What Class Education does

Class Education S.A. de C.V. is a Mexican private educational agency founded in 1994 that intermediates international study-abroad placements for Latin American students, primarily targeting Mexican families and young adults. The company operates five core program verticals — language courses, higher education, work-and-study, international high school, and supervised summer camps — across five destination countries (Canada, Ireland, Australia, Malta, and the UK), supplemented by a financing intermediation add-on connecting students with education lenders offering 6–60 month payment plans.

The firm runs a sales-led, advisor-driven go-to-market model anchored in free 30-minute consultations, delivered through six physical offices (five across Mexico and one in Vancouver) and remote channels (WhatsApp, video calls). Its revenue is generated almost entirely through commissions paid by 50+ partner institutions (ILSC, Greystone College, Douglas College, Humber College, Bodwell High School, English Path Malta, Future Learning Dublin, Original Campus Melbourne, among others), with additional referral economics from financing partners. The company discloses no proprietary technology platform; operations rely on Zoho CRM for student relationship management, Sanity for content, and Vercel for web hosting. Program pricing is denominated primarily in Mexican Pesos and ranges from approximately $35,000 MXN for short language courses to $180,000+ MXN per year for high school programs.

Class Education has placed more than 11,000 students over its operating history, with Canada the dominant destination (~60% of placements) and a stated 98% student recommendation rate. The legal entity is a privately held Mexican company (S.A. de C.V.) with no disclosed external investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity. The business model is asset-light and people-light (11–50 employees), with operational leverage tied to advisor productivity and institutional partner breadth rather than proprietary IP.

Name

Class Education

Legal name

CLASS Education S.A. de C.V.

Website

https://classeducation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Class Education is a Mexican educational agency founded in 1994 that advises and places Latin American students in language, high school, higher education, work-study, and summer camp programs across Canada, Ireland, Australia, Malta, and the UK, earning commissions from 50+ partner institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Consulting / International Study Abroad Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Language Schools (611630), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Short-Term & Summer/Winter Multi-Country Study Abroad Programs (EDAIAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Language Schools (Multi-Language) (EDAIAEAA), Study Abroad Program Management & Administration (for Institutions) (EDAIAAAJ)

Keywords

• Study abroad consulting
• Educational advisory services
• International student placement
• Language program placement
• Study abroad agency

Headquarters

HQ city

Benito Juarez

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commission from Educational Institutions: Class Education earns revenue through commissions paid by partner educational institutions (language schools, colleges, universities, and camps) in Canada, Ireland, Australia, Malta, and the UK. The company explicitly states that their advising service is free for students, funded entirely by institutional commissions. This creates a commission-based revenue model where the company is incentivized to match students with appropriate partner programs.
2. Financing Intermediation: Class Education facilitates student financing through partner financial institutions, earning referral fees or commissions from connecting students with lenders for education loans. They offer payment plans ranging from 6 to 60 months, connecting students with financial allies who specialize in education credit.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Class Education is a Mexican educational consulting agency that provides free personalized advising and end-to-end enrollment services to help Latin American students study abroad. The company places students into five program categories — language courses, higher education diplomas/degrees, Work & Study combined programs, international high school, and supervised summer camps — across partner institutions in Canada, Ireland, Australia, Malta, and the UK. Services include program selection, institution enrollment, visa processing, accommodation coordination, airport reception, and ongoing in-destination support, plus access to partner financing for program costs.

Product overview

Class Education is an international education agency founded in 1994 that operates as a comprehensive service platform connecting Latin American students with educational institutions abroad. The company offers five core program modules: Language Courses (Cursos de Idiomas), Higher Education (Educación Superior), Work & Study, High School, and Summer Camps (Campamentos). The platform is complemented by a financing add-on module (Plan de Pagos y Financiamiento). The integrated service portfolio covers the full student journey from initial consultation through visa processing, enrollment, accommodation coordination, airport reception, and ongoing in-destination support. The company partners with 50+ institutions across 5 destination countries (Canada, Ireland, Australia, Malta, UK) and maintains 6 offices (5 in Mexico and 1 in Vancouver, Canada).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Language Courses (Cursos de Idiomas) English language courses abroad lasting 1 week to 12 months, available in Canada, Ireland, Australia, Malta, and the UK for students aged 16+. Includes certified classes in small groups (up to 12) and cultural activities; General English 20 hrs/week from $35,000 MXN per 4 weeks, Intensive English 30 hrs/week from $42,000 MXN per 4 weeks, Business English 25 hrs/week from $39,000 MXN per 4 weeks, IELTS Preparation 25 hrs/week from $38,000 MXN per 4 weeks.
• Higher Education (Educación Superior) Diploma and degree programs in Canada and Australia lasting 1-4 years for students aged 18+. Includes internationally recognized diplomas/titles with work permits (up to 20 hrs/week during studies) and Post-Graduation Work Permits up to 3 years in Canada. Diploma programs (1-2 years) from $120,000 MXN/year, Associate degree (2 years) from $110,000 MXN/year, Bachelor's degree (4 years) from $120,000 MXN/year, Master's degree (2 years) from $140,000 MXN/year.
• Work & Study Programs Combined study-and-work programs in Canada, Ireland, Australia, and Malta lasting 6 months to 2 years, allowing students to study English and work legally up to 20 hrs/week. Starting from $55,000 MXN. Greystone College Vancouver from $8,600 CAD/52 weeks; English Path Malta from €3,077/52 weeks; Future Learning Dublin from €4,400/48 weeks; Greystone College Sydney from $5,234 AUD/52 weeks. Often used as a pathway to immigration.
• International High School (High School) International high school programs in Canada for students aged 14-18, lasting 1 semester to 2 years. Includes public and private school options with certified host families and personalized academic orientation. Semester international (5 months) from $180,000 MXN; full school year (10 months) from $280,000 MXN; Bodwell High School boarding from $56,000 CAD/year; Burnaby School District from $16,500 CAD/semester.
• Summer Camps (Campamentos) Supervised summer camps for young people aged 7-17 in Canada and Ireland, lasting 2-8 weeks. Features 24/7 supervision by certified staff, English classes in the mornings, and age-specific groups (7-10, 11-14, 15-17). 2-week camp from $45,000 MXN; 4-week camp from $72,000 MXN; 8-week camp from $120,000 MXN. Ireland camps available in Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Limerick.
• Payment Plans and Financing (Plan de Pagos y Financiamiento) Payment plans and education financing intermediation offered through partner financial institutions, with flexible terms from 6 to 60 months. Requires a family co-signer aged 21-70 with verifiable income and good credit history. Applicable to all Class Education programs (Languages, Higher Education, Work & Study, High School, Camps). Class Education earns referral fees/commissions from connecting students with lenders.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% of students recommend Class Education services
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and supporting.

• ILSC TorontocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1994Language school partner in Toronto, Canada offering English courses. One of the primary language school partners serving Class Education students. Students can combine study with work experience in Toronto.
• ILSC VancouvercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1994Language school partner in Vancouver, Canada. Part of ILSC network offering General English, Business English, and exam preparation courses.
• ILSC DublincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1994Language school partner in Dublin, Ireland. Provides English language instruction for students seeking Irish study experience.
• Greystone College VancouvercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1994Work & Study and Higher Education partner in Vancouver. Offers diplomas in Business, Hospitality, AI, and Marketing with legal work permit. Most requested program for students wanting to study and work in Canada.
• Douglas CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1994Public college in Vancouver offering Bachelor's degrees in Business Administration, Applied Psychology, and other programs with Co-op (paid internship) options. One of the most accessible and recognized institutions in British Columbia.
• Humber CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1994One of the largest and most recognized institutions in Ontario. Programs in Business, Media, Health Sciences, and Nursing. Offers diplomas (1-2 years) and university degrees with high employability rates.
• Bodwell High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1994Private boarding school in Vancouver, one of the most recognized in the city. Students live on campus residences, interact with youth from around the world, and prepare for top universities in Canada, USA, and UK (IB Programme).
• English Path MaltaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1994Language school partner in St. Julian's, Malta. Offers the most accessible combination in Europe to study English and work. Malta is an EU member with English as official language and allows working up to 20h/week.
• Future Learning DublinminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1994Language school in Dublin, Ireland. Allows students to study English and work legally up to 20h/week. Ireland is the only EU country where English is the primary language, facilitating job insertion from day one.
• Original Campus MelbourneminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1994Education partner in Melbourne, Australia. Recognized for Marketing Digital and Social Media programs. Ideal for professionals wanting to specialize in digital areas while working.
• Zoho CRMsupportingTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1994Customer relationship management platform used for managing student inquiries, follow-ups, and enrollment processes.
• SanitysupportingTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1994Content management system used for the company's website content management.
• VercelsupportingTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1994Web hosting platform used to deploy and serve the company's website.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Interlingua: Mexican language school operator and study abroad service provider for Mexican students seeking English immersion abroad. Comparable in Mexican source market and language course offering, though operates its own schools rather than pure agency model.

Broad incumbents

• AIFS Abroad (American Institute For Foreign Study): Established study abroad provider offering language, high school, and degree programs across multiple countries. Comparable in multi-program, multi-country offering to Class Education though traditionally US-source-market focused.
• ApplyBoard: Canadian-founded global study abroad platform that connects students with educational institutions across multiple countries. Directly comparable to Class Education's Mexico→Canada corridor business but operates as a technology platform serving many source markets including LATAM.
• QS Study Abroad / QS Quacquarelli Symonds: Global higher education platform with study abroad advisory services and destination search tools. Comparable to Class Education's higher education and language program placement, operating at greater scale with technology-enabled delivery.
• IDP Education: Global education services company placing students into English-language institutions in Australia, Canada, UK, Ireland, and New Zealand. Comparable to Class Education's five-country destination mix and commission-based model, though at significantly larger scale and as a publicly listed incumbent.
• Kaplan International Languages: Global English-language school operator and study abroad provider with locations in Canada, Ireland, UK, Australia, and Malta — the same destination set as Class Education. Acts as both a potential partner institution and competitor for student placement.

Direct peers

• CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange): Non-profit study abroad organization offering language, high school, and higher education programs across multiple destination countries. Comparable to Class Education's portfolio breadth across language, high school, and degree programs, with a similar multi-country destination footprint.
• IES Abroad: Non-profit study abroad provider offering language and academic programs across multiple destinations. Comparable program portfolio (language, higher education, high school options) and destination breadth to Class Education's core offering.
• Becas y Apoyos Educativos (BecaNet / Becas Mexico): Mexican study abroad advisory and scholarship services firm. Most direct domestic peer to Class Education — both serve Mexican students pursuing international education, with overlapping destination countries and similar commission-based agency model.
• EC English Language Centres: English-language school operator in multiple destinations (including Canada, Ireland, UK, Malta) working with Latin American student placement agencies. Comparable destination footprint and target demographic to Class Education's language course offering.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/classeducation
• Facebookfacebook.com/ClassEducation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/class-education-mexico

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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