Kings Education

Name

Kings Education

Legal name

Prime Education Colleges Limited

Website

https://kingseducation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Kings Education is a private international education organisation providing academic (A-levels, GCSEs, Foundation, DPP) and English language pathways for students aged 8-22 across UK and US campuses, with transnational partner schools in Asia and Europe and guaranteed progression routes to leading universities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Education / University Pathway Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (61171), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Pathway & Foundation Providers (EDAIAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Under-18 / High School-to-University Foundation Pathways (EDAIAJAI), International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• International education
• University pathway programmes
• English language training
• A-levels preparation
• Young learners programmes

Headquarters

HQ city

Hove

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Academic Programme Tuition: Tuition fees for pre-university academic programmes including A-levels, GCSEs, Foundation programmes, and Degree Pathway Programmes at UK and US campuses.
2. English Language Courses: Tuition for Intensive English, General English, IELTS Preparation, TOEFL Preparation, Cambridge English, and specialized English for University, Business, Fashion, and Law programmes.
3. Young Learners Programmes: Summer and year-round programmes for children aged 8-17, including Summer Academy courses in Medical, STEM, Business & Economics, and Leaders of Tomorrow.
4. Accommodation Services: Homestay accommodation, residential housing, and meal plans at UK and US campuses with mandatory requirements for certain programmes.
5. University Pathway Programmes: US undergraduate and graduate degree pathways through Kings Premium Universities partnerships with guaranteed progression to Top 50/100 universities.
6. Registration and Service Fees: Non-refundable registration fees, CAS fees, enrollment fees, and administrative charges for applications and processing.
7. Insurance Services: Mandatory accident and medical insurance automatically enrolled for students, charged at weekly rates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Kings Education is a premium international education organisation delivering academic pathway programmes for students aged 16–22, including A-levels, GCSEs, Foundation and Degree Pathway Programmes in the UK plus undergraduate and graduate degrees through Kings Premium Universities partnerships in the US. The company also provides English language courses for adults and young learners, summer and year-round residential programmes for children aged 8–17, and transnational pathways delivered through partner schools in six countries.

Product overview

Kings Education is a premium international education organization offering academic pathways for students aged 16-22, primarily focusing on UK and US university preparation. The portfolio comprises multiple integrated divisions: Kings Colleges (A-levels, GCSEs, Foundation) for UK university pathways; Kings English for language training; Kings Young Learners for children aged 8-17; Kings Partner Schools for transnational delivery; Kings Premium Universities for US degree pathways; and Kings School of Art + Design for creative arts. Supporting infrastructure includes Kings Hub/Sm@rtHub for digital resources and VR tours, Kings Life blog community, and Kings Corporate for institutional information. Students from over 60 countries are served annually with progression to leading universities globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kings Sm@rtHub: Digital resources platform providing factsheets, photo galleries, videos, VR tours, and downloadable materials for Kings students.
• Kings School of Art + Design (KSAD)
• Degree Pathway Programme

Products and services

• Kings Colleges UK university preparation programme offering A-levels, GCSEs, and Foundation courses with pathways to Business, Engineering, Medicine, Art and more for international students. Locations include Oxford, Brighton, Bournemouth, and Bangkok.
• Kings English English language courses for students aged 16+, offering English for Life, English for Exams, English for University, and English for Careers in UK and US locations.
• Kings Young Learners Programmes for children aged 8-17 offering Summer and year-round experience courses and Summer and year-round academic programmes at safe, exciting destinations in the UK and US.
• Kings Partner Schools Kings pre-university courses delivered locally through partner schools in Albania, China, Myanmar, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam, with transfer to university in the UK, US and globally.
• Kings Premium Universities Undergraduate and graduate degrees in all popular majors with guaranteed undergraduate progression to Top 50/100 universities in the US. Study locations include New York, Boston, California, Tennessee and Wisconsin. Owned by Espalier Ventures Ltd.
• Kings School of Art + Design Art and Design school offering UAL Foundation Diploma located in Oxford city centre, helping students create competitive portfolios and choose specialisations for creative arts degrees.
• IELTS Test Centre Official IELTS testing centre operated by Kings Education, providing international English language testing services for prospective university applicants.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% acceptance rate to UW-Madison for GO:Madison students in 2023-24
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• INTO University PartnershipscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Strategic agreement with INTO University Partnerships, a leading global education company specialising in university pathway programmes. This partnership strengthens Kings' position in the international education sector.
• University of SheffieldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with prestigious Russell Group university. Students applying for the one-year Degree Pathway Programme can receive a joint offer from University of Sheffield. The university recognises Kings' DPP as rigorous preparation for its degrees.
• California State University Stanislaus (Stan State)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with California State University system. Kings students can apply for Undergraduate and Graduate programs including MBA and STEM programmes.
• Tennessee Tech UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOffering a wide range of degrees in technology subjects. Partnership provides STEM pathways for Kings students.
• University of BristolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity pathway partnership providing progression routes for Kings students to this prestigious UK university.
• University of BathcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity pathway partnership for Kings students seeking admission to University of Bath.
• Loughborough UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDegree pathway partnership providing progression opportunities for Kings students.
• Lancaster UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity pathway partnership for Kings students.
• City St George's, University of LondoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership offering pathways in Allied Health Sciences for Kings students.
• University of SydneycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational pathway partnership for Kings students seeking Australian university education.
• California State University FullertoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGO: California programme providing guaranteed undergraduate progression pathways for Kings students in business and STEM majors.
• University of Mount Saint VincentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew York-based partnership for undergraduate programmes with Kings facilitating enrollment and visa documentation.
• University of Wisconsin-OshkoshcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWisconsin partnership with GO programme options and guaranteed outcome pathways.
• University of Wisconsin-StoutcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEM graduate programmes and undergraduate pathways through GO: Wisconsin programme.
• Fisher College (Boston)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoston-based partnership offering MBA, STEM MBA, and undergraduate programmes with pathway to Rochester institutions.
• UAL Camberwell College of ArtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiscover London programme hosted at UAL Camberwell campus in South London, expanding Young Learners offerings.
• Downe House SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew summer 2024 centre near Newbury offering fantastic facilities and great location for excursions for Young Learners programme.
• St. Mary's School (Ascot)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJunior summer camp location for Kings Young Learners at third party school premises.
• Downside School (Bath)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResidential summer centre for ages 8-12 and 13-17 at third party school location.
• Moreton Hall SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResidential centre for ages 3-7 and 8-13 at third party school premises.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Kaplan International English: Global English language training arm of Kaplan, Inc. with schools in the UK, US, and other countries. Competes with Kings English across adult learner segments.
• EF Education First: Global education company offering English language courses, cultural exchange, and degree programmes. Overlaps with Kings English and Young Learners programmes but operates at significantly greater scale with a broader consumer brand.

Direct peers

• Cambridge Education Group (CEG): Operates CATS Colleges and Cambridge Education Group pathway programmes including ONCAMPUS and Cambridge Prep. Closely comparable to Kings in offering UK boarding-style A-level/Foundation routes plus US pathway delivery.
• Kaplan International Pathways: Operates university foundation and pathway programmes in the US, UK, and Australia. Direct competitor for both UK A-level/Foundation students and US undergraduate pathway enrolments, with comparable premium university partnerships.
• Study Group: Global pathway and English language provider with university partnerships in the US, UK, and Australia. Directly competes with Kings across foundation, English, and US/UK degree pathway segments.
• Navitas: Australian-listed global education provider operating university pathway programmes across the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. Comparable business model focused on international student preparation and university placement.
• CATS Global Schools: Premium international K-12 and pathway provider with boarding schools in the UK, US, and China. Now part of Bright Scholar, CATS competes directly with Kings Colleges for international A-level/GCSE students.
• Oxford International Education Group: Operates Oxford International English Schools and university pathway partnerships across the UK, US, and Canada. Direct peer in the English language + pathway segment.
• INTO University Partnerships: Global leader in university pathway programmes with partnerships across the US, UK, and Australia. Now a strategic partner of Kings Education, INTO is the most directly comparable peer in terms of programme structure and university placement model.
• British Study Centres: UK-based English language and pathway provider with schools in London, Brighton, and Manchester. Closely comparable mid-sized peer for English language and pre-university foundation courses.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtiktok.com/@kingseducation
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCyzi92BpOfevLrga0aMIL-g
• Facebookfacebook.com/life.kings
• LinkedInfacebook.com/life.kings
• Instagraminstagram.com/kingseducation

Compliance6 records

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Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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