Media Contact:
| ETS: | Katya Komarova |
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| Email: | kkomarova@ets.org |
PRINCETON, N.J., and NEW YORK, N.Y., July 16, 2025 — KSE Global and ETS today announced the launch of the veriii Assessment, a new program designed to help individuals demonstrate and validate their research skills. The latest development in KSE’s continued collaboration with ETS — a global education and talent solutions organization — the veriii Assessment is grounded in the rigorous, research-based methodologies of the ETS Research Institute.
How it works:
Program participants submit a research paper along with supplemental materials that highlight their research ideas, skills, and output. ETS experts review the submission, conduct an interview, and provide both scores and narrative feedback through an Evaluation Report. Participants also receive a certificate jointly issued by ETS and KSE, which can be used — along with the Evaluation Report — as a credential for university admissions or job applications.
The veriii Assessment is a fast, affordable way to demonstrate readiness for academic and professional environments. It benefits anyone seeking to showcase their research, critical thinking, and analytical skills — all essential for workforce readiness and long-term success.
“This partnership allows us to open new pathways for individuals to showcase the quality of their research skills through a powerful credential issued by ETS, one of the most trusted assessment organizations worldwide,” said Srikant Gopal, Senior Vice President and General Manager, KSE. “We are excited to offer a fast, accessible solution that helps in demonstrate key skills essential for future success.”
“The ability to conduct rigorous research and apply critical thinking has become an essential “21st-century skill” – especially when rapid development of AI transforms many industries,” said Lydia Liu, Associate Vice President of the ETS Research Institute. “This partnership reflects our commitment to helping learners develop and demonstrate research skillsin an AI-driven world and is one of the many ways in which ETS Research Institute is implementing its mission - advance the science of measurement to power human progress.”
“The ability to conduct rigorous research and apply critical thinking has become an essential ‘21st-century skill’ — especially as the rapid development of AI transforms many industries,” said Lydia Liu, Associate Vice President of the ETS Research Institute. “This partnership reflects our commitment to helping learners develop and demonstrate research skills in an AI-driven world and is one of the many ways in which ETS Research Institute is implementing its mission — to advance the science of measurement to power human progress.”
The new veriii Assessment builds on KSE’s established veriii Research Skills Certificate Program, which helps high school and college students strengthen their academic profiles by completing research projects under the mentorship of leading professors from top U.S. and U.K. universities. Participants earn a prestigious certificate jointly issued by ETS and KSE Global, along with evaluation and recommendation letters from their professors.
The call for applicants is now open. For more information and to apply, please visit www.assessment.veriii.com
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About KSE
Since 2012, KSE Global has provided a range of learning enrichment solutions for students including summer programs, first-year pathway programs, professor-led research programs, the veriii Research Skills Certificate Program and now, the veriii Assessment Research Skills Certification program.
KSE partners with top-tier academic institutions and professors worldwide. Current summer and first-year pathway programs include collaborations with New York University, Barnard College, and faculty from Princeton University and Duke University.
For more information about KSE Global, visit www.ksedu.co.
About ETS
ETS is a global education and talent solutions organization enabling lifelong learners to be future ready. We advance the science of measurement to build the benchmarks for fair and valid skill assessment. We are committed to powering human progress by promoting skill proficiency, empowering upward mobility, and unlocking more opportunities for everyone, everywhere. Our assessment products – including the TOEFL, TOEIC, GRE, and Praxis Assessments – as well as our innovative solutions and subsidiaries help 50 million people each year to clarify their strengths and find opportunities for growth in education, work and beyond. We continue to operate around the world, with offices in 25 locations and operations in 200 countries and territories. www.ets.org