KLS

What KLS does

KLS合同会社 (Kreative Learning Solutions LLC) is a Tokyo-headquartered education consulting firm operating from Minami-Aoyama in Minato-ku. The company's primary function is acting as the exclusive Japan distribution agent for two international education platforms: Code Avengers, an online programming course used in 15,000+ schools worldwide with 2M+ learners, and CTH (Chartered Institute of Tourism and Hospitality), an international certification body with 30+ years of history whose credentials are adopted by luxury hotels including The Ritz-Carlton and Sheraton. KLS positions itself as a curated gateway that brings globally recognized education products to Japanese schools, enterprises, and individual learners.

Beyond agency distribution, KLS offers proprietary corporate L&D services: an in-house online learning content creation practice that starts from client business goals and produces focused custom learning material, an e-learning platform (distributed partner product Axonify) cited at 2.8M+ daily learners globally with 80%+ self-directed participation rates, and a corporate training portfolio spanning leadership, customer service, hotel management, tourism, IT, English, and programming delivered as group or 1:1 sessions, primarily online.

The business model combines agency commissions/licensing from the two platform partnerships with bespoke professional services revenue from corporate training and content creation. The team is small and founder-led — Steve Budd (operations, 20+ years HR/L&D experience across APAC at Berlitz, Shinsei Bank, HSBC, Mercedes-Benz) and Miyuki Budd (head of customer experience, education and international exchange background) — and go-to-market runs through direct consultation, the kreative.co.jp website, and email newsletter capture. No external funding, subsidiaries, or parent entities are disclosed.

Name

KLS

Legal name

KLS合同会社 (KLS LLC)

Website

https://kreative.co.jp

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

KLS合同会社 (Kreative Learning Solutions) is a Tokyo-based education consulting LLC that serves as the exclusive Japan agent for Code Avengers (programming) and CTH (hospitality certification), and provides corporate L&D training and custom e-learning content to Japanese enterprises, schools, and individuals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Consulting Services

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Educational Support Services (611710), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJAMAD

Curriculum, Lesson Planning & Instructional Content Platforms

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Educational Technology Solutions

SECONDARYEDAJADAI

Virtual Test Prep & Online Supplemental Instruction (K–12)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Online & Virtual Schools

SECONDARYEDAJAMAA

Learning Management Systems (LMS) & Digital Classrooms

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Educational Technology Solutions

SECONDARYEDAJALAC

Test Prep & Exam Readiness (K–12)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Educational Support Services (Tutoring & Counseling)

Keywords

• Education consulting
• Corporate training
• Online learning distribution
• Programming education
• Hospitality certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Minami-aoyama

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Education Consulting Services: Consulting fees for connecting Japanese clients with global education platforms, providing recommendations and introductions to international educational resources.
2. Corporate Training Services: Providing training programs including leadership, customer service, hotel management, tourism, IT, English, and programming. Delivered through group training or one-on-one sessions, primarily online.
3. Agency Commissions (Code Avengers Japan): Revenue from being the exclusive Japan agent for Code Avengers online programming courses, which are used in 15,000+ schools globally with 2 million+ learners.
4. Agency Commissions (CTH Japan): Revenue from being the exclusive Japan agent for CTH (Chartered Institute of Tourism and Hospitality), providing international certifications for hospitality, cooking, and tourism industries.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

KLS (Kreative Learning Solutions) is a Tokyo-based education consulting firm that acts as the exclusive Japan agent for the international Code Avengers programming education platform and the CTH (Chartered Institute of Tourism and Hospitality) certification program. The company additionally delivers corporate training services, custom online learning content creation, and access to a globally adopted e-learning platform to Japanese corporate and individual clients.

Product overview

KLS (Kreative Learning Solutions) is a Tokyo-based education consulting company offering a portfolio of distributed international education products and proprietary learning services. The core offerings include Code Avengers (online programming education) and CTH (hospitality/tourism certifications), for which KLS serves as the exclusive Japan distributor. Additionally, KLS provides original online learning content creation, an e-learning platform with 80%+ participation rates, and corporate training programs in leadership, customer service, IT, and other areas. The portfolio combines internationally-distributed brands with in-house L&D services to serve corporate clients and individuals seeking global-standard education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Code Avengers Japan Exclusive Japan distribution of Code Avengers, an online programming course platform used in 15,000+ schools across USA, UK, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and China with 2M+ learners. KLS is the only Japan agent, offering coding courses and global coding camps to Japanese schools and learners.
• CTH (Chartered Institute of Tourism and Hospitality) Japan Exclusive Japan distribution of CTH international certifications for the hospitality, cooking, and tourism industries, with 30+ years of history. Certifications are used by The Ritz-Carlton, Sheraton, and other hotels, and provide pathways for international hotel internships and overseas university admission.
• Online Learning Content Creation Custom online learning content creation service for organizations: starts with business goals, identifies the behaviors needed to achieve them, and creates original, focused e-learning content designed to shorten time-to-comprehension.
• Online Learning / e-Learning Platform Access Access to a globally adopted e-learning platform with 80%+ self-directed learning participation rate and 2.8 million+ daily learners. Delivers personalized content in 3-5 minute daily sessions, adopted by major global companies.
• Corporate Training Programs World-standard corporate training programs covering leadership, customer service, hotel management, tourism, IT, English, programming and other topics, delivered as group training or one-on-one sessions, primarily online.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80%+ self-directed learning participation rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Code AvengerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKLS is the only exclusive Japan agent for Code Avengers, a global online programming education platform used in 15,000+ schools with 2 million+ learners. Code Avengers offers online programming courses and coding camps worldwide (USA, UK, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, China) and provides opportunities for Japanese children to connect globally through programming.
• CTH (Chartered Institute of Tourism and Hospitality)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKLS is the only exclusive Japan agent for CTH, an international certification body with 30+ years of experience in hospitality, cooking, and tourism education. CTH certifications are adopted by luxury hotels including The Ritz-Carlton and Sheraton. CTH provides pathways for international hotel internships and university admission (transfer) overseas.
• Online E-Learning PlatformcoreTechnology or IntegrationWorld-renowned e-learning platform used by major global companies. The platform features engaging mechanisms that maintain self-directed learning participation rates above 80%, with personalized content delivered in 3-5 minute daily sessions. Used by 2.8 million+ people daily.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Direct peers

• Gaba: Japan-based language instruction provider serving both individuals and corporate clients with customized training. Comparable to KLS's language and corporate training components of its L&D portfolio.
• Progate: Leading online programming education platform in Japan offering supplemental coding courses for learners and professionals. Directly comparable to the Code Avengers distribution leg of KLS's business, addressing the same Japan-based demand for accessible programming instruction.
• ECC: Japan-based language school and corporate training provider. Competes with KLS for Japanese corporate L&D and language education budgets across enterprise and individual segments.
• SAMURAI Engineer: Japanese online programming education service offering personalized instruction for beginners and intermediates. Competes for the same Japan-based programming learner audience that KLS targets via Code Avengers.
• Life is Tech: K-12 programming and digital creation education provider in Japan operating camps and school programs. Directly comparable to the K-12 programming education distribution leg of KLS's business via Code Avengers.
• NetLearning: Japan-based e-learning platform provider offering corporate training content and LMS solutions. Overlaps with KLS's e-learning platform distribution and corporate training services.
• Berlitz Japan: Major Japan-based language and corporate training provider. Comparable to KLS in corporate L&D, language instruction, and international certification offerings (notably listed as a KLS client).
• TechAcademy: Japan-focused programming bootcamp and corporate training provider. Comparable to KLS in delivering coding education to both individuals and corporate Japan L&D buyers.
• CodeCamp: Japan-based online programming school providing one-on-one coding lessons and corporate training. Overlaps with KLS's Code Avengers distribution plus corporate training offerings in the Japanese market.

Broad incumbents

• Digital Hollywood: Established Japan-based digital skills and creative education provider with broader portfolio including university programs. Comparable to KLS's professional/IT training offerings but at a much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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