GIOS - Global Innovative Online School

What GIOS - Global Innovative Online School does

GIOS (Global Innovative Online School) is a private EdTech company founded in 2019 and headquartered in Kyiv, Ukraine, that operates an AI-assisted interactive online math platform for K-12 schoolchildren (grades 5–11 in the Ukrainian curriculum; grades 5–9 in the international version) and a hybrid B2B channel serving schools and teachers. The platform combines short TikTok-style animated video lessons, gamification mechanics (lives, points, avatars), per-student progress tracking via entrance and exit tests, AI-powered homework verification and personalized task recommendations, and a teacher-facing course builder. Content is authored by a network of Ukrainian mathematicians and Senior Research Fellows from the Institute of Pedagogy, with named olympiad courses authored by Professor Bohdan Rublev, and the platform carries official approval from the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. GIOS also operates a tutor marketplace (tutors.gioschool.com) and a school partnership program reaching 200+ partner schools and 3,000+ teachers across 30+ countries with 160,000+ registered users.

The company monetizes through recurring consumer subscriptions — $13.99/month or $89.99/year in international markets, and 390 UAH/month or 2,500 UAH/year in Ukraine — supplemented by one-time purchases of NMT and DPA exam preparation simulators (630 UAH) and olympiad preparation courses (1,200 UAH). Distribution is multi-channel and product-led: a self-serve website localized in Ukrainian, Russian, Polish, and English; free demo lessons as an acquisition funnel with a 15% annual-plan conversion incentive; teacher referrals; social media on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Telegram; and direct sales to schools. Revenue is supplemented by a freemium tutor marketplace and B2B school access with teacher analytics dashboards. To date, GIOS has raised approximately $504,575 in cumulative disclosed funding and grant support, including a $400,000 round in May 2021, a $50,000 grant from the Ukrainian Startup Fund in February 2020, grant funding from Google for Startups in 2022, and $54,575 from Seeds of Bravery in August 2024.

Name

GIOS - Global Innovative Online School

Legal name

Global Innovative Online School

Website

https://gioschool.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

GIOS is a private EdTech platform offering AI-assisted, gamified online math courses for K-12 students (grades 5–11), with Ministry of Education approval, serving individual subscribers, parents, schools, and teachers across 30+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Math Education Platform (K-12)

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Adaptive Learning & Personalized Instruction Software (EDAJAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Curriculum, Lesson Planning & Instructional Content Platforms (EDAJAMAD)

Keywords

• Online math education
• K-12 adaptive learning
• EdTech platform
• Tutoring marketplace
• Interactive video learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilmington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Subscription - Self-paced Courses: Monthly and annual subscription plans for access to recorded math courses for grades 5-11. Annual plan offers 15% discount after demo lesson.
2. Test Preparation Simulators: One-time purchase of NMT (External Independent Evaluation) and DPA (State Final Certification) test simulators with 10-21 test tasks each.
3. Olympiad Preparation Courses: Specialized math olympiad preparation courses co-developed with Symplex school, priced at 1200 UAH per course.
4. Tutor Marketplace: Additional tutor services for personalized learning beyond self-paced courses

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

GIOS sells a subscription-based AI-powered online math learning platform for schoolchildren in grades 5-11, delivered through short animated interactive video lessons, gamified practice (lives, points, avatars), adaptive diagnostics, and automated homework checking. The portfolio also includes one-time national test preparation simulators (NMT, DPA, control works), mathematics olympiad preparation courses, a separate GIOS for Schools blended-learning solution with teacher tooling, and an online tutor marketplace that connects students with verified tutors.

Product overview

GIOS (Global Innovative Online School) is a platform-plus-modules EdTech offering centered on its AI-powered interactive math learning platform for K-12 students (grades 5-9, with Ukrainian curriculum extending to grades 10-11). The core product provides gamified, TikTok-style animated video lessons with adaptive learning pathways, supported by AI-powered homework checking and personalized recommendations. The portfolio includes grade-specific math courses (5th-9th grade covering mathematics, algebra, and geometry) with structured lessons, practice tests, and reference materials; a tutor marketplace connecting students with verified tutors; specialized exam preparation simulators for national testing (NMT/DPA); mathematical olympiad preparation courses; and a school partnership program enabling blended learning with teacher tools and analytics. All courses incorporate gamification, interactive content, and progress tracking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GIOS Core Platform AI-powered interactive online math learning platform for K-12 schoolchildren, combining gamified short-form video lessons, AI homework checking, adaptive learning pathways, and progress tracking.
• GIOS Grade-Specific Math Courses (Grades 5-9) Comprehensive grade-bundled online math courses for grades 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 covering mathematics, algebra, and geometry, with structured topics, animated lessons, practice tasks and reference schemes; each grade is sold as a distinct course (e.g., 5th grade: 16 lessons, 640 tests; 8th grade: 30 lessons, 1,200 tests).
• NMT and DPA Exam Preparation Simulators One-time test simulators for the External Independent Evaluation (NMT, 10 practice tests) and State Final Certification (DPA, 7 tests), each containing 21 tasks including multiple choice, matching, and free-entry answers; priced at 630 UAH.
• Control Work Preparation Thematic practice tests for classroom control works across grades 5-9, including algebra and geometry sections with interactive features, hints, and rewards; grade 5 includes thematic, semester, and annual finals.
• Mathematical Olympiad Preparation Courses Competition-preparation courses authored by Professor Bohdan Rublev (Doctor of Physical-Mathematical Sciences, Kyiv National University), covering over 100 olympiad problems with optional coaching; priced at 1,200 UAH per course.
• GIOS for Schools (Blended Learning Program) B2B blended-learning solution for schools that includes a teacher course builder, individual learning trajectories for students, class performance analytics, gamified content, and onboarding support; in use by 200+ partner schools and 3,000+ teachers.
• GIOS Tutor Marketplace Online marketplace connecting students with verified math tutors, including tutor profiles, scheduling tools, and PRO tutor options with dedicated teacher support for personalized math learning.

Quantifiable outcome

• 43% improvement in academic knowledge
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability5 records

Feature6 records

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Smartick: AI-driven adaptive math platform for children using short daily sessions and personalized learning paths. Closest comparable to GIOS in product mechanics (AI personalization, gamified short lessons, subscription model, K-12 math focus), differing mainly in Spanish-rooted market presence.
• Squirrel AI: AI-powered adaptive K-12 learning platform that diagnoses student knowledge gaps and serves personalized coursework. Comparable to GIOS on the adaptive-AI engine and school-licensing model, though Squirrel AI spans multiple subjects versus GIOS' math focus.
• ALEKS (McGraw-Hill): AI-driven adaptive math and science tutor that assesses mastery and personalizes learning pathways for K-12 and higher-ed students. Directly comparable to GIOS in adaptive diagnostics, homework checking, and mastery-based progression with school licensing.
• DreamBox Learning: Adaptive K-8 math platform using Intelligent Adaptive Learning technology with gamified, visual problem-solving. Closely comparable to GIOS on adaptive engine, gamification, and school-district deployment, though US-centric in market presence.
• Matific: Gamified K-6 math platform with adaptive activities, teacher dashboards, and school licensing across multiple countries. Directly comparable to GIOS on gamified math, school B2B sales, and international deployment, though focused on younger grade bands.

Broad incumbents

• IXL Learning: Established subscription-based personalized learning platform covering math, ELA, science, and social studies for K-12. Comparable to GIOS on adaptive math practice and school/parent subscription model, but with a much broader subject portfolio and larger distribution.
• Khan Academy: Free, global K-12 and beyond learning platform with video lessons, mastery-based practice, and teacher tools across math and many other subjects. Comparable to GIOS on math curriculum coverage, teacher adoption, and TikTok-style video delivery, though with a non-profit funding model and far broader scope.

Emerging players

• Photomath: AI-powered math homework helper that solves problems from camera input and explains steps. Comparable to GIOS on AI-driven math assistance, but focused on a homework-help use case rather than full curriculum coverage.

Regional players

• Edmodo (Archy / Xuno): K-12 digital learning platform historically strong in US schools with learning-content distribution and teacher tools. Comparable to GIOS on blended-learning school deployment, though broader and not math-specialized.
• EdTech Ukraine peers (e.g., Paspartu, Osvitoria): Ukrainian K-12 and extracurricular EdTech platforms competing for the same schools, teachers, and Ministry of Education approvals. Direct comparables on home-market GTM and local regulatory positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@giosglobalinnovativeonline3676
• Facebookfacebook.com/GIOS.school
• Instagraminstagram.com/gios.school

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors3 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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