Pearson, a global education company, has partnered with University Living (UL), an online marketplace for student accommodations worldwide, aimed at assisting study-abroad aspirants in India with foreign accommodation, financial services, and logistical support. This collaboration aims to provide exclusive discounts, benefits and support services tailored to facilitate the global mobility of Indian students taking the PTE test, according to an official release.
Through this alliance, Pearson and University Living aims to host webinars, seminars and campus visits to offer valuable insights and guidance to aspiring learners. Additionally, they will introduce destination-specific promotions on accommodation and educational packages targeting key markets such as Canada, the UK, Australia and New Zealand, the release mentioned.
“Our collaboration with Pearson is a step further in this direction to support the outbound student community in their academic pursuits across borders majorly in Australia and Canada. We stand committed in our endeavour to provide the students with safe spaces where they can give shape to their academic and professional aspirations,” Saurabh Arora, founder and CEO, University Living, said.
University Living claims to offer two million beds in 65,000 properties across 515 international education hubs spanning the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and UAE.
“Our collaboration with University Living is aimed to empower these students by simplifying and streamlining the entire process. Together, we will help the students to focus on their preparation for PTE, without the distraction and anxiety about accommodation and financial support,” Prabhul Ravindran, director of English language learning, Pearson India, said.