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IDC 2007 Report on China Testing Market

According to the latest report of IDC on China Computer-based Testing 2006-2007 Forecast and Analysis (IDC 2007), In 2006, a total of 122.7 million candidates participated in the exams for licensure, certification, and academic areas, with a total year-on-year growth rate of 8.9%. Spending on all kinds of tests grew by 13.8%, a bit higher than the growth rate of test candidates, with the total amount reaching US$2,281.1 million in 2006. The testing market revenue will increase at a 10.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) through 2010, driven significantly by the strong demand on the vocation-related licensure and certification tests.
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World Leader in Psychometric Assessment Delivers Tests Through ATA

SHL, the world leader in psychometric assessment in the workplace, has chosen ATA as the exam delivery partner for their clients in China. This is the first time SHL assessment tests were being delivered in China through computer-based format.

The first computer-based exam was successfully completed in Shanghai and Beijing in November 2007 for an international client. ATA provided turnkey services solution for scheduling, test publishing, test site management and test administration through its advanced ETX test delivery system. All preparation and setup work were completed in two weeks time. ATA demonstrated its professionalism, proven technologies and industry experience throughout this project in delivering SHL tests in a secured, timely and effective manner on behalf of the client.

Campus Stars of ATA/Microsoft IT Curriculum Went to the US

On December 17 2007, four winners of the “Campus Star Contest” of Microsoft IT Curriculum in China made their dream trip to the United States to visit Microsoft Head Office in Seattle. These winners came from different vocational universities in China, they were impressed by the Microsoft Campus, the “Home of the Future” and the Information Center which exposed the youngsters to the state-of-the-art IT technologies and the potentially tremendous changes that technologies might bring to human life.

The Campus Star Contest was jointly sponsored by Microsoft and ATA, Microsoft’s Gold Partner in delivering the career-driven IT curriculum in 260 colleges and universities in China. A total of 3188 students from 67 colleges/universities participated in the performance-based skills contest. The America tour is not only a reward to the top winners but also the climax of the contest.
 
 

Quick Facts about China

From 2002 to 2007, 58,000 people nationwide (19,500 in Beijing) have passed the national judicial licensure examinations. During the six year period, 190,000 people have participated in the exams

Ministry of Personnel announced that serious violators in the National Civil Servant Examinations will be barred from retaking the test for five years

ETS China announced its test schedules for TOEIC in 2008. The English test (Test of English for International Communication) emphasizing communication ability in international settings has over 100,000 test candidates in China.

Ministry of Education will launch a new test program called IT English Test in the second half of 2008. This will be part of the National Computer Rank Examination (NCRE) and the test result is used for recruitment purpose in IT industry.

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Through the study tour, the students have felt themselves much approved, the direction of their future better defined and their field of vision widened. “I’ve seen the life style for the next two decades, which is really exciting, and I’ve also seen the infinite potentials IT technologies may bring”, said Tao Zehua, the winner from Wuhan College of Business and Trade.

The America tour is one of the most valuable and proudest experiences of the students and will have a far-reaching impact on their future development. With years of continuous efforts, the China MOE Polytechnic program of Microsoft and ATA has cultivated more than 80,000 applicable IT talents for China. Graduates from this program have changed from ordinary students to professionals, enter international companies and achieve success in their careers. ATA and Microsoft have announced that the “Campus Star” student contest will be held regularly as a way to furthering their goal to offer the most advanced technologies and educational concepts to the Chinese students.

 
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