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~Efforts aimed at creating a fair and equitable testing environment recognized~

Prometric Japan Co., Ltd. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, CEO: James Hagenbucher, hereinafter referred to Prometric) is pleased to announce that the website for our test delivery solutions has been selected as one of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' "Information Accessibility Best Practices 2024."

The "2024 Information Accessibility Good Practices" initiative is an initiative by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications to solicit ICT equipment and services with excellent information accessibility and promote their widespread use. The initiative encourages companies and public institutions to develop and provide products that take accessibility into consideration, aiming to create a society in which everyone can enjoy the convenience of digital technology. As a result of the review in fiscal year 2025, 16 products and services, including Prometric, were selected as "2024 Information Accessibility Good Practices."

Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Announcement of "Information Accessibility Good Practices 2024": https://www.soumu.go.jp/menu_news/s-news/01ryutsu05_02000172.html

Background of selection

As a provider of computer-based testing (CBT/IBT) and related solutions, our website, which provides information about our exam delivery solutions, is committed to providing a fair and equitable exam environment for Candidate and exam organizers. In particular, the following three points were recognized:

1. Accessibility considerations:

For various Test Format, including CBT and IBT, we ensure that users, regardless of whether they have a disability, can access information related to the test and have the opportunity to take the test.

In addition to functional accessibility, such as the ability to zoom in and out of the test screen and change the color scheme, Test Center across the country offer reasonable accommodations such as written communication, wheelchair access, bringing in of testing equipment, and reading out the text.

2. Development based on the needs of those involved:

The company has established its own accessibility guidelines and is working to keep up with the latest web accessibility trends. https://www.prometric-jp.com/accessibility/guideline/

3. Corporate Initiatives:

The company's basic policy is to "ensure that everyone can take exams in a fair and equitable environment," and it is taking various measures based on this.

Comment from James Hagenbuscher, CEO Prometric Japan Co., Ltd.

"We are honored to have been selected as one of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Prometric' "Information Accessibility Good Practices 2024." We have been working hard every day to provide fair and equitable testing opportunities for everyone. We are very pleased to have been selected as this recognition of our efforts to date. We will continue to strive to improve accessibility and provide services that can be used by more people."

Prometric will continue to work to improve information accessibility and strive to provide a fair and equitable testing environment for all Candidate. We will also continue to ensure accessibility at test delivery Test Center.

Prometric Japan Co., Ltd. is a leading provider of test delivery and evaluation solutions utilizing IT technology and is the Japanese subsidiary of Prometric in the United States. Trusted by Japanese government agencies, educational institutions, and Test sponsor, which require high security and reliability, the company boasts a large number of deliveries not only in Japan but also from Japan to overseas.

Prometric offers comprehensive, high-quality test development, administration and delivery services through the world's most secure network of test centers in more than 180 countries or through convenient online testing.

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Prometric Japan Co., Ltd. Public Relations Department

E-mail: [email protected]

For inquiries regarding accessibility: https://www.prometric-jp.com/contact/accessibility/

Inquiries regarding service implementation: https://www.prometric-jp.com/contact/organizer/