Linguaviva SA

What Linguaviva SA does

Linguaviva SA is a privately held Swiss language and professional training company founded in 1976, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. The company operates five schools located in Geneva (Switzerland), Dublin (Ireland), Cambridge (England), Hong Kong, and Shenzhen (China), serving multinational corporations, international organizations, local Geneva-area companies, and individual adult learners. Its core service is tailor-made language training (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, and Japanese) delivered either at client premises, at the company's training center, or via distance/e-learning channels using a multimedia language laboratory equipped with voice recognition software that supports pronunciation, intonation, and phonetics practice.

The product portfolio extends well beyond language instruction to include IT and web training (Microsoft Office, WordPress, Weebly, Wix), social media and branding courses (Community Manager, Social Media Manager, Branding), certification exam preparation (Cambridge, Alliance Française, Goethe, Cervantes, DELF/DALF, IELTS, TOEFL, GRE, BEC, Prometric), full immersion programs in Cambridge, Dublin, Geneva, and Shenzhen, and seasonal youth camps in Verbier and Crans Montana. The company also functions as an official Prometric and TOEFL Test Center and rents fully equipped classrooms and computer labs to third parties.

Revenue is generated through unit-priced professional services billed in Swiss Francs: standard mini-group courses (max 6 students) are CHF 900 for 48 hours; intensive courses CHF 750 for 40 hours; individual tuition is priced on application. Distribution combines enterprise field sales for in-company programs in the Geneva/Lake Geneva region with direct-to-consumer enrollment through the corporate website, phone (+41 22 736 82 80), and Skype. Linguaviva holds EduQua Swiss quality certification and assists students with public financing channels including the Chèque Annuel de Formation (up to CHF 750/year), Temptraining, and unemployment/invalidity insurance coverage.

Name

Linguaviva SA

Legal name

Linguaviva SA

Website

https://linguaviva.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Swiss language and professional training company founded in 1976 operating five schools across Geneva, Dublin, Cambridge, Hong Kong, and Shenzhen, delivering corporate and individual language courses, certification exam preparation, IT/web training, social media training, and full immersion programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Geneva

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Corporate Language Training: Tailor-made language courses for professionals delivered at corporate premises or training center. Services include needs assessment, customized programs, and pedagogical follow-up for multinational companies and organizations.
2. Individual Language Courses: Standard, intensive, and individual language courses for private individuals including mini-group courses (max 6 students), exam preparation, business courses, and multimedia/e-learning options.
3. IT & Web Training: Microsoft Office courses (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Windows), web courses (e-Portfolio, Weebly, Wix, WordPress), delivered as classroom or corporate training.
4. Social Media & Branding Training: Training programs including Community Manager, Social Media Manager, Social Media Professional, and Branding courses. Also includes social media consulting services.
5. Certification & Exam Preparation: Preparation courses for official exams including Cambridge, Alliance Française, Goethe, Cervantes, DELF/DALF, IELTS, TOEFL, GRE, BEC, and Prometric business exams.
6. Full Immersion Programs: Language immersion courses in Cambridge (English), Dublin (English), Geneva (French), and Shenzhen (Chinese) providing full immersion in language, culture, and day-to-day living practice.
7. Summer & Winter Camps: Youth camps in Verbier and Crans Montana offering language lessons (French, German, English, Spanish), sports, cultural activities, and excursions in international atmosphere.
8. Classroom Rental: Fully equipped classrooms and computer labs available for rental to meet corporate training, meeting, and conference needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Linguaviva SA delivers language, IT/Web, and social media training through instructor-led classroom courses, corporate on-site programs, and immersion schools. It also prepares students for internationally recognized certifications and operates as an official Prometric and TOEFL test center across five schools in Switzerland, Ireland, England, Hong Kong, and Shenzhen.

Product overview

Linguaviva SA is a language and professional training company offering a portfolio of education products across multiple delivery formats. The core offerings include Language Courses for Companies and Individuals, Certification & Exam Preparation, Social Media & Branding Training, IT & Web Training, and Summer/Winter Camps. Supporting services include Full Immersion programs in four international locations, Multimedia & E-Learning tools, Classroom Rental Facilities, and Education Financing Assistance. The company operates five school locations in Geneva (Switzerland), Dublin (Ireland), Cambridge (England), Hong Kong, and Shenzhen, providing instruction in a multicultural and multilingual environment since 1976.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Language Courses for Companies

Quantifiable outcome

• Classes limited to maximum 6 students for optimal interactivity and progress
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Kaplan International Languages: Part of Kaplan Inc., offering language courses, exam preparation, and immersion programs across multiple destinations. Comparable corporate/consumer mix and immersion locations (including English-speaking destinations overlapping with Linguaviva's Cambridge and Dublin sites).
• Goethe-Institut: Large established German cultural institution offering German language courses, exams, and cultural programs globally. Overlaps with Linguaviva on German language instruction and exam preparation (Goethe certificates) but operates as a broader cultural/governmental institution.
• British Council: UK cultural organization delivering English-language training, IELTS testing, and immersion programs globally. Comparable to Linguaviva's English immersion in Cambridge/Dublin and IELTS prep, but as a much larger government-affiliated institution.
• Alliance Française: International French-language teaching network offering courses and DELF/DALF exam preparation. Directly relevant as Linguaviva's exam prep lists Alliance Française/DELF/DALF; broadly comparable as a larger, established language provider rather than a direct commercial competitor.

Emerging players

• Babbel: Subscription-based online language learning platform with B2B offerings for corporate training. Competes indirectly with Linguaviva's individual and corporate language instruction by offering a lower-cost, self-serve alternative; relevant as a digital disruptor in the same market.

Direct peers

• Berlitz Corporation: Global private language school offering corporate and individual language training across multiple countries, with a similar in-person, instructor-led model and immersion programs. Directly comparable in target customer (corporate + consumer), pricing model, and delivery format to Linguaviva.
• Wall Street English: International chain of English-language schools with small-group classes, corporate training, and internationally recognized certification pathways. Highly comparable in class-size methodology, corporate/individual split, and English-focused exam preparation.
• EF Education First: Global language training and immersion provider with schools in English-speaking destinations (Cambridge, Dublin) and many other countries; offers corporate language programs, exam prep, and immersion courses comparable to Linguaviva's core product set at larger scale.
• International House (IH) World Organisation: Network of independent language schools (with CELTA/DELTA teacher training heritage) offering general and corporate language courses, exam prep, and teacher training. Comparable mix of consumer/corporate training and CELTA-certified instructor pool.
• inlingua International: Network of language schools headquartered in Switzerland (Geneva-area roots) offering corporate language training, individual courses, and exam preparation worldwide. Closely matches Linguaviva's Swiss base, corporate focus, and franchise-style international school model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

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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