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News, guides and teaching insights from MTS, for test takers and teachers.

12 Nov 20265 min read

MTS celebrates success at the Learning Technologies Awards 2026

MTS's IELTS Practice Hub shortlisted for the Learning Technologies Awards 2026

10 Nov 20268 min read

International Accounting Day: why 10 November matters

5% off all MTS's AAT and ACCA On-Demand exam bookings during November.

06 Nov 20263 min read

Celebrating Diwali 2026 (The Festival of Lights)

Diwali celebrations start in the UK on 6 November 2026 - we wish all those who celebrate a happy Diwali!

02 Nov 20266 min read

New UK settlement rules announced in November 2026: What they mean for healthcare workers and English tests

UK settlement now takes 10 years, but nurses and doctors can still qualify in five years. Find out which English test you need.

23 Oct 20264 min read

MTS moves to a larger Glasgow exam venue

MTS has moved its Glasgow city test venue, increasing its previous 30 permanent computer workstations to 50.

14 Oct 20264 min read

Strengthening UK and Brazil economic and migration connections – MTS becomes the only official exam provider in the UK of the CELPE-Bras Portuguese language exam

MTS has been officially approved by Brazil’s Ministry of Education to become the UK’s only official provider of the CELPE-Bras exam at its London exam venue.

05 Oct 20264 min read

Celebrating Black History Month 2026

A month to celebrate, learn and look forward.

28 Sept 20263 min read

Sit your ACCA exam when it suits you: On-Demand testing at MTS

ACCA exams on your schedule, not the other way round...

24 Sept 20262 min read

Supporting refugees in the UK: MTS helps RefuAid clients take subsidised IELTS tests at six of its exam centres

MTS delivered British Council-subsidised IELTS tests to 26 RefuAid clients as part of the charity's programme supporting refugees into jobs and higher education.

21 Sept 20265 min read

A new home in Coventry: MTS opens its doors at Earlsdon Park, Coventry

At the start of September 2026, MTS moved its Coventry exam centre to a new and higher-quality venue in Coventry.

14 Sept 20263 min read

Ganesh Chaturthi: warm wishes from everyone at MTS

Today marks Ganesh Chaturthi, and we would like to send our very best wishes to everyone celebrating.

09 Sept 20265 min read

MTS is a Finalist at the Learning Technologies Awards 2026

MTS's IELTS Practice Hub has been named a Finalist at the Learning Technologies Awards 2026 - Best learning technologies project – commercial sector (UK).