De La Salle University – Dasmariñas Language Learning Center believes that to provide the best academic curricula and meet the global industry standards, the center embraces a functional language learning approach that focuses on workplace competencies. Mr. Ernesto Ramos the LLC coordinator explains that brought by the current changing circumstances and as our graduates advance in their profession most of them are now compelled to a complex, multitasking, and demanding way of engaging in a workplace environment which is apparently outside of what they are normally taught in the university.

It is important that for Lasallian education be relevant in this extraordinary time, the university maintained its commitment in delivering not only what is essential in learning but also setting the bar high in meeting the global industry skills. DLSU-D has been an active partner with Hopkins International Partners, Inc. for several years now in providing the TOEIC certification to its students, helping DLSU-D graduates achieve proficient workplace communication skills. The university has just signed an agreement with the organization to ensure that students and graduates continue to receive opportunities here and abroad and use TOEIC certification as an edge to become highly qualified candidates in their respective fields. The university has vowed to provide quality education to their students that meet international standards, aligning their curriculum for global credentials. In fact, based on the recent years TOEIC results, most of their perfect scorers are Accounting students from the College of Business and Administration, proving that the university has been producing achievers, not just for academic skills, but also specifically for workplace communication skills.

TOEIC is one of the most widely used English-language assessments in the world. Thousands of multinational companies also recognize the TOEIC certification, with brands including LG Electronics, Shell, Accenture, and Canon. The certification is the first step for university students to pursue a career or education here and abroad by certifying their English skills and meeting international standards. As early as today, the assessment can help them be aware of their English language proficiency, at the same time, the university can also provide specific actions to help improve the curriculum and their students’ ability. TOEIC also provides learning institutions a blueprint for necessary curriculum review, enabling administrators to pinpoint skills that may need strengthening and improvement.

For years, the DLSU-D Language Learning Center have been in partnership with international Educational Testing Services for ways to continually improve the academic performance of all students and be recognized globally. ETS advances the quality and equity in education for people worldwide by creating assessments based on rigorous research. ETS serves individuals, educational institutions, and government agencies by providing customized solutions for teacher certification, English language learning, and elementary, secondary and postsecondary education, and by conducting education research, analysis and policy studies. Founded as a nonprofit in1947, ETS develops, administers and scores more than 50 million tests annually — including the TOEFL® and TOEIC® tests, the GRE® tests and The Praxis Series® assessments — in more than 180 countries, at over 9,000 locations worldwide. www.ets.org.

Hopkins International Partners, Inc. is the Philippine Market Leader for world-class assessment solutions. They are a member firm of the ETS Preferred Network that spans over 75 countries. Since 2003, we have delivered over 100,000 high-stakes assessments in various schools and companies and manager several testing centers nationwide. Hopkins International Partners is a complete language learning and assessment provider. They acquire and select the best solutions in the marketplace today. Their expertise lies in English assessments such as the TOEFL® and TOEIC® assessments, the Lexile Reading Program and Language learning solutions such as English Discoveries Online (EDO®) and Grammarly® program.