Computer Learning Centers Signs Definitive Agreement To Acquire Boston Education Corp.

FAIRFAX, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--November 10, 1997--Computer Learning Centers, Inc. (Nasdaq National Market: CLCX) ("CLC") today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Boston Education Corp., d/b/a Computer Learning Centers Boston ("CLC Boston"), a privately held provider of information technology ("IT") education and training, for approximately $5 million in CLC common stock. CLC Boston, which had 1996 annual revenues of approximately $4.9 million, serves approximately 500 students at its two campuses: a main campus located in Somerville, Massachusetts and a branch in Methuen, Massachusetts.

The acquisition, which is subject to the completion of due diligence and other closing requirements, is expected to be completed by December 31, 1997. The acquisition is expected to be accounted for as a pooling of interests.

Reid Bechtle, President and Chief Executive Officer of CLC, commented, "This acquisition would, upon its completion, represent CLC's entrance into the New England market and strengthen our presence in the Northeastern United States. We also believe that, after merger-related expenses, this acquisition should be accretive to earnings. CLC Boston has established an outstanding reputation in the Boston area, and we look forward to continuing to provide its students with the same high quality IT education, training and services they have come to expect. We believe that Boston is a key strategic market for CLC due to the large number of potential students and a growing number of job opportunities that exist for individuals who possess current, hands-on IT education and training. We also believe that we can broaden the appeal of CLC Boston's existing curriculum by introducing new courses and programs which are designed to enhance our graduates' ability to obtain a well-paying, entry-level job in an IT related field."

Boston Education Corp., d/b/a Computer Learning Centers Boston, is one of the original Computer Learning Centers owned by Airco Education Services, a division of the BOC Group. CLC Boston was acquired in 1987 by Mr. David Carney, who is currently Boston Education Corp.'s President and CEO.

Computer Learning Centers provides information and computer-related education and training at 17 Learning Centers in the United States. The Company designs programs and courses to meet current information technology education needs, offering instruction in technologies such as client server, databases, networking and object-oriented programming. The Company's Advantec Institutes offer intensive, two-to- six week programs to enhance the skills of information technology professionals in such areas as UNIX system administration, C and C++ and Java and PERL internet programming languages.

This press release contains forward-looking statements. The words "believe," "expect," "intend," "anticipate," and "project," and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date the statement was made. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Forward looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified. Future events and actual results could differ materially from those set forth in, contemplated by, or underlying the forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties to which forward-looking statements are subject include, but are not limited to, the effect of government regulation, competition and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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