Committee Changes

PEARSON PLC

("Pearson" or the "Company")

Committee Changes

Pearson announces that Tim Score, a non-executive director of the Company and member of its audit and nomination committees, will be appointed as chairman of the audit committee with effect from 24 April 2015.

Pearson further announces that Elizabeth Corley, a non-executive director of the Company and member of its remuneration and nomination committees, will be appointed as chairman of the remuneration committee, also with effect from 24 April 2015.

These notifications are made in accordance with LR 9.6.11.