Study Travel

What Study Travel does

StudyTravel BV is a privately held language travel agency founded in 1993 and headquartered in Nijmegen, Netherlands. The company acts as an intermediary that books individual learners into language courses at partner schools across more than 30 countries, covering 10 languages including English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. Its core product is a curated language-travel program offered in age-segmented variants (Adults 16+, 30+, 50+, Youth/Teens, and Families) plus add-on modules such as exam preparation for Cambridge, IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, DELF/DALF, DELE, DaF, CILS, and TELC, and Germany's Bildungsurlaub educational-leave programs.

The business operates on a commission-based model, earning transaction fees from partner language schools rather than charging agency fees to customers; pricing is quote-based and ranges from approximately €300/week in budget destinations (Spain) to approximately €900/week in premium destinations (London). Distribution is direct-to-consumer through localized websites in German, English, Spanish, Italian, and Dutch, supported by phone and email consultation, organic social channels (Facebook, Instagram), a monthly newsletter, and Google AdWords/SEO. The company maintains 19 employees, holds memberships in IALC, ALTO, and WYSE industry associations, and is GDPR-compliant.

The firm has no disclosed proprietary technology platform, no mobile app, no AI/ML capabilities, no public funding history, and no parent company. Its stated differentiation rests on 30+ years of personally vetting partner schools, multi-language customer service, payment-after-confirmation terms, and broad geographic coverage rather than on technology or data assets.

Name

Study Travel

Legal name

StudyTravel BV

Website

https://studytravel.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

StudyTravel BV is a Dutch language-travel agency founded in 1993 that brokers individual learners into courses at vetted partner language schools across 30+ countries and 10 languages, operating direct-to-consumer via multilingual websites and earning commission on bookings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Travel Services

NAICS

Travel Agencies (561510), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Study Abroad Program Operators (THAKAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Educational/Student Retail Travel Agencies (THAKABAK), Exam Preparation Language Programs (IELTS/TOEFL/DELE/DALF/HSK, etc.) (EDAIAEAD)

Keywords

• Language travel programs
• Study abroad programs
• Language course booking
• Educational travel services
• Language immersion courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Nijmegen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Language Course Booking Services: StudyTravel acts as an intermediary between customers and language schools worldwide. They earn commissions from partner language schools for booking students into their courses. The service is positioned as having no agency fees or additional costs, with payment made after receiving travel confirmation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

StudyTravel is a direct-to-consumer language travel agency that intermediates between individual learners and personally vetted partner language schools worldwide. The company books language courses and accompanying accommodation (host family, student residence, or apartment) in 30+ countries across 10 languages, with course start dates typically every Monday year-round. Pricing is quote-based, paid only after travel confirmation, and the company states it charges no agency fees to customers, earning instead through commissions from partner schools.

Product overview

StudyTravel is a language travel agency (Sprachreisen im Ausland) that organizes language courses abroad at partner schools worldwide. The company offers programs across 10 languages (English, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, German, Russian) across multiple global destinations. The product portfolio includes core language travel programs segmented by age group (Adults 16+, Adults 30+, Adults 50+, Youth/Youth Summer Camps, Family programs) and specialized exam preparation modules (Cambridge, IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, DELF/DALF, DELE, DaF, CILS, TELC). Additional offerings include Bildungsurlaub (educational leave) programs and special discounted offers. The company acts as an intermediary, connecting students with vetted partner language schools globally and providing booking, consultation, and support services. Founded in 1993, the company is headquartered in Nijmegen, Netherlands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• English Language Travel English language immersion courses booked at partner schools in destinations including England, Ireland, Malta, USA, Scotland, Cyprus, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, South Africa, and Wales. Targeted at individual learners seeking English proficiency.
• French Language Travel French language immersion courses at partner schools in France and French-speaking Canada. Targeted at individual learners seeking French proficiency abroad.
• Spanish Language Travel Spanish language immersion courses at partner schools in Spain and Latin American countries including Argentina, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, and Peru.
• Italian Language Travel Italian language immersion courses at partner schools in Italy. Targeted at individual learners seeking Italian proficiency abroad.
• Korean Language Travel Korean language immersion courses at partner schools in Seoul and Busan, South Korea, including programs with cultural extras such as Korean cuisine, K-Drama, and K-Pop activities.
• Chinese Language Travel Chinese language immersion courses at partner schools in China. Targeted at individual learners seeking Mandarin proficiency abroad.
• Japanese Language Travel Japanese language immersion courses at partner schools in Japan. Targeted at individual learners seeking Japanese proficiency abroad.
• Portuguese Language Travel Portuguese language immersion courses at partner schools in Portugal. Targeted at individual learners seeking Portuguese proficiency abroad.
• German Language Travel German language immersion courses at partner schools in Germany and Austria. Targeted at learners seeking German proficiency abroad.
• Russian Language Travel Russian language immersion courses at partner schools in Russia. Targeted at individual learners seeking Russian proficiency abroad.
• Programs for Adults 16+ Language travel programs designed for adults aged 16 and above, covering destinations across all 10 supported languages.
• Programs for Adults 30+ Language travel programs designed for adults aged 30 and above, focused on professional development and business communication skills.
• Programs for Adults 50+ Language travel programs designed for adults aged 50 and above, combining courses with cultural activities suited to seniors and retirees.
• Youth Programs (School Holidays) Language travel programs for school-age children and teenagers during school holidays, including supervised summer camps.
• Summer Camps Abroad Summer camp language programs for youth abroad, including the 2026 youth language travel program offering supervised study abroad experiences during school holidays.
• Family Language Travel Language travel programs designed for the whole family, combining family immersion vacations with language courses suitable for multiple ages.
• Bildungsurlaub (Educational Leave) Language travel programs recognized as Bildungsurlaub, qualifying working adults in Germany for paid educational leave while attending language courses abroad.

Quantifiable outcome

• Courses available starting every Monday year-round at many destinations

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lexis Korea (Seoul)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLanguage school partner offering Korean language courses in Seoul. Located in Gangnam culture center with 18 classrooms and rooftop garden. Offers intensive courses (15 or 25 hours/week) and one-on-one instruction for students aged 16+.
• Lexis Korea (Busan)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLanguage school partner in Busan located in Seomyeon student district. Offers Korean language courses with optional extras including Korean cuisine, K-Drama, and K-Pop cultural activities. Minimum age 16 years, open year-round.
• LTL Live the Language (Seoul)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLanguage school partner in Hongdae, Seoul, positioned as center of K-Pop and K-Culture. Offers 10 classrooms with balcony and lounge areas. Studio and homestay accommodation available.
• Language Schools WorldwidecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of language schools across multiple countries offering courses in English, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Japanese, and German. Schools are personally visited and selected by the StudyTravel team.
• International Association of Language Centres (IALC)minorOthersIndustry association membership providing credibility and network within the language travel sector.
• Association of Language Travel Organisations (ALTO)minorOthersIndustry association membership for language travel organizations, providing industry standards and networking.
• World Youth Student and Educational Travel Confederation (WYSE)minorOthersIndustry confederation for youth, student, and educational travel, providing industry credibility and network connections.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• LanguageCourse.net: Online price-comparison and booking platform aggregating language schools worldwide. Competes with StudyTravel for the same customers but via a lower-touch, tech-led model that pressures agency commissions.
• Kaplan International: Operates language schools worldwide and sells language travel programs (English and other languages) to international students, including exam preparation (IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge). Directly comparable to StudyTravel's mix of partner-school booking and exam prep offerings.
• Sprachcaffe Languages Plus: German-headquartered language travel specialist offering courses abroad in numerous languages and countries, including youth programs and exam preparation. Direct overlap with StudyTravel's German source market and product mix.
• ESL - Education Studies Lingua: European-based language travel agency that brokers placements at partner language schools in multiple countries, with multilingual websites and personal consulting. Closest direct competitor to StudyTravel's intermediary model and target customer base.

Broad incumbents

• EF Education First: Global education company offering language study abroad programs across dozens of countries and age groups, plus broader academic and cultural travel. Significantly larger and broader than StudyTravel, but operates in the same language-travel category with overlapping destinations and customer segments.
• Eurocentres: Established European chain of language schools offering immersion courses across multiple countries and languages. A supplier to and competitor of StudyTravel, with both school operations and direct student booking.
• Berlitz Corporation: Global language education brand offering immersion courses, private instruction, and corporate training across many markets. Larger and more diversified than StudyTravel but operates in overlapping language-learning territory.

Emerging players

• don Quijote: Spanish-language school operator with locations in Spain and Latin America selling directly to international learners. Comparable to StudyTravel on the Spanish-language travel vertical and exam-prep offerings (DELE).
• GLS Sprachenzentrum: Berlin-based language school and exam preparation centre (including TestDaF) that appears as a partner in StudyTravel's catalog. A relevant comparator because it is both supplier and potential competitor in the German exam-prep segment.
• Lexis Korea: Network of Korean language schools in Seoul and Busan that StudyTravel books into. Comparable as a foreign-language travel destination school, especially relevant to StudyTravel's Korean language travel offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/StudyTravelSprachreisen
• Instagraminstagram.com/studytravel_sprachreisen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/study-travel

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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