What DTP Education Solutions does

DTP Education Solutions (legal name: Education Solutions Viet Nam Co., Ltd, branded as Tập đoàn Giáo dục Đại Trường Phát) is a vertically integrated Vietnamese K-12 English education provider founded in 2003 and headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City. The company operates a 12-level CEFR-aligned textbook franchise — including the MOET-approved i-Learn Smart Start (Grades 1-5), i-Learn Smart World (Grades 6-9), Bright Horizons, Let's Shine!, and EXTRA and Friends series — distributed through 11+ domestic offices, four international branches in Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Singapore, and consumer marketplaces including Tiki.vn.

The company's technology stack comprises a digital education ecosystem spanning four integrated products: Eduhome (multi-platform digital resource hub), Edufun (gamified K-12 English app with 300+ video lessons and 400,000+ downloads), i-Test (online test management platform with 10,000+ questions aligned to MOET, Cambridge, IELTS, and TOEIC), and LCMS i-School (learning content management system). AI Speaking features using ASR and NLP are integrated across the platforms for pronunciation and fluency evaluation, and a CEFR-based Placement Test engine drives personalized learning pathways. In January 2025, DTP also secured official LanguageCert representative status in Vietnam, granting it authority to administer Ofqual-recognized international English certifications accepted in 115+ countries.

Revenue is generated through five streams: textbook publishing and distribution (one-time sales); digital platform subscriptions (Eduhome, Edufun, i-Test); professional training services; educational hardware sales (VESTEL interactive displays); and LanguageCert exam fee transactions. The company employs 101-250 staff, raised $8M from Gakken Holdings Japan in April 2023, and is led by Chairman Vo Dai Phuc.

Name

DTP Education Solutions

Legal name

Education Solutions Viet Nam Co., Ltd

Website

https://dtp-education.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

DTP Education Solutions is a Vietnamese K-12 English education provider that combines MOET-approved textbook publishing with an integrated digital ecosystem (Eduhome, Edufun, i-Test, LCMS i-School) and official LanguageCert certification administration, serving schools, students, and teachers across Vietnam and Southeast Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 English Language Education Solutions

NAICS

Educational Support Services (6117), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Learning Management Systems (LMS) & Digital Classrooms (EDAJAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Assessment, Testing & Analytics Platforms (Formative/Summative) (EDAJAMAC), Library/Media Center & Digital Resource Management Systems (EDAJAMAN)

Keywords

• K-12 English education
• Educational publishing
• Digital learning platforms
• English language certification
• Learning management systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Ho Chi Minh City

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Textbook Publishing & Distribution: Sale of approved English textbooks (i-Learn Smart Start, i-Learn Smart World, EXTRA and Friends series) and supplementary materials to schools and students across Vietnam. Revenue from physical book sales through direct distribution and marketplace partners like Tiki.vn.
2. Digital Solutions Subscriptions: Subscription-based revenue from Eduhome platform (digital learning resources), Edufun app, and i-Test online testing platform. Annual subscription models for individual users and schools.
3. Training Programs: English language training programs including i-Learn Smart Kids (ages 3-5), i-Learn Smart Start (primary), and i-Learn Smart World (secondary). Also includes teacher training workshops on English teaching methodologies.
4. Educational Equipment: Sale of smart classroom infrastructure including VESTEL interactive displays, interactive whiteboards, and library management software solutions.
5. LanguageCert Testing & Certification: Official LanguageCert representative in Vietnam providing international English certification tests. Revenue from test administration fees for ESOL, LTE, Academic, General, and Young Learners exams. Rapid results within 4-7 business days with e-certificates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

DTP Education Solutions is a Vietnamese education company providing integrated K-12 English language education solutions, combining Ministry of Education and Training (MOET)-approved textbook series (i-Learn Smart Start, i-Learn Smart World, EXTRA and Friends, Bright Horizons) with proprietary digital learning platforms (Eduhome, Edufun, i-Test, LCMS i-School), official LanguageCert international certification services, smart classroom equipment, and English language training programs. The company sells to schools, provincial education departments, teachers, students, and parents across Vietnam and select Southeast Asian markets.

Product overview

DTP Education Solutions operates as a comprehensive education group offering an integrated ecosystem of print textbooks and digital learning solutions across Vietnam and Southeast Asia. The portfolio consists of a multi-platform digital ecosystem (Eduhome, Edufun, i-Test, LCMS i-School) combined with published textbook series (i-Learn Smart Start for grades 1-5, i-Learn Smart World for grades 6-9, Bright Horizons and Let's Shine! for secondary/high school), English certification services (LanguageCert), and educational infrastructure solutions. The digital products are designed to work synergistically—Edufun provides gamified K12 English practice, i-Test offers test management and question banks, LCMS i-School serves as the content management backbone, and Eduhome delivers supplementary digital resources aligned with the textbook series. The company also publishes supplementary materials including EXTRA and Friends, Right On!, and Succeed in LanguageCert preparation books.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Eduhome: Multi-platform educational application with digital learning resources for preschool to high school students
• Edufun
• i-Test
• LCMS i-School
• LanguageCert
• i-Learn Smart Start
• i-Learn Smart World
• EXTRA and Friends

Products and services

• Eduhome

Quantifiable outcome

• 400,000+ student users on digital platforms
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability6 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Lam Dong Department of Education and TrainingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 May 2026Partnership agreement signed for enhancing information technology application and digital transformation in education. DTP provides digital solutions, platforms, and English language teaching support to schools in Lam Dong province.
• VestelsupportingTechnology or Integration · 1 August 2025Strategic partnership for supplying advanced display solutions including interactive screens and smart classroom technology. Vestel provides display hardware while DTP integrates educational software solutions for modern Vietnamese classrooms.
• Hoa Sen UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2025Partnership to implement LanguageCert certification pathway at Hoa Sen University. DTP provides comprehensive learn-test-certify ecosystem including placement tests, preparation materials, and official LanguageCert testing. Students gain access to globally recognized English certification for study abroad and international career opportunities.
• LanguageCertcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial LanguageCert representative in Vietnam. DTP authorized to administer and award LanguageCert international English certificates (ESOL, LTE, Academic, General, Young Learners) recognized by Ofqual and accepted in 115+ countries worldwide.
• Macmillan EducationsupportingTechnology or IntegrationGlobal publishing partnership for educational content and curriculum development. Collaboration on English language teaching materials aligned with international standards.
• Ho Chi Minh City University of Education Publishing HousecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCo-publishing partnership for textbook production. NXB Đại học Sư Phạm TP.HCM collaborates with DTP on publishing approved English textbooks (i-Learn Smart Start, i-Learn Smart World) for national curriculum.
• Hue University Publishing HousecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCo-publishing partnership for textbook production. NXB Đại học Huế collaborates with DTP on publishing approved English textbooks for national curriculum.
• Central Ho Chi Minh City Youth Union (Hội đồng Đội Trung ương)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration on national competition 'Vietnamese Children - Reaching the World' promoting English proficiency among youth. Joint community initiative supporting education development.
• Tomorrow Hotline (Đường dây nóng Ngày mai)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMental health support partnership for teachers through 'Listening to Understand - Sharing to Love' community program. Hotline and counseling services for educator wellbeing.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Emerging players

• Duolingo: Duolingo operates a globally scaled gamified language learning app with strong presence in emerging markets including Vietnam. Comparable to DTP's consumer-facing Edufun app in mechanic (gamified mobile English learning) and target learner (self-directed students and parents) but addresses a broader and less curriculum-aligned audience than DTP's MOET-aligned product.
• ELSA Speak: ELSA Speak is an AI-powered English pronunciation app using speech recognition for accent and fluency training, with strong presence in Vietnam. Closely comparable to DTP's AI Speaking capability across Edufun, i-Test, and LCMS i-School, though ELSA specializes in consumer pronunciation rather than full K-12 curriculum.

Direct peers

• Hocmai: Hocmai.vn is one of Vietnam's largest online K-12 tutoring and test preparation platforms, covering primary through high school with subscription and free-content models. Compares directly to DTP's i-Test assessment, exam preparation, and recurring subscription digital offerings for Vietnamese students.
• Yola: Yola operates English language centers and digital English learning products in Vietnam with a strong K-12 focus. Closely comparable to DTP's English Language Centers and Edufun/Eduhome digital offerings, and serves the same Vietnamese student and parent customer base.
• TOPICA: TOPICA is a long-standing Vietnamese EdTech company with online tutoring, English learning, and K-12 programs, including past work with provincial education departments. Comparable to DTP in target market (Vietnamese K-12 learners), subject focus (English), and enterprise/government sales motion.
• Vuihoc.vn: Vietnamese K-12 online learning platform offering live classes, test prep, and digital courses for primary and secondary students. Direct comparison to DTP given its focus on Vietnamese K-12 educational content, multiple subject coverage, and consumer-facing digital subscription model operating in the same Vietnamese market.

Broad incumbents

• Macmillan Education: Macmillan Education is a global K-12 English language learning publisher and digital courseware provider. DTP maintains a publishing partnership with Macmillan, signaling direct category overlap in CEFR-aligned K-12 English content for international and emerging markets.
• Pearson: Global education and publishing conglomerate producing K-12 English language learning materials, digital platforms, and English certifications including PTE. Comparable to DTP as a broader incumbent whose English curriculum, testing (PTE), and institutional sales target the same K-12 and higher education English markets DTP addresses.
• Cambridge Assessment English: Cambridge Assessment English is the international English certification authority behind Cambridge English exams. DTP's i-Test integrates Cambridge exam templates and trains Vietnamese students for these certifications, making Cambridge a comparable and partially competing authority in the same international English certification space.
• Oxford University Press: OUP publishes widely adopted K-12 English textbooks and educational resources globally, including CEFR-aligned series. Comparable to DTP's textbook publishing business given shared CEFR framework alignment and competition for MOET-style institutional adoption in international markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCPirvav1R6BC2WQoEyBy0PQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/daitruongphat.education
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dtp-education-solutions

Compliance1 record

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Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments1 record

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

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