Eric Cohen Books

What Eric Cohen Books does

Eric Cohen Books Ltd. (ECB) is an Israeli educational publisher founded in 1980, headquartered in Ra'anana, specializing in English language learning (ELT) materials for the Israeli school market. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio of curriculum-aligned print and digital course books covering all Israeli school levels: Elementary (Grades 1-6) with series like Jet, Fantastic Five, and Think About It; Junior High (Grades 7-9) with Ready To Go!, New Directions, Now's the Time, and Mindset; and High School (Grades 10-12) with English In Context, High Points, and Bagrut matriculation exam preparation materials covering Modules A, C, E, and G. ECB's technology ecosystem includes the WebBook digital book platform (digital.ecb.co.il), the ECB Digital Extra companion platform with interactive vocabulary and speaking activities, and downloadable MP3 audio files, all accessible via Ministry of Education single sign-on through BurlingtonEnglish integration.

The company operates a B2B-focused business model selling directly to Israeli schools through phone, fax, and email ordering, supplemented by a teacher showroom in Ra'anana (open Sunday-Thursday) and a consumer e-commerce platform (ecbshop.co.il) for parents and students. Revenue derives primarily from one-time course book licensing with multi-year institutional contracts for schools, complemented by freemium digital resources. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; schools must contact ECB directly for quotes. The company's primary distribution is through direct school sales across Israel, with no documented international operations or export activities.

ECB's value proposition centers on deep alignment with the Israeli national curriculum (Curriculum 2020), a 45-year content library spanning all grade levels, and institutional integration with the Ministry of Education's authentication infrastructure. Recent strategic activity has focused on curriculum refresh (new course books for 2026-2027 academic year) and digital platform enhancement rather than market expansion or technological transformation.

Name

Eric Cohen Books

Legal name

Eric Cohen Books Ltd.

Website

https://ecb.co.il

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Eric Cohen Books is an Israeli educational publisher (founded 1980, Ra'anana) that produces English language course books and digital learning materials for the Israeli school market across all grade levels (Grades 1-12), including Bagrut exam preparation, with Ministry of Education SSO integration.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Publishing

NAICS

Other Schools and Instruction (6116)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro primary industry

Core Subject Textbooks (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies) (EDAGAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Digital/Blended K–12 Courseware & Interactive Textbooks (EDAGAAAJ), K–12 Textbook Publishing (Core Curriculum) (MPAJABAA)

Keywords

• Educational publishing
• English language learning
• ELT textbooks
• School curriculum materials
• Digital learning platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Ra'anana

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Educational Book Sales: ECB sells English language course books and enrichment materials to Israeli schools, teachers, and students. The company operates an online shop (ecbshop.co.il) for direct sales to parents and students, while schools purchase through direct ordering with contact via phone, fax, or email.
2. Supplementary Digital Resources: Free digital activities and audio files accompany course books. Some digital content requires registration codes for WebBook access.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Eric Cohen Books publishes and distributes English language course books, enrichment materials, and digital learning platforms for Israeli schools across elementary (Grades 1-6), junior high (Grades 7-9), and high school (Grades 10-12) levels. The company offers comprehensive curriculum-aligned textbooks aligned with Israeli Curriculum 2020 standards, Bagrut matriculation exam preparation materials, and integrated digital resources including the WebBook digital book platform and Digital Extra interactive learning platform.

Product overview

Eric Cohen Books (ECB) is an Israeli educational publisher specializing in English language learning materials for students across all school levels. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of print and digital course books organized into three main segments: Elementary (Grades 1-6) featuring Jet, Fantastic Five, Think About It; Junior High (Grades 7-9) featuring Ready To Go!, New Directions, Now's the Time, Mindset, Imagine, and others; and High School (Grades 10-12) featuring Speaking, Master Class, English In Context, High Points, and Bagrut preparation materials. ECB's product ecosystem includes Digital Extra (a digital companion platform with interactive activities and vocabulary practice integrated with course books), WebBook (a downloadable digital book platform), and WebBook Login (online access portal). The company provides supplementary resources including Summer English books, audio listening files in MP3 format, interactive activities at multiple proficiency levels, professional development resources for teachers, and national exam preparation materials (Meitzav and Bagrut). The portfolio is anchored by the 2026-2027 Curriculum catalogue covering elementary through high school English education in Israel.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ECB Digital: Digital platform for accessing digital books and educational content
• WebBook
• ECB Digital Extra

Products and services

• Elementary English Course Books (Grades 1-6) Curriculum-aligned English course books for Israeli elementary school students (Grades 1-6), including the Jet, Fantastic Five, and Think About It series. Each book comes with Digital Extra interactive activities and audio listening files for vocabulary and speaking practice.
• Junior High English Course Books (Grades 7-9) Comprehensive English course books for Israeli junior high students (Grades 7-9), featuring multiple title options including Ready To Go!, New Directions, Now's the Time, Mindset, Sky High, and others. Each includes Digital Extra components, audio reading files, and literature sections.
• High School English Course Books (Grades 10-12) English course books for Israeli high school students (Grades 10-12), including titles such as Speaking, Master Class, Contrasts, English In Context, New High Five, High Points, and Focus, covering all high school grade levels and proficiency modules.
• Bagrut Exam Preparation Materials (Modules A, C, E, G) Bagrut matriculation exam preparation materials including Revised Mastering Modules (A, C, E, G combinations), Exam Practice booklets for each module, and assessment Tests with audio files for Module A, C, E, and G preparation.
• ECB Digital Extra Platform Digital companion platform providing interactive activities, vocabulary practice, and speaking exercises that integrate with ECB course books for elementary and junior high levels. Accessible via Ministry of Education SSO login or BurlingtonEnglish authentication.
• WebBook Digital Platform Secure login digital book platform providing students and teachers with access to digital versions of ECB English language course materials. Users can log in with BE username/password or Ministry of Education credentials.
• Summer English Books Summer English workbooks for Grades 4-9 with accompanying free digital activities and MP3 audio files for listening exercises, designed for continued English learning during school breaks.
• Meitzav Practice (8th Grade National Assessment) Practice booklets for 8th grade Meitzav national assessment preparation, available in all versions with accompanying audio listening files.
• Digital Update Software (Windows) Software utility update for Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11 that enables expanding digital book viewing to maximum screen resolution on Windows-based computers.
• Digital Readers Online digital reading platform accessible through the Students' Area portal, providing digital versions of ECB course books for student use.
• Teacher Professional Resources Collection of professional development resources for English teachers, including EFL organizations, literature resources, educational technology sites, and assessment tools.
• Additional Reading Texts (Supplementary) Additional reading texts and practice pages for elementary pupils, supplementing course books including Let's Go, Cool!, Panorama Alternative, and Highlight.
• Catalogue 2026-2027 Annual curriculum catalog featuring all course books and enrichment books for the 2026-2027 academic year, covering elementary, junior high, and high school levels.

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Ministry of Education of IsraelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerECB integrates its digital platforms with the Ministry of Education's authentication system (app.burlingtonenglish.com/sso/govil), allowing teachers and students to access ECB's Digital Extra using Ministry login credentials. This integration is critical for school-wide deployment of digital learning materials.
• BurlingtonEnglishcoreTechnology or IntegrationECB utilizes BurlingtonEnglish's single sign-on (SSO) infrastructure for Ministry of Education authentication, enabling seamless access to digital platforms for Israeli teachers and students through a unified login system.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• McGraw-Hill Education: McGraw-Hill is a major educational publisher offering K-12 textbooks, digital learning platforms, and curriculum solutions across multiple subjects. While they have English language arts offerings, their scope extends well beyond ELT, positioning them as a broad incumbent rather than direct specialist.
• Scholastic: Scholastic publishes educational materials, children's books, and reading programs for K-12 markets globally. Their scope across subjects and broader children's publishing makes them a broader incumbent overlapping with ECB's elementary and reading enrichment categories.
• Houghton Mifflin Harcourt: HMH publishes K-12 educational content including English language arts curricula and digital learning platforms. Their broader multi-subject portfolio and larger scale position them as an established incumbent with overlapping ELA capabilities relative to ECB's niche ELT focus.
• Pearson English: Pearson is a global education publisher offering English language learning course books and digital platforms for K-12 and adult learners. Their portfolio breadth across subjects and the globally recognized Longman imprint make them a broader incumbent rather than a focused ELT specialist.

Direct peers

• National Geographic Learning (Cengage): National Geographic Learning publishes English language teaching materials for learners of all ages, including school-focused course book series with digital companions. Their target customer (ELT students in school settings) and product format (integrated print and digital course books) closely match ECB's offering.
• Richmond Publishing: Richmond (part of Santillana) publishes English language teaching materials for young learners and school markets, particularly across Latin America and Europe. Their curriculum-aligned course books and digital platform approach parallel ECB's model of serving national school systems with integrated ELT content.
• Oxford University Press (ELT Division): Oxford University Press publishes English language teaching materials globally including for young learners, teenagers, and adults. Like ECB, OUP provides curriculum-aligned course books with integrated digital components and teacher resources, serving K-12 and adult education markets.
• Cambridge University Press (ELT): Cambridge's English Language Teaching division publishes course books, exam preparation materials, and digital learning platforms for learners worldwide. Their offering overlaps with ECB's core course books and Bagrut-style exam preparation products, including digital companion platforms.
• Macmillan Education: Macmillan Education publishes English language teaching materials for primary, secondary, and adult learners globally. Like ECB, they provide curriculum-aligned course books with digital extensions and supplementary resources targeting school markets in specific geographies.
• BurlingtonEnglish: BurlingtonEnglish is an actual technology partner of ECB, providing the SSO infrastructure that powers the Ministry of Education login integration. They offer English language learning software and digital courses for schools, making them both a partner and a partial competitor in digital ELT delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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