QQ English

What QQ English does

QQ English is a Japan-based online English education company that delivers live, video-based English conversation lessons to individual consumers, corporations, and educational institutions. The service connects students with more than 3,000 full-time Filipino teachers who are employed directly by the company and deliver lessons from QQ English's own offices in Cebu, Philippines. The core platform is a web and mobile application supporting a point-based subscription system, with monthly plans ranging from ¥3,280 to ¥14,980 and a ¥999 first-month promotional price. The company serves a cumulative base of over 800,000 registered users across 30+ countries, with Japan as the primary market.

The product portfolio is structured across multiple sub-brands by age and use case: QQEnglish (adults), QQKids (ages 0-12, with 2,500+ dedicated teachers), QQ Junior (junior high school students), and Brain Training English (seniors). The primary curriculum is the Callan Method, for which QQ English is the first officially recognized school in Japan; the curriculum portfolio also includes Topic Conversation, R.E.M.S., Business English, TOEIC, IELTS Speaking, and Eiken (英検) preparation. Boost Coaching (¥380,000-¥855,800) is a premium tier combining Callan Method lessons with Japanese-speaking consultants, and integrates Japan's 一般教育訓練給付金 government training subsidy.

The business model blends self-serve product-led growth (free trials, no credit card required) for individual consumers with dedicated B2B sales for corporate training (600+ enterprise clients across industries including Lion Corporation, KDDI Cable Ship, Mabuchi Motor, and HENNGE) and educational institutions (ALT dispatch and curriculum integration at universities and schools). In addition, QQ English operates two physical language schools in Cebu (IT Park and Sea Front campuses) serving approximately 15,000 study-abroad students annually. The company is privately held, founder/CEO Fujioka Raiko retains leadership, registered capital is ¥100,000,000, and no external funding rounds have been disclosed.

Name

QQ English

Legal name

株式会社QQEnglish

Website

https://qqeng.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

QQ English is a Japan-based online English education company operating a video-lesson platform that connects 800,000+ users across 30+ countries with 3,000+ full-time Filipino teachers, serving adults, children, corporations, and educational institutions via subscription plans and premium coaching.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online English Language Education

NAICS

Language Schools (611630), Language Schools (61163), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

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

Teacher-Led Conversation Exchanges (Language Partner Matching & Facilitated) (EDAMAFAN), Language Learning Tutoring Marketplaces (Conversation & Exam-Oriented) (EDANAGAG), Listening & Speaking / Conversation Materials (EDAGAHAD)

Keywords

• Online English learning
• Language education services
• Corporate English training
• Children's English programs
• English conversation lessons

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Individual Subscription (Point-Based): Members purchase a monthly subscription plan that grants a monthly point allocation. Points are used to reserve lessons. The monthly plans (¥3,280–¥14,980/month) are the primary revenue driver for individual consumers. Points expire at the end of each subscription month, though additional point packs can be purchased. A new member promotion offers the first month for ¥999.
2. Additional Point Purchases: Users can purchase additional point packs beyond their monthly allocation. 200 points cost ¥3,280; 600 points cost ¥7,980. These are one-time or ad-hoc purchases used to access extra lessons beyond the base plan.
3. Textbook and Curriculum Materials Sales: QQ English operates an online store selling Callan Method textbooks (both printed and electronic editions) and other curriculum materials. Physical textbooks incur shipping fees (¥430 for 1 book, ¥600 for 2–3 books, free for 4+).
4. Corporate and Education Training Contracts: QQ English provides English training services to 600+ enterprise clients and educational institutions under direct B2B contracts. Pricing and terms are negotiated individually for corporate training programs.
5. Boarding/Study Abroad (Cebu, Philippines): QQ English operates language schools in Cebu, Philippines (IT Park and Sea Front campuses), offering in-person study abroad programs in addition to online services. Revenue from physical school attendance (family camps and regular study programs).
6. Boost Coaching (Premium English Coaching): High-touch coaching program priced at ¥380,000–¥855,800 for 60–900 day programs, combining Callan Method lessons with dedicated Japanese-speaking consultants and weekly feedback. Includes a ¥55,000 enrollment fee. Qualifies for government education training subsidy (一般教育訓練給付金) of up to ¥100,000.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

QQ English provides online English conversation lessons delivered in real time by over 3,000 full-time Filipino teachers working from company offices in Cebu, Philippines. The service offers 24/7 availability with a point-based subscription model, serving adults, children, junior high students, seniors, corporations, and educational institutions through multiple dedicated sub-brands. The platform supports 20+ curricula including the officially certified Callan Method, along with TOEIC, IELTS, Eiken, and business English preparation.

Product overview

QQEnglish is an online English conversation service operated by Kabushiki Kaisha QQ English (株式会社QQEnglish), founded in 2009. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of English learning products and services across multiple segments. The core offering is its online English conversation platform featuring over 3,000 regular-employee Filipino teachers providing lessons 24/7. The product portfolio includes: (1) Core online conversation services under the QQEnglish brand serving adults (QQEnglish), children (QQkids), junior high students (QQ Junior), and seniors (Brain Training English); (2) Specialized curricula including the Callan Method (both general and business/kids variants), Topic Conversation, R.E.M.S., AIGC English, Business English, Travel English, Basic English, TOEIC, Daily English, and News English; (3) Test preparation programs for Eiken (both primary and interview exams), IELTS Speaking, and TOEIC; (4) Premium coaching services including Boost Coaching combining Callan Method with Japanese consultant support; (5) Study abroad programs in Cebu, Philippines; and (6) Corporate and educational institution training services. The company also offers dedicated sub-brands for different age groups including CampusTop for elementary to high school students with dedicated Japanese coaching. The company operates its own language schools in the Philippines and employs all teachers as regular employees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• QQEnglish Online English Conversation (Adults) Primary online English conversation service for adults featuring 24/7 access to over 3,000 full-time Filipino teachers, with 20+ curricula including Callan Method, Topic Conversation, R.E.M.S., Business English, TOEIC, and Daily English. Sold via monthly subscription plans priced at ¥3,280–¥14,980.
• QQKids (Children's Online English) Dedicated online English conversation service for young learners aged 0–12, featuring age-appropriate curricula (Smart Kids, Callan for Kids, Time to Talk), Eiken test preparation, dedicated apps, parent support, and monthly coaching. Uses 2,500+ full-time Filipino teachers.
• QQ Junior Online English conversation service designed specifically for Japanese junior high school students, aligned with middle school curriculum and preparation for high school entrance exams.
• Brain Training English Online English conversation service designed for seniors, combining English learning with brain training activities for cognitive engagement in later life.
• CampusTop Fully customized online English program for elementary through high school students focused on Eiken exam preparation, combining daily 25-minute lessons, 2,500+ Filipino teachers, dedicated Japanese coaches, and Eiken mock interview training.
• Boost Coaching High-touch premium English coaching program combining Callan Method lessons with dedicated Japanese-speaking consultants and weekly feedback. Programs of 60–900 days priced at ¥380,000–¥855,800, qualifying for government education training subsidies of up to ¥100,000.
• Cebu Study Abroad Program In-person English immersion study abroad program at QQ English's Cebu, Philippines campuses (IT Park and Sea Front), offering family camps and regular study stays typically lasting 1–4 weeks, with parallel online lesson access.
• Corporate English Training B2B English training services for global talent development, serving over 600 Japanese companies including manufacturers, technology firms, and consumer goods companies. Customized training programs with dedicated teacher assignments and progress reporting under direct contracts.
• Educational Institution English Services B2B English services for Japanese educational institutions including ALT (Assistant Language Teacher) dispatch, English curriculum integration, teacher training support, and study abroad programs for elementary schools, junior high schools, high schools, and universities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average 110-point TOEIC score improvement after 80 hours of Callan Method lessons over 3 months (Meiji University study, 21 students)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Musashino University Faculty of EntrepreneurshipminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 January 2026Musashino University's Faculty of Entrepreneurship co-hosted the EMC GLOBAL SUMMIT 2026 with QQ English and general incorporated association EMC GLOBAL, bringing together ~600 in-person and 100+ online attendees. QQ English participated as a summit co-host, showcasing student entrepreneurship projects and results from Asia-wide programs.
• Callan Method School (London, UK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Callan Method organization in London developed the Callan Method, a 50+ year-old English learning methodology proven to achieve 4x faster acquisition. QQ English is the first officially recognized Callan Method school in Japan, having received direct training from Callan Method trainers from London at its Cebu campus. The partnership grants QQ English exclusive rights to deliver authentic Callan Method instruction in Japan.
• Meiji University Institute for Civilization and Management ResearchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQQ English partnered with Meiji University's research institute to conduct an empirical study on the effectiveness of the Callan Method. The study involved 21 university students who improved their TOEIC scores by an average of 110 points (maximum 250 points) after 80 hours of lessons over 3 months. This research validates QQ English's primary methodology.
• Obunsha Publishing (旺文社)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorObunsha publishes Eiken (English Proficiency Test) study materials used in QQ English's Eiken test preparation curricula. QQ English's Eiken interview coaching curriculum is based on Obunsha's official Eiken test preparation book series, and QQ English recommends students purchase these texts.
• Great English Corporation (Cebu, Philippines)coreOthersGreat English Corporation is QQ English's group company managing teacher operations and data in the Philippines. Located at 8th Floor Skyrise 4, Cebu IT Park, Apas, Cebu City, Philippines 6000. This entity manages the database of teacher operations and student records for the Philippines-based teaching operations.
• Shanghai Quickcool Network Technology Co., Ltd. (上海快酷网络科技有限公司)minorOthersShanghai Quickcool Network Technology Co., Ltd. (Shanghai Xuhui District, Dong'an Road 8, Qingsongcheng Business Building 6F) is a group company referenced in QQ English's privacy policy as handling user data for Chinese-market operations.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• italki: italki is a global online language learning marketplace connecting students with community tutors and professional teachers across many languages. Comparable to QQ English in operating a platform that connects Japanese learners with conversation teachers, with a marketplace model that contrasts QQ English's employed-teacher model.
• NativeCamp: NativeCamp is a leading Japanese online English conversation platform offering unlimited monthly lessons with Filipino teachers. Directly competes with QQ English on Filipino-teacher quality, 24/7 availability, and subscription pricing, and uses a similar PLG acquisition model targeting Japanese individual learners.
• Preply: Preply is a global online language tutoring marketplace offering personalized 1:1 lessons across 50+ languages. It overlaps with QQ English on individualized online English lessons, teacher selection, and flexible scheduling, but operates globally with a freelance tutor model rather than QQ English's employed-teacher structure.
• DMM Eikaiwa: DMM Eikaiwa is one of Japan's largest online English conversation services, part of DMM Group's broad internet services portfolio. Directly competes with QQ English on subscription pricing, teacher pool, and curricula, leveraging DMM's strong brand recognition and cross-promotion capabilities in the Japanese market.
• Cambly: Cambly is a global online English tutoring platform connecting learners with native English-speaking tutors on demand. It overlaps with QQ English on the live online conversation experience and flexible scheduling, though Cambly focuses on native speakers globally while QQ English concentrates on Filipino teachers for Japan.
• RareJob: RareJob is a Japanese online English conversation service that, like QQ English, uses Filipino teachers as a core differentiator. The two are direct comparables in target market (Japanese learners), delivery model (live online lessons), and curriculum (including Callan Method variants), making RareJob the closest publicly disclosed peer for benchmarking.
• CAMP × R.E.M.S. CAMP is a Japanese online English conversation service popular for its gamified group lessons and affordability. It competes directly with QQ English on the Japanese consumer subscription market, particularly for younger learners seeking conversational practice at lower price points.

Peers

• ECC外語学院 (ECC Foreign Language Institute):

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/qqenglishjp
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCX8CT30K6YoB8ANlWYsDESQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/QQEnglish
• Instagraminstagram.com/qqenglish_eikaiwa
• TikToktiktok.com/@qqenglish_eikaiwa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/qq-english

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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