Draft:Vericant

Vericant International Holding Limited commonly referred to as Vericant, is a company that provides secure in-person and remote video interview services for applications. The company was founded with the goal of reducing application fraud, while also assisting institutions in gaining deeper insights into their candidates.

Vericant also developed a language proficiency assessment based on the interview called the Spoken English Evaluation (SEE).

Since 2021, Vericant has been a subsidiary of Educational Testing Service (ETS).

Background
Vericant, with team members based in the United States, China, and various international locations, aims to reduce application fraud by conducting live face-to-face interviews and proctored writing samples.

ETS aquisition
Vericant was acquired in 2021 by Educational Testing Service (ETS), the world’s largest private nonprofit educational testing and assessment organization.

Video Interviews
The introduction of third-party interviews has added a new dimension to the application process, particularly for Chinese students seeking to study in the U.S. These interviews provide an opportunity for students to showcase their English language proficiency and communication skills.

Vericant provides video interview services to verify English proficiency, personality, and other relevant skills of students applying to schools in the United States.

English Assesment
Vericant offers a language proficiency assessment based on the conversation in the video interview called the Spoken English Evaluation (SEE). The assessment process for applications consists of a 10 minute recorded interview and a writing test on the spot.

Partnerships and Collaborations
Vericant has collaborated with various organizations and institutions to expand its services, these include:


 * Harvard Business School
 * Stanford University
 * The Lawrenceville School
 * Concord Academy
 * Middlesex School
 * Peddie School
 * Taft School
 * The Webb Schools