Total Voting Rights

Pearson PLC
01 May 2008


                                  PEARSON PLC

                                (the "Company")


                           Voting Rights and Capital



As at close of business on 30 April 2008, the Company had 808,359,145 ordinary
shares of 25p each admitted to trading. Each ordinary share carries the right to
one vote at general meetings. The Company does not hold any shares in Treasury.


This figure (808,359,145) may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the
calculations by which they will determine whether they are required to notify
their interest in, or a change to their interest in, the Company under the FSA's
Disclosure and Transparency Rules.


This announcement is made in conformity with the provisions of the Transparency
Directive.



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