LONDON - May 13, 2026 – Each year, the UK welcomes hundreds of thousands of international students. For these students, English proficiency plays a critical role, not only in academic performance, but in confidence, integration and longer term success.
To support this, Pearson is partnering with Independent Higher Education (IHE), a representative body for more than 90 higher education providers across the UK.
Through this collaboration, Pearson and IHE will deliver a series of events and webinars designed to help universities:
- deepen understanding of English language learning and assessment
- explore how language proficiency can support international student outcomes
- share insights and good practice across the sector
Planned activities include contributions to IHE’s international network day and its annual conference, alongside dedicated learning sessions developed in collaboration with member providers.
International education is a vital part of the UK’s future. By working together, Pearson and IHE aim to support institutions in creating environments where international students can thrive, during their studies and beyond.
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