Committee Changes

PEARSON PLC

("Pearson" or the "Company")

Committee Changes

Pearson announces that Elizabeth Corley, a non-executive director of the Company, has been appointed as a member of Pearson's nomination committee with effect from 1 May 2014, her date of appointment to the board.

The Company also announces three appointments to its reputation and responsibility committee. Vivienne Cox has been formally appointed as chairman of this committee, with Linda Lorimer and Harish Manwani having been appointed as members.

This announcement is made in accordance with LR 9.6.11.