New Horizons Enriches Classroom Learning Experience; Web-Based Training, Electronic Courseware and Post-Class Support Provide Added Benefits for Students.

Business Editors & High-Tech/Education Writers

SANTA ANA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 5, 2001

Improving upon its highly regarded instructor-led classroom experience, New Horizons Computer Learning Centers Inc., the world's largest provider of classroom IT training and a subsidiary of New Horizons Worldwide Inc. (Nasdaq:NEWH), will offer students a variety of both in-class and post-class, Web-enabled eLearning resources with their courses beginning in September.

New Horizons fosters a "lifelong learning" approach by providing an array of Web-based resources that extend beyond the classroom, according to Gene Longobardi, senior vice president of North American operations for New Horizons.

The integration of Online ANYTIME Learning as a post-class resource for students supports the company philosophy that "learning doesn't stop at the end of a class." New Horizons Online ANYTIME delivers training in an asynchronous, self-paced manner via the Internet or on a CD-ROM.

"We're displaying our commitment to post-class learning by providing students with Online ANYTIME resources, including the Web-based version of the course, for six months after completion of the course," said Longobardi.

"The integration of Online ANYTIME into the classroom will not only make students more productive and provide a more fulfilling experience, but it will enhance the instructor's presentation without altering the proven delivery method -- instructor lecture and demonstration, followed by student practice through hands-on exercises," added Longobardi.

New Horizons Classroom Learning will be further enhanced to include the following tools and services as resources for students before, during and after a course:

-- eCourseware -- an electronic version of the course manual is available at
any time;

-- Pre- and Post-Assessments -- to determine readiness and measure results;

-- Self-Paced Tutorial -- interactive, multimedia content simulations in the
form of Web-based training;

-- Student Union -- providing the student with community forums and message
boards;

-- Web Search -- an industry-specific Web search that enables the student to
quickly find the information and technical business- related materials needed;

-- Tips and Techniques -- offers software tips and useful techniques delivered
to the student via e-mail on a weekly basis;

-- Help Desk -- telephone support on a 24x7 basis for desktop applications
students.

The benefit of the addition of these tools and services to the classroom is an enhanced learning experience that continues after the student has left the classroom.

"By far, the most preferred method for IT training by individuals and enterprise training managers is traditional Classroom Learning," said Paula Moreira, vice president of Integrated Learning at New Horizons.

"By introducing eLearning into the classroom, we are not only elevating the student learning experience, but are providing a wider selection of tools to convey technology concepts -- thereby enhancing overall learning effectiveness."

New Horizons Classroom Learning is the cornerstone of the company's "Integrated Learning" approach to a $22 billion IT training market which, according to industry analyst firm IDC, is forecast to reach $41 billion by 2005. New Horizons Integrated Learning suite consists of three methods of IT training with content parity across all modalities.

Students may choose between Classroom Learning, Online LIVE Learning and Online ANYTIME Learning. Online LIVE courses are "classrooms on the Web" while Online ANYTIME is self-paced, Web-based training. Students have the flexibility to switch methods based on their individual needs.

The Integrated Learning blend of classroom learning with eLearning enables New Horizons to simplify IT training decisions by asking two questions: "What do you want to learn?" and "How do you want to learn it?"

"By offering students a choice of three methods, we are empowering them with flexible options to incorporate training into their busy schedules," Moreira said. "At the same time, we're delivering a powerful student experience and this true blend of eLearning and the classroom provides another level of productivity for our students."

About New Horizons

New Horizons Computer Learning Centers is the world's largest independent IT training company and a subsidiary of New Horizons Worldwide (Nasdaq:NEWH). New Horizons provides customer-focused computer training choices by delivering approximately 3 million student training days per year.

During the past year, the company was listed among FORTUNE SMALL BUSINESS magazine's 100 Fastest-Growing Companies; BusinessWeek magazine's 100 Hot Growth Companies; and FORBES magazine's 200 Best Small Companies in America. With more than 290 centers in 47 countries, New Horizons features more than 2,000 classrooms, 2,700 instructors and 2,100 account executives (salespeople).

For more information, visit www.newhorizons.com.