For international students the road to employability starts with LANGUAGECERT Academic. LANGUAGECERT Academic is a four-skill, multi-level test of English communicative ability for admissions and academic purposes. All four skills focus exclusively on academic language and scenarios, including everyday life on campus. The test is designed to improve language learning and the development of extralinguistic skills essential to academic literacies.

LANGUAGECERT Academic assesses and helps develop the real-world English language skills students need to survive, thrive and flourish in an academic environment, and prepare for the world of work

Bridging the Employability Gap: Data-Driven Insights and Industry-Aligned Pathways for Student Outcomes

As expectations rise for universities to demonstrate clear return on investment (ROI) and strong graduate outcomes, the role of education–industry partnerships has never been more critical. This panel explores how institutions can respond to increasing employer demand for job‑ready graduates and student demand for job-ready curriculum by integrating industry-aligned learning into curricula and co‑curricular experiences.

Drawing on data from student insight research, the session examines shifting learner priorities, including heightened focus on employability, career relevance, and professional certification. A featured university case study will highlight a successful industry partnership model that enhances work readiness through authentic learning, co-designed content, and direct engagement with employers.

The panel also showcases globally recognised professional qualifications and how these can be embedded within university programmes to strengthen students’ transferable skills and career confidence. Attendees will gain practical strategies for designing sustainable partnerships, improving measurable graduate outcomes, and demonstrating ROI to students, families, employers, and government stakeholders.

• Martijn van de Veen, ICEF Chief BDO
• Heidi Piper, Director International at Griffith University, Australia
• Gray Zhang, Group Director Human Resources at HAECO