PROGOS Inc,(Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Shunichi Tsubouchi) has announced a partnership between its English speaking test, “PROGOS®,” and the comprehensive English learning platform, “EnglishCentral.” This collaboration aims to provide educational institutions with an integrated solution for English learning and assessment, enabling institutions to efficiently measure and enhance English speaking skills.

EnglishCentral, with over 30,000 video-based lessons and AI-powered speech recognition technology, is widely used in more than 400 educational institutions in Japan and has amassed over 8 million users globally. By combining EnglishCentral’s engaging learning tools with PROGOS®’s AI-driven, CEFR-aligned assessment capabilities, this partnership offers institutions a seamless way to evaluate learning outcomes and support students in developing practical communication skills.

Key Highlights

1. Seamless Integration from Learning to Assessment
EnglishCentral’s interactive content complements PROGOS®’s precise assessment, providing a comprehensive learning and evaluation cycle.
2. Proven Success in Corporate Markets Extended to Education
PROGOS® builds on its success with over 4,000 corporate clients to deliver reliable speaking evaluations to educational institutions.
3. AI-Powered, CEFR-Aligned Speaking Test
PROGOS® delivers rapid and accurate results with detailed feedback, empowering institutions to optimize learning strategies effectively.
 
English speaking proficiency is increasingly vital for students in a globalized world. Despite this, many traditional assessments in Japan focus primarily on reading and listening skills, leaving
gaps in the evaluation and development of speaking abilities. This collaboration between PROGOS® and EnglishCentral addresses these challenges by providing a comprehensive approach to English education, bridging the gap between skill acquisition and evaluation.
Educational institutions can now utilize EnglishCentral’s extensive library of video-based lessons and live online tutoring to engage learners, while PROGOS® provides precise, actionable insights through its CEFR-aligned assessments. The flexibility of PROGOS® enables its integration into existing education programs, making it suitable for universities, vocational schools, corporate training programs, and public sector initiatives.
The partnership leverages PROGOS®’s proven track record in the corporate sector, where it has been adopted by over 1,000 organizations. By bringing this expertise to the education sector, the collaboration seeks to empower institutions to improve English proficiency while maintaining measurable and impactful results.

Contact Information

PROGOS Inc, is committed to supporting institutions with advanced solutions for global talent development. For inquiries about the PROGOS® test and its applications, please contact:

PROGOS Inc. is dedicated to the evaluation and development of global leaders, operating under the mission to “create individuals and organizations capable of delivering results anywhere in the world.” Founded in 2021 as part of the RareJob Group, the company supports the global growth of corporations and individuals.

As of August 2024, PROGOS Inc. has proposed training solutions to over 4,000 corporate clients and provided the CEFR-aligned speaking test, “PROGOS®,” to more than 1,000 companies and organizations.

Headquarters: 2F Kyocera Harajuku Building, 6-27-8 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan

CEO: Shunichi Tsubouchi
Website: https://www.progos.co.jp/
Business Description: Evaluation and development of global leaders
EnglishCentral is a language learning platform offering interactive video lessons and personalized AI tutoring to help learners improve their English skills in a practical, engaging way. EnglishCentral serves millions of students and educational institutions globally.