What Skyeng does

Skyeng is the largest online English-language school in Russia and the CIS, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Moscow. The company operates a proprietary interactive learning platform that pairs individual students with a vetted global network of more than 7,046 teachers (accepting only 2-3% of applicants) and supplements live instruction with an AI-powered conversational voice trainer, personalized content recommendations, progress-tracking dashboards, conversation clubs, and a mobile application. Its product portfolio is organized into tiered subscriptions (Standard from 1,090₽/lesson, Premium, Premium+ English from 13,900₽/month, and Native Speaker from 3,190₽/lesson), a corporate training division, and the Skysmart sub-brand for children and the Skypro sub-brand for professional education (including the 2021-acquired Qmarketing Academy).

The business runs a hybrid go-to-market: product-led growth on the consumer side via a self-serve website with free level tests, trial lessons, and freemium content, supplemented by enterprise field sales through corporate.skyeng.ru. Revenue is generated primarily through recurring lesson subscriptions and premium tier upsells, with secondary streams from B2B corporate programs. The company reports having served 893,627 students from 45 countries and was ranked the #1 educational company in Russia by Smart Ranking in 2025. The legal entity is ОАНО ДПО «СКАЕНГ» with a Cyprus holding entity (AGATON LIMITED) referenced in its corporate structure.

Name

Skyeng

Legal name

ОАНО ДПО "СКАЕНГ"

Website

https://skyeng.ru

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Skyeng is a Moscow-headquartered online English-language school founded in 2012, pairing individual and corporate learners across 45 countries with a curated network of 7,046+ teachers via a proprietary AI-augmented learning platform, complemented by Skysmart (children) and Skypro (professional education) sub-brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Language Learning

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Language Schools (611630), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Online Tutoring, Conversation Exchange & Language Coaching Platforms (EDAFAOAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Language Learning Tutoring Marketplaces (Conversation & Exam-Oriented) (EDANAGAG), Integrated Tutoring + Learning Content Platforms (Curriculum + Tutors) (EDANAGAL), IB Program Tutoring (PYP/MYP/DP; HL/SL) (EDANAKAB)

Keywords

• Online language learning
• English language courses
• Corporate language training
• AI conversation tutor
• Online tutoring platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Moscow

HQ country

Russia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Lesson Sales: Per-lesson and subscription-based sales of language lessons with teachers. Customers can purchase individual lessons, monthly packages, or premium subscriptions with native speakers.
2. Corporate Training: B2B language training services for businesses, including customized corporate programs.
3. Premium Subscriptions: Higher-tier subscriptions including premium teachers, native speaker sessions, personal mentors, and AI training tools bundled into monthly packages.
4. Self-Study Content: Free and freemium access to educational content including articles, exercises, video lessons, and mobile apps to drive conversion to paid lessons.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Skyeng is an online language school that sells one-on-one lessons with vetted teachers (primarily English plus 10+ other languages) to individual learners and corporate clients, delivered via its proprietary interactive platform with AI-powered conversational training, conversation clubs, self-study content, and mobile apps. The portfolio extends to children via Skysmart, to professionals via Skypro (including the acquired Qmarketing Academy), and to a B2B corporate training division.

Product overview

Skyeng — крупнейшая онлайн-школа английского языка в России и СНГ, основанная в 2012 году, с собственной интерактивной платформой и LMS. Портфолио включает основную платформу Skyeng для взрослых с уроками один на один, разговорными клубами и курсами по целям; подбренд Skysmart для детей и подростков; Skypro для профессионального образования (включая Qmarketing Academy); мобильное приложение; а также специализированные продукты как английский для глухих и корпоративное обучение. Платформа использует ИИ для персонализации обучения и включает собственный разговорный ИИ-тренажёр.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Skysmart: Online learning platform for children and teenagers
• Skypro

Products and services

• Skyeng Adult Platform Core online English (and other foreign languages) school for adults, offering one-on-one lessons with vetted teachers, conversation clubs, AI-powered conversational practice, self-study tools, and goal-based programs (IT, marketing, business, travel).
• Skysmart Sub-brand online school for children and teenagers offering gamified foreign-language lessons designed for learners from preschool age through high-school graduation.
• Skypro Online university and professional education platform offering vocational and career courses including marketing, IT, and other professions; incorporates the acquired Qmarketing Academy.
• Skyeng Corporate Training B2B English training services for businesses and corporate clients, providing customized employee language programs delivered through a dedicated corporate sales division.
• Skyeng Mobile Application Vocabulary trainer and educational content delivered through iOS and Android mobile applications for on-the-go learning.
• English for the Deaf Specialized open English-language course designed for deaf learners, addressing an accessibility niche within Skyeng's product portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• 89% of students confidently use foreign language in life after 30 lessons
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Qmarketing AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 December 2021Skyeng acquired a 25% stake in Qmarketing Academy, a Russian online marketing and design school. The deal aimed to expand Skyeng's professional education offerings and integrate Qmarketing into Skypro online university.
• DLA PiperminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDLA Piper served as legal advisor to Skyeng for the acquisition of a 25% stake in Qmarketing Academy.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Preply: Online tutoring marketplace for language learning with vetted tutors, personalized matching, and subscription packages. Closely mirrors Skyeng's tutor-led, AI-enhanced 1:1 model across multiple languages.
• Lingoda: Online language school offering live group and private classes with certified teachers, including corporate B2B programs. Comparable teacher-led live class model and corporate training offering.
• Cambly: On-demand conversation platform pairing learners with native English speakers for short video sessions. Comparable to Skyeng's 'Talks' offering of 15-minute conversations with native speakers worldwide.
• italki: Global online marketplace connecting language learners with freelance teachers for 1:1 lessons. Direct competitor to Skyeng's core tutoring marketplace model, with similar teacher-vetting and per-lesson pricing mechanics.
• Verbling: Online language learning marketplace offering 1:1 lessons with vetted teachers and group classes. Similar teacher-led, multi-language, subscription-and-pay-as-you-go model as Skyeng.
• Novakid: Online English school for children aged 4-12 with native-speaker teachers and gamified lessons. Direct competitor to Skyeng's Skysmart sub-brand in the kids English vertical.

Broad incumbents

• Duolingo: Mass-market freemium language learning app with AI-driven personalization and gamification. Competes with Skyeng's self-study/freemium layer and pressures pricing across the language-learning category.
• EF Education First: Global language education company offering online courses, teacher-led classes, and corporate training across many languages. Comparable multi-segment, multi-language portfolio and corporate B2B capability.
• Babbel: Subscription-based language learning app with structured curricula and AI-enhanced review. Competes for self-study learners in the same language verticals as Skyeng.

Regional players

• Open English: Online English-language learning platform focused on Latin America with live group classes and subscription model. Comparable teacher-led live online model but in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/skyengschool
• Facebookfacebook.com/SkyEngSchool

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors3 records

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

M&A2 records

Investments1 record

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

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