European Academy of Diplomacy

What European Academy of Diplomacy does

The European Academy of Diplomacy (EAD; legal name Fundacja Europejska Akademia Dyplomacji) is an independent non-profit foundation registered in Warsaw, Poland, founded in 2004 to deliver postgraduate-level education and training in diplomacy, international relations, and related professional skills. Its flagship product is the Academy of Young Diplomats (AYD), a year-long program comprising more than 140 hours of hands-on training across multiple sessions held in Warsaw and Cracow, with three specialization tracks (International Organizations, International Security, and Foreign Service), 15 study visits to embassies and international organizations, and an Executive Diploma in the Art of Diplomacy (EDAD) credential awarded on completion. Each annual cohort has historically drawn 70-100+ participants from more than 60 countries, generating an alumni base exceeding 3,000 across two decades.

EAD extends its curriculum through a portfolio of complementary programs: the Diplomatic Skills Masterclass, Leadership Skills Masterclass, European Diplomacy Workshop, an Executive Masterclass series for business leaders, language courses (including English B2/C1 and diplomatic-language preparation for Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs exams), the Visegrad School of Political Studies, and bespoke "closed" training delivered to government institutions, corporations, and NGOs. Delivery spans both in-person sessions and online/virtual formats following a 2020 pivot to remote instruction. The organization's underlying platform is essentially an educational/training operation built around workshop-based pedagogy, faculty lectures, study visits, and event integration (notably graduation at the Warsaw Security Forum), supported by a standard marketing technology stack (SalesManago, Google Analytics, Hotjar, Facebook, LinkedIn) and GDPR-compliant data handling.

EAD generates revenue through five identifiable streams: AYD participant fees, open training program fees, custom institutional training contracts, language course tuition, and scholarship/partnership funding (e.g., Casimir Pulaski Foundation scholarships). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; enrollment is competitive via direct application through diplomats.pl, with institutional sales executed through partnerships with the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, NATO Public Diplomacy Division, Council of Europe, and other multilateral bodies. Customer segmentation spans aspiring diplomats (primary, long-tail individual segment), government institutions and public administrations (B2B custom training), corporate executives (executive education), and language learners in diplomatic contexts. Leadership currently rests with Director and Foundation Board President Natalia Czajkowska, appointed in 2021; founder Katarzyna Pisarska remains involved in governance.

Name

European Academy of Diplomacy

Legal name

Fundacja Europejska Akademia Dyplomacji

Website

https://diplomats.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The European Academy of Diplomacy is a Warsaw-based non-profit foundation founded in 2004 that delivers postgraduate-level diplomatic education, executive training, and language courses to aspiring diplomats, government institutions, and corporate leaders across 60+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Diplomatic Education and Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), National Security and International Affairs (928)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Diplomacy, Cultural Diplomacy & Strategic Communications (BPAIAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Professional & Executive Short Courses (Non-Degree, International) (EDAIAIAH)

Keywords

• Diplomatic education
• Professional training
• Executive education
• Foreign policy programs
• International relations training

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Academy of Young Diplomats (AYD) Program Fees: Revenue generated from participant enrollment fees for the flagship AYD year-long diplomatic training program, which includes tuition, materials, and access to sessions, ceremonies, and the Warsaw Security Forum graduation event.
2. Open Training Programs: Revenue from publicly advertised training courses in areas such as intercultural communication, diplomatic skills, and leadership, offered on a per-seat or per-course basis.
3. Custom / Closed Programs for Institutions: Revenue from bespoke training programs designed and delivered for public administration, private sector companies, and non-governmental organizations.
4. Language Courses: Revenue from language courses, including English B2 and C1 semester courses, and foreign language instruction for diplomats and civil servants.
5. Scholarships and Partnerships: Revenue is supplemented through scholarship programs such as the Casimir Pulaski Foundation scholarships, which support selected participants in the AYD program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The European Academy of Diplomacy is a non-profit foundation that delivers postgraduate-level diplomatic education and professional training programs. Its flagship offering is the Academy of Young Diplomats (AYD), a year-long, 140+ hour program with three specialization tracks and study visits to embassies and international organizations, culminating in the Executive Diploma in the Art of Diplomacy (EDAD). It also offers open training courses, masterclasses, executive education for institutions, language courses, and the Visegrad School of Political Studies (VSPS).

Product overview

European Academy of Diplomacy (EAD) offers a portfolio of educational and training programs in diplomacy and international relations. The core flagship program is the Academy of Young Diplomats (AYD), a year-long postgraduate-level diplomatic training that concludes with the Executive Diploma in the Art of Diplomacy (EDAD). Alongside this, EAD provides Executive Education and training programs for both open enrollment and custom/institutional clients, including specialized masterclasses (Diplomatic Skills, Leadership Skills), workshops (European Diplomacy Workshop), language courses, and the Visegrad School of Political Studies. The organization also offers programs such as the School of Diplomatic Skills and School of European Studies. Together, these products form a comprehensive educational ecosystem serving future diplomats, civil servants, policy professionals, and organizations seeking diplomatic training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Academy of Young Diplomats (AYD): Flagship annual postgraduate-level diplomatic program empowering future global leaders through year-long training experience, concluding with Executive Diploma in the Art of Diplomacy (EDAD). Established in 2004.
• Visegrad School of Political Studies (VSPS)
• Executive Education

Products and services

• Academy of Young Diplomats (AYD) A top-tier, year-long postgraduate-level diplomatic program launched in 2004 that prepares future diplomats, civil servants, and policy professionals for international careers through 140+ hours of hands-on training, three specialization tracks (International Organizations, International Security, Foreign Service), 15 study visits to embassies and international organizations, and graduation at the Warsaw Security Forum.
• Executive Education and Open Training Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 3,000 graduates from more than 60 countries since 2004
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Warsaw Security Forum (WSF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEAD maintains an exclusive partnership with the Warsaw Security Forum, providing AYD graduates with access to the prestigious WSF Graduation Ceremony. This partnership is a key differentiator, connecting graduates directly with top-level security policy and transatlantic dialogue leaders.
• Casimir Pulaski FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Casimir Pulaski Foundation provides scholarships for selected participants in the Academy of Young Diplomats. The foundation and EAD co-organize sessions and events, with EAD serving as a nominating partner for the Leadership Academy for Poland.
• NATO (Public Diplomacy Division)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNATO's Public Diplomacy Division co-organizes dedicated NATO sessions for AYD participants, featuring senior NATO officials and experts as special guests and lecturers. Dr. Jamie Shea, former NATO Deputy Assistant Secretary-General, has served as a main guest for AYD sessions.
• Council of EuropemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Council of Europe co-organizes sessions within the AYD program, including sessions within the framework of the World Forum for Democracy, bringing European institutional perspectives to participants.
• Visegrad School of Political Studies (VSPS)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Visegrad School of Political Studies is a related program operated by EAD, focusing on political studies for the Visegrad region (Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia). It is co-organized with Visegrad Fund and has conducted migration and regional cooperation programs.
• Polish Ministry of Foreign AffairscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEAD's language courses are designed in collaboration with the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, preparing candidates for resort examinations conducted by the MSZ. EAD lecturers include those with experience in MFA cooperation.
• Leadership Academy for PolandminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEAD serves as a nominating partner for the Leadership Academy for Poland, promoting and facilitating applications from qualified candidates to this program.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• European Security and Defence College (ESDC): An EU training institution delivering education in EU Common Security and Defence Policy to civilian and military personnel across EU member states. Overlaps with EAD in the security-policy training space for European officials, with institutional EU backing that distinguishes it from EAD's foundation structure.
• Chatham House: The Royal Institute of International Affairs in London provides executive education, research, and policy programming on international affairs. Comparable to EAD in serving mid-career diplomats and policy professionals with intensive short-course executive training and a global thought-leadership platform.
• College of Europe: A prestigious postgraduate institute specializing in European integration, law, economics, and political studies, with campuses in Bruges and Warsaw (the Warsaw campus is geographically co-located with EAD). It competes for the same cohort of European policy/diplomacy students but offers full master's degrees.
• UNITAR: The United Nations Institute for Training and Research delivers training to diplomats, government officials, and UN staff on multilateral diplomacy and international cooperation. Comparable to EAD in the multilateral/diplomatic training niche, with similar mission of preparing public-sector professionals for international careers.
• Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP): A Geneva-based foundation offering executive education in security policy and international relations to diplomats, military officers, and policy professionals from around the world. Strongly comparable to EAD in mission, target audience (aspiring and mid-career diplomats), and emphasis on practitioner-led executive training.
• NATO Defense College: Rome-based senior NATO institution offering professional military education for officers and officials from NATO and partner countries. Overlaps with EAD in the security-policy and NATO ecosystem, particularly given EAD's formal partnership with NATO's Public Diplomacy Division.
• Diplomatic Academy of Vienna: Austria's historic diplomatic academy providing training for foreign service candidates and executive education for international professionals. As one of the world's oldest and most established diplomatic academies, it competes with EAD for the same European diplomatic training market with a stronger institutional legacy.
• Clingendael Institute: The Netherlands' leading diplomatic training academy offers professional courses in diplomacy, international relations, and security policy for civil servants and mid-career professionals. It is one of the most direct comparables to EAD in terms of offering postgraduate-level executive training in diplomatic skills for a European audience.

Broad incumbents

• Sciences Po: A leading French university and one of Europe's premier institutions for political science, international relations, and public policy, with degree programs and executive education. It represents a larger, more established player in the same international affairs training space with broader academic offerings.
• Johns Hopkins SAIS: A top-ranked U.S. graduate school in international relations and global policy with strong European campuses (Bologna). It competes for the same pool of aspiring diplomats and policy professionals but operates at significantly larger scale with full degree programs and a global brand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/europejska-akademia-dyplomacji
• Xx.com/EAD_Diplomats

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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