Grade Education Center

What Grade Education Center does

Grade Education Center is a Kyiv-based private English language education company founded in 2008 that operates as the sole authorized Platinum Cambridge English Qualifications test center in Ukraine (Ministry of Education License UA007). The company delivers English instruction across age segments (children 6–12, teenagers 13–17, adults 18+) and prepares students for international certifications including Cambridge (YLE through CPE), IELTS, TOEFL, and the Ukrainian NMT, while also running corporate English programs and teacher training (CELTA, DELTA, TKT). Delivery is split between in-person classes at the Kyiv headquarters near Zoloti Vorota metro station and live online classes via Zoom, supplemented by a student cabinet and Google Classroom for materials.

The business model is primarily subscription recurring tuition billed monthly or per full course with a 10% discount, layered with one-time exam registration fees administered at the Platinum test center, recurring teacher training program fees, and recurring corporate training contracts. Courses are priced in Ukrainian Hryvnia at small individual ticket sizes (e.g., 3,999 UAH/month for adult level study, 5,799 UAH/month for children's English), with family, loyalty, and referral discounts. Reach is extended through a nationwide network of 200+ preparatory centers and 100+ partner centers, plus the separate Grade University online platform and the Grade Teacher Training Partnership program.

Underlying technology is conventional edtech infrastructure rather than proprietary AI: Zoom for live online classes, Google Classroom for student-facing materials, and an internal student cabinet for enrollment and account management. The company holds strategic authorizations from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, Educational Testing Service (TOEFL iBT), British Council Ukraine, and Cambridge Assessment Admissions Testing, and operates through seven wholly-owned Ukrainian LLCs segmenting courses, exams, assessment, and corporate English. Headcount is 51–100 employees supported by a network of 150+ teachers; 5,500+ students graduated in 2024 and 5,000+ Cambridge exams are administered annually, with a 4.9/5 Google rating across 342 reviews.

Name

Grade Education Center

Legal name

ТОВ "ОСВIТНIЙ ЦЕНТР ГРЕЙД"

Website

https://grade.ua

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Grade Education Center is a Kyiv-based private English language school founded in 2008, operating as Ukraine's sole authorized Platinum Cambridge English test center and serving children, teens, adults, teachers, and corporates across in-person and online channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Language Education Services

NAICS

Language Schools (611630), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Language Learning Centers (ESL/EFL & World Languages) (EDANAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Teacher Training & Language Teaching Certifications (e.g., CELTA/DELTA) (EDAIAEAI), K–12 Standardized Assessments & Benchmark Exams Prep (State tests, MAP, ISEE/SSAT) (EDANABAD), K–12 Core Curriculum Small-Group Tutoring Centers (Math/ELA/Science/Social Studies) (EDANAHAA)

Keywords

• English language training
• Cambridge exam center
• Exam preparation courses
• Teacher training CELTA
• Corporate English programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Kyiv

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Language Courses: Recurring course fees for English language instruction across multiple programs for adults, teenagers, and children. Courses are offered in various formats (online/offline) and durations, with pricing per month or full course with discounts for upfront payment.
2. Exam Registration Fees: Revenue from administering Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL, and other international exam certifications. Students pay exam fees to take tests at the Platinum test center.
3. Teacher Training Programs: Professional development courses for English teachers including CELTA, DELTA, TKT modules, webinars, workshops, and conferences.
4. Corporate English Training: Business English courses and corporate language training services for companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Grade Education Center is a Kyiv-based English-language education provider and the only authorized Platinum Cambridge English Qualifications test center in Ukraine. It delivers multi-level English courses for children, teenagers, and adults, exam preparation for IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge, and NMT, accredited teacher-training courses (CELTA, DELTA, TKT), and corporate English programs, supported by in-person classes, Zoom, and Google Classroom.

Product overview

Grade Education Centre operates as an authorized Platinum test center for Cambridge English Qualifications in Ukraine, offering a comprehensive suite of English language education products and services. The core portfolio includes age-segmented English courses (for children aged 6-12, teenagers 13-17, and adults), exam preparation programs (Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL, NMT), and teacher training certifications (CELTA, DELTA, TKT). The centre also administers Cambridge Assessment Admissions Testing for university applications and offers corporate English training. Products are delivered through both in-person instruction at the Kyiv centre and online via Zoom. Supplementary services include Speaking Clubs, a library, and Level Tests. The center has a network of 200+ preparatory centres and 100+ partner centres across Ukraine.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Grade University: Online education platform for English language learning
• Grade Teacher
• Grade Teacher Training Partnership

Products and services

• English courses for adults Multi-level English-language courses designed for adult learners, delivered in-person at the Kyiv campus and online via Zoom and Google Classroom.
• English courses for teenagers English-language courses tailored for teenage learners, covering school-level English and exam preparation needs.
• English courses for children English-language courses designed for young learners, structured by age and level to build early proficiency.
• Exam preparation (IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge, NMT) Targeted preparation courses for internationally and nationally recognized English exams, including IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge English Qualifications, and the Ukrainian NMT.
• Teacher training (CELTA, DELTA, TKT) Accredited teacher-training courses for current and aspiring English-language teachers, including CELTA, DELTA, and TKT modules, run by the Teacher Training Department.
• Cambridge English examinations administration Administration of Cambridge English Qualifications exams at Grade's authorized Platinum test center (License UA007), with more than 5,000 Cambridge exams delivered annually.
• Corporate English Group English-language training programs delivered to companies and organizations, tailored to workplace communication needs and contracted separately from the consumer course catalog.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5000+ Cambridge exams administered per year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cambridge English Qualifications / Cambridge University Press & AssessmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Platinum authorized test center partnership for administering Cambridge English exams including YLE, KET, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE, BEC, TKT, and DELTA. Access to Cambridge educational materials and assessment methodologies. Supported by Cambridge Assessment Admissions Testing partnership for university entrance exams.
• Ministry of Education and Science of UkrainecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial recognition and licensing (License UA007) as an educational institution. Programs carry official endorsement from the Ministry of Education for teacher professional development.
• Educational Testing Service (ETS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthorized TOEFL iBT testing center providing TOEFL exam administration in Ukraine.
• British Council UkraineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration on English language education initiatives and exam administration in Ukraine.
• Partner Preparation Centers (200+)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of 100+ partner centers across Ukraine for teacher training and exam preparation services.
• Grade Teacher Training PartnershipminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership program for teachers to deliver Grade teacher training content through their own networks.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• EF Education First: Global private language school chain offering English courses, exam preparation, and teacher training across multiple countries. Comparable to Grade as a multi-segment English education provider, though EF operates at vastly greater scale and geographic breadth.
• IDP Education: Co-owner of IELTS and global operator of English language testing and study abroad services. Comparable to Grade on the IELTS preparation and administration side and the international exam preparation segment.
• British Council: UK government-funded body that teaches English and administers IELTS/Cambridge exams globally, including in Ukraine. Comparable to Grade as an English language teaching and international exam administration provider; Grade is already a partner of British Council Ukraine.
• Wall Street English: International chain of English language schools targeting adult learners with proprietary methodology and blended online/in-person delivery. Comparable to Grade's adult course segment, small-group format, and blended online+offline delivery model.
• Kaplan International Languages: Operates English language schools and exam preparation (IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge) courses globally. Comparable to Grade across the adult and young-learner English course portfolio, exam preparation focus, and Platinum-style test center positioning.

Direct peers

• Green Country: One of the largest English language school chains in Ukraine, offering courses for children, teens, and adults with multiple branches across major cities. Most direct domestic peer to Grade in product offering, target segments, and Ukrainian market positioning.
• International House World Organisation: Network of independently owned language schools and teacher training centres offering CELTA/DELTA certification and English courses worldwide. Closely comparable to Grade in combining accredited teacher training (CELTA/DELTA) with consumer language courses and exam preparation.
• English First (Kyiv/Ukraine franchise): Ukrainian franchisee of the EF network, providing English courses across age groups in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities. Direct domestic peer competing with Grade for the same students, with overlapping product set and similar in-person plus online delivery.

Emerging players

• italki: Global online language learning marketplace connecting students with community and professional tutors. Competes with Grade's conversational and adult English offerings through an online, on-demand model.
• Preply: Online marketplace for 1-on-1 language tutoring with strong presence in Ukraine for English teachers. Competes with Grade for the same adult learner demand via a digital-only, lower-priced model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/gradeisgreat
• Facebookfacebook.com/grade.ua
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/grade-education-center
• Instagraminstagram.com/grade.ua

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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