Prometric Signs Strategic Agreement with CERT for Exclusive Test Delivery in UAE

April 22, 2008 — Prometric, the leading global provider of testing and assessment services and CERT have signed an agreement to collaborate on growing the assessment and certification industry in the United Arab Emirates. In addition to being the only CERT approved exam delivery provider, Prometric will work solely with CERT to support the Ministry of Higher Education in developing exams that set the standard for skills measurement in various areas.

"The signing of this exclusivity agreement and the creation of Prometric Dubai will serve as a strong catalyst to Prometric's growth in the region and will foster the development of human resources in the Emirates by providing individuals with new access to certification.  These two components are critical steps in our move toward global expansion through partnership and collaboration. We fill privileged to be partnered with CERT and to work with the Ministry of Higher Education to bring new opportunities to the United Arab Emirates,” said Michael Brannick, President and CEO of Prometrics.

Prometric is a wholly-owned subsidiary of ETS and a recognized global leader in technology-enabled testing and assessment services. Its comprehensive suite of services, including test development, test delivery and data management capabilities, allows clients to develop and launch global testing programs as well as accurately measure program results and data. Prometric reliably delivers and administers tests on behalf of 450 clients in the academic, professional, healthcare, government, corporate and information technology markets. It delivers tests flexibly via the Web or by utilizing a robust test center network in 135 countries. For more information, please visit www.prometric.com.