BEIJING--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This week, VIPKid, a global education technology company, announced a strategic partnership with SSAT China to become the exclusive online learning institution for the SSAT (Secondary School Admission Test) in China. The SSAT, developed by the EMA (Enrollment Management Association), is the leading admission test for admission to private K-12 schools. VIPKid joins SSAT’s member school network, an extensive network of over 1,200 of the most prestigious private schools across the world. Through the partnership, VIPKid and SSAT China will create a new standard for international K-12 education and work together to help students achieve their academic goals.
Speaking at a press conference on October 22 in Beijing, Cindy Mi, Founder and CEO of VIPKid, spoke about VIPKid’s desire to become not only the leading online education platform for children, but also the premier destination for students to build 21st century skills. “It’s a tremendous honor to be the exclusive online partner of the SSAT China and I’m excited to work together to provide a path for our students to become global citizens,” Mi said.
VIPKid has also made it easier for its students and parents in China to sign up and take the SSAT by creating a one-stop registration and application experience on the official VIPKid website. SSAT China will also help VIPKid improve its assessment system to more closely match international standards.
Dr. Jinghua Liu, Chief Testing and Research Officer of EMA, spoke at the press conference on Monday, noting that VIPKid stands out for continually seeking to meet the demand for high quality education in China. “VIPKid has become the benchmark for the online education industry in China. We’re proud to partner with VIPKid and look forward to working together to develop the highest standard of education for students in China,” she said.
In the future, VIPKid will work closely together with SSAT China and EMA on a number of initiatives. VIPKid, EMA and SSAT China plan to develop comprehensive curricula for VIPKid students. In addition to testing academic ability, SSAT China will work with VIPKid to provide assessments on social and practical skills to complement the traditional cognitive assessment.
The partnership with SSAT China is another step forward for VIPKid’s plan to partner with the top educational institutions in the world. Most recently, VIPKid announced a partnership with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt to develop curricula lines. Through these partnerships, VIPKid will carry out in-depth research and curricula development as it aims to become the leading education technology platform in the world.
About VIPKid
VIPKid is a global education technology company that connects children with the world’s best teachers for real-time online English immersion learning. VIPKid’s mission is to inspire and empower every child for the future. VIPKid envisions a global classroom that empowers students and teachers through personalized learning, connects cultures across the world and sparks a passion for lifelong learning. It believes that education is not one-size-fits-all, rather, all students are unique and the world is within their reach when connected with great teachers capable of personalizing learning and sparking curiosity.
Founded in 2013 and formally launched in 2014, VIPKid has become China’s market-leading online education startup, attracting investment from Tencent, Coatue Management, Sequoia Capital, Sinovation Ventures, Yunfeng Capital, Matrix Partners, Learn Capital, Northern Light VC and Bryant Stibel, among others. The VIPKid platform currently connects over 500,000 paying students with over 60,000 teachers in the US and Canada.
For more information, please visit: www.vipkid.com.
