BEIJING, Dec. 29 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Distance Education Holdings Limited (NYSE: DL) ("CDEL" or the "Company"), a leading provider of online education in China focusing on professional education, is pleased to announced that it has received a total of 16 awards presented at various education ceremonies, a strong endorsement of the Company's leading market position in online education in China.

Mr. Zhengdong Zhu, the Chairman and CEO of CDEL, was named one of the "Top Ten CEOs of the Year 2009" at the 2009 China CEOs Summit. Mr. Zhu was also named "Brand Person of the Year 2009" at the Ninth Brand China Summit, in addition to receiving three other awards for his achievements at prestigious education industry events.

CDEL was named one of the "2009 Ten Best Education Companies" and won two other awards at the NetEase 2009 Chinese Education Industry Review. CDEL was also named one of the "2009 Most Influential Education Groups" at the Tencent 2009 Chinese Education Industry Review and one of the "Top 50 Companies Listed in 2008-2009" at the 2009 the Founder Forum. Furthermore, CDEL won two outstanding awards at the Sixth Educators of China Conference.

Four of CDEL's distance learning websites also won industry awards. The accounting, self-study and finance websites were named among the "2009 Ten Best Online Education Companies" at the Tencent 2009 Chinese Education Industry Review. The Company's construction and civil engineering website was also selected as a "Top Ten Influential Brand Names in IT Education" at the Tencent ceremony.

"It is truly an honor to receive these prestigious awards," said Mr. Zhu. "These numerous accolades are recognition of the hard work, dedication and accomplishments of our entire Company, and I would like to personally thank all my colleagues for their contributions. Their tireless efforts have helped us to achieve both record enrollments and recognition from the leading voices in the industry.

"Over the past 10 years, our commitment to providing high-quality, lifelong learning programs for our customers has helped us to grow rapidly. We believe the breadth and depth of our offering and the clear results for our students has helped us to become the leading choice for online learning. We remain committed to providing comprehensive, innovative and quality learning solutions, and look forward to a successful 2010."

    Awards Received by Mr. Zhengdong Zhu:

    -- "Top Ten CEOs of the Year 2009" awarded at the 2009 China CEOs Summit
    -- "Brand Person of the Year 2009" awarded at the Ninth Brand China Summit
    -- "Leaders in Education Industry" awarded at the Tencent 2009 Chinese
       Education Industry Review
    -- "Top Ten Most Influential Figures in New China's 60-Years of Private
       Education" awarded at the Sixth Educationist of the General Assembly
    -- "Top Ten Leaders in Education Industry" awarded at the NetEase 2009
       Chinese Education Industry Review


    Awards Received by CDEL:

    -- "2009 Ten Best Education Companies" awarded at the NetEase 2009 Chinese
       Education Industry Review
    -- "2009 Top Ten Picks in Education Industry Investment" awarded at the
       NetEase 2009 Chinese Education Industry Review
    -- "2009 Ten Most Influential Education Companies" awarded at the NetEase
       2009 Chinese Education Industry Review
    -- "2009 Most Influential Education Group" awarded at the Tencent 2009
       Chinese Education Industry Review
    -- "Top 50 Companies Listed in 2008-2009" awarded at the 2009 Founder
       Forum
    -- "2009 Trustworthy Education Company of China" awarded at the Sixth
       Educators of China Conference
    -- "2009 Ten Most Promising Education Companies" awarded at the Sixth
       Educationist of the General Assembly

Awards Received by CDEL's Affiliated Websites at the Tencent 2009 Chinese Education Industry Review:

    -- http://www.chinaacc.com : "2009 Ten Best Online Education Companies"
    -- http://www.ck100.com : "2009 Ten Best Online Education Companies"
    -- http://www.zikao365.com : "2009 Ten Best Online Education Companies"
    -- http://www.itatedu.com : "2009 Top Ten Influential Brand Names in IT
       Education"

About China Distance Education Holdings Limited

China Distance Education Holdings Limited is a leading provider of online education in China focusing on professional education. The courses offered by the Company through its websites are designed to help professionals and other course participants obtain and maintain the skills, licenses and certifications necessary to pursue careers in China in the areas of accounting, law, healthcare, construction engineering, information technology and other industries. The Company also offers online test preparation courses to self-taught learners pursuing higher education diplomas or degrees and to secondary school and college students preparing for various academic and entrance exams. In addition, the Company offers online foreign language courses. For further information please visit http://ir.cdeledu.com .

    For more information, please contact:

    China Distance Education Holdings Limited
     Lingling Kong, Investor Relations Manager
     Tel:   +86-10-8231-9999 x191
     Email: IR@cdeledu.com

    Investor Relations (HK):
     Ruby Yim, Managing Director
     Taylor Rafferty
     Tel:   +852-2167-2008
     Email: cdel@taylor-rafferty.com

    Investor Relations (US):
     Mahmoud Siddig, Director
     Taylor Rafferty
     Tel:   +1-212-889-4350
     Email: cdel@taylor-rafferty.com

SOURCE China Distance Education Holdings Limited

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