ETS India, a subsidiary of ETS, the world’s most extensive educational assessment, research, and measurement organization and the owner of evaluations such as TOEFL® and GRE®, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Amber, a leading global student accommodation solutions provider, to provide Indian students with exciting benefits as they prepare for and pursue higher education abroad. This strategic partnership aims to ease financial burdens and enhance the overall experience for Indian students taking the GRE and TOEFL tests.
As part of this collaboration, ETS India will offer significant discounts on TOEFL and GRE test fees of INR 2000 and INR 1500, respectively, for students booking accommodation through Amber. In addition, GRE and TOEFL test takers from India who book accommodation through Amber will receive a substantial cashback of INR 15,000 from Amber. This financial support and any existing cashback offers listed on Amber’s property pages make this partnership a highly attractive option for students seeking affordable housing options abroad.
The partnership will also host a series of webinars and informational sessions focusing on key destination countries such as the USA., UK, Canada, Europe, and Australia. These sessions will include awareness of the programmes available in these destination countries, post-study work opportunities, insights into early accommodation options, etc.
Speaking on the collaboration, Sachin Jain, Country Manager, ETS India & South Asia, said:
We are thrilled to partner with Amber as student mobility from India is at an all-time high. The partnership with Amber not only enhances our ability to support Indian students with their educational needs but also addresses their accommodation needs, ensuring a smooth and enriching study abroad experience. Additionally, ETS India has introduced various scholarships and competitions for TOEFL and GRE test takers from India, offering a total prize pool of around Rs. 50 lakhs. We encourage Indian test takers to participate and take advantage of these educational opportunities.
The partnership includes promoting contests and scholarships, such as the TOEFL India Championship, which recognizes and rewards top TOEFL test performers from India. The GRE India Contest identifies and awards outstanding GRE test takers, promoting high GRE performance. Additionally, the TOEFL UK-India Scholarship supports Indian students planning to study in the UK, helping reduce the financial burden of their education.
Saurabh Goel, CEO and Co-founder of Amber, expressed his enthusiasm for partnering with ETS.:
We are thrilled to join forces with a global leader like ETS to support the rising tide of student mobility from India. Our collaboration aims to alleviate one of the most significant challenges students face when relocating to popular study destinations by offering seamless accommodation solutions. This partnership represents a strategic synergy between two market leaders committed to growth and excellence. Together with ETS, we are dedicated to enhancing the overall experience for students as they embark on their academic journeys abroad.
ETS serves learners, educators, and government agencies by providing measurement solutions and conducting research, analysis, and policy studies. It 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.
