ETS Snapshot
Our mission informs the core values of equity and opportunity, quality, integrity and social responsibility that are the basis of our decisions and behavior — and it is brought to life every day by the dedicated work of our employees.
By the research scientists who ensure our tests are fair, valid and reliable, and never stop pursuing better ways to help individuals learn, develop and measure skills to be successful in education and beyond.
By the policy specialists who work tirelessly to encourage progress and meaningful change in education.
By the business and operations staff who ensure that our customers and clients have access to the high-quality tools and services they need to achieve their goals.
And by the relationships we build with both like-minded organizations and pioneers in education technology, deepening our capabilities in service of our shared goals.
Since our founding, we have been on a journey with students, educators, partner organizations and others within the learning ecosystem to create a world where all people can discover what’s possible through education. Now more than ever, we are proud that our research, products and services provide measurement data and innovation that help individuals to see and take the next step forward in their education or career — just as we have for the last 75+ years.
By the research scientists who ensure our tests are fair, valid and reliable, and never stop pursuing better ways to help individuals learn, develop and measure skills to be successful in education and beyond.
By the policy specialists who work tirelessly to encourage progress and meaningful change in education.
By the business and operations staff who ensure that our customers and clients have access to the high-quality tools and services they need to achieve their goals.
And by the relationships we build with both like-minded organizations and pioneers in education technology, deepening our capabilities in service of our shared goals.
Since our founding, we have been on a journey with students, educators, partner organizations and others within the learning ecosystem to create a world where all people can discover what’s possible through education. Now more than ever, we are proud that our research, products and services provide measurement data and innovation that help individuals to see and take the next step forward in their education or career — just as we have for the last 75+ years.
Founded in 1947, ETS develops and administers the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE), Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC), K12 Assessments and Workforce Assessments. The not-for-profit group develops and administers more than 50 million achievement, admissions, academic, and professional tests a year at some 9,000 locations in more than 180 countries. It also develops assessment programs for corporations, professional associations, and state entities. ETS' research unit conducts education-focused analysis and policy studies; test-development firm Prometric is a for-profit subsidiary.
