Learning Institute

Name

Learning Institute

Legal name

Learning Institute AG

Website

https://learninginstitute.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Tutoring and Language Education Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Language Schools (611630)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

K–12 Core Curriculum Small-Group Tutoring Centers (Math/ELA/Science/Social Studies) (EDANAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Live Online Language Tutoring & Small-Group Classes (EDAMAFAD), Language & Communication Continuing Education (EDAAAEAF), Homework Tutoring & Academic Support (Subject Tutoring) (HSAAAHAC)

Keywords

• Private tutoring services
• Individual language instruction
• Corporate language training
• Exam preparation courses
• Online tutoring platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Bern

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Private Tutoring Services: One-time lesson packages for private students requiring tutoring across all subjects and levels. Packages range from 6 to 100 lessons with bonus lessons for larger purchases. Revenue recognized as lessons are delivered.
2. Corporate Language Training: Customized in-house language courses for businesses with premium instructors, tailored curriculum, and ongoing support. Billed per session with group pricing tiers based on participant count.
3. Teacher Certification Program: Diploma program for teachers to become certified in individualized instruction methodology, available as self-study course.
4. Lesson Packages: Pre-paid lesson packages ranging from 6 to 100 lessons, with bonus lessons (1-10 free) for larger packages. Credit remains valid for 3 years.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Learning Institute organizes individualized tutoring (Nachhilfe) and language courses (Sprachkurse) across Switzerland, delivered by over 1,950 vetted, qualified, and certified teachers. Services cover all subjects and all education levels (from primary school through university and adult education) and 10+ languages with recognized diploma preparation (Cambridge, Goethe, DELF/DALF). Delivery is in-person at the customer's preferred location (home, school, workplace) or online via video with optional recording, with no subscription commitment, up to 2 trial lessons, free teacher/subject changes, and 3-year credit validity.

Product overview

Learning Institute operates as a unified platform combining private tutoring and language courses as its two primary service lines. The Nachhilfe (tutoring) product covers all subjects across all education levels from elementary school to adult education, delivered by over 1,950 vetted instructors. The Sprachkurse (language courses) product encompasses both individual and corporate language instruction across 10+ languages with recognized diploma preparation (Cambridge, Goethe, DELF). Supporting modules include online tutoring delivery, corporate training, exam preparation courses, teacher certification programs, proprietary methodology resources, and a knowledge portal with learning tips. The platform offers lesson packages from 6 to 100+ lessons with trial lessons and no subscription commitment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Private Tutoring (Nachhilfe) Individualized tutoring covering all subjects and education levels from elementary school through university and adult education, delivered by over 1,950 vetted teachers with up to 2 trial lessons, free teacher/subject changes, flexible scheduling at the customer's preferred location, and no subscription commitment.
• Language Courses (Sprachkurse) Individual language courses for private learners covering English, French, German, and other languages, with recognized diploma preparation (Cambridge, Goethe, DELF/DALF). Available as intensive courses, individual instruction, or group training delivered by vetted teachers.
• Online Tutoring (Online-Nachhilfe) Distance learning tutoring service enabling students to receive individualized instruction remotely via video conferencing across all subjects and levels, with video recording option for lesson review.
• Corporate Language Training (Firmenkurse) In-house or online customized language training for businesses and organizations, with premium instructors, tailored curriculum design, progress monitoring, placement tests, and optional diploma preparation covering 10+ languages.
• Gymnasium Entrance Exam Preparation Specialized tutoring for secondary school entrance examinations, including practice tests, study materials, and intensive preparation courses for students seeking admission to Gymnasium.
• Teacher Certification Program (Diplom-Lehrgang für Lehrkräfte) Self-study certification program for instructors covering fundamentals of professional individual teaching, concepts, and methodological tools; free for Learning Institute teachers and purchasable externally.
• Corporate English Training (Englisch-Sprachkurse für Firmen) In-house or online English language training for corporate clients with tailored curriculum, business-specific vocabulary, presentation skills, and negotiation training; tiered pricing based on group size.
• Online Teaching Crash Course (Crashkurs Online Unterricht geben) Practical training course for teachers on delivering online instruction according to professional standards, focusing on hands-on expertise and best practices.
• Cambridge English Certificate Courses English language diploma preparation aligned with Cambridge assessment standards, covering FCE First Certificate, BEC Business English, CAE Advanced Certificate, and CPE Proficiency Certificate.
• Goethe Certificate German Course (Goethe-Zertifikat Kurs) German language diploma preparation for levels A1-C2 aligned with Goethe-Institut standards, including exam preparation and certification.
• DELF/DALF French Certificate Courses French language diploma preparation for levels A1-C2 following DELF/DALF examination standards, organized by difficulty levels from beginner to advanced.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 18,000 satisfied learners and 240+ corporate clients served since 2008
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

AI capability9 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SVEB (Schweizerischer Verband für Weiterbildung)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLearning Institute is a proud partner of SVEB for continuing education vouchers (Weiterbildungsgutscheine). This partnership allows customers to pay for services using SVEB education vouchers, expanding payment options for corporate training and adult education services.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves5 records

Direct peers

• Lingoda: Online language school offering small-group and individual classes in business English, German, French, and Spanish with certified instructors. Comparable in corporate and individual language training, recognized-diploma preparation (Cambridge, Goethe), and Europe-centric operations.
• italki: Global online marketplace connecting language learners with community and professional teachers for 1-on-1 lessons. Directly comparable in the language tutoring segment, including Cambridge/Goethe/DELF-style exam preparation and per-session pricing without subscriptions.
• Wyzant: US tutoring marketplace connecting students with independent tutors for in-person and online lessons across subjects and test prep. Comparable in marketplace matching model, pay-as-you-go pricing without subscriptions, and vetted tutor network, though US-focused.
• Superprof: Global tutoring marketplace operating in Switzerland that matches students with freelance teachers for in-person and online lessons across all subjects. Directly comparable business model of intermediating between private customers and vetted instructors with flexible, no-subscription pricing.
• Preply: Online language tutoring marketplace with 1-on-1 lessons across 50+ languages, including certified teachers and exam prep (Cambridge, Goethe, DELE). Comparable in language instruction focus, AI-powered matching, and global teacher pool serving European customers.
• GoStudent: European online tutoring platform headquartered in Vienna that provides 1-on-1 tutoring across subjects and levels, with strong presence in German-speaking markets. Comparable in subject breadth, K–12/higher-ed focus, and individualized delivery, though predominantly online rather than in-home.

Broad incumbents

• Varsity Tutors: US-based large-scale online tutoring and test prep platform offering 1-on-1 instruction across subjects, levels, and standardized exams. Comparable in scale of tutor network and individualized academic tutoring, though primarily US-focused and owned by Nerdy Inc.
• Babbel: Berlin-based language learning platform offering self-paced app subscriptions with live classes and corporate B2B training (Babbel for Business). Comparable in corporate language training positioning and German/English/French/Spanish course offerings, though self-study-first rather than 1-on-1 instructor-led.

Regional players

• Studienkreis: One of Germany's largest tutoring chains offering 1-on-1 and small-group Nachhilfe across all subjects and levels. Highly comparable operating model (teacher matching, no long-term contracts, all subjects/levels), but primarily serves Germany rather than Switzerland.
• Schülerhilfe: Germany's largest tutoring franchise network offering Nachhilfe in small groups and individual formats across all school subjects and levels. Comparable subject/level breadth and German-speaking market presence, but operates physical learning centers rather than matching teachers to customer locations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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