Pearson acquires ITS (Internet Testing Systems)

● STRATEGIC | EDUCATION · Assessment & Exams

SEPTEMBER 19, 2026

Pearson acquires ITS (Internet Testing Systems)

TARGET

Secure online assessment management, delivery, and reporting software for certification, credentialing, academic, and professional testing programs worldwide.

Ownership	Founder-owned
Headcount	200+ FTEs
Headquarters	Baltimore, Maryland
Leadership	Pat Ward, President and Chief Executive Officer
Sell-side advisor	—

ACQUIRER

Pearson

Ownership	Publicly traded (FTSE: PSON.L)
Headcount	~18,000 FTEs
Headquarters	London, United Kingdom
Buy-side advisor	—

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Pearson -> ITS (Internet Testing Systems)  (2026-09-18)
strategic_acquisition | Education | closed
Target: Secure online assessment management, delivery, and reporting software for certification, credentialing, academic, and professional testing programs worldwide.
Website: testsys.com | Buyer site: plc.pearson.com
HQ: Baltimore, Maryland | Ownership: founder-owned | Buyer ownership: public (FTSE: PSON.L)
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