Regent Language Training

What Regent Language Training does

Regent Language Training is the trading name of Instill Education Limited, a private limited company registered in England and Wales (company number 01293463). Founded in 1964 by British Council teacher David Mariano, the company operates one of the UK's earliest English language schools, with its operating campus at 12 Buckingham Street, London WC2N 6DF — a historic building in central London near the Thames, Embankment Gardens, and major landmarks. The registered office is at 90 Banbury Road, Oxford. Regent runs a unified course architecture branded 'English World', delivered in maximum class sizes of five students, with specialised modules covering IELTS preparation, Cambridge Exam Preparation (B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency), one-to-one lessons, English World for Business, and Distance Learning Lessons for online delivery.

The company's underlying delivery model is classroom-based English language instruction augmented by conventional digital tools: online placement testing, a Needs Analysis consultation system for pre-arrival personalisation, and a distance learning platform for one-to-one remote lessons. The business generates revenue primarily through weekly course fees priced in Sterling (£992/week for English World, £1,612/week for Cambridge preparation), with secondary revenue from accommodation services including homestay, residence, and hotel arrangements. Distribution combines direct-to-consumer enrolment via the website and phone with a global network of international representatives operating through the Instill Education Partners 'Partner Zone' portal.

Regent holds British Council accreditation for the teaching of English and is an Authorised Exam Centre for Cambridge Assessment English examinations. Customers include international university-bound students, business professionals, motivated general learners, and young learners aged 7–17. The company employs between 51 and 100 people, has no disclosed external institutional investors or funding rounds, and reports no M&A activity. Marketing channels comprise the corporate website with downloadable brochures, social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, and the international representative channel.

Name

Regent Language Training

Legal name

Instill Education Limited

Website

https://regent.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Regent Language Training, trading as Instill Education Limited, is a London-based English language school founded in 1964 that delivers classroom and online English courses — including IELTS and Cambridge exam preparation, business English, and young learner programmes — to international students and professionals via direct enrolment and a global representative network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

English Language Training Services

NAICS

Language Schools (611630)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

ESL Literacy & Foundational English (Pre-beginner/Alphabetics) (EDAAACAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Overseas Secondary Student Housing, Homestay & Boarding Services (EDAIAHAH)

Keywords

• English language training
• Exam preparation courses
• Language school services
• Business English courses
• Distance language learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Oxford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. English Language Courses: Weekly course fees for English language instruction including English World, IELTS preparation, Cambridge Exam Preparation, and One-to-One lessons. Students pay per week of study.
2. Accommodation Services: Homestay accommodation including room, breakfast and evening meal. Also arranges residence and hotel accommodations for students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Regent Language Training operates an English language school in central London delivering in-person intensive English courses to international adult and junior learners. Core offerings include the English World general English course, IELTS and Cambridge exam preparation, one-to-one private lessons, distance learning lessons, and English World for Business, complemented by homestay and hotel/residence accommodation services. All programs are taught in small classes of up to 5 students, accredited by the British Council.

Product overview

Regent Language Training offers a unified language education platform centered on its English World course structure, with multiple specialized modules. The core English World course provides intensive general English language training, supplemented by exam preparation programs for IELTS and Cambridge certifications, individual one-to-one lessons, online distance learning options, and business-specific English courses. All courses follow a structured approach with maximum class sizes of 5 students, accredited by the British Council, and operate from the company's London school established in 1964.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• English World: Structured English language courses including Skills Training, Language Focus, Accuracy in Grammar, and Confident Spoken Performance sessions. Maximum class size of 5 students.
• English World for Business

Products and services

• English World General English language course offering 20 hours per week of intensive study covering Skills Training, Accuracy in Grammar, Language Focus, and Confident Spoken Performance, with maximum class size of 5 students. Priced at £992 per week. Aimed at adult learners seeking academic or general English proficiency at the London school.
• English World IELTS Exam Preparation IELTS exam preparation course providing 20 hours per week of English language skills with exam-specific practice and strategies for achieving target IELTS scores. Priced at £992 per week. Aimed at students requiring IELTS certification for university entry or professional purposes.
• English World Cambridge Exam Preparation Cambridge English exam preparation course consisting of 25 hours per week: 20 hours small group tuition plus 5 hours one-to-one exam revision, covering B2 First, C1 Advanced, and C2 Proficiency levels. Priced at £1,612 per week. Delivered at a Cambridge Assessment Authorised Exam Centre.
• One-to-One Lessons Individual intensive lessons tailored to specific academic or professional needs, with flexible booking and entry-level testing to personalize course content. Aimed at learners needing targeted, customized English instruction.
• Distance Learning Lessons Online one-to-one lessons with a Regent school tutor, designed for higher education preparation, exam preparation (IELTS/Cambridge), and professional English development. Delivered remotely for students who cannot attend in London.
• English World for Business Business-focused English course with maximum class size of 5, providing 20 hours per week of professional skills training including Accuracy in Grammar, Language Focus, and Confident Spoken Performance for workplace English. Priced at £992 per week. Aimed at professionals needing English for career advancement and international business communication.
• Homestay Accommodation Accommodation service placing students with a local host family, including a room, breakfast, and evening meal. Bundled with course enrolment for international students attending the London school.
• Residence and Hotel Accommodation Arrangement service for residence and hotel accommodation for students preferring alternatives to homestay. Provided as an accommodation add-on alongside course enrolment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Small class sizes of maximum 5 students per class
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Instill Education Partners (Partner Zone)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegent works with high quality representatives around the world through the Instill Education Partner Zone platform. These representatives promote Regent's courses to students in their respective countries, facilitating international enrollment.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• EF Education First: Global education company with extensive English language school network worldwide. Much larger scale than Regent; competes in the same product category but with broader portfolio and stronger agent network.

Direct peers

• International House London: Independent London English language school offering general English, exam prep, and teacher training. Most direct competitor to Regent with similar premium positioning, central London campus, and adult international student base.
• St Giles International: UK-based English language school chain with London and other UK locations. Direct competitor offering general English, exam preparation, and teacher training to a similar international adult and junior audience.
• British Study Centres: UK-based English language school group with multiple UK locations including London. Offers similar general English, exam preparation, and business English courses to international students.
• Kaplan International Languages: Operates language schools worldwide including UK locations. Offers general English, exam prep, and business English to similar international student segments; competes on agent relationships and central London footprint.
• CES (Centre of English Studies): English language school operator with locations in Ireland and UK. Offers general English, exam preparation, and junior programs similar to Regent's product portfolio.
• Wimbledon School of English: Independent London English language school with strong academic reputation. Offers general English, exam preparation, and teacher training programs to a similar international student demographic.
• London School of English: Historic London English language school focused on professional and business English. Direct competitor in Regent's premium B2B English World for Business segment, with similar executive-level clientele.
• The English Studio: London-based English language school offering general English, exam preparation, and business English. Competes directly with Regent for international students in the central London market.
• EC English Language Centres: Global chain of English language schools with multiple UK locations including London. Offers the same general English, IELTS, and Cambridge exam preparation courses targeting international students with similar pricing model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/RegentMovies
• Facebookfacebook.com/RegentLanguageTraining
• Instagraminstagram.com/regentlanguagetraining
• Xx.com/Regent_English

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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