SEATS(R), an English speaking test for schools, has been decided to be used one after another in private junior and senior high schools.Introducing usage examples

English speaking test for schools SEATS(R) – New use decided one after another at private junior and senior high schools Introducing usage examples ​
AID Co., Ltd. Press release: November 12, 2024 SEATS(R), an English speaking test for schools, has been decided to be used one after another in private junior and senior high schools.Introducing usage examples Number of inquiries tripled compared to last year; demand for speaking tests at schools increases as emphasis is placed on the four English skills
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AIID Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Yuki Kubota, hereinafter referred to as “AIED”) has announced that the speaking test “SEATS(R)” for schools provided by AIID will be used by schools such as Sagami High School attached to Tokai University, Hiroshima Jogakuin High School, We are pleased to announce that it has been decided to use the service at multiple private junior high schools and high schools, including Hoshino High School (in alphabetical order). Although the purpose of use is various, it is thought that the demand for English speaking tests in public education is increasing as the tendency to emphasize the four English skills increases nationwide. SEATS(R) was jointly developed by AIID and GE Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Representative Director: Toshiyuki Hirata, hereinafter referred to as “GEG”), and is provided to schools such as junior high schools, high schools, and vocational schools. This is an online English speaking test. We offer this service as a solution to the challenges faced in educational settings in speaking, which is considered to be the most difficult of the four English skills to evaluate. The placement test is provided in conjunction with language training and overseas study abroad provided by JTB Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director and President Executive Officer: Eijiro Yamakita, hereinafter referred to as “JTB”), with which AIID has a business alliance. We have been very satisfied with the use of our products for the purpose of measuring effectiveness. Until now, SEATS(R) has been widely used for class classification in English conversation lessons (including online and face-to-face) and as an assessment test before and after the study period, but schools that are newly using it are also using it to measure the effects of language training and study abroad. It is the main purpose. As of the end of October, the number of inquiries about SEATS (R) has already tripled from the previous year, perhaps due to a shift in school education toward focusing on learning to acquire English communication skills. is being recorded. Many schools have decided to conduct the test within the school year after receiving inquiries during the school year, indicating that the implementation of English speaking tests at educational institutions has become an urgent issue. ■Summary of SEATS(R) implementation at each school using the new system Tokai University Sagami High School We plan to conduct this study before and after the training for participants who study abroad for two months to measure the effect of studying abroad on their English speaking ability Hiroshima Jogakuin High School We plan to conduct this survey before and after studying abroad for
participants studying abroad for 3 months to measure the effectiveness of improving their English communication skills. *A trial will be held this year. Hoshino High School Planned to be conducted in classes participating in language training before and after the training to measure the effects of the training on English speaking ability *A trial will be held this year. ■Comments from newly utilized schools (Hoshino High School Career Guidance Director Junji Aoki) Since our school’s founding, we have placed importance on acquiring English language skills, which serve as the foundation for international people, as part of our English education, that is, education for international people. In class, we thoroughly hone all four English skills, and using an online learning system, students improve their English proficiency at their own pace. There are plenty of
opportunities to come into contact with different cultures, such as online English conversation, classes taught by native speakers, homestays overseas, and exchange events with international students, and develop practical communication skills to broaden your horizons around the world. We also provide opportunities such as English proficiency tests and English composition contests to help students realize that “the effort you put into challenges with motivation leads to results.” SEATS(R) will be used to verify the effectiveness of language training in improving English skills. The deciding factor in implementing the test was that it was easy to take the test, and the results of English learning could be visualized numerically. The first implementation is scheduled for December. There are tests we have used in the past, but compared to those, we are looking forward to the fact that it requires less effort on the teacher’s part and can be completed in a shorter amount of time, as well as the accuracy of the AI ​​evaluation. ■About SEATS(R) This is an online speaking test provided to schools such as junior high schools, high schools, and vocational schools. As the teaching of the four English skills becomes commonplace in school education, it is difficult to quantify the evaluation of speaking ability by teachers, and when using
conventional external tests, there are problems such as cost and implementation time. There were many schools that felt there were challenges. Meanwhile, “SEATS(R)” was developed to solve these problems. SEATS(R), which was launched in 2023, measures students’ speaking ability before they start learning English, and can be used as a placement test to be used for class assignments and material selection, as well as an assessment test to measure the effects after learning. It has been adopted by Tokyo metropolitan high schools, Shinagawa Ward, private junior and senior high schools, and vocational schools for a variety of purposes. 1. Ideal for measuring
effectiveness before and after learning English (classes, online English conversation, studying abroad) ・Implementation in 2 sets ・8-question test consisting of 4 parts ・Since the total score, score for each part, and score for each evaluation item are fed back, it is easy to see the difference before and after learning ・Feedback at CEFR level ・Feedback report for easy comparison with past test results
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/44403/59/44403-59-ed76e55506da9ce301e5ec2b1d878db7-904×412.png (Reference) Image of score report 2. Easy to implement ・Low test fee ・You can take the test as soon as the next day after applying *If the conditions are met ・You can take the test on any device or browser as long as you have an internet environment ・Test time is approximately 15 minutes ・Fastest same-day feedback 3. AI, which has a proven track record as an automatic scoring engine for speaking, scores on a uniform basis ・Because of AI scoring, there is no fluctuation in scoring standards ・Scoring is done by AI that automatically scores speaking tests in overseas high school and university entrance exams ・In Japan, we score over 100,000 tests a year, including tests for working adults, tests introduced at metropolitan high schools, and ESAT-J preparation tests. [Problem structure] ・Part A: English reading (2 questions) ・Part B: Answering questions and communicating intentions (4 questions) ・Part C: Tell the story in English (1 question) ・Part D: Listen to the story and summarize the content (1 question) If you have any questions about SEATS(R) or would like to place an order, please contact us at the email address below. AIID Co., Ltd. SEATS Responsible info@aied.jp AIID will continue to provide technology solutions to the English education industry, aiming to solve problems in the education field through the use of AI and other technologies. ■Company information [About G.G. Co., Ltd.] GE Co., Ltd.’s mission is to build and implement the “SEKAI PROJECT”, and aims to develop borderless global leaders who can be used around the world.We offer overseas-based programs such as overseas language training, overseas work experience, and problem-solving projects for educational institutions. In addition to development, we also provide ICT educational solutions such as domestic online English
conversation, online study abroad, and English speaking ability evaluation tests. ・Company name: GG Co., Ltd. ( https://ggjapan.jp/ ) ・Representative: Representative Director Toshiyuki Hirata ・Head office location: 4th floor, WeWork Midosuji Frontier, 1-13-22 Sonezaki Shinchi, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka ・Business content: Overseas training development, provision of online English conversation and English speaking ability evaluation tests [About JTB Co., Ltd.] ・Company name: JTB Corporation ( https://www.jtbcorp.jp/jp/ ) ・Location: JTB Building, 2-3-11 Higashishinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo ・Founded: March 12, 1912 ・Business content: “Exchange Creation Business” centered on tourism business *Exchange Creation Business is a registered trademark of JTB. [About AID Co., Ltd.] An EdTech venture that develops the PaaS (Platform as a Service) English speaking evaluation AI “CHIVOX(R)️” that has been introduced by over 1,000 companies globally. With our mission of “bringing the future of learning to everyone through EdTech’s core technology,” we provide a wide range of technology solutions to the English education industry, from infants to corporate English learning materials. ・Company name: AIED Co., Ltd. ( https://aied.jp/ ) ・Representative: Representative Director Yuki Kubota ・Head office location: 8th floor, Kagurazaka AK Building, 1-8 Tsukudomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo ・Business content: Business development using English speaking evaluation AI
“CHIVOX(R)︎”, development and provision of English speaking tests, etc. *HOUSEI Co., Ltd. (TSE Growth) group [Contact information regarding this matter] AIID Co., Ltd. Person in charge: Yonamine Email：info@aied.jp