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23/05/2022 07:00

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RNS Number : 3476M  Malvern International PLC  23 May 2022

23 May 2022

 

This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of
the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) 596/2014 as it forms part of UK domestic law
by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 ("MAR"), and is
disclosed in accordance with the Company's obligations under Article 17 of
MAR.

 

MALVERN INTERNATIONAL PLC

("Malvern", the "Company" or the "Group")

 

Contract award

Preferred supplier to recruit students from China for the University of East
London ("UEL")

 

Malvern (AIM: MLVN) is pleased to announce it has been appointed by UEL as the
preferred supplier to provide student recruitment services in mainland China,
by establishing a strategic collaborative partnership for the next five years.
 

The primary aim of the partnership is to rapidly increase the volume of
Chinese students who will enrol onto Pre-Sessional English, Pathway,
Undergraduate and Postgraduate degree programmes at UEL's three London
campuses.

The services that Malvern will provide include, but are not limited to:

·    providing access to, and manage on behalf of UEL, an established and
extensive education agent network across China;

·    undertaking student recruitment and conversion activities on behalf
of UEL in mainland China with the support of UEL International Office and
academic staff;

·    developing and delivering a comprehensive marketing plan for the
Chinese audience, in collaboration with UEL's marketing department; and

·    working with UEL to provide access to, and support partnership
development with, academic institutions in mainland China to progress the
development of Transnational Higher Education opportunities and articulation
agreements.

We expect to recruit our first students in Q4 2022 and then more significant
student numbers from Q4 2023 and beyond.

Richard Mace, CEO of Malvern International: "We are delighted to extend our
relationship with UEL through the award of preferred supplier of student
recruitment services in China. We are confident we can build UEL's brand
presence and achieve their goals in the world's biggest student recruitment
market through this collaboration."

Daniel Cuffe, Director of Recruitment at UEL: "The University of East London
is thrilled to be expanding its collaborative partnership with Malvern
International. China is a key a part of our internationalisation strategy and
a core pillar of our Vision 2028 mission statement.  We are very excited to
be able to work with Malvern International to help us achieve our strategic
goals in this key recruitment market."

 For further information please contact:

 Malvern International Plc                 www.malverninternational.com (http://www.malverninternational.com/)
 Mark Elliott - Chairman                   Via our website
 Richard Mace - Chief Executive Officer

 WH Ireland (NOMAD & Broker)               www.whirelandcb.com (http://www.whirelandcb.com/)
 Mike Coe / Sarah Mather                   0207 220 1666

 

Notes to Editors:

Malvern International is a learning and language skills development partner,
offering international students essential academic and English language
skills, cultural experiences and the support they need to thrive in their
academic studies, daily life and career development.

 

University Pathways - on and off-campus university pathway programmes helping
students progress to a range of universities, as well as in-sessional and
pre-sessional courses.

 

Malvern House Schools - British Council accredited English Language Training
at English UK registered schools in London, Brighton and Manchester.

 

Malvern Online Academy - British Council accredited online school, offering
supported tuition to students from around the world in English language,
higher education, and professional education.

 

Juniors and summer camps - fully-immersive summer residential English
language camps and bespoke group programmes for 13 to 18 year olds.

 

For further investor information go to www.malverninternational.com
(http://www.malverninternational.com/) .

 

 

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