Meet our Central and Western Asia team
Local Pearson consultants who support your vision
We have Pearson consultants in most of the countries in which we operate. They know your country, your schools, your language and your market – and they're always on hand to support you.
Our local consultants are on hand to support you
Offering local market expertise
Our Pearson consultants in Europe also support Central and Western Asia. They know your country, your schools, your challenges and your market – and they're always on hand to support you.
Available whenever you need them
They take the faith you place in us when you run a Pearson Edexcel qualification extremely seriously, because they know how high the stakes are, and they are invested in your success and that of the young people you serve.
Supporting your education vision
With our local reach, dedication and expertise, our team can help you and your international school achieve more. They'll take time to understand your strategy and your education vision and they'll work with you to help achieve your goals.
Contact our team
Supporting international schools in Central and Western Asia
Justine O'Brien
Regional Development Manager (CEE and Central + Western Asia)
Email: justine.obrien@pearson.com
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Justine supports international schools in Azerbaijan, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Luxembourg, Mongolia, Netherlands, Norway, Republic of Ireland, Sweden, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan.
Effie Stathopoulou
Regional Development Manager (Greece, Southern and Southeast Europe and Armenia)
Email: effie.stathopoulou@pearson.com
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Effie supports international schools in Albania, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Georgia, Greece, Italy, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia and San Marino.
Events and webinars
We have an extensive online and in-person events programme. Find an international schools event near you, register for a free webinar or view past webinars.
PD and training
Our Pearson PD Academy is an online portal supports educators with continuous professional development. Explore the portal to find the latest training in your region.
What's new for Central and Western Asia
A choice of modular and linear qualifications
We are the only awarding body to offer a modular route for both International A levels (IAL®) and International GCSEs as an alternative to the linear assessment route.
Onscreen assessment for high stakes exams
We are proud to be the first awarding body to offer onscreen International GCSE and International A Level exams alongside traditional paper-based exams.
Outstanding Pearson Learner Awards
Our 2025 OPLAs are coming soon! Learn more about our annual learner awards programme and ceremonies which are much-anticipated events for students, parents, educators and Pearson colleagues alike.
International GCSE Teaching Hubs
A brand-new digital solution for all International GCSE teachers helping to provide teachers with the support and tools to teach International GCSEs consistently, creatively and with complete confidence.
Are you on our international centre finder?
Make sure you are discoverable to students and parents as an approved Pearson centre. Please complete our form to add, update or remove your centre details on our Find an international centre page. We will update the international centre page every two weeks with the submissions received from you during the previous two weeks.