ADRs

The Company’s ordinary shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange in the form of American Depositary Shares (ADSs), evidenced by American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) and traded under the symbol ‘PSO’. Pearson has a sponsored level 2 ADR programme. The Bank of New York Mellon (BoNYM) administers the ADR programme on behalf of the company. Each ADS represents one ordinary share. All enquiries regarding ADR holder accounts and payment of dividends should be directed to BoNYM, Tel: 1-866-259-2289 (toll free within the US) or 001 201 680 6825 (outside the US). More information is available on the BoNYM website at http://www.adrbnymellon.com

Form 20-F

The Company is subject to the reporting requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the USA, as such requirements apply to foreign companies, and files with the SEC an Annual Report on Form 20-F. The Pearson Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended 31 December 2011 can be found by visiting the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml or below:

Form 20-F (PDF)

The company will send a paper copy of its Form 20-F, free of charge, to any ADR holder upon request. In order to request a paper copy please contact the Company Secretariat.