Giocamondo Study

Name

Giocamondo Study

Legal name

Giocamondo Study S.p.A.

Website

https://giocamondostudy.it

Company type

Public

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Ipo

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Giocamondo Study is an Italian publicly listed tour operator that organizes study holidays, language stays, academic year programs, and university placements for students aged 13-19 across 30+ destinations, distributing through its own digital platforms, the Consip public procurement framework, and INPS grant programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Travel Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (56152), Tour Operators (561520), Travel Agencies (561510)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Student & Youth Educational Tours (THAKAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

School Group & Curriculum-Led Trips (THAKAGAB), Study Abroad Program Operators (THAKAGAD), Educational & Student Multi-Day Tour Operators (THAKADAJ), Language Immersion & Cultural Exchange Programs (THAKAGAE)

Keywords

• Study travel programs
• Language immersion programs
• Educational tourism services
• Student exchange programs
• School group travel

Headquarters

HQ city

Ascoli Piceno

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vacanze Studio (Study Holidays): Core product: all-inclusive study holiday packages for students aged 13-19. Pricing varies by destination (Spain from €2,550, UK from €2,860, USA from €3,890). Packages include flights, accommodation, language courses, activities, excursions, and insurance. INPS-compliant programs available.
2. Anno Scolastico all'Estero (Academic Year Abroad): Full academic year programs for high school students in English-speaking countries (USA, UK, Ireland, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Germany, France). Programs include visa support (J-1, F-1), placement services, and ongoing pastoral care.
3. Stage Linguistici (Language Stays/Ministay): Short-term language immersion programs for school groups, delivered under Consip framework agreements with Italian schools. Includes language courses, cultural activities, and accommodation for groups accompanied by teachers.
4. Corsi di Lingua all'Estero (Language Courses Abroad): Individual language learning programs abroad, often subsidized through INPS grants (Bando Corsi di Lingua, Bando LIMBAS for Sardinia residents). Programs for 16+ year olds with various duration options.
5. Università all'Estero (University Abroad): Higher education placement services for students seeking undergraduate or master's degrees at foreign universities, including advisory services and application support.
6. INPS Grant-Funded Programs: Programs conforming to INPS grants (Estate INPSieme, Itaca INPS, Bando Corsi di Lingua) that allow families to access subsidized study abroad experiences, expanding the addressable market to price-sensitive segments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Giocamondo Study S.p.A. is an Italian tour operator specializing in educational travel and language immersion programs for students aged 13-19. The company organizes all-inclusive study holidays abroad, full academic year programs, short-term language stays for school groups, individual language courses, university and master's placement, and au pair placements. It serves Italian and Spanish families, Italian public schools via the Consip framework, and individual adult learners, with compliance to INPS grant programs.

Product overview

Giocamondo Study S.p.A. is a tour operator specializing in educational travel for students, listed on Euronext Growth Milan (EGM). The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of study abroad programs including Vacanze Studio (summer language holidays), Anno Scolastico (full academic year), Stage Linguistici/Ministay (school group programs), and Corsi di Lingua (individual language stays). Supporting services include University and Master abroad advisory, Au Pair programs, and loyalty program Giocamondo Club. Digital products include mobile apps (Giocamondo Study App, Giocamondo Club App), GoToLearn booking platform, and Lesson Live online tutoring. The company operates through government programs (INPS Estate INPSieme, Itaca INPS, Consip framework) and serves clients across Italy, Spain, UK (Coventry), and North America (New York).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GoToLearn: Platform for booking language study trips abroad
• Giocamondo Club
• Giocamondo Study App
• Lesson Live
• Avventour
• Jo Study
• Fondazione Open Mind

Products and services

• Vacanze Studio all'Estero (Study Holidays Abroad) All-inclusive summer study holiday programs abroad for students aged 13-19, including flights, accommodation, language courses, excursions, activities, and insurance across 30+ destinations. Pricing starts from €2,550 (Spain) to €4,520 (Japan Tokyo), with Smart and Premium tiers available and INPS-compliant options.
• Anno Scolastico all'Estero (Academic Year Abroad) Full academic year programs for high school students in countries including USA, UK, Ireland, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Germany, and France. Includes visa support (J-1, F-1), school placement, host family or residence accommodation, ongoing pastoral care, and Early Bird discounts up to €1,200.
• Stage Linguistici all'Estero / Ministay Short-term language immersion programs for school groups, delivered under Consip framework agreements (lots 9 and 10 first-place winner) for Italian public schools. Includes language courses, cultural activities, and accommodation for groups accompanied by teachers. Also available for groups under €140,000 via direct MEPA negotiation.
• Corsi di Lingua all'Estero (Language Courses Abroad) Individual language learning programs abroad for adults aged 16+, often subsidized through INPS grants (Bando Corsi di Lingua, Bando LIMBAS for Sardinia residents). Includes language certification options across multiple destinations and durations.
• Università all'Estero (University Abroad Advisory) Higher education placement and advisory services for Italian students seeking undergraduate and master's degrees at foreign universities in Spain, USA, UK, and other countries. Includes application support and personalized consultation.
• Master all'Estero (Master's Abroad Advisory) Postgraduate study abroad advisory services helping Italian graduates access master's programs and PhD opportunities at international universities.
• Au Pair Programs Au pair placement programs abroad for cultural exchange and language learning through living with host families, targeting young Italian candidates seeking immersive overseas experiences.
• GoToLearn Platform Digital booking platform for language stays abroad that enables a 4-click booking process for language programs conforming to INPS requirements.
• Lesson Live Online one-to-one language course platform connecting students with tutors for personalized language instruction, used for pre-departure preparation or post-return continuation of language learning.
• Avventour Group Travel Group travel brand offering trips around the world for various occasions, operating as a sub-brand of Giocamondo Study for group travel programs.
• Accordo Quadro Consip (Stage Linguistici Public Procurement) Public procurement offering for Italian schools and public administration, providing compliant language stays abroad and educational trips via the Consip framework. Giocamondo Study is the first-place awardee for lots 9 and 10 and second for other lots of educational trips.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% customer satisfaction rate - 98% of travelers would recommend Giocamondo Study
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• British CouncilcoreOthersBritish Council accreditation for quality language teaching standards. Provides credibility for English language programs and international recognition of educational quality.
• English UKcoreOthersOfficial recognition as approved education travel provider by English UK, the national association for English language teaching.
• Ministero dell'Istruzione (MiM)coreOthersRecognized as accredited training institution by the Italian Ministry of Education, enabling participation in public education programs.
• INPScoreOthersPartner for INPS grant programs including Estate INPSieme, Itaca INPS, and Bando Corsi di Lingua, enabling subsidized study abroad for Italian families.
• ConsipcoreOthersFramework agreement holder for public procurement of educational travel services. First-place winner for lots 9 and 10 of language stays abroad.
• ASTOIminorOthersMember of ASTOI (Associazione Tour Operator Italiani), the Italian Association of Tour Operators.
• Fondo ASTOIminorOthersAssociated with Fondo ASTOI, the solidarity fund for Italian tourism workers.
• SQS (Certifications)minorOthersHolder of SQS environmental and gender equality certifications, demonstrating commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.
• Università partner (Pace University, UCL, Griffith College, etc.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with universities and colleges worldwide for campus accommodation and language courses, including Pace University (NYC), UCL (London), Griffith College (Dublin), California State University Long Beach, and others.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Study Group: Global provider of study abroad and academic pathway programs for high school and university students. Comparable on academic year abroad, language preparation, and university placement service lines.
• Kaplan International: Major language travel and study abroad operator with programs for teens and adults worldwide. Overlaps with Giocamondo's Corsi di Lingua, Vacanze Studio, and academic year offerings across similar destinations.
• EF Education First: Global leader in educational travel and language learning, offering study abroad, academic year, and language programs for students of all ages. Directly comparable in core study holiday, language course, and academic year products, and a primary competitor for Giocamondo's international expansion.
• WEP (World Education Program): Italy-based operator of study abroad and language travel programs for Italian students. Direct domestic peer competing in the same Italian customer base for Vacanze Studio, Anno Scolastico all'Estero, and Stage Linguistici products.
• ESL Education (ESL Languages): European language travel agency specializing in placing students in language courses abroad. Direct peer in the individual language stay and short-term language program segment (Corsi di Lingua).

Regional players

• Cisalpina Tours: Italian tour operator with focus on group, school, and educational travel. Comparable on school group trips and Italian-language market presence, though with a broader portfolio of corporate and leisure travel.

Broad incumbents

• Explorica: Educational tour operator serving North American schools with student group travel. Comparable to Giocamondo's teacher-accompanied group and Viaggi d'Istruzione offerings as it expands into the US via Jo Study US.
• World Strides: Large US-based provider of educational travel and experiential learning programs for schools and students. Comparable on the school group travel and Stage Linguistici / Viaggi d'Istruzione product set, though broader in scope (K-12, higher ed, sports).
• CTS Viaggi: Historic Italian travel and tourism operator with strong presence in student and educational travel. Adjacent incumbent competing in the same Italian market for study holidays and group school trips.

Emerging players

• CISV International: Non-profit focused on educational and intercultural programs for youth. Comparable on the language immersion and cultural exchange product angle, though smaller in scale and not-for-profit.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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