LPI Learning

What LPI Learning does

LPI Learning (Legacy Partners International, Inc.) is a New Haven, Connecticut-based education company founded in 2014 by Michael N. DiMauro that operates a portfolio of international education and K-12 personalization programs. Its product surface spans inbound F-1 study placement services for international students seeking U.S. high school and university admission, J-1 designated au pair placement via Agent Au Pair, outbound teach/volunteer abroad programs through The Cultural Exchange Project and GeoVisions, and the Renzulli Learning System — a SaaS platform that uses proprietary profiling algorithms (the Renzulli Profiler) to match K-12 students to differentiated instruction pathways based on Dr. Joseph S. Renzulli's research. Adjacent products include Universal Accounting International for international accounting students and the American Au Pair Program launched in 2020.

The business model is multi-stream: tuition and placement fees from international students and host families, J-1 visa sponsorship fees, school and district SaaS subscriptions to the Renzulli Learning platform, and program fees for outbound teach/volunteer placements. Distribution runs through international partner agencies across 20+ countries, direct school relationships covering 12,000+ schools and 100,000+ teachers, and accreditation bodies such as the Middle States Association (MSA). Leadership includes a CTO with an AI background dating to 1997 (Sukru Murat Cebeci), who co-developed the proprietary Cebeci Test of Creativity used in the Renzulli product, and academic advisor Dr. Joseph S. Renzulli, whose 40+ year body of gifted education research underpins the platform.

LPI's go-to-market combines B2B school contracts (Renzulli SaaS), B2C student/parent placement services (Study in the USA, admissions advising), and B2B2C partner-agency funnels (au pair, teach abroad). The firm is structured around a foundation (LPI Learning Foundation) alongside commercial subsidiaries, and has pursued growth primarily through acquisition, including Agent Au Pair (2016) and the re-acquisition of the Renzulli Learning System (March 2017).

Name

LPI Learning

Legal name

Legacy Partners International, Inc.

Website

https://lpilearning.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

LPI Learning is a New Haven, Connecticut-based education company that places international students in U.S. schools, sponsors J-1 au pair placements, runs teach-abroad programs, and sells the Renzulli Learning SaaS platform for K-12 personalized instruction to schools and districts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Education Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710), Language Schools (611630), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Secondary School Exchange Programs (Academic Year/Semester) (EDAIAHAB)

Keywords

• International education programs
• Personalized learning software
• Au pair placement services
• Study abroad programs
• Gifted education platform

Headquarters

HQ city

New Haven

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Study in the USA Program Fees: All-inclusive program fees for international students covering admissions advising and homestay services for studying in U.S. schools on F-1 Visa. Students also pay school tuition and fees separately.
2. Homestay Placement Services: Fees for host family placement, screening, support services, and ongoing monitoring throughout the student's program.
3. Admissions Advising Services: Professional consulting services for international students to identify best-fit American schools and assist with application preparation and submission.
4. Au Pair Program Services: J-1 Visa Au Pair Program sponsorship placing international au pairs with American families, including weekly stipends and exclusive benefits.
5. Renzulli Learning SaaS Subscriptions: Software-as-a-service subscriptions for schools and districts accessing the Renzulli Learning System for personalized student learning.
6. Teach, Volunteer & Tutor Abroad Programs: International programs offering teach abroad, volunteer abroad, and tutor abroad opportunities across more than 20 countries with participants receiving benefits from host organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

LPI Learning is an educational foundation that delivers global education programs including international student placement (Study in the USA with F-1 visa), au pair cultural exchange services (J-1 visa), and teach/volunteer/tutor abroad experiences. Its centerpiece is the Renzulli Learning System, an interactive SaaS platform that uses the proprietary Renzulli Profiler to identify student strengths and interests, then matches students to personalized enrichment activities for K-12 schools and districts.

Product overview

LPI Learning is a global education company offering a portfolio of interconnected programs centered around its core SaaS platform, the Renzulli Learning System, and international exchange/cultural programs. The Renzulli Learning System is an interactive personalized learning platform for Pre-K through 12 students that applies gifted education pedagogy to school-wide enrichment. This core technology platform is integrated into all LPI Learning programs including Study in the USA (F-1 visa high school placement), Agent Au Pair (J-1 visa cultural exchange), and the various outbound programs (Teach/Volunteer/Tutor Abroad through the Cultural Exchange Project and GeoVisions). The company also operates the Renzulli Creativity Programs for gifted students, the LPI Learning Foundation nonprofit division, and acquired the American Au Pair domestic program in 2020. The portfolio is held under the LPI Learning (Legacy Partners International, Inc.) corporate umbrella, which was founded in 2014 and is based in New Haven, Connecticut.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Study in the USA: Program providing international students with placement in carefully selected high schools across the United States on an F-1 Visa
• Renzulli Learning System
• Agent Au Pair
• GeoVisions
• LPI Learning Foundation
• The Cultural Exchange Project
• Universal Accounting International (UAI)

Products and services

• Renzulli Learning System An interactive online SaaS teaching and learning platform providing personalized learning for students in grades Pre-K through 12. The system uses the Renzulli Profiler to identify student academic strengths, interests, learning styles, and preferred modes of expression, then matches students with personalized enrichment activities. Sold to K-12 schools and districts.
• Study in the USA An international student exchange program placing students in SEVIS-certified American high schools (public, private, and boarding) on F-1 visas. Includes admissions advising, homestay accommodation with screened host families, and local representative support across the USA and Canada.
• Agent Au Pair A US Department of State designated J-1 Visa Au Pair Program placing international au pairs with American host families for cultural exchange, live-in childcare, and educational opportunities. Average weekly cost approximately $540.
• Renzulli Creativity Programs Summer and extracurricular programs for gifted and talented students emphasizing creative learning and investigative research. Programs teach advanced learning skills and promote application of knowledge through enrichment clusters in Business and Entrepreneurship, STEM Studies, Creative and Performing Arts, and Social Action.
• The Cultural Exchange Project

Quantifiable outcome

• Helped millions of students achieve higher academic performance
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Future Problem Solving Programs International (FPSPI)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2020FPSPI launched Remote Learning Program through Renzulli Learning platform, enabling students to work collaboratively on problem-based learning activities including topics like infectious disease, pandemics, and food waste.
• Magnet Schools of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Partnership with MSA, a leading national nonprofit professional education association representing magnet schools, school district leaders, principals, teachers, parents and families. MSA's mission is to promote choice, equity, diversity, and academic excellence.
• Connecticut Association for the Gifted (CAG)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Partnership with CAG to support and advocate for Connecticut's gifted, talented, and high-potential children of diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Connecticut is the first state to enact policy ensuring all students have access to gifted education resources.
• International Centre for Innovation in Education (ICIE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Partnership with ICIE, a leader in global education, advocacy and professional development. ICIE offers 15 conferences annually attended by more than 10,000 university and K-12 educators. Partnership expands LPI Learning's global community.
• GrouponminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2017Agent Au Pair is the only au pair agency in the US to partner with Groupon, providing state and city-specific links to discounts on activities, events, and experiences for au pairs and host families.
• Agent Au Pair, Inc.coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2016Acquired in 2016, Agent Au Pair is a California-based corporation and US Department of State designated J-1 Visa Au Pair Program Sponsor. Founded in 2001, based in San Francisco, California.
• Summer DiscoverycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Summer Discovery for Renzulli Creativity Programs offered at Yale University, Georgetown University, and UCLA. Students participate in summer programs developing advanced learning skills and creative investigative methods.
• AuPair.comcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLPI Learning is the global marketing partner of AuPair.com, the leading resource for connecting au pairs and host families. Agent Au Pair is the exclusive US J-1 Visa Program of AuPair.com.
• University of ConnecticutcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRenzulli Learning founded in 2005 by Joseph S. Renzulli in partnership with the University of Connecticut Research and Development Corporation. Dr. Renzulli serves as Professor of Educational Psychology at UConn and leads the Renzulli Center for Creativity.
• GoQuest / Compass Learning / EdgenuitycoreTechnology or IntegrationRenzulli Learning was acquired by Compass Learning in 2011, then by Edgenuity in 2016, before being re-acquired by Renzulli and LPI Learning in March 2017, with GoQuest software renamed to Renzulli Learning.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Greenheart Exchange: Greenheart runs high school F-1 Visa, J-1 au pair, and short-term exchange programs with homestay placement, directly comparable to LPI's Study in the USA and Agent Au Pair lines.
• Nacel Open Door: Nacel Open Door operates F-1 high school, J-1 au pair, and short-term student exchange programs that overlap with LPI's Study in the USA and Agent Au Pair offerings.
• AFS Intercultural Programs: AFS is a long-standing cultural exchange organization operating international student, homestay, and intercultural programs highly comparable to LPI's Study in the USA and Cultural Exchange Project lines.
• CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange): CIEE is a leading international educational exchange provider serving students and teachers globally, directly comparable to LPI's Study in the USA, teach/volunteer abroad, and F-1/J-1 visa programs.
• Educatius Group: Educatius places international students in US high schools on F-1 visas with homestay support — directly competing with LPI's Study in the USA program and SEVIS-school distribution.
• Cultural Care Au Pair: Cultural Care is a leading US Department of State designated J-1 Visa Au Pair sponsor, the most direct competitor to LPI's Agent Au Pair subsidiary.
• AIFS (American Institute For Foreign Study): AIFS is a major study abroad, cultural exchange, and au pair program provider — CEO DiMauro previously served as CMO at AIFS, and the two compete directly across study abroad and exchange verticals.

Broad incumbents

• EF Education First: EF is a global incumbent in language training, study abroad, and cultural exchange, with broader scale and resources than LPI but materially overlapping programs in language tutoring, exchange, and international education.
• Edgenuity: Edgenuity previously owned Renzulli Learning (acquired 2016, sold back to LPI in 2017) and remains a K-12 personalized learning and credit-recovery platform directly competing with Renzulli Learning in US schools and districts.

Emerging players

• DreamBox Learning: DreamBox is a K-12 personalized math/learning SaaS platform adopted by US districts; it competes with Renzulli Learning for the same differentiated-instruction and personalized-learning budget line at the school/district level.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LPi-Learning-Foundation-922590304478639
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lpi-learning
• Instagraminstagram.com/lpilearning
• Xx.com/lpilearning

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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