Linguaphone

What Linguaphone does

Linguaphone France SAS is a French professional language training organization founded in 1901 and headquartered in Paris (10 rue Vivienne, 75002). It serves approximately 2,900 corporate client companies distributed across five industry verticals — Conseil & Services (500 projects, 45,000 cumulative learners), Public Service (350 projects, 40,000 learners), Finance & Banking (300 projects, 25,000 learners), Industry (300 projects, 20,000 learners), and Energy & Environment (300 projects, 30,000 learners) — alongside individual learners using the French CPF scheme, training more than 10,000 people per year. Operations run through three owned physical centres (Paris Bourse, Mulhouse, Dijon) plus additional by-appointment sites in Levallois-Perret, Lyon, Grenoble, and Strasbourg, and a nationwide on-site and remote delivery network of 250 native or bilingual trainers.

The core product suite covers Level Up (structured CEFR progression A1–C2), SkillExpress and SkillPerfect (transversal and role/job-specific workplace situations such as meetings, presentations, and negotiations), Coaching (1:1 personalized), Boost your English (intensive thematic and weekly packages), Helpdesk (customer-service English), language immersion stays abroad, and certification exam preparation and administration for TOEIC, Linguaskill, CLOE, Le Robert, DCL, Goethe-Zertifikat, TEF IRN, TEF Canada, and Bright Language. Training is delivered via a blended methodology ("classe inversée") pairing self-study on the LinguaphoneConnect LMS (ilang.linguaphone.fr) with synchronous trainer sessions, anchored by the proprietary Profilang diagnostic tool used at intake. Synchronous sessions are systematically recorded and retained for three months.

Revenue combines project-priced B2B contracts (multi-year, OPCO/company plan financed), individual CPF-funded programs (capped at €1,500 plus €150 employee contribution as of February 2026), per-exam certification administration (Goethe-Zertifikat B1 €195, B2/C1 €230, A1/A2 €139), and a €35/year Club Linguaphone loyalty subscription (versus €140 standard rate). Distribution flows through the OPCO channel partners (OCAPIAT, OPCO Mobilité Campus Compétences, AKTO, France Travail) and MonCompteFormation. The company holds Qualiopi certification (mandatory for French public funding access), is AFNOR Engagé RSE certified under ISO 26000, scored EcoVadis Bronze at 71/100 in June 2026, and has been a UN Global Compact signatory since 2013. Linguaphone is led by Chairwoman/CEO Sana Ronda, sits on €311,165 share capital, and operates three wholly-owned regional subsidiaries — Linguaphone NT (Alsace, ex-Integra Langues), Linguaphone Bourgogne (Dijon), and Langues & Affaires Ltd — with no disclosed external institutional ownership or funding history.

Name

Linguaphone

Legal name

Linguaphone France SAS

Website

https://linguaphone.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1901

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Linguaphone France SAS is a French professional language training organization founded in 1901, serving 2,900+ corporate clients across five sectors and individual CPF learners via three centres, a 250-trainer nationwide network, and a blended learning platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Language Training

NAICS

Language Schools (611630), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Business & Workplace Language Training (EDANACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Language Schools & Institutes (EDAMAFAA), Language Proficiency Exam Prep (CEFR, TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, PTE) (EDANACAD)

Keywords

• Language training services
• Professional language courses
• Blended learning programs
• Language certification exams
• Corporate language training

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Language Training Services: Core revenue from language training programs delivered in-person, remotely, or blended format. Programs include Level Up (structured progression), SkillExpress (cross-functional professional situations), SkillPerfect (role-specific performance), Coaching (personalized), Boost your English workshops, and language immersion stays. Revenue is project-based, with pricing quoted per learner or per program. Training can be individual (intra-company) or grouped (inter-company).
2. Certification Exam Administration: Revenue from administering language certification exams including TOEIC, Linguaskill, CLOE, Le Robert, DCL, Goethe-Zertifikat, TEF IRN, and TEF Canada. Exam fees are charged per module or full exam session. Goethe-Zertifikat B1 exam: €195, B2/C1: €230.
3. Club Linguaphone Membership: Annual membership providing access to exclusive workshops, cultural events, 5% discount on future training, early access to new products, and LinguaphoneConnect platform access at €35/year (standard rate €140).
4. CPF and Public Funding Revenue: Training programs are eligible for CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation), OPCO, FNE-Formation, and company training plan financing. As of February 2026 decree, CPF funding for language training is capped at €1,500 with mandatory €150 employee contribution. Linguaphone handles financing dossier preparation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Linguaphone is a French professional language training organization founded in 1901, delivering foreign language instruction to both corporate clients and individual learners across France. Core offerings include structured CEFR level progression (Level Up), workplace-situation programs (SkillExpress, SkillPerfect), 1:1 coaching, intensive English workshops, language immersion stays abroad, and certification exam administration (TOEIC, Goethe-Zertifikat, DCL, TEF, Linguaskill, CLOE, Le Robert). The company teaches 9 core languages (English, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, French as a Foreign Language) plus others on request, delivered through 3 physical centers (Paris, Mulhouse, Dijon), on-site nationwide via a 250-trainer network, and remote video/telephone.

Product overview

Linguaphone is a French professional language training organization founded in 1901, offering a portfolio of training programs delivered through a blended learning methodology combining digital preparation via their LMS platform with face-to-face or video trainer sessions. The core product suite includes Level Up (structured level progression from A1 to C2), SkillExpress and SkillPerfect (professional performance programs targeting transversal and job-specific workplace situations), Coaching (personalized one-to-one training), Boost your English (intensive workshops available as individual 4-hour sessions or full week packages), and Helpdesk (specialized English for customer service roles). Additional offerings include language immersion stays abroad, certification and test preparation services (TOEIC, Linguaskill, CLOE, Le Robert, DCL, Goethe-Zertifikat, TEF, Bright Language), and Linguaphone Club (a loyalty program providing discounts and exclusive events). The company teaches 9 core languages (English, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, French as Foreign Language) plus others on request, serving both individual learners and corporate clients through 3 physical centers in France (Paris, Mulhouse, Dijon) and a network of 250 trainers nationwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Level Up
• SkillExpress
• SkillPerfect
• Coaching
• Boost your English
• Helpdesk
• Séjours linguistiques (Language Immersion)
• Test and Certification Preparation
• Linguaphone Club
• LinguaphoneConnect

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 30% time savings vs. traditional language training
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Juste 2.0°CminorOthers · 1 January 2021Linguaphone was a 2021 partner of the association Juste 2.0°C for their 'Antarctique 2.0°C' expedition, which combines scientific research, awareness-raising, and citizen initiatives on climate change.
• GIFOP Formation (Mulhouse)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Linguaphone shares its Mulhouse premises (4 rue Fredo Krumnov, 68200) with GIFOP Formation. This co-location arrangement enables functional collaboration between the two training organizations at the same site.
• UN Global CompactminorOthers · 1 January 2013Linguaphone has been a signatory of the UN Global Compact since 2013, committing to 10 principles on human rights, labour standards, environmental protection, and anti-corruption. Annual COP (Communication on Progress) is published.
• OCAPIATcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOPCO (Opérateur de Compétences) for agriculture, food, and land-based sectors. Linguaphone is a selected provider for OPCO-funded language training actions. OCAPIAT channels corporate trainees to Linguaphone for language programs.
• OPCO Mobilité Campus CompétencescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOPCO for mobility and campus skills. Linguaphone is a selected provider for language training actions funded through this OPCO.
• AKTOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOPCO for services, commerce, and distribution sectors. Linguaphone is a selected provider for language training actions funded through AKTO.
• France TravailcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublic employment service (formerly Pôle Emploi). Linguaphone is registered as a training provider for job seekers seeking language certification and professional training funded through France Travail.
• EdTech FranceminorOthersFrench EdTech industry association. Membership positions Linguaphone within the French education technology ecosystem.
• Les Amis du Père Pedro / AkamasoaminorOthersLinguaphone supports the association 'Les Amis du père Pedro' which collects funds for Akamasoa in Madagascar.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Berlitz: Global corporate language training operator with a strong B2B focus, immersive teaching methodology, and multinational presence. Direct competitor to Linguaphone in professional language training, particularly in the enterprise and executive segment where Berlitz and Linguaphone compete for similar RFPs.
• France Langue: Paris-based French-as-a-foreign-language school offering intensive immersion programs and corporate FLE training. Directly comparable to Linguaphone in the French-language vertical, with similar B2B/B2C mix and physical-center delivery model in Paris.
• Langue Onze Toulouse: Toulouse-based French language school for international learners and corporate clients, offering FLE training similar to Linguaphone's French vertical. Comparable operating model (physical centers, blended delivery, B2B + B2C) but regionally focused rather than nationally distributed.
• Wall Street English: International English-language training franchise targeting adult professionals through blended in-person + digital methodology. Closely comparable business model to Linguaphone's flipped classroom approach, with similar target learner (working adults seeking English for career advancement).
• Inlingua: Global language training franchise network with strong corporate B2B offering. Comparable to Linguaphone in multi-language delivery (not just English), trainer-led blended methodology, and enterprise sales motion across multiple countries.

Broad incumbents

• International House: Global network of independent language schools offering teacher training (CELTA/DELTA) and multi-language corporate training. Comparable to Linguaphone in methodology and corporate B2B focus, with broader international presence and a teacher-training franchise that Linguaphone does not operate.
• EF Education First: Global language training and education company operating across consumer, corporate, and academic segments. Overlaps with Linguaphone in the corporate English-training vertical but operates at much greater scale and international scope, making it a broad incumbent rather than a direct peer.
• Cegos: Large French-headquartered corporate training provider with a broader L&D portfolio that includes language training as one of many categories. Competes with Linguaphone for the same corporate training budgets but does not specialize in language, making it a broader incumbent rather than a specialist peer.

Emerging players

• Babbel for Business: Digital-first B2B language learning subscription product from Babbel, targeting corporate L&D buyers with self-serve SaaS delivery. Comparable to Linguaphone in serving the same corporate buyer for professional language upskilling but with a pure-digital model that competes on price and scalability rather than trainer-led outcomes.

Regional players

• Alliance Française: International non-profit network promoting French language and culture, with over 800 centers worldwide. Comparable to Linguaphone in French-language instruction but globally distributed and mission-driven rather than a for-profit B2B training specialist focused on the French market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/linguaphone
• Facebookfacebook.com/LinguaphoneFrance
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/linguaphone
• Instagraminstagram.com/linguaphone_fr
• Xx.com/linguaphoneFR

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

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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