Japanese Education Experts Sign Up for The Q Group's Learning Solutions

Tokyo, Japan, January 23, 2009 --(PR.com)-- The Japanese coastal port of Yokohama is set to become the hub of English learning as the city's top educational group, Edvec, joins forces with The Q Group (www.qgroupplc.com), to deliver advanced language learning products throughout Japan. In a new contract signed between the two companies, The Q Group gives educational experts Edvec the right to sell and distribute its innovative learning solutions to the Japanese market.

A subsidiary of Japanese educational group Chuman Gakuin, Edvec delivers printed and e-learning material for students learning English as a Foreign Language (EFL). In September, The Q Group's Chief Executive Officer Mr. Gady Shlasky, and Edvec President, Takanobu Chuman signed in Yokohama, Japan, a contract for the promotion and distribution by Edvec of The Q Group's online courses, which include Q English, Q Business, Q Master, and Q Kids.

A major economic power in global business, Japan's future demands a strong proficiency of the English language from its population. This contract will give millions of Japanese students the chance to benefit from The Q Group's expertise and experience in English language learning - and allows The Q Group to provide its innovative solutions to this extensive market. This relationship starts with the launch of the general language course Q English in Japan, and will evolve with the implementation of programs for specific markets, such as post-graduate students, children, and business people.

"Edvec is a very professional and dedicated company and we are delighted to work in partnership with them. This contract opens up the multi-million dollar Japanese market for us, and we are positive that our advanced learning solutions will have a striking and beneficial impact on English language learning throughout Japan," said The Q Group's Chief Executive Officer Mr. Gady Shlasky, "This venture is just the start of a long, successful, and mutually advantageous future for The Q Group in Japan's English learning market."

About The Q Group
The Q Group combines state-of-the-art technology with proven pedagogical principles to deliver an innovative and stimulating range of language learning solutions, specializing in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) and English as a Second Language (ESL). The Q Group provides solutions for businesses, institutions and individuals, and its extensive range of products is suitable for English students of all ages, capabilities and cultural backgrounds. The Q Group was founded in 1993 and is owned by SCP Partners, a US based diversified private equity investment firm.

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