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Educational Technology: Exports

Thursday 14 January 2021 · 2 questions

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Key points

  • The latest data from the British Educational Suppliers Association shows that UK EdTech exports are worth 170 million annually and this is expected to increase due to pandemic-induced demand.
  • The Government is working with BESA and the Department for Education on a major EdTech event this month, connecting companies with overseas buyers.
  • A refreshed international education strategy will be launched to further support the export potential of EdTech.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Damian Hinds Con East Hampshire
Business & Trade
Context

The UK educational technology sector is experiencing increased demand due to the pandemic. The British Educational Suppliers Association has gathered data on this.

Question

What assessment she has made of the export potential in the UK educational technology sector, given that the latest survey by BESA indicates a yearly export value of £170 million and an expected increase post-pandemic?

Answer from Graham Stuart

The latest data from the British Educational Suppliers Association shows that UK EdTech exports are worth £170 million annually and this is expected to increase due to pandemic-induced demand. The UK is well positioned globally as the fourth largest market for educational technology.

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Q2 Damian Hinds Con East Hampshire
Business & Trade
Context

During the development of the international education strategy, educational technology was identified as a key area for export growth. The pandemic has further highlighted its importance.

Question

What can be done across Government to maximise the export potential of EdTech for the future, considering the close ties built between departments and the impact of the pandemic on demand?

Answer from Graham Stuart

The Government is working with BESA and the Department for Education on a major EdTech event this month, connecting companies with overseas buyers. Further activities are planned in key markets later this year, supported by Sir Steve Smith. A refreshed international education strategy will be launched soon to include provisions maximising EdTech's export potential.

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