Richmond and ETS launch Richmond Pro: A Strategic Alliance to Connect English Learning, Assessment, and Employability

Richmond and ETS announce the launch of Richmond Pro, an innovative ecosystem designed to transform the English learning experience in higher education. This strategic partnership connects teaching, assessment, and employability, preparing students to thrive in a borderless professional world.

Richmond Pro integrates content aligned with the development of real-world skills, cutting-edge educational technology, and international English-language certification through TOEIC, one of the world’s most trusted English proficiency assessments, recognized by over 14,000 organizations across 160+ countries. TOEIC uniquely measures the everyday workplace communication skills employers demand.

At the heart of Richmond Pro is a robust layer of digital innovation developed through Richmond Studio, the digital environment where all tools converge to enrich both student and teacher experiences.

Learners benefit from features like Voice Recognition to improve pronunciation and speaking fluency with instant feedback, and Adaptive Learning, which personalizes each student’s journey by adjusting to their level and pace—ensuring meaningful and targeted progression.

Educators, on the other hand, are supported with tools such as Teachermatic, an AI-powered tool that simplifies and automates key teaching tasks—from lesson planning and activity creation to assessments and supplementary content. This smart assistant frees up time for teachers to focus on what matters most: impactful, learner-centered teaching.

These digital tools, combined with printed materials, deliver a comprehensive and modern learning experience aligned with today’s professional demands.

“Richmond Pro marks an evolution in our global educational approach,” said Esdras Taylor, Global Managing Director at Richmond. “This collaboration with ETS allows us to offer an integrated solution that connects English learning with internationally recognized assessment tools, all focused on professional growth. We are proud to build, alongside a leader like ETS, an ecosystem that unlocks real opportunities for learners in the job market.”

Richmond Pro guides students from diagnostic testing to final certification through its Assessment Journey: 4Es model—Entry, Explore, Evaluate, Endpoint—providing clear feedback, actionable insights, and useful data for educators and institutions.

The partnership is further strengthened by the educational technology developed by Edusoft, a key company within ETS, specializing in digital English learning and assessment solutions. Thanks to this collaboration, Richmond Pro incorporates AI-powered tools such as the AI Writing Assistant, Speaking Practice with Voice Recognition, and a powerful Assessment Center that supports placement testing, progress tracking, and certification aligned with international standards.

“Our partnership with Richmond represents a shared commitment to connecting learning with career success,” said Hernán Garber, ETS Head of LATAM Institutional Segment. “TOEIC certification through Richmond Pro gives students a competitive advantage that no other English assessment can provide—direct validation of the workplace communication skills that drive professional achievement in today’s global economy.”

About ETS

ETS is a global education and talent solutions organization enabling lifelong learners to be future ready. Our mission – advancing the science of measurement to power human progress – ensures our focus to enable everyone, everywhere, to demonstrate their skills and chart their path to future readiness for life. We are committed to readying 100M+ people for the next generation of jobs by 2035. We deliver on this commitment through trusted assessments and skills solutions – including TOEFL, TOEIC, GRE, Praxis and Futurenav – and groundbreaking initiatives powered by our Research Institute. With a robust global footprint, including subsidiaries (PSI), offices and operations in more than 200 countries and territories, we help over 50 million individuals each year measure their proficiency and unlock new opportunities. Discover how we expand our worldwide impact: www.ets.org

Richmond Pro is redefining English learning—by giving it purpose, validating it with evidence, and linking it directly to students’ professional futures.

Progress further. Prove your skills. Propel your career.
Be a Pro.

To learn more about this innovative educational solution and how it’s shaping tomorrow’s professionals, visit richmondpro.global.