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Pearson and Jordan extend vocational education partnership through 2031

News Desk 02/06/2026

The Jordanian Ministry of Education signed a five-year contract extension with Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) to continue delivering the vocational education development programme first launched in 2023, extending the partnership to 2031.   The signing took place at the Embassy of the Hashemite

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Pearson Launches AI-Powered Communication Coach to Transform Everyday Work into Continuous Learning 

News Desk 26/11/2025

Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s lifelong learning company, today announced the launch of Communication Coach, an AI-powered learning product developed as part of the company’s co-innovation efforts with Microsoft.  Integrated into Microsoft 365, Communication Coach is designed to improve the communication ability of both native English and non-native English speakers

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Lost in Transition: Gaps in Career Paths Costing Saudi Arabia SAR 62 Billion Annually

News Desk 06/11/2025

New research from Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s lifelong learning company, reveals gaps at career and learning transition points are costing Saudi Arabia an estimated SAR 62 billion in lost earnings annually for Saudi nationals.   Pearson’s “Lost in Transition: Fixing Saudi Arabia’s SAR 62 billion ‘learn-to-earn’ skills gap” details the economic and

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The ultimate global study companion: Pearson expands AI-powered Study Prep, supporting personalized learning worldwide

PR News Desk 12/08/2025

Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s lifelong learning company, today announced the international expansion of Study Prep, its AI-enhanced video learning experience that provides personalized study support across more than 25 academic subjects. Launched commercially globally in the first half of 2025, Study Prep will now reach students worldwide, including in Canada,

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Pearson Advances English Language Assessment with Enhanced PTE and New Express Test

PR News Desk 14/07/2025

Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s lifelong learning company, today announces updates to its English language testing portfolio. These include enhancements to the Pearson Test of English (PTE) and the launch of the Pearson English Express Test, bringing new advances in secure, accurate, and trusted assessments. Together, they demonstrate Pearson’s commitment to improving

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Pearson Redefines its Brand to Embrace the Future of Learning

PR News Desk 08/05/2025

Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s leading learning company, unveiled a dynamic new brand identity demonstrating its leadership as a lifelong learning company. More than just a refreshed logo, the rebrand represents a deep understanding of the evolving needs of learners worldwide. Pearson’s brand evolution is grounded in a core belief: humans are born to learn. […]

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Pearson Unveils Tool to Improve Hiring and Upskilling with Precise English Language Benchmarks

PR News Desk 12/11/2024

Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s lifelong learning company, introduces GSE Job Profiles, a first-of-its-kind tool that enables HR professionals to make smarter, data-driven hiring and training decisions. GSE Job Profiles provides accurate English language proficiency benchmarks for nearly 1,400 job roles, integrating insights from Pearson’s Global Scale of English (GSE)

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Approves PTE Academic

PR News Desk 12/08/2024

Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s lifelong learning company, has achieved new recognition for the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic. Effective immediately, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States has recognized PTE for undergraduate admissions. MIT joins over 3,500 universities and institutions worldwide that trust PTE as proof of

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Pearson Appoints Dave Treat as Chief Technology Officer

PR News Desk 05/08/2024

Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s lifelong learning company, is announcing the appointment of Dave Treat as Chief Technology Officer. Dave will report to CEO Omar Abbosh. Working in close partnership with Pearson’s Chief Product and Chief Information Officers, he will lead technology innovation and architecture across the company. This includes enhancing the company’s

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Pearson’s PTE Academic Recommended by Canadian Nurse Regulators Collaborative

News Desk 19/07/2024

Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s lifelong learning company, has achieved a new recognition for PTE Academic. The Canadian Nurse Regulators Collaborative (CNRC) recommended that PTE Academic is included in the accepted tests for internationally trained nurses applying for registration in Canada. The Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic is a two-hour,

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Pearson launches PTE Unlocked

News Desk 20/06/2024

Pearson, (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s leading learning company, has unveiled PTE Unlocked, a transformative training program designed specifically for test takers preparing for the PTE (Pearson Test of English) exam. Supporting test takers in overcoming challenges in achieving high scores due to inadequate preparation and unfamiliarity with the exam format, PTE Unlocked

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Pearson promotes corporate English upskilling at HRSE KSA, enhancing Saudi’s Vision 2030 workforce development

News Desk 23/05/2024

Pearson, (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s leading learning company, will demonstrate its Language Solutions for Work at the HRSE KSA (HR Summit & Expo) in Riyadh on May 27 & 28, 2024. Designed to address a significant skills gap in English proficiency in the region, these innovative solutions can aid businesses aiming to recruit, retain and […]

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Pearson elevates global business competence with advanced language solutions at 100 CHRO Summit UAE 2024

News Desk 14/05/2024

Pearson, (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s leading learning company, unveiled its advanced business language training and assessment solutions at the 100 CHRO Summit UAE 2024, emphasizing the critical role of English proficiency in today’s international business environment. Key insights from Pearson’s latest GSE research demonstrate the strategic importance of these skills,

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Pearson to debut Generative AI Study Tools to university students internationally

News Desk 08/05/2024

Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) today announced that it will expand its generative AI beta study tools into global editions of its leading higher education titles, making the tools available to tens of thousands of students across the Middle East, Australia, Asia-Pacific, Canada, and Europe by August 2024. Pearson began integrating generative AI study tools into its […]

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Pearson opens bookings for new PTE Core English proficiency test

PR News Desk 31/01/2024

Pearson, the world’s leading learning company, today announced that bookings are now open for PTE Core, its newest English language proficiency test. PTE Core received approval from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) last year and can now be taken to provide proof of English language proficiency for the purposes of permanent economic immigration to […]