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2026
Pearson launches official PTE AI mock practice
On August 27, Pearson launched its official AI-powered PTE mock practice tool, which replicates the real exam's timing, question types and scoring, provides diagnostic results across listening, reading, speaking and writing, and offers AI tutor guidance. The tool supports both PTE Academic and PTE Core preparation, is available free of charge, and is initially live in China and India, with further global markets planned for Q3 2026.
2022
Pearson acquires Credly
Pearson announced that it had acquired Credly, adding its digital workforce credentialing services to Pearson's workforce analysis, learning and assessment capabilities. The acquisition was valued at $200 million, including Pearson's existing stake.
2022
Pearson announces acquisition of Credly
Pearson announced a $200 million acquisition of credentialing provider Credly; Credly is expected to join Pearson's Workforce Skills division.
2021
Pearson acquires Faethm
Pearson announced that it had acquired Faethm, a workforce AI and predictive analytics company. Faethm will become part of Pearson's Workforce Skills division.
2021
Pearson launches Pearson+ textbook subscription
Pearson launched a subscription model in the US that gives students access to its digital textbooks for a monthly fee.
2021
Pearson announces acquisition of Spotlight Education
Pearson announced that it had acquired Spotlight Education, whose technology turns education data into personalized video reports. The article reports the announcement and does not state that the acquisition was completed.
2020
Pearson launches Pearson Box teaching platform
Pearson launched Pearson Box, a customizable digital course-services platform developed with 纳米盒 for schools and educational institutions, supporting online and offline integrated learning and operations.
2020
Ola unveils three London driver-standards partnerships
Ola unveiled partnerships with DriveTech, Mercer and Pearson aimed at driver standards in London, covering driving skills, customer service and communication.
2020
Pearson and Washington State University renew and expand online degree partnership
Pearson and Washington State University announced the renewal and expansion of their online degree partnership with the Carson College of Business.
2020
Pearson acquires Smart Sparrow
Pearson acquired Sydney-based education technology company Smart Sparrow for $25 million. Pearson said Smart Sparrow's course-authoring technology would enhance its adaptive-learning capabilities and support its digital infrastructure.
2019
Pearson launches Hammerandtongs and Off Grid bicycles
Pearson launched two bicycle models: Hammerandtongs, an agile road bike, and Off Grid, a gravel-focused bike designed to remain manoeuvrable on tarmac.
2019
GIGXR announces acquisition of Pearson Immersive Learning assets
GIGXR announced its acquisition of Pearson Immersive Learning Group's mixed-reality and immersive-learning assets, including its holographic content management platform and app suite, user base, related intellectual property, and the team's operating assets.
2019
Pearson sells its Immersive Learning assets to GIGXR
Pearson confirmed that it spun off its Immersive Learning team and sold its assets to GIGXR. The terms were not disclosed.
2019
Pearson K12 Learning business renamed Savvas LearningCo
The company formerly known as Pearson K12 Learning is now named Savvas LearningCo; it will continue using Pearson's name until before spring 2020.
2019
T-Base Communications and Pearson partner on accessible textbooks
T-Base Communications and Pearson partnered to offer braille and reflowed large-print versions of selected Pearson textbooks.