MALVERN INTERNATIONAL PLC

Regulatory Filings • Apr 6, 2020

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RNS Number : 9238I

Malvern International PLC

06 April 2020

6 April 2020

MALVERN INTERNATIONAL PLC

("Malvern" or the "Company")

Temporary closure of Singapore school

and expansion of online learning provision

The Board of Malvern International (AIM: MLVN) confirms that, in line with the announcement by Singapore's Prime Minister on Friday 3 April introducing stricter social distancing measures in the city state, Malvern's school will close as of Tuesday 7 April until further notice, with teaching being delivered online from Wednesday 8 April.

Since the closure of the UK schools Malvern's management has been expanding its online learning provision for language and professional qualification students. Language students have access to short weekly online group courses supported by Malvern's teaching staff and can book one-to-one online tutorials. Business diploma students are able to attend pre-scheduled online lectures and ACCA students can now access the full range of study material including video lessons, revision notes and exam papers. 

Sam Malafeh, CEO of Malvern, said: "As an education provider we have a duty to our existing students to provide continuity of learning where possible. Following the closure of the UK schools it also became clear that many of our students were keen to move forward in their education, particularly when social distancing measures means that they have the time to focus on their studies. While the sales and marketing team continues its work with enrolments and rescheduling of existing bookings for the second half of 2020, we are currently working on expanding our Malvern Online offering."

For further information please contact:
Malvern International Plc		www.malverninternational.com
Dr Sam Malafeh - Chief Executive Officer		Via Communications Portfolio
WH Ireland (NOMAD & Broker)		www.whirelandcb.com
Mike Coe / Chris Savidge		0207 220 1666
Media enquiries
Communications Portfolio	ariane@communications-portfolio.co.uk
Ariane Comstive	+44 7785 922 354

Notes to Editors:

Malvern International is a global learning and skills development partner preparing students and learners to meet the demands of a professional life.  Courses are delivered on sites in London, Manchester, Singapore, and Malaysia, with the option of studying across multiple campuses over the duration of the same course, and online through the Malvern Online Academy.

Courses include:

·    Higher Education: Diploma, University degree and post-graduate programs;

·    Pathway: pre-University programs;

·    Professional: Professional examinations preparation e.g. ACCA, and corporate training;

·    Junior: Tuition services for secondary school students; and

·    Language: English language teaching.

Established in the 1980s and admitted to AIM in 2004, Malvern employs approximately 250 people and delivers a wide range of courses.  Malvern's growth strategy is driven by organic growth initiatives complemented by strategic acquisitions.

For further investor information go to www.malverninternational.com.

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