toefl. For information on OHLA English Schools, visit www.ohla.com and for UniApplyNow, visit www.uniapplynow.com.

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About ETS

We believe in the life-changing power of learning. For the last 75 years, we’ve been driven by a vision of what’s possible when all people can improve their lives through education. It’s why our uncompromising commitment to equity and fairness is behind everything we do. ETS serves learners, educators and government agencies by providing measurement solutions, and conducting research, analysis and policy studies. ETS develops, administers and scores tens of millions of tests annually — including the TOEFL^® and TOEIC^® tests, the GRE^® tests and The Praxis Series^® assessments — in more than 200 countries, at over 9,000 locations worldwide. www.ets.org

About OHLA

OHLA Schools, established in 1998, is the largest and most reputable English language school in the state of Florida, and amongst the top 3 in the U.S. Welcoming students from over 70+ different nationalities and recipient of multiple awards for its academic excellence, OHLA is recognized as one of the most prestigious English language schools in the United States. OHLA’s English program is recognized by countless universities and colleges in the U.S and the institution is known as a true gateway to higher education. OHLA has a team of over 200 dedicated staff/faculty members, state-of-the-art facilities with the latest technology and strategic locations in the Sunshine State “Florida.” OHLA is accredited by The Commission on English Language Programs [CEA], an active member of TESOL and NAFSA. OHLA is approved by SEVIS to enroll non-immigrant students.

About UniApplyNow

UniApplyNow is a sister company of OHLA Schools, however it is a separate division corporately. Its mission is to empower international student mobilization through its direct articulation agreements with top tier Universities, Language Schools and Higher Education stakeholders from around the world. UniApplyNow offers admission to Languages Globally, Associates, Bachelors, Masters, and Doctoral Degrees with top tier Universities and Colleges in the United States. The plan is to expand in 2024, to other markets in Higher Education. In addition, tailored online and in-person certificate programs to the most prestigious 70+ Global Universities are also available through UniApplyNow.