All Brands Owned by Pearson plc
Pearson plc owns 8 brands in our database. Browse the complete portfolio of Pearson plc subsidiaries and brands across various industries.
Company Type
public
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Brand Portfolio
8 brands
Stock
LSE: PSON
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Addison-Wesley
Owned by Pearson plc
Academic and professional publishing imprint specializing in computer science, mathematics, and STEM education, operating as a division of Pearson plc.
Allyn & Bacon
Owned by Pearson plc
Higher education textbook imprint owned by Pearson plc, specializing in education, psychology, sociology, and social sciences for colleges and universities.
Edexcel
Owned by Pearson plc
Leading UK provider of qualifications and assessments offering GCSEs, A Levels, International GCSEs, and BTecs for students aged 14-19.
Longman
Owned by Pearson plc
British publishing imprint founded in 1724 by Thomas Longman in London, now owned by Pearson plc and used primarily for English language teaching materials and the Longman Dictionary series.
Pearson English
Owned by Pearson plc
Leading English language learning brand providing comprehensive courses and materials for learners of all ages and proficiency levels globally.
Pearson VUE
Owned by Pearson plc
Pearson's computer-based professional testing and certification business, founded in 1994 as Virtual University Enterprises in Bloomington, Minnesota, operating nearly 20,000 test centers across more than 180 countries.
Prentice Hall
Owned by Pearson plc
Leading educational publishing brand providing textbooks and learning materials for K-12 and higher education across multiple subjects.
Scott Foresman
Owned by Pearson plc
Educational publisher providing K-12 textbooks and learning materials for reading, language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.
About Pearson plc
Pearson operates through three global lines of business: School, Higher Education, and Professional. The company provides educational content, digital learning platforms, assessments, and professional certifications.
Pearson serves millions of students, educators, and professionals globally through its brands and platforms. The company has been transitioning to digital-first strategies, with more than half of annual revenues coming from digital sales as of 2019.
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Pearson plc Brand Portfolio Overview
Pearson plc maintains a diverse portfolio of 8 brands across multiple industries. This comprehensive brand portfolio demonstrates the company's market presence and strategic business units.
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- Education: 8 brands
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