Pearson plc

Pearson plc is a British multinational education and assessment company headquartered in London, UK. The company's core business revolves around providing learning experiences and tools, with a stated mission "to help people make progress in their lives through learning" and "to add life to a lifetime of learning." Its global headquarters are located at 80 Strand, London.

Pearson's extensive portfolio of products and services includes learning materials, assessments, qualifications, virtual learning environments, English-language learning programs, higher-education resources, and enterprise learning and skills development. Notable offerings encompass Pearson VUE for professional assessments, US Student Assessment, Clinical Assessment tools, virtual schools such as Connections Academy, online program management, eTextbooks, MyLab and Mastering platforms, and the Pearson Test of English (PTE). The company serves a diverse customer base, including K-12 institutions, higher education students and institutions, English language learners, professional certification candidates, and governmental and corporate clients.

Omar Abbosh assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer in January 2024. Pearson has strategically shifted towards digital transformation, with digital sales and subscriptions now constituting a majority of its revenue. The company reported a 4% underlying group sales growth in Q1 2026, driven by strong performances in Virtual Learning (up 21%) and Enterprise Learning & Skills (up 8%). Pearson is also actively integrating artificial intelligence into its educational solutions, developing AI-powered study tools and professional certifications for AI skills to enhance learning outcomes and workforce readiness.