Oxford University Press, EMC School Announce Exclusive Distribution Agreement in Canada

DON MILLS, Ontario and ST. PAUL, Minn., April 09, 2018 -- Oxford University Press (OUP), the world’s largest university press, and EMC School, a leading provider of digital and blended language learning solutions, today announced the signing of an exclusive distribution agreement in Canada. Effective immediately, the entire EMC School portfolio, which includes world languages, literature and language arts and computer science for K-12 classrooms, is available for purchase from OUP Canada.

EMC School, known across the United States for its proven, innovative platforms and programs, offers core instructional materials, supplements, and assessments that adhere to the highest academic standards.

“At Oxford University Press, our objective is to further education through the publication and distribution of exceptional educational resources,” said Julie Wade, vice president, E/LT and School, OUP Canada. “Distributing EMC School products will enable us to enrich the learning experience for students and teachers by bringing EMC’s expertise in the areas of digital literacy and communications to Canadian classrooms.”

OUP and EMC School share a passion for education and a desire to empower students and instructors with the most effective and engaging materials on the market. EMC’s comprehensive, high-quality content, paired with in-depth, extensive online platforms, allow for a wide range of teaching and learning styles. Its titles include some of the best-selling world language resources, including T'es branché and ¡Qué chévere!

“Working exclusively with Oxford University Press strengthens our presence in the Canadian market,” said Mick Demakos, division president at EMC. “This partnership will help ensure Canadian students have the opportunity to develop the critical skills they need to build digital competency and successfully pursue their career goals.”

About EMC School

EMC School, a business unit of New Mountain Learning, is a recognized leader in language learning solutions in classrooms. Founded in 1954, EMC offers core instructional materials, supplements, and assessments for the K-12 market, delivering blended learning solutions for languages, literature and language arts, and computer science. Its innovative learning environment, Passport, was launched in 2014 and has achieved significant market adoptions due to its engaging student interface and easy-to-use teacher tools.

About Oxford University Press

Oxford University Press is a department of the University of Oxford. It furthers the University’s objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide. OUP is the world’s largest university press with the widest global presence. It currently publishes more than 6,000 new publications a year, has offices in more than 50 countries, and employs more than 5,500 people worldwide.

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