Business
Collaboration with Oxford University Press
Collaboration with Oxford University Press.
About this update from Malvern International Plc
[{"type":"text","content":"\n \nRNS Number : 6612P Malvern International PLC 04 September 2017 \n\n4 September 2017\n \nMALVERN INTERNATIONAL PLC\n(\"Malvern\" or the \"Company\")\n \nCollaboration with Oxford University Press - Learn English Through Games\n \nMalvern International plc (AIM: MLVN), provider of educational services in the UK, Europe and Asia, is pleased to announce that its wholly owned UK subsidiary, Malvern House International Limited (MHIL), has entered into an agreement with Oxford University Press (OUP) to allow for the use of OUP's content and expertise in relation to developing mobile application games for the learning of English. \n \nMHIL has been successfully offering English Language learning since 1999. This new initiative is part of the group's strategic plan to play a larger role in the learning technology environment. The final product will be rolled out on an international basis by the Malvern Group with bespoke elements incorporated within the game depending on the target country or group. \n \nThe two partners (Malvern International and Oxford University Press) will be co-branding the mobile application which is expected to be introduced to the market in the first half of 2018. The final application will be rolled out on an international basis with bespoke elements incorporated within the game depending on the target country or group. The software is being developed by Playware Studios Singapore, as part of its agreement with Malvern International signed earlier this year. Playware has a proven record of success in the development of gaming products which increases user engagement and enhancing knowledge retention through a practice-based learning experience. \n \nPlayware's gaming technology platform 3DHive.mobi has been recognised internationally with awards such as: the Brandon Hall Group Awards for Excellence in Technology and Excellence in Education (2015), Microsoft Partner of the Year (Public Sector Education 2013), BETT Asia and IDA Award for EdTech Innovation (2014) and the Innovplus Flame Award from WDA Singapore (2016).\n \nCommenting Dr Sam Malafeh, Deputy CEO of Malvern, said \"We are delighted to have entered into this agreement with a credible partner which allows us to access their resources, expertise and brand whilst we continue to push forward our key strat...