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06 February 2025

 

Malvern International PLC

("Malvern"or the "Company"))

 

New ten-year partnership - University of Cumbria

 

Malvern International plc (AIM: MLVN), the global learning and skills
development partner, announces the Company has signed a ten-year partnership
with The University of Cumbria to open a new International College from
September 2025 (the "Partnership"), alongside providing a range of
international student recruitment, education and support services.

The University of Cumbria International College, to be based at the
university's Lancaster Campus, will deliver a full range of pathway and
pre-master's programmes, supporting international students to progress onto a
variety of undergraduate and postgraduate courses at the University.

Under the Partnership, Malvern will provide international student recruitment
and conversion, admissions, student fee collection and course delivery
including teaching, orientation and student support. A large portion of the
course fees will be collected ahead of the course delivery each academic year.
As a result, the Partnership will be cash flow positive from the first year
and is expected to contribute to group profits from FY2026.

The Partnership is the second to join Malvern's growing portfolio of
university partnerships this year, joining the newly announced University of
Wolverhampton centre, as well as the highly successful University of East
London centre, which has fast become one of the UK's largest pathway centres,
recognised for its quality of education, support and student outcomes. By
leveraging its global infrastructure, Malvern is committed to fostering
steady, sustainable growth in student enrolments at The University of
Cumbria's International College, and is confident it will significantly
contribute to expanding the University of Cumbria's international presence.

Based on the terms of the Partnership agreement, Malvern anticipates that the
University's proposition will be well received by international students and
the Company's agent network, and expects to be able to scale student numbers
quickly to reach in excess of 250 students annually within five years.

Richard Mace, CEO at Malvern International, said:

"We are delighted to announce our second university partnership this year,
signifying our commitment to growth within the Pathways sector. This milestone
highlights our growing reputation for delivering exceptional services that
bring value to both universities and students. We're excited to collaborate
with the University of Cumbria in support of its ambitious 'Towards 2030'
strategy. Together, we aim to create transformative opportunities for students
while strengthening the University's global presence and influence."

 

Claire Aindow, Pro Vice Chancellor Growth and Development at the University of
Cumbria, said:

"We are delighted to be partnering with Malvern to deliver the University of
Cumbria International College, an exciting part of our Towards 2030 strategy.

International students add significantly to the vibrancy of our university,
bringing greater diversity and talent and enhancing the experience of all our
students and staff. The University of Cumbria already has global reach and
impact, contributing to our thriving university, graduates and region.
Together with our applied research focus, our graduates are part of
communities and practice in over 100 countries across the world. The
International College provision will build on this success and support all of
our students to build global awareness and international networks for impact
to graduation and beyond."

For further information please contact:

 

 Malvern International Plc                www.malverninternational.com (http://www.malverninternational.com/)

 Richard Mace - Chief Executive Officer   Via Zeus

 NOMAD and Broker                         https://zeuscapital.co.uk/

 Zeus                                     0203 829 5000

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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 provides on- and off-campus in-sessional and pre-sessional
programmes to support international students in progressing to a wide range of
universities and undergraduate courses. Malvern assists its university
partners with international student recruitment and conversion, admissions,
fee collection, and course delivery, including teaching, orientation, and
student support.

 

English Language Teaching is provided to adults at Malvern House Schools,
accredited by the British Council and registered in the UK, with centres in
London and Manchester. For Juniors aged 13 to 18, fully immersive residential
English language centres and customised language programmes are available at
high-quality locations.

 

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(http://www.malverninternational.com) .

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