Pearson Partners with BorderPass to Support Aspiring Students and Professionals in Canada

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London, UNITED KINGDOM: 8 May 2025 – Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s lifelong learning company, has announced a partnership with BorderPass, a Canadian lawyer-backed organization dedicated to streamlining the immigration process for students and skilled migrants.

Pearson and BorderPass are working together to make it easier for Canadian migrants to prove their English language skills. The Pearson Test of English (PTE) will be integrated into the BorderPass platform, allowing for fast and seamless verification of test scores. BorderPass will also guide users to take PTE at the optimal point in their immigration journey, ensuring timely access to the support and resources they need.

“We’re proud to partner with BorderPass to make English proficiency testing more accessible for international students and skilled migrants in Canada,” said Shileen Costain, Senior Director of Global Stakeholder Engagement. “By combining our efforts, we’re simplifying a critical step for those aspiring to study or work in Canada.”

“This partnership reinforces our commitments to transparency and efficiency,” said Sally Daub, Co-founder of BorderPass. “Verifying language scores directly on BorderPass allows us to streamline a crucial step for international students and skilled professionals, while empowering institutions to better support global mobility.”

This collaboration strengthens Pearson’s growing presence in Canada. In 2024, Pearson launched PTE Core, a secure English proficiency test specifically designed to meet the requirements of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), underscoring Pearson’s commitment to supporting test takers worldwide on their immigration journey.

For more information on PTE, visit www.pearsonpte.com.

For further information, please contact:

Ellen Clark, Director of Corporate Communications

ellen.clark@pearson.com | +44 7780 665958

Michael Pietrocarlo Head of Marketing, BorderPass

michael@borderpass.ca

About Pearson

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize 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 content, assessments, qualifications, and data. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. Visit us at pearsonplc.com.

About Pearson PTE

PTE is a trusted English language proficiency test, opening doors for individuals looking to study, work, or migrate. PTE is accepted by over 3,500 institutions worldwide, and is also accepted by the Australian, Canadian, New Zealand and UK governments for all types of visas. Learn more about PTE.

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