Global education group Pearson said it was on course to hit annual and mid-term targets after demand for English language learning, exams and qualifications helped it to grow half-year adjusted operating profit by 44%.
The British group said the profit growth to 250 million pounds in the six months to the end of June ($321 million) had also been driven by cost savings. ($1 = 0.7784 pounds) (Reporting by Kate Holton; editing by Sarah Young)
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