Shikkha Web

What Shikkha Web does

Shikkha Web (শিক্ষা ওয়েব) is a Bangladesh-based online education platform founded in 2017 that delivers free, animated online classes to Bangladeshi students preparing for SSC, HSC, university admission, and Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examinations, with additional offerings in skill development (web development, machine learning engineering), language learning (IELTS, English), and NCTB textbooks for Class 8 and Class 9-10. The platform is positioned as Bangladesh's first and only animated online class system, providing notes, online exams, and course access via a self-serve website model with direct login functionality.

The underlying technology is a content-publishing platform with animated video lessons, supplemented by an ecosystem of seven integrated sub-properties: a general blog, a Q&A site (ask.shikkhaweb.com), a Science Club blog, an English Club, a bimonthly Bengali science magazine called Bigganangon (launched July 2020), a publishing/press division, and a social activities site. The platform is operated under S Technologies (STechBD.Net), which provides technical infrastructure. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the website and organic social channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, X, Instagram, GitHub), with WhatsApp-based consultation for international students.

The revenue model is primarily freemium for academic content, with a professional services layer for study abroad placements into 15+ UK universities (including University of Hertfordshire, Keele, and Coventry) offering £3,000–£7,000 scholarship evaluation and ~2-day free offer letter processing. No direct revenue, funding, advertising income, or premium subscription figures are disclosed; the company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, and its app, API, and AI capability footprint are absent from the source material.

Name

Shikkha Web

Legal name

Shikkha Web

Website

https://shikkhaweb.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Shikkha Web is a Bangladesh-based free online education platform offering animated classes for SSC, HSC, university admission, and BCS exam preparation, plus skill, language, and UK study abroad referral services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Education

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Language Schools (61163), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Language + Academic Skills (EAP) Bridging Programs (EDAIAJAF)

Keywords

• Online education platform
• Animated video classes
• Exam preparation courses
• Study abroad services
• Skill development training

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhaka

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Free Academic Content: Core educational content for SSC, HSC, university admission, and BCS exam preparation offered completely free of charge
2. Study Abroad Services: Assistance with UK university admissions including scholarship evaluation, offer letter processing, and free consultation. Partners with 15+ UK universities and provides services for £3,000-£7,000 scholarship opportunities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Shikkha Web provides animated online classes and free educational content in Bengali for Bangladeshi students preparing for SSC, HSC, university admission, and BCS examinations. The platform also offers skill development courses in web development, machine learning engineering, and IELTS, alongside a free study abroad consultation service covering 15 or more UK universities. Supplementary learning resources include NCTB-aligned textbooks for Class 8 and 9-10, a blog, Q&A forum, and subject-specific clubs.

Product overview

Shikkha Web is a comprehensive Bengali online education platform offering a multi-product ecosystem. The core offerings include animated online courses for SSC, HSC, university admission tests, and BCS exam preparation. The platform extends into skill development through web development, machine learning engineering, and language courses including IELTS. A notable differentiator is the study abroad service helping Bangladeshi students access UK universities with scholarship support. Supporting the educational mission, the platform hosts multiple content platforms: a general blog, science magazine (বিজ্ঞানাঙ্গন), science club blog, English club, Q&A forum (Ask), press publication, and social activities division. The platform also provides NCTB textbooks. Bangladesh's first and only platform providing animated online classes, making learning more engaging and effective through visual content.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 15+ UK universities partnered for study abroad services
• +2 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• University of HertfordshirecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK university partner providing study abroad services to Shikkha Web students. Located in Hatfield, England. Post-1992 university with tuition from £15,965/year and scholarship up to £8,000.
• Keele UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK university partner in Newcastle-under-Lyme, England. Post-1992 university with tuition from £18,500-£21,000/year and £5,000/yr scholarship.
• Coventry UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK university partner in Coventry, England. Post-1992 university with tuition from £18,000-£20,000/year and scholarship of £4,000 (UG) / £2,500 (PG).
• 15+ UK UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExtensive network of UK universities including University of Leeds, Manchester, Ulster, Aston, De Montfort, Birmingham City, Leeds Beckett, Portsmouth, Bedfordshire, Sunderland, Northumbria, Greenwich, and others for comprehensive study abroad services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bohubrihi: Bangladesh-based online learning platform focused on skill development courses (web dev, design, data), competing with Shikkha Web's skill vertical and sharing the same Bengali-speaking market.
• IDP Education Bangladesh: Established international education services provider operating in Bangladesh, directly competing with Shikkha Web's study abroad service for UK university placements and scholarships.
• 10 Minute School: Bangladesh's leading online education platform offering free and paid courses for SSC, HSC, and university admission, directly competing with Shikkha Web in the same exam-prep categories and Bengali-language market.

Broad incumbents

• Coursera: Global online education marketplace offering courses from top universities and companies; competes with Shikkha Web's skill development and language learning verticals as a broader international incumbent.
• Unacademy: Major India-based online learning platform offering exam prep and skill courses; relevant as a regional incumbent competing for South Asian online learners in similar exam-prep categories.
• Udemy: Global marketplace for online courses across academic and skill categories, competing broadly with Shikkha Web's skill and language course offerings for Bangladeshi self-learners.
• Khan Academy: Free global online education platform with video lessons and practice exercises; overlaps with Shikkha Web's free academic content model and English-language instruction, though not localized to Bangladesh curricula.
• BYJU'S: Large India-based edtech company offering K-12 exam prep and skill courses; comparable as a South Asian incumbent in the free/animated education content category, though at vastly larger scale.

Emerging players

• italki: Online language learning marketplace connecting students with tutors; competes with Shikkha Web's English language learning and IELTS preparation offerings on a global stage.

Regional players

• Edwise Foundation: South Asia-focused study abroad consultancy with operations in Bangladesh, comparable to Shikkha Web's abroad services vertical for UK and international university placements.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ShikkhaWeb
• GitHubgithub.com/ShikkhaWeb
• Facebookfacebook.com/ShikkhaWeb
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ShikkhaWeb
• Instagraminstagram.com/ShikkhaWeb

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries7 records

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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