Pearson puts teachers at the heart of Thailand's AI-powered English learning future. November 3, 2026 Pearson Day Thailand focused on assessment, generative AI and the role of teachers in supporting meaningful learning. BANGKOK, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, brought together education leaders and English teaching specialists on 29 October 2026 for Pearson Day Thailand. Pearson's Janitma Hiraga (second from right) with attendees at the Pearson Day The event, themed "Reimagining English Education in Thailand", explored how schools and universities can adapt teaching and assessment as generative AI changes the way students learn. The event deepened Pearson's well-established relationships with teachers and leaders in government and institutions as they develop their approaches to English teaching, assessment and AI-enabled learning. This aligns with Thailand's policy focus on strengthening teacher capability, modernising education to international standards and using technology, including AI, to support second-language learning. Where Pearson supports these objectives includes: * Ministry of Education recognition of Pearson English learning resources * PEIC as an approved English certification for local teachers * GED as an equivalent to upper-secondary completion * Certiport certifications benchmarking practical digital and technical skills; and * BTEC's delivered across Thailand's formal education system. David Lyons, Pearson's Vice President of English Language Learning in APAC said: "Teachers bring the classroom experience and judgement that give AI a meaningful role in learning. Pearson Day was an opportunity to share ideas, learn from one another and explore how AI can support English teaching in Thailand." The programme featured a panel on "Generative AI in Education: Challenges and Opportunities". Speakers were Pearson academic consultant and trainer Brett Blumenthal; Associate Professor Dr. Supong Tangkiengsirisin from Language Institute, Thammasat University; Thailand TESOL Vice President Associate Professor Dr. Pornpimol Sukavatee, Faculty of Education Chulalongkorn University; and RMIT Vietnam Centre Manager Dafi Jenkins. Breakout sessions on "Teaching for tomorrow: staying relevant in the age of AI" focused on educators working with K-12 and adult learners. The programme also included plenary sessions and audience Q&A. These themes reflect Pearson's Educator Guide: Redefining Formative Assessment in a Generative AI Era which outlines practical ways to protect learning integrity while helping students develop critical thinking, AI literacy and future-ready skills including: * Protecting learning integrity by designing formative assessment that keeps students actively engaged in thinking rather than outsourcing that thinking to generative AI. * Building critical thinking and AI literacy through activities that ask learners to compare, evaluate and justify AI-generated responses. * Supporting teachers with practical, adaptable strategies for evolving assessment while keeping professional judgement central to classroom decisions. About Pearson At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realise the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. That's why our c.18,000 Pearson employees are committed to creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are the world's lifelong learning company, serving customers in nearly 200 countries with digital learning and assessment experiences, verified skills, and credentials. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. Visit us at plc.pearson.com. Media contact: Heather Gilmore, Pearson Senior Lead Corporate Communications

Pearson shares fall as faster growth meets restructuring costs. Reading Time: 2 mins read LONDON, October 23, 2026 - Pearson reported faster third-quarter revenue growth and narrowed its annual profit forecast, while announcing a restructuring that will create four business units and cost approximately £50 million. Shares fell 3.1% to 1,318.5 pence during Thursday's London trading, Investing.com reported. The quotation was intraday. In its October 22 update, Pearson said underlying revenue rose 6% in the third quarter and 5% over nine months. Underlying growth excludes currency movements and portfolio changes. The adjusted operating profit range narrowed to £650 million-£675 million from £640 million-£685 million, leaving the midpoint unchanged. The forecast uses end-2025 exchange rates, including £1 to $1.35. Assessment & Qualifications grew 10% in the quarter and Virtual Learning increased 13%. Higher Education rose 2%, while English Language Learning declined 5%. The new structure takes effect January 1, 2027. Reorganisation costs will span fiscal 2026 and 2027 and be excluded from adjusted operating profit. The update builds on interim results published July 31, when Pearson reported first-half revenue of £1.779 billion, compared with £1.722 billion a year earlier. Underlying revenue growth was then 4%.

Pearson acquires Workera, a pioneer in ai-native enterprise assessment and skills verification. Sep 29, 2026, 04:00 ET Pearson strengthens enterprise offering with adaptive assessment and skills intelligence to meet growing demand for workforce transformation in the era of AI LONDON, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, today announced it has agreed to acquire Workera, the AI-native skills intelligence platform used by leading enterprises to verify what their workforce can actually do. Workera combines agentic AI, psychometrics and adaptive assessment to measure demonstrated proficiency through role-specific scenarios and simulations. Its proven technology and top tier talent will accelerate Pearson's ability to help enterprises build the workforce they need for AI-driven transformation, reflecting Pearson's continued investment in enterprise skilling. Workera's technology gives business leaders: * A live baseline of workforce capability, including AI fluency * Targeted development, sending each employee to the specific learning that closes their gaps * Verified outcomes that show whether skills actually improved, giving leaders defensible ROI on AI and learning investments * Better talent decisions across hiring, internal mobility, redeployment and strategic workforce planning Vishaal Gupta, President, Enterprise Learning & Skills at Pearson, said: "In the era of AI, an organization's ability to assess and develop skills will be key. Workera has pioneered a new approach to continuously measuring and validating workforce capabilities, giving organizations an accurate understanding of the skills they have today and what they will need in the future. Combining Workera's talented workforce and technology, with Pearson's expertise in learning and assessment, strengthens our ability to help enterprises close skills gaps faster and build more agile and capable workforces." Kian Katanforoosh, founder and CEO, Workera, said: "The future will require all of us to develop new skills and learn faster than ever. We built Workera to harness AI so people can discover what they're capable of, organizations can recognize talent they might otherwise overlook, and learning can lead to progress you can actually see. Pearson has helped people learn and grow around the world for generations. Together, we'll bring Workera's AI and Pearson's deep expertise in learning and assessment to a shared ambition: building the gold standard for workforce readiness and helping people achieve more than they thought possible." Workera serves blue-chip enterprises, including leaders such as ServiceNow, Accenture, and the United States Space Force. Upon completion, Workera will become part of Pearson's Enterprise Learning & Skills business unit, and Workera co-founder and CEO Kian Katanforoosh will join its leadership team. Workera was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, USA. The company serves enterprise and government customers and has a team of approximately 60 people. Completion of the acquisition is expected to occur in H2 2026 subject to regular closing conditions, including any required regulatory filings or approvals. About Pearson At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realise the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. That's why our c.18,000 Pearson employees are committed to creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are the world's lifelong learning company, serving customers in nearly 200 countries with digital learning and assessments experiences, verified skills, and credentials. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. Visit us at plc.pearson.com. | Media | Dan Nelson (US) [email protected] | Laura Ewart (UK) [email protected] | | Investor Relations | Alex Shore Steph Crinnegan Eliza Hardwick Brennan Matthews [email protected] | +44 (0) 7720 947 853 +44 (0) 7780 555 351 +44 (0) 7909 532 801 +1 (332) 238-8785 https://plc.pearson.com/en-GB/investors |