English Time

What English Time does

English Time Dil Okulları is a privately held Turkish English-language education company headquartered in Şişli, Istanbul, founded in 1995. It operates approximately 100–109 physical branches across Turkey — including 28 in Istanbul alone — plus international locations in London (UK), Toronto/Vancouver (Canada), and Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan). The company currently enrolls more than 50,000 active students and reports over 1,000,000 lifetime graduates across its 30-year operating history.

The core offering is a CEFR-aligned, six-level (A1–C2) General English curriculum delivered through in-person instruction, complemented by exam preparation (IELTS, TOEFL, YDS), Children's English, Business English, Private Lessons, and Corporate Training programs. Technology is layered on top of the physical network via two proprietary digital assets: Etopya, an online English learning platform for remote lessons and speaking practice, and Etosocial, a social-learning mobile application. The company holds ASIC Premier College accreditation in the UK and was the first Turkish language school to obtain this designation.

Revenue is generated primarily through subscription-style recurring course enrollment fees, with additional streams from corporate training contracts (clients include Garanti BBVA, Nestlé, BSH, Allianz, Dominos, Kuveyt Türk, the Turkish Red Crescent, and government ministries), online platform subscriptions, and ancillary programs such as London Summer School and summer camps. Go-to-market is sales-led and branch-driven: students visit physical locations, take a free Level Determination Test, and enroll in level-appropriate courses, supported by a 444 hotline and WhatsApp consultation channels. The company is led by CEO Fatih Şimşek and operates without disclosed institutional investors, having grown organically through branch expansion and corporate partnerships.

Name

English Time

Legal name

English Time Dil Okulları

Website

https://englishtime.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

English Time Dil Okulları is Turkey's largest private English-language school chain, operating 100+ branches across Turkey and select international cities, delivering CEFR-aligned classroom, online (Etopya), and corporate English training to 50,000+ active students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Language Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

General Language Schools & Institutes (EDAMAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Language Learning Centers (ESL/EFL & World Languages) (EDANAHAG), Exam Preparation for Language Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/DELE/HSK/JLPT, etc.) (EDAMAFAF), Online Tutoring, Conversation Exchange & Language Coaching Platforms (EDAFAOAB)

Keywords

• English language training
• Corporate language education
• CEFR-aligned curriculum
• Exam preparation courses
• Online language learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Sisli

Offices25 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Language Course Enrollment: Recurring course fees for general English and specialized language programs including exam preparation (IELTS, TOEFL) and business English. Courses are structured in levels that students progress through.
2. Online Education Platform: Digital learning services through Etopya platform for students to practice and continue learning outside classroom hours
3. Corporate Training: B2B language training services for corporate clients including businesses and institutions
4. Summer Camps and Study Abroad: International programs including London Summer School and educational camps

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

English Time Dil Okulları operates a network of over 100 branches across Turkey delivering English language education at all CEFR proficiency levels (A1 to C2), along with specialized exam preparation (IELTS, TOEFL, YDS), children's English courses, business English, and one-on-one private lessons. The company supplements in-person instruction with proprietary digital platforms (Etopya online learning and Etosocial social learning app), offers a corporate training program serving enterprises such as BSH, Garanti BBVA, Nestlé, and Turkish government ministries, and runs international immersive programs including London Summer School and domestic summer camps.

Product overview

English Time Dil Okulları operates as a multi-branch language education institution offering a unified portfolio of English language products and services. The core offering is General English Courses (6 levels, A1–C2, CEFR-aligned), complemented by exam preparation sub-products (IELTS, TOEFL, YDS) and specialized courses (Children's English, Business English, Corporate Training, Private Lessons). The digital portfolio includes English Time Online (eto.englishtime.com / E-topya) for online instruction and E-tosocial for social learning. Supporting tools include Level Determination Tests for placement and the English Doctor blog/Q&A service. Additional programs encompass London Summer School and Summer Camp for immersive international learning. The institution operates over 106 branches across Turkey plus international locations in London, Canada (Toronto), and Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Etopya: Online English learning platform offering digital education services
• Etosocial

Products and services

• General English Courses General English language education programs structured according to the European Council's CEFR criteria, covering six levels from A1 (beginner) to C2 (mastery), designed to develop four core skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Offered to adults and youth across all branch locations.
• IELTS Exam Preparation Course Focused preparation for the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) exam to help students achieve target band scores for academic admission or immigration purposes.
• TOEFL Exam Preparation Course Preparation course designed to help students achieve target TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores for academic admission or professional certification.
• Children's English Course English language education programs specifically designed for children and junior learners, with curricula tailored to younger age groups and learning styles, often featuring native-speaker instructors.
• Business English English language training focused on professional and workplace communication skills for corporate environments, including meetings, presentations, negotiations, and business writing.
• Corporate English Training Customized English language training programs designed for corporate clients and business organizations, delivered through dedicated corporate partnerships via a direct B2B sales motion.
• English Private Lessons One-on-one personalized English instruction tailored to individual student needs, learning goals, and scheduling preferences.
• Etopya Online English Learning Platform Online English learning platform enabling students to attend speaking-focused lessons with self-selected instructors and access digital learning materials, complementing in-branch classroom instruction with distance and hybrid learning options.
• Etosocial Social Learning Mobile Application Social media / social learning application developed by English Time to complement classroom and online English learning through interactive digital engagement, supporting community-driven language practice between sessions.
• London Summer School Study abroad / summer school program offering English language education in London through English Time's UK branch, providing immersive international learning experiences for students from Turkey and other regions.
• Summer Camp Intensive summer English language camp program, typically including international trips and immersive learning activities for enrolled students during the summer break.
• YDS Exam Preparation Preparation course for the Turkish YDS (Yabancı Dil Bilgisi Seviye Tespit Sınavı / Foreign Language Achievement Test) standardized exam, including practice exams and strategy content for civil service and academic candidates.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,000,000+ graduates have completed English Time programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• BSH Ev Aletleri (Bosch and Siemens)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate language training partnership providing English education services to BSH employees. BSH is a major home appliances manufacturer operating in Turkey.
• Garanti BBVAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate training program for bank employees, providing language education benefits as part of employee development initiatives.
• Türk Kızılay Derneği (Turkish Red Crescent)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployee language training partnership with Turkey's humanitarian organization.
• Nestlé TürkiyeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate language education services for Nestlé employees in Turkey.
• Kuveyt Türk Katılım BankasıminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIslamic banking institution employee language training partnership.
• Hazine ve Maliye Bakanlığı (Ministry of Treasury and Finance)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry employee language training program - a significant institutional partnership demonstrating reach into public sector.
• Era KolejiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partnership in the formal education sector.
• Allianz SigortaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInsurance company employee language training services.
• Dominos TürkiyeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuick service restaurant chain employee language training.
• KoçAilemminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutomotive employee benefits program partnership providing language education as a benefit.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Vuslat Dil Okulları: Turkish domestic chain of English language schools operating multiple physical branches across Turkey. Direct domestic competitor with comparable target market, product mix, and physical distribution model.

Direct peers

• EF Education First (EF English First): Global private language school chain with a major direct presence in Turkey, offering in-person English courses across multiple proficiency levels. Directly comparable to English Time's physical-school model, target segments, and CEFR-aligned curriculum.
• Wall Street English: International chain of physical English language schools with a blended learning methodology. Comparable to English Time in offering in-person CEFR-level English courses, corporate training, and a digital adjunct platform.
• Berlitz Corporation: Long-established global language school chain operating in-person immersion and corporate training programs. Comparable to English Time's general English, business English, and corporate/B2B offerings.
• British Council: UK cultural organization operating English teaching centers in Turkey, including IELTS prep and corporate training. Directly comparable in target customer, IELTS/TOEFL exam prep focus, and B2B/government contracts.
• Kaplan International Languages: Global language school chain offering in-person English courses and exam preparation, including a UK-based London summer school program. Comparable in CEFR-aligned curriculum, exam prep, and study-abroad offerings (English Time's London Summer School).
• Linguaphone Group: Long-running international language education company offering self-study, in-person, and corporate English training. Comparable in product breadth (general English, corporate training, online platforms).

Emerging players

• Babbel: Global subscription-based online language learning platform competing for the same end learners. Comparable as a substitute for English Time's general English courses, particularly for self-directed adult learners in lower-tier Turkish cities.
• Duolingo: Global freemium mobile-first language learning platform with a large Turkish user base. Competes for entry-level English learners, including young students, at a price point that undercuts physical-school tuition.
• Cambly: Online 1:1 English conversation platform connecting learners with native speakers. Partially overlaps with English Time's speaking-practice use case and Etopya online platform offering.

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/englishtime_com
• Facebookfacebook.com/EnglishTime
• LinkedIntr.linkedin.com/company/englishtime
• Instagraminstagram.com/englishtimedilokullari

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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