What Ellipsis Education does

Ellipsis Education, formerly incorporated as Coder Kids, Inc. and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, provides a complete K-12 computer science curriculum delivered through its cloud-based Ellipsis Learning Platform. The platform is an LMS that integrates curriculum content, built-in IDEs, code visualizers, autograding for Python, real-time student-progress analytics, and a centralized gradebook, with SSO and rostering integrations into Google Classroom, Clever, Microsoft Teams, Schoology, ClassLink, and Canvas. The product portfolio spans a continuous K-12 pathway — from Computer Science Foundations (K-2) using Scratch-based block coding, through Computer Science Fundamentals (Grades 3-5), to CS Applications courses covering web development (HTML/CSS/JavaScript) and text-based programming for middle and high school, including AP Computer Science preparation and AI literacy content. Pedagogy is grounded in learning science, with project-based learning, gradual release of responsibility, Universal Design for Learning principles, and customization for teachers, and the platform meets WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards.

The company operates a B2B licensing model, selling annual subscriptions directly to K-12 schools and school districts in the United States on a quote-based pricing structure with no publicly disclosed tiers. Go-to-market is field-sales driven, targeting administrators and educators, with content marketing (blog, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, email) as the primary demand-generation engine. Following its June 2025 acquisition by Dubai-based Qubits Learning, Ellipsis became a wholly-owned subsidiary of a global education organization serving more than 300 schools and 300,000 students across 14 countries, and in January 2026 it entered an exclusive global channel partnership with Cengage School that extends distribution into more than 150 countries. Ellipsis does not collect student personal information and operates FERPA-compliant data practices as a deliberate trust posture with school districts.

Name

Ellipsis Education

Legal name

Coder Kids, Inc.

Website

https://ellipsiseducation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ellipsis Education provides a complete K-12 computer science curriculum delivered through a cloud-based LMS with built-in IDEs, autograding, and analytics, licensed directly to US school districts as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Qubits Learning with global distribution via Cengage School.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Computer Science Curriculum

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

STEM & Computer Science Curriculum (EDAGAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Educational Digital Courseware & Learning Platforms (LMS-Integrated) (MPAJABAH)

Keywords

• K-12 computer science curriculum
• Educational technology platform
• Learning management system
• Coding curriculum software
• STEM education tools

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. Curriculum Licensing to Schools and Districts: Ellipsis Education licenses its computer science curriculum directly to K-12 schools and school districts. The company does not collect student personal information and only collects educator and administrator data for service administration. Revenue is generated through B2B licensing agreements with educational institutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ellipsis Education licenses a complete, full-year K-12 computer science curriculum along with its proprietary cloud-based learning platform (the Ellipsis Learning Platform) directly to schools and school districts in the United States. The offering combines standards-aligned curriculum spanning Kindergarten through Advanced Placement and AI literacy, an LMS with built-in IDEs, auto-grading for Python, code visualizers, real-time analytics, and customizable courses, plus teacher support resources. The company does not sell to individual consumers and generates revenue through recurring B2B licensing agreements with educational institutions.

Product overview

Ellipsis Education offers a complete K-12 computer science curriculum delivered through the Ellipsis Learning Platform. The product portfolio consists of the core platform (LMS with built-in IDEs, analytics, and SSO integrations) plus a structured course progression: Computer Science Foundations (K-2) using block coding, Computer Science Fundamentals (Grades 3-5) building toward text-based programming, and CS Applications courses (Middle/High School) covering block-based programming, web development, and advanced coding topics. The platform also includes autograding for Python, real-time reporting dashboards, and customizable course content.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ellipsis Learning Platform A flexible, classroom-ready learning management system (LMS) that brings together curriculum, assessment, and student activities in one place. Designed for K-12 schools and districts that need a secure, intuitive environment for teacher-led computer science instruction with built-in IDEs, autograding, real-time analytics, and SSO/rostering integrations with Google Classroom, Clever, Microsoft Teams, Schoology, ClassLink, and Canvas.
• Computer Science Foundations (Kindergarten - Grade 2) Introductory computer science curriculum for early learners (Kindergarten through Grade 2) that introduces foundational concepts through block coding using Scratch and unplugged activities. Designed for elementary schools seeking age-appropriate, scaffolded CS instruction.
• Computer Science Fundamentals (Grades 3-5) Intermediate computer science curriculum for elementary students in Grades 3-5 that expands foundational concepts including variables, loops, conditionals, and arrays using Scratch, preparing students for transition to text-based programming.

Quantifiable outcome

• Provides a complete K-12 pathway from early foundations through AP and AI literacy, eliminating the need for schools to patchwork multiple curricula
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability4 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Cengage SchoolflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 14 January 2026Ellipsis Education and Qubits Learning partnered with Cengage School, a global leader in K-12 educational content and instructional materials. This partnership brings together Ellipsis' teacher-led computer science expertise, Qubits' technology platform, and Cengage's nationwide reach and support. Together, they are expanding access to high-quality computer science instruction, supporting educators with trusted resources, and helping schools confidently prepare students for an increasingly digital world. The exclusive global partnership covers over 150 countries, excluding the Middle East, India, and Brazil.
• Qubits LearningcoreOthers · 26 June 2025Qubits Learning is the parent company of Ellipsis Education, having acquired it to grow in the American K-12 market. Qubits Learning is a Dubai-based global education organization focused on building high-quality, future-ready learning experiences in computer science, AI, and digital skills. Ellipsis Education is proud to be part of the Qubits Learning family, sharing a commitment to removing barriers for educators and ensuring students have access to meaningful, rigorous computer science instruction. Qubits Learning serves over 300 schools and 300,000 students across 14 countries.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Code.org: Largest K-12 computer science curriculum nonprofit, offering free standards-aligned CS courses for grades K-12. Directly competes with Ellipsis on content breadth and district adoption, though Code.org's free model creates significant pricing pressure on Ellipsis's paid licensing.
• Tynker: K-12 coding platform offering self-paced courses, block-based and text-based programming, and teacher tools. Competes head-to-head with Ellipsis in elementary and middle school CS instruction, particularly in coding fundamentals and classroom delivery.
• CodeCombat: Gamified computer science learning platform for K-12 with text-based languages (Python, JavaScript, C++). Targets the same district buyers as Ellipsis with a game-driven pedagogy and similar teacher-facing tools.
• Bootstrap (Brown University): Research-based computer science curriculum for grades 6-12, widely used in US schools and often offered free or low-cost. Competes with Ellipsis's middle and high school pathways, particularly on data science and algebraic concepts.
• Scratch (MIT Media Lab): Free block-based programming environment and curriculum from MIT, foundational to most K-5 CS programs. While not a direct LMS competitor, Scratch underpins much of Ellipsis's elementary curriculum and competes for teacher attention and adoption.
• Carnegie Mellon CS Academy: University-developed high school CS curriculum with CMU branding and teacher training. Competes with Ellipsis's high school and AP pathways, particularly on rigor and teacher professional development.
• iRobot Education: K-12 STEM and computer science education provider offering coding curricula tied to physical robotics platforms. Competes for the same CS/STEM curriculum budgets with a hands-on robotics emphasis.
• Kodable: K-5 computer science curriculum and platform emphasizing self-directed learning. Directly competes with Ellipsis's elementary CS Foundations and Fundamentals courses in the early grades market.

Broad incumbents

• Edmentum: Large established K-12 EdTech provider offering a broad supplemental curriculum catalog including CS courses. Competes indirectly as a one-stop curriculum vendor where CS is bundled into broader district deals.
• Imagine Learning: Large K-12 supplemental curriculum and assessment provider that has expanded into CS/STEM. Overlaps with Ellipsis on district-level CS curriculum decisions as part of larger multi-subject procurement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ellipsisedu
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ellipsiseducation
• Instagraminstagram.com/ellipsis_education_
• Xx.com/ellipsisedu

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds6 records

Investors8 records

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M&A

Investments

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