English Language Testing in the 21st Century: Relevancy, Costs, and Security in an AI World

What role should English language testing play in admissions today, and how should institutions actually evaluate the options in front of them? Join NAFSA for a conversation with Pearson PTE, Cambridge English, and Temple University covering the questions institutions are asking right now: how the purpose of testing is shifting, what's driving cost and accessibility tradeoffs between at-home and in-person delivery, and how to choose a provider and set score requirements with confidence.

Moderated by Kerry Flett (NAFSA), panelists Meredith Stokes (Pearson PTE), Evelina Galaczi (Cambridge English), and Jacqueline A. McCafferty (Temple University) will share practical, provider- and institution-side perspectives, including where testing still adds real value, what to look for when reviewing a provider's methodology, and how institutions should be thinking about policy over the next few years.

Whether you work in admissions, international student advising, study abroad, ESL/IEP, or enrollment management, you'll leave with a clearer, more practical view of English proficiency testing today.