Learning start-up Byju's buys TutorVista, Edurite from Pearson

Offers learning programmes for students in Classes IV-XII and those preparing for competitive exams

Byju's, the mobile learning startup, has acquired TutorVista and Edurite from Pearson as it expands its offerings to school students in the US and UK.

The Bengaluru-based firm did not disclose the financials of the deal, but pointed out it would provide access to newer markets.

“We believe a product like ours can change the way students learn all across the world. We have started creating similar products for the international market,” said Byju's founder and chief executive Byju Raveendran in a statement.

TutorVista is one of the largest and best-known online tutoring brands catering to school and college students in the US.