Applied Scholastics International

What Applied Scholastics International does

Applied Scholastics International is a nonprofit educational organization founded in 1972 and headquartered on the Spanish Lake campus in St. Louis, Missouri, employing an estimated 51-100 people. Its purpose is to disseminate "Study Technology" (Study Tech), a proprietary secular learning methodology developed by L. Ron Hubbard that teaches learners to identify and overcome three named barriers to study — Absence of Mass, Skipped Gradient, and Misunderstood Word — supported by techniques such as the Word Clearing Procedure and self-paced Checksheet methodology. The organization serves K-12 schools, adult learners, educators and teachers, corporate/workforce training buyers, government education departments, and homeschool families across a global footprint the company describes as 3,200+ schools, literacy centers and tutoring groups in 73 nations.

The organization operates through a channel and community-led model: a network of licensed schools and tutoring centers (including The Delphi Schools, H.E.L.P., World Literacy Crusade, and the ASAP achievement program), the International Training Center in St. Louis offering in-person educator certification and professional development, an online bookstore, and government partnerships for national curriculum implementation. Effective Training Solutions (ETS) licenses Study Technology to businesses for workforce development. Trademarks (APPLIED SCHOLASTICS and associated marks) are owned by the Association for Better Living and Education International and used under permission.

Revenue mechanics span one-time sales of educational materials (books priced $14.95-$135.00, dictionaries, manuals $10-$50), professional-services educator and tutor training programs (multi-day courses; a two-course literacy coach program at $989; some carrying continuing-education credits via California State University, Hayward), and licensing/royalties from ETS corporate training. No revenue figures are disclosed in the source data. The organization has trained over 200,000 educators and reports 68+ million students reached since 1972, with government-scale implementations in The Gambia (entire national school system) and Nigeria (Education Trust Fund since 2006).

Name

Applied Scholastics International

Legal name

Applied Scholastics International

Website

https://appliedscholastics.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Applied Scholastics International is a St. Louis-based nonprofit that disseminates "Study Technology," a proprietary learning methodology, through licensed schools, educator training, materials sales, and corporate/government programs serving students, teachers, and institutions across 73 nations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Services and Supplemental Curriculum

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital/Blended K–12 Courseware & Interactive Textbooks (EDAGAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Core Subject Textbooks (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies) (EDAGAAAA), General ESL/EFL Coursebooks & Integrated Skills Series (EDAGAHAA)

Keywords

• Educational methodology
• Study skills training
• Literacy tutoring
• Educational publishing
• Learning technology

Headquarters

HQ city

St Louis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Educational Materials Sales: Sale of books, manuals, dictionaries, flashcards, and correspondence courses on Study Technology through the organization's bookstore. Materials include Basic Study Manual ($21.95), Learning How to Learn ($14.95), Study Skills for Life ($14.95), Effective Learning Course ($135.00), and various educator manuals ($10-$50 range).
2. Educator Training Programs: Professional development and certification programs for educators delivered at the International Training Center in St. Louis and regional centers. Programs include Study Tools for Educators (3 days), Communication Skills (5-7 days), Fundamentals of Instruction (7-10 days), and Advanced Training (4 weeks full time). Some courses offer continuing education credits through California State University, Hayward.
3. Workforce Development Training: Effective Training Solutions (ETS) programs licensed to businesses for employee training, including Study and Training Tools for Professionals (3-day course) and Advanced Study Tools for Educators for workplace training applications.
4. Tutor and Literacy Coach Certification: Training programs for individuals seeking to become certified tutors and literacy coaches, including the two-course literacy coach program (approximately 4 eight-hour days, total fee $989).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Applied Scholastics International is a St. Louis-based nonprofit (founded 1972) that develops, publishes, and disseminates the "Study Technology" learning methodology, including printed books, manuals, dictionaries, and curriculum materials. The organization also delivers training and certification programs for educators, tutors, and literacy coaches, and licenses its methodology and programs to schools, corporations, and government-funded literacy and workforce development initiatives worldwide.

Product overview

Applied Scholastics International offers a comprehensive educational ecosystem centered on Study Technology, a learning methodology developed by L. Ron Hubbard that teaches students to identify and overcome three barriers to learning (absence of mass, skipped gradient, and misunderstood words). The core offering is Study Technology itself, which underpins all products and programs. The product portfolio includes: (1) Core Programs: The Delphian School/Delphi Schools network, Applied Scholastics Achievement Program (ASAP), Hollywood Education and Literacy Project (H.E.L.P.), and World Literacy Crusade; (2) Training Programs: Educator Training and Accreditation, Tutor Training, Work Force Development Training (ETS), and English as a Second Language Training at the International Training Center in Spanish Lake, Missouri; (3) Publications: Basic Books/Courses including Basic Study Manual, Learning How to Learn (Children/Teen/Adult), Study Skills for Life, Grammar and Communication, How to Use a Dictionary, and Communicating is Fun; (4) Professional Manuals: Study Tools for Educators, Advanced Study Tools, Communication Skills, Fundamentals of Instruction, Effective Learning Course, How to Write a Checksheet, and more; (5) Dictionaries: Student's Dictionary, Children's Dictionary, College Dictionary, Math Dictionary, and various Glossaries. The products work together as an integrated educational system spanning K-12 schooling, adult literacy, professional development, and workforce training across 73+ nations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Study Technology: An educational methodology developed by L. Ron Hubbard that teaches students how to learn and overcome barriers to learning
• The Delphi Schools
• Applied Scholastics Achievement Program (ASAP)
• H.E.L.P. (Hollywood Education and Literacy Project)
• World Literacy Crusade
• Effective Training Solutions (ETS)

Products and services

• Study Technology Methodology and Curriculum Branded, proprietary learning methodology based on the educational works of L. Ron Hubbard, licensed to schools, centers, and programs as a complete framework for teaching reading, comprehension, and study skills.
• Applied Scholastics Books, Manuals, and Dictionaries Printed educational materials including textbooks, study manuals, and dictionaries that explain and apply the Study Technology method, sold to schools, tutors, parents, and individual learners.
• Educator and Tutor Training / Certification Courses Structured in-person and online training courses that certify educators, classroom teachers, tutors, and literacy coaches to deliver the Study Technology methodology to students and adult learners.
• School and Program Licensing Licensing of the Study Technology brand, methodology, and curriculum to independent schools, tutoring centers, and outreach programs that then deliver ASI-branded instruction under license.
• Workforce Development and Adult Literacy Programs Contracted adult literacy, correctional education, and workforce-readiness programs delivered by Applied Scholastics and its affiliates for government agencies, correctional facilities, and community organizations.
• Online Bookstore and Learning Resources Direct e-commerce channel selling books, manuals, dictionaries, and supporting learning materials to schools, tutors, parents, and individual learners worldwide.

Quantifiable outcome

• 73% of participants increased reading levels by minimum 3.5 grade levels; 11% achieved 7.5+ grade level increase
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship, strategic and minor.

• Education Alive (South Africa)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApplied Scholastics affiliated organization that introduced Study Technology to tens of thousands of teachers and more than 1.5 million students in South Africa. Also introduced Study Technology into a teacher's college with dropout rate falling to only 2%.
• Nigerian Education Trust FundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment-funded program that has trained over 600 professors and 1,500 teachers in Nigerian educational institutes since 2006, reaching an additional 750,000 students with Study Technology.
• The Gambia Ministry of EducationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAt the request of the Secretary of State for Education of The Gambia, Study Technology was implemented in the entire national school system, with over 5,500 teachers trained—nearly every English-speaking teacher in the country.
• Vision Literacy Center InternationalstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with church-based organization to eradicate illiteracy using Study Technology. Plans to franchise the program in INAM church communities domestically and internationally.
• California State University, HaywardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university offering continuing education credits for Applied Scholastics educator training programs (Study Tools for Educators = 2 credits; Communication Skills = 4 credits; Fundamentals of Instruction = 6 credits).
• Recording Institute of DetroitminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerState-licensed professional school that has integrated Study Technology courses into its curriculum for training recording engineers. Study Technology courses are mandatory and have resulted in 85% pass rate and over 85% job placement rate.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Pearson Education: Pearson is a global education publisher and assessment provider serving K-12, higher education, and professional markets. Comparable in delivering educator training and educational content at global scale, though with a much broader portfolio and for-profit structure.
• Scholastic Corporation: Scholastic is a major publisher of K-12 educational content, books, and educational services with school-channel distribution. Comparable in publishing educational books and materials for K-12 markets, though Applied Scholastics is more narrowly focused on its proprietary methodology.
• Curriculum Associates: Curriculum Associates publishes K-12 instructional materials, assessments, and intervention programs (iReady). Comparable in serving K-12 schools with research-based instructional content and assessment tools, though with a more digitally-focused delivery model.
• McGraw-Hill Education: McGraw-Hill Education publishes K-12 and higher education textbooks, adaptive learning platforms, and professional development content. Comparable in educator training and content publishing, though significantly larger and more diversified across subjects and digital platforms.

Direct peers

• Huntington Learning Center: Huntington operates tutoring centers focused on K-12 academic skill-building, test prep, and subject-specific remediation. Directly comparable in target customer (struggling K-12 students), service delivery (in-person tutoring centers), and emphasis on measurable academic outcomes.
• Kumon: Kumon operates a global franchise network of learning centers using a proprietary methodology for math and reading instruction. Comparable to Applied Scholastics in its licensed-center distribution model, proprietary learning methodology, and global footprint across multiple countries.
• Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes: Lindamood-Bell provides literacy and reading intervention programs based on proprietary sensory-cognitive methods. Comparable in its proprietary methodology for addressing learning barriers, focus on reading improvement, and outcomes-based positioning in K-12 and adult literacy markets.
• Reading Recovery: Reading Recovery is a short-term literacy intervention program implemented in schools worldwide, with teacher training as a core component. Comparable in training educators to deliver a specific methodology, focus on struggling first-grade readers, and global implementation across thousands of schools.
• Sylvan Learning: Sylvan Learning provides tutoring and educational services through franchised centers using proprietary diagnostic and instructional methods. Comparable in delivering individualized instruction, serving K-12 students, and operating a center-based service model.

Emerging players

• Rosetta Stone: Rosetta Stone is a language learning platform using proprietary methodology for ESL/foreign language acquisition. Comparable in its ESL training products and methodology-based approach to language learning, with overlap in the ESL segment Applied Scholastics serves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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