UK modern slavery and human trafficking statement
This statement is made by 2U Group (UK) Limited, 2U GetSmarter (UK) Limited, GetSmarter Online Limited and edX Boot Camps (UK) Limited (collectively, the "2U UK Entities "and each a "2U UK Entity ") in accordance with its obligations under s. 54 Modern Slavery Act 2015 (the "Modern Slavery Act ") for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022.
For the purposes of this statement, any reference to "2U "or "we "is a reference to 2U and all its subsidiaries (including the 2U UK Entities), as we uphold the values set out in this statement, regardless of geographic location. We are committed to upholding the highest ethical standards, and complying with relevant laws and regulations, including ensuring the prevention of modern slavery in our supply chain.
Company Structure and Business Overview
2U is headquartered in the United States in Lanham, MD, and has a presence in a number of other markets around the world. We employ over 6,000 full-time and part-time employees across several jurisdictions. Each 2U UK Entity is a direct or indirect subsidiary of 2U.
2U is a leading online education platform company. Our mission is to expand access to high-quality educational opportunities that unlock human potential. We provide 76 million people worldwide with access to world-class education in partnership with more than 250 top-ranked global universities and other leading organizations. Through edX, our education consumer marketplace, we offer more than 4,200 high-quality online learning opportunities, including open courses, executive education offerings, boot camps, micro-credentials, professional certificates as well as undergraduate and graduate degree programs. We believe our platform and robust consumer marketplace provide our clients with the digital infrastructure to launch world-class online education offerings and allow students to easily access high-quality, job-relevant education offerings without the barriers of cost or location.
