Global Studies

What Global Studies does

Global Studies is a London-based, non-profit online education platform that delivers OFQUAL-accredited academic programs and short-form professional courses to individual learners and educational institutions worldwide. The platform's structured academic pathway spans secondary education (IGCSE), University Foundation (Level 3, 60-120 credits), Undergraduate (Level 4-5, 240 credits equivalent to the first two years of a UK bachelor's degree), and Master's preparation (Level 6-7, providing 120 credits toward MBA completion). All qualifications are accredited by OFQUAL, the UK Government's higher education regulator, enabling credit transfer to partner UK and international universities including the American University of Panama. The platform supports Arabic, English, Turkish, and French interfaces.

The technology stack is a cloud-based learning management system comprising four core modules: a Course Library of video and text content with discussion forums and attachments; Interactive Courses featuring gamified exercises; a Live Course Platform offering scheduled virtual sessions with attendance tracking, chat functionality, and Microsoft Teams integration; and an Exams System supporting placement tests, progress tests, final exams, and certificate verification codes. Integrations include Stripe and PayPal for payments, Microsoft Teams for live sessions, and Zoom for tutor support. The system is GDPR compliant.

Global Studies operates a hybrid B2C/B2B revenue model. Individual learners purchase courses directly through the self-service portal (pricing ranges from $89 per unit to $3,600 for the Level 7 Strategic Management Diploma) or book one-on-one tutoring sessions ($10-$250/hour). Institutions and corporate clients subscribe to one of five white-label platform packages (Live, Recorded/Text, Testing, Interactive, Comprehensive) on annual subscription terms. The company maintains two offices — a London headquarters in Covent Garden and an Istanbul regional office serving the Middle East — and operates with 11-50 employees under non-profit ownership with no disclosed institutional investors or parent entity.

Name

Global Studies

Legal name

Global Studies

Website

https://gstudies.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Global Studies is a London-based non-profit online education platform offering OFQUAL-accredited degree pathway programs, professional courses, and white-label e-learning packages to individual students and institutions across the Middle East and globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Education Platform

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online International & Cross-Border Universities (Global/Transnational Providers) (EDAHALAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

University-Affiliated Pathway & Foundation Programs (EDAIAJAA), Online/Hybrid Overseas Pathway & Bridging Programs (EDAIAJAK), Online Learning Content & Course Publishing Platforms (BPAMAJAL)

Keywords

• Online education platform
• E-learning courses
• Accredited academic programs
• White-label LMS
• University pathway programs

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Course Fees: Students pay for individual courses and programs including diplomas at various price points ranging from $89 to $3600
2. Institutional Platform Subscriptions: Organizations subscribe to platform packages (Live course platform, Recorded courses platform, Testing platform, Interactive education platform, Comprehensive package) on annual subscription basis with pricing based on features and scale
3. Academic Credit Transfer: Students earn OFQUAL-accredited credits that can be transferred to partner UK universities for degree completion

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Global Studies operates an OFQUAL-accredited online education platform that delivers hundreds of courses and structured academic programs (IGCSE, University Foundation, Undergraduate Levels 4-5, and Master's preparation Levels 6-7) directly to individual students through a self-service portal. For institutions and corporations, it packages the underlying learning platform as five white-label subscription tiers (live, recorded, testing, interactive, and comprehensive) that enable partners to launch their own branded academies with custom branding, payment gateways, and management tools.

Product overview

Global Studies is an online education platform offering a comprehensive ecosystem of educational products and services. The core platform (gstudies.org/portal.gstudies.org) provides four main product categories: (1) Course Library with video and text-based courses, (2) Interactive Courses featuring gamified learning, (3) Live Courses with real-time instructor sessions, and (4) a Testing/Exams System. The company also offers structured academic programs spanning secondary education (IGCSE), University Foundation (Level 3), Undergraduate (Level 4-5), and Master's preparation (Level 6-7), all accredited by OFQUAL and aligned with UK higher education qualifications. For institutions, Global Studies provides white-label platform packages including Live Course Platform, Recorded/Text Courses Platform, Testing Platform, Interactive Education Platform, and a Comprehensive Package combining all features with custom branding options. The platform supports multiple languages (Arabic, English, Turkish, French), Microsoft Teams integration, Zoom for tutoring, and payment processing via Stripe and PayPal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Course Library (مكتبة الدورات) A comprehensive library of video and text-based courses covering business administration, English language, training and education, media and public relations, networks and cybersecurity, programming, and personal development. Includes exercises, discussion forums, attachments, and final tests.
• Interactive Courses (الدورات التفاعلية) Gamified learning experience with interactive exercises and various question patterns designed to help students consolidate information and progressively improve skills.
• Live Courses (دورات المباشر) Live sessions with professional and internationally certified instructors, offered individually or in groups, in-person, online, or in blended formats. Sessions are recorded for later review.
• Exams System (الاختبارات) International-standard testing system supporting placement tests, progress tests, pre-tests, final exams, and certification preparatory tests, with question banks and diverse question types.
• Training Courses (الدورات التدريبية)

Quantifiable outcome

• Students can earn 120-240 accredited credits transferable to UK universities for degree completion
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• athe.co.ukcoreOthersUK-based accreditation and educational services provider. Listed as a success partner on Global Studies platform.
• American University of Panama (au.edu.pa)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational university partner accepting Global Studies qualifications for degree transfer and credit recognition.
• BEnglish (benglish.net)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEnglish language learning organization providing courses on the Global Studies platform.
• ISSA (International School of Soccer Association - issa.org)minorOthersListed as a partner organization.
• ICO (Information Commissioner's Office - ico.org.uk)minorOthersUK data protection authority listed as a partner, indicating compliance with UK data protection regulations.
• UKRLP (UK Register of Learning Providers - ukrlp.co.uk)coreOthersUK Register of Learning Providers listing confirming Global Studies as a recognized UK learning provider.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Open Study College: UK-based distance learning provider offering accredited vocational and higher-education qualifications with flexible online study. Comparable as a UK-headquartered OFQUAL-aligned provider targeting working learners seeking affordable qualifications.
• Coursera: Global online learning platform offering accredited degree pathways, professional certificates, and university-issued credentials. Directly comparable as a B2C/B2B online education provider with credit-eligible programs, though at significantly larger scale.
• edX: Online university-level education platform founded by Harvard and MIT, offering accredited microcredentials and degree pathways. Comparable as a globally accessible online higher-education provider with university partnerships.
• FutureLearn: UK-headquartered online education platform owned by Global University Systems, offering accredited short courses, microcredentials, and degree programs from UK and international universities. Closely comparable as a UK-based online platform serving international pathway students.
• London School of Business and Finance (LSBF) Online: UK-based private higher-education provider with strong online and international student presence, offering accredited business programs with pathways to UK and global universities. Comparable as a London-based private provider competing for international pathway students.
• Learna: Online platform offering accredited diploma and postgraduate programs with international student focus. Comparable as a digital-first provider of accredited professional and academic qualifications to a global audience.
• University of the People: Accredited tuition-free online university serving international students seeking affordable US-accredited degrees. Directly comparable as an internationally accessible online higher-education provider targeting students priced out of traditional universities.

Broad incumbents

• Academic Partnerships: Established provider helping universities convert face-to-face programs into online formats, particularly serving adult and international learners. Broad incumbent comparable as a B2B enabler of online university pathway programs.
• Udemy: Global marketplace for online courses with broad professional and academic content. Broad incumbent comparable as an online learning platform, though Udemy is largely non-accredited consumer/SMB content versus Global Studies' accredited pathway model.
• 2U: US-listed edtech company powering online degree programs for major universities (formerly edX owner). Broad incumbent offering white-label online program management services to universities — comparable as a platform business enabling institutional online programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/people/Globalt-Studies/61554666268636

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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