What Open Education Group does

Open Education Group Sp. z o.o. is a privately held Polish educational services company headquartered in Białystok, founded in 2005 and operating with 11-50 employees. The company provides corporate and individual language training across nine languages (English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, Chinese, Norwegian, and Polish for foreigners) at CEFR levels A1-C2, including business-specialized courses for legal, medical, technical, economic, and HR contexts. It is an ETS Global Accredited Testing Center since 2010, authorized to administer TOEIC, TFI, and WiDaF examinations, and holds SUS 2.0 certification, RIS registration, and Employment Agency registration (No. 11159). Adjacent services include a translation bureau (opentranslation24.pl), a registered employment agency, and accessibility advisory for local government. The company is also the regional ambassador for the Colin Rose Accelerated Learning Method in Podlaskie voivodeship.

The business model rests on three interlocking revenue streams: (1) commercial language training and consulting sold via enterprise field sales and inside sales, priced by quote against group size, level, and industry; (2) government-subsidized training administered through KFS, PSF, and PARP sector programs, which cover 70-100% of training costs for eligible Polish enterprises; and (3) EU-funded project design, management, and implementation, where Open Education Group acts as lead or partner on multi-million-PLN social and vocational activation projects across multiple voivodeships. Distribution is primarily through direct B2B sales, the PARP Baza Usług Rozwojowych marketplace, and public procurement. The firm has delivered 100,000+ training hours to 230+ corporate and institutional clients and trained 6,500+ learners across 800+ groups over its operating history.

Technology infrastructure includes a web-based online placement testing system (60-question, ~15-minute assessments across five languages) and an AI-supported e-learning platform under development since 2024, built by a third-party contractor (Design and Business sp. z o.o.) and funded through a 'Bon na cyfryzację' digitization voucher. The company is registered as OER-research-engaged per its short description, though specific OER outputs are not detailed in the source material. No public API, mobile app, or proprietary data flywheel is disclosed, and AI capability is externally sourced rather than internally developed.

Name

Open Education Group

Legal name

Open Education Group Sp. z o.o.

Website

https://openeducation.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Open Education Group Sp. z o.o. is a Białystok-headquartered Polish educational services company (founded 2005) providing corporate and individual language training across nine languages, ETS-accredited TOEIC testing, EU-funded project consulting, translation, and employment agency services to enterprises and public institutions across Poland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Language Training Services

NAICS

Language Schools (61163), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

General Language Schools & Institutes (EDAMAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adult & Workplace English (ESP) Materials (EDAGAHAH), Language Proficiency Exam Prep (CEFR, TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, PTE) (EDANACAD)

Keywords

• Language training services
• Corporate language courses
• EU funded training
• Language proficiency testing
• Professional development training

Headquarters

HQ city

Bialystok

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Language Training Services: Corporate and individual language courses in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, Chinese, Norwegian, and Polish for foreigners. Both individual and group formats at levels A1-C2. Includes specialized courses for legal, medical, technical, economic, and HR sectors.
2. Business Coaching and Specialized Training: Business language coaching, business correspondence, business reporting, client acquisition, company presentations, meetings and sales negotiations, marketing training for specific industries.
3. Translation Bureau Services: Professional translation services through opentranslation24.pl partnership, supporting corporate communication needs.
4. EU Funded Projects and Consulting: Participation in EU-funded development projects, grant management, and consulting services for accessing government funding for employee training (KFS, PSF, sectoral programs).
5. Employment Agency Services: Registered employment agency (number 11159) providing job placement and recruitment services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Open Education Group Sp. z o.o. is a Polish nationwide educational company providing language training services in nine languages (English, German, Spanish, Russian, Polish, French, Italian, Chinese, Norwegian) at CEFR levels A1-C2 for corporate clients, public institutions, and individual learners. The company also delivers EU-funded project consulting (KFS, PSF, sectoral programs), certified language examinations (TOEIC, TFI, WiDaF) through ETS Global accreditation, translation services, and registered employment agency services. It operates a vertically integrated education-and-funding ecosystem centered on language proficiency development for businesses and institutions across Poland.

Product overview

Open Education Group Sp. z o.o. is a nationwide Polish educational company offering a portfolio of interrelated training and development services, primarily centered on language education and EU project consulting. The core offering consists of language training (Szkolenia Językowe) in nine languages at CEFR levels A1–C2, delivered individually or in groups, supplemented by specialized business language programs, language audits, and certified examinations (TOIEC, TFI, WiDaF) through its ETS Global accreditation. These training services are closely integrated with funding advisory products — Krajowy Fundusz Szkoleniowy (KFS), Podmiotowy System Finansowania (PSF), and Kompetencje dla sektorów — which help businesses secure EU subsidies to cover training costs. The company also operates an Employment Agency (Agencja Zatrudnienia, No. 11159), a Translation Office (Biuro Tłumaczeń), an Accessible Local Government advisory service, commercial training courses, and a project management division that designs and implements EU-funded social and vocational activation projects. The Colin Rose accelerated learning method is promoted as a branded sub-product. The portfolio forms a vertically integrated education-and-funding ecosystem serving both private enterprises and public institutions across Poland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Podlaskie Bony Na Szkolenia: Subsidized training vouchers program for the Podlaskie region, operated as a distinct branded initiative under the Open Education Group umbrella.

Products and services

• Language Training (Szkolenia Jezykowe) Language training services covering English, German, Spanish, Russian, Polish, French, Italian, Chinese, and Norwegian at levels A1-C2 in individual and group formats, including business-specialized courses for legal, medical, technical, economic, and HR sectors. Delivered on-site at client premises and online for corporate and individual clients across Poland.
• Examinations and Certifications (Egzaminy i Certyfikaty) ETS Global accredited examination center authorized to administer TOEIC Bridge, TOEIC Listening and Reading, TFI, WiDaF Basic, and WiDaF tests, internationally recognized workplace language proficiency certifications used by 9,000+ organizations worldwide. Available to corporate clients and individual candidates.
• Podmiotowy System Finansowania (PSF) Advisory Service EU co-financing advisory service under the Podlaskie Entity Financing System, offering 70-85% subsidies for development services for micro, small, medium, and large enterprises based in the Podlaskie Voivodeship. Caps range from 50,000 PLN (micro/small) to 150,000 PLN (large), with 5,000 PLN per service and 10,000 PLN per person.
• Krajowy Fundusz Szkoleniowy (KFS) Advisory Service National Training Fund program advisory and delivery service providing up to 300% of average salary per participant toward training costs, with 100% funding for micro-enterprises and 80% for other employers. Accessed through local labor offices.
• Kompetencje dla sektorow (Sector Competence Training) Sector-specific subsidized training programs covering industries including fashion, trade, food, IT, telecommunications, tourism, construction, healthcare, and automotive, with up to 80% co-funding through sector councils. Maximum 17,000 PLN per enterprise and 8,500 PLN per employee (with 20% own contribution).
• Employment Agency (Agencja Zatrudnienia) Registered employment agency (National Register of Employment Agencies No. 11159) providing job placement and recruitment services for individuals and employers in Poland.
• Translation Office (Biuro Tlumaczen) Professional translation services covering multiple language pairs through the opentranslation24.pl platform, developed in response to client demand from the core training business. Supports corporate communication needs for clients across Poland.
• Accessible Local Government Advisory (Dostepny Samorzad - Doradztwo) Advisory services for local government units on accessibility standards and inclusion, supporting the implementation of universal design principles in public administration and accessible public space.
• EU Project Design and Implementation (Projekty EU) Design, management, and implementation of EU-funded projects including social and professional activation programs, vocational training, educational initiatives, and institutional development, drawing on expertise in securing and managing European funding for partner organizations and beneficiaries.
• Commercial Training (Szkolenia Komercyjne) Privately-funded training courses available without EU subsidy, covering professional and personal development topics across various sectors, offered to individuals and companies that do not qualify for or prefer not to use public funding.
• Language Audit (Audyt Jezykowy) Specialized language proficiency assessment conducted at client companies, providing diagnostic reporting on employee language skills on a six-level scale based on CEFR descriptors, with optional HR reports and semi-annual progress tracking.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6,500+ trainees trained in 800+ training groups
• +3 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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Caritas Archidiecezji BiałostockiejcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Project leader for 'Aktywny Białystok' social and professional activation project (value: 854,368.53 PLN). Open Education Group serves as project partner providing training services for 32 participants in Białystok.
• Białostocka Fundacja Kształcenia Kadr (BFKK)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Multiple project partnerships including 'Aktywni i Zdrowi' (healthcare rehabilitation, 4,562,165 PLN), 'Najważniejsza jest Rodzina' (women's employment support, 2,771,525.30 PLN), and 'Szkoła zadań prawdziwych' (teacher development). Leading partner for workforce health and family support programs.
• Fundacja 'Pro Anima'minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Project partner for 'ZmianaPLUS - Aktywizacja społeczna i zawodowa' (862,555.91 PLN). Social and professional activation project for Podlaskie region.
• Spółdzielnia Socjalna 'ACTIVE GO' w BiałymstokuminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025Project partner for 'Włącz się: Aktywizacja społeczna i zawodowa' (867,742.30 PLN) and historical partner for social integration projects including 'Podniesienie aktywności społeczno-zawodowej' and 'Kompas aktywności'.
• Ministerstwo Rolnictwa i Rozwoju WsicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025Government partner for 'Kształcimy zawodowo!' project (1,248,943.80 PLN). Vocational training for agricultural school students in Janów and Suwałki. Open Education Group serves as leading partner.
• Stowarzyszenie VOX HUMANAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025Project partner for 'Cudzoziemiec - działania integracyjne i wspierające' (1,591,668 PLN). Social and professional integration of third-country nationals in Mazovia region, serving 285 participants.
• Wschodnioeuropejska Akademia Nauk Stosowanych w Białymstoku (WANS)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025Project partner for 'WANS - Akademia dostępna' (5,232,062.69 PLN). FERS-funded project improving university accessibility for people with special needs, training 82 staff members and 15 student organization representatives.
• Zespół Szkół Centrum Kształcenia Rolniczego w JanowieminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Educational partner for 'ZSCKR w Janowie kuźnią specjalistów' (EU funding: 1,305,604.75 PLN) and 'Kształcimy zawodowo!' vocational training projects.
• Narodowe Forum Doradztwa KarieryminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2021Project partner for 'Szkolenia z zakresu doradztwa edukacyjno-zawodowego' across 4 voivodeships (5,230,164.35 PLN) and 'Szkoła zadań prawdziwych' (9,996,151 PLN).
• Uniwersytet w BiałymstokuminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2021Partner for 'Zwiększenie kompetencji kadry dydaktycznej...z zakresu projektowania uniwersalnego' (EU funding: 1,000,527.51 PLN) and 'Dostępne Podlaskie' project (2,088,000 PLN).
• Mazurski Ośrodek Doskonalenia Nauczycieli w EłkuminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2021Implementation partner for 'Szkolenia z zakresu doradztwa edukacyjno-zawodowego' in Warmińsko-Mazurskie voivodeship and 'Szkoła zadań prawdziwych' teacher development program.
• Europejskie Centrum Szkoleń Sp. z o.o.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2020Project office partner for 'Kompetencje przyszłości pod kontrolą' (Mazovia region, EU-funded adult education project).
• Fundacja Szansa dla NiewidomychminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2020Project leader for 'Łódzki kompas wsparcia społecznego i zawodowego' (1,457,019.37 PLN) with Open Education Group as partner for visually impaired integration services.
• Łódzkie Centrum Doskonalenia Nauczycieli i Kształcenia PraktycznegominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2019Project partner for 'Szkolenia z zakresu doradztwa edukacyjno-zawodowego' across Łódź voivodeship (5,230,164.35 PLN).

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Kaplan International Languages: International language school operator with corporate and individual English programs. Overlaps with Open Education Group's adult English training and corporate ELT positioning at a much larger scale.
• EF Education First: Global education company operating language schools, corporate training (EF Corporate Language Training), and standardized testing. Overlaps with Open Education Group's corporate language training and exam-prep positioning but at far larger scale.
• British Council: International organization delivering English language teaching, corporate programs, and standardized English assessments worldwide. Comparable as a large incumbent offering certified English testing and corporate training that competes for the same Polish enterprise demand.
• Goethe-Institut: Global German language and cultural institution providing corporate German training and standardized German certifications. Comparable to Open Education Group's specialized German and exam-preparation offerings for Polish corporates.

Direct peers

• Inlingua International: Franchised network specializing in corporate language training across multiple languages with instructor-led and custom programs. Directly parallels Open Education Group's B2B, multi-language, on-site delivery model.
• Berlitz Corporation: Global corporate and individual language training provider with on-site business language programs across Europe. Directly comparable to Open Education Group in offering enterprise-focused multi-language instructor-led courses and corporate training solutions.
• Wall Street English: International chain of English-language schools with a strong corporate training arm. Comparable in delivering structured A1–C2 English curricula to adults and corporate clients via blended learning.

Regional players

• SuperMemo (SuperMemo World): Polish-origin learning content and methodology company with strong roots in Poland. Comparable as a domestic language/learning company operating in the same Polish training ecosystem, though focused more on publishing and methodology licensing than corporate training delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/openeducation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/open-education-group

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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