Profile: Education Development International PLC (EDD.L)

Education Development International plc (EDI) is a provider of educational qualifications and assessment services. The Company also supplies international qualifications and is recognized for the awarding of these qualifications by overseas administrations. It also provides specialist online assessment services for schools, and for other awarding and professional bodies. Its segments include United Kingdom qualifications and assessment services, International qualifications, and support and broadband services. Its subsidiaries include Education Resources (Cyprus) Limited, Fusion Media Networks Limited, EQL Assessment Limited, Joint Examining Board Limited and eNVQ Limited. The principal activity of Education Resources (Cyprus) Limited is examination services. Fusion Media Networks Limited is a specialist Internet service provider. On January 4, 2008, the Company disposed of its 50.4% interest in Educational Resources Pte Limited to AEC Education plc.