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Abstract

Language (EFL) certification—both for teachers and for their students—in the contemporary global educational landscape. The session will move beyond surface-level arguments for «good English» to demonstrate how formal certification acts as a verifiable benchmark for pedagogical skill, subject-matter expertise, and alignment with international standards. We will discuss its tangible benefits, including its function as a powerful accountability tool for institutions, a clear professional development roadmap for teachers, and a key factor in boosting student motivation and learning outcomes. Join us to learn how embracing certification can solidify your professional credibility and drive measurable excellence in your classroom.

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Esteban Vasquez writes about philosophy of assessment, and holds a PhD in Philosophy, MA in Philosophy and an MA in Learning and Teaching Processes of a Second Language from Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana. The contemplation of a
multidimensional and organic assessment system started in 2018, ever since then, he has been researching a means to overcome current assessment practices via Fractal Semiotic Dialecticism (FSD). He has been applying the fruit of his doctoral research at Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana and Universidad de Medellin as an adjunct Professor. He believes that this seed has the potential to rupture the binary as it blossoms and simultaneously transfigure how we interpret the organic condition in
relation to intake.

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Mauricio A. Rivera J, Brand Manager Latam, of Global Language Training, GEP English Exams. A professional with a Journalism degree and a Postgraduate in International Affairs from Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano (Bogotá, Colombia). He has over 10 years of experience spanning education and business development, particularly across Latin America and the Caribbean. He currently serves as the GLT/GEP English Exams Brand Manager for Latam, building on his previous role as Business Development Manager for Latam & The Caribbean at Britannica Education, where he   offered academic consulting for digital products to IB schools, universities, and governments. His career highlights include significant leadership positions at Pearson Colombia as Key Account Manager, assessment specialist, and ELL Sales Coordinator, where he also became a Master Trainer. Earlier, he was the Chief Academic Officer at American School Way, managing across 30+ branches, and spent eight years as an ELT Specialist at Pearson, managing VIP accounts.