Meet our Southern 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 Southern Asia market expertise
Our Pearson consultants in our Southern Asia team support all of the Southern Asian countries in which we operate. 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 Southern Asia 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
Premila Paulraj
Director of Market Growth (South Asia)
Email: premila.canitius@pearson.com
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Premila is director of market growth for international schools and ministries of education in Southern Asia.
Supporting international schools in Bangladesh
Liton Abdullah
Regional Development Manager (Bangladesh + Nepal)
Email: abdullah.liton@pearson.com
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Liton supports international schools with our qualifications and courseware (digital and print resources) in Bangladesh and Nepal.
Jannatul Ferdous Sigma
Regional Development Manager
Email: jannatulferdous.sigma@pearson.com
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Sigma supports international schools with our qualifcations and courseware (digital and print resources) in Bangladesh.
Sameen Yaser Haque
Customer Service & Operations Officer
Email: sameen.yaserhaque@pearson.com
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Sameen supports our international school customers and operations in Bangladesh.
Supporting international schools in India
S Balamurugan
Area Business Manager (India)
Umang Shah
Senior Territory Manager (India)
L Chandan Kumar Naidu
Senior Territory Manager (India)
Email: lchandan.kumarnaidu@pearson.com
Chandan supports international schools in India.
Supporting international schools in Pakistan
Ayesha Gul
Head of Business Development Qualifications (Pakistan)
Email: ayesha.gul@pearson.com
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Ayesha supports international schools with our qualifications in Pakistan.
Abdullah Lateef Khan
Regional Development Manager (Pakistan)
Email: abdullahlateef.khan@pearson.com
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Abdullah supports international schools with our qualifications in Pakistan.
Fareed Shaikh
Regional Development Manager (Pakistan)
Email: fareed.shaikh@pearson.com
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Fareed suports international schools with our qualifications in Pakistan.
Supporting international schools in Sri Lanka
Yasodha Hettiarachchi
Regional Development Manager (Sri Lanka)
Email: yasodha.hettiarachchi@pearson.com
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Yasoda supports international schools in Sri Lanka.
Erandi Pandithasekara
Regional Development Manager (Sri Lanka)
Email: erandi.pandithasekara@pearson.com
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Erandi supports international schools in Sri Lanka.
Kanchana Jayatilleke
Regional Development Executive (Sri Lanka)
Email: kanchana.jayatillek@pearson.com
Kanchana supports international schools in Sri Lanka.
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 Southern 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.