Pearson PLC ADR

Pearson PLC is a global lifelong learning company serving customers with digital content, assessments, qualifications, and data across five business segments: Assessment & Qualifications (professional assessments, clinical assessment, US student assessment, UK & international qualifications), Virtual Learning (virtual K-12 schooling across 32 US states), Higher Education (US courseware, Inclusive Access digital platform, K-12 curriculum, international higher education), English Language Learning (Pearson Test of English, institutional English programs), and Enterprise Learning & Skills (vocational qualifications, enterprise AI upskilling solutions). The company operates a network of 41 virtual schools expanding to 46, powers certification programs for technology companies including Google Cloud, Salesforce, and Adobe, and provides career and technical education through its eDynamic Learning acquisition. Pearson generates a significant proportion of revenue in US dollars and reports in British pounds. The company is increasingly positioning itself at the intersection of education and AI-driven workforce reskilling, with strategic partnerships spanning 10 enterprise accounts and AI-powered learning tools deployed across its platforms. Pearson is also a claimant in the Bartz v. Anthropic AI copyright class action settlement, reflecting its engagement in protecting intellectual property in the context of AI training. Updated Jul 31, 2026