Scholastic Asia

Scholastic, a New York-based multinational corporation, is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books and educational materials, with annual revenues of $1.6 billion. With more than 8,400 employees worldwide, Scholastic serves customers in more than 165 countries in 45 languages, with a global presence that includes publishing original popular books and educational materials, distribution through book clubs and book fairs, and providing instructional materials to schools.

From the Mumbai Book Fair to the Magic School Bus in Malaysia, Scholastic's international business is thriving…

Since the company first crossed borders in 1957 to form Scholastic Canada, it has continued to grow steadily. Today, Scholastic is a world leader in providing high-quality books and educational materials to children around the world.

Scholastic is known for...

Its many products and distribution channels include bestselling children's titles such as The Hunger Games, Horrible Histories and Delta Quest, published by established companies in the US, UK and Australia; and a well-known subsidiary in Asia, which is developing cutting-edge educational products for the region and the rest of the world.

Scholastic provides children's books and media to millions of children around the world...

The company is profitable through school book clubs and book fairs, as well as a growing network of English learning centers in China. The international sales team directly sells products for the global market, including English language teaching (ELT) materials, while the licensing of foreign language rights brings beloved characters - from Clifford to Miss Frizzle.

Scholastic Asia has grown significantly over the years...

Its regional office and distribution center is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The company provides children's books and media to children, parents and teachers across Asia through retail and schools, offering a wide range of engaging reading materials, effective classroom resources and library supplies. The company continues to raise its profile through the Scholastic Asia Book Awards and Scholastic Picture Book Awards, providing platforms and opportunities for writers and illustrators in Asia. The company is also highly regarded in Asia for its award-winning books, which are informative and make excellent classroom and online materials for teachers and parents.

Scholastic Asia is a wholly owned subsidiary of Scholastic Inc., a public company listed on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol SCHL.

Our Mission

Scholastic's corporate mission is to encourage intellectual and personal growth in all children, starting with literacy, the cornerstone of all learning. With more than 90 years of experience supporting children’s learning lives, Scholastic remains committed today to providing high-quality, engaging educational content in digital and print formats to the next generation of learners and the families and educators who guide them.