Online English tests could cut carbon emissions by 98%

Online English tests could cut carbon emissions by 98%

IESG analysis estimates traditional, in-person English tests generate an average of 14.3kg of CO₂e per test By contrast, a remote digital test produces just 0.16kg of CO₂e, highlighting a potential 98% reduction in carbon emissions On average, prospective students are making 175km round trips for English language testing The report, created in partnership with Duolingo, focussed on the ‘carbon cost of English proficiency testing’ for students ch…