Asociación Lenguas Vivas

What Asociación Lenguas Vivas does

Asociación Lenguas Vivas (AEXALEVI) is a non-profit educational association founded in 1916 as an extension of the IES en Lenguas Vivas Juan Ramón Fernández teacher-training institute, headquartered at Paraguay 1935, Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is recognized as the oldest language teaching institution in Argentina and operates as a member-run association of teachers and alumni, managed by General Director Diana Ogando with an Advisory Council drawn from the parent institute. The organization serves three primary segments: individual English and Portuguese learners (children through adults), English-language teachers seeking professional development, and Argentine educational institutions affiliated with the AEXALEVI Exams Network. The product portfolio centers on AEXALEVI Exams, a proprietary CEFR-aligned (A1–B2) English proficiency exam series, supplemented by accredited delivery of the Oxford Test of English and CILP Portuguese certification (Universidade de Caxias do Sul); a Moodle-based Virtual Campus provides online instruction across all 24 Argentine provinces through affiliated institutions. Revenue is generated through course fees, examination and certification fees, an annual associate membership program, and per-session fees for Reading and Media Meetings ($40,000 ARS general, 50% member discount). The Teachers' Centre bundles two sub-brands: AEXALEVI Insights (a publishing space for articles and teaching resources) and AEXALEVI Connect (workshops, webinars, and professional events), with members receiving discounts across an alliance portfolio that includes NILE, UK Partners, UNPAZ, Asociación Educar, and Librería SBS. The organization operates across four distribution channels: in-person instruction at its Buenos Aires headquarters, the Moodle self-serve virtual campus, a nationwide channel/affiliate exams network, and a direct online registration system; headcount is 46 employees with no external investors, parent company, or stock listing.

Name

Asociación Lenguas Vivas

Legal name

Asociación de Ex Alumnos del Profesorado en Lenguas Vivas

Website

https://aexalevi.org.ar

Company type

Private

Founded year

1916

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Asociación Lenguas Vivas (AEXALEVI) is a Buenos Aires-based non-profit educational association founded in 1916 that delivers English and Portuguese language instruction, CEFR-aligned proprietary exams, accredited Oxford Test of English and CILP certifications, and professional development to learners, teachers, and affiliated institutions across Argentina.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Language Education Services

NAICS

Language Schools (611630), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Exam Preparation for Language Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/DELE/HSK/JLPT, etc.) (EDAMAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Academic Language Support (ESL/EFL for School & University) (EDANACAB), Language Proficiency & Citizenship/Immigration Testing Authorities (EDADAFAF)

Keywords

• Language education
• English certification
• Teacher training
• Portuguese language
• Professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Buenos Aires

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees (Cuota Social): Annual/membership fees providing access to exclusive discounts on international teacher training, academic experiences, university diplomas, professional development courses, and the Reading and Media Meetings.
2. English and Portuguese Language Courses: In-person language instruction at the Buenos Aires headquarters, including general English courses and specialized Portuguese language programs.
3. Examination and Certification Fees: Revenue from administering AEXALEVI-designed exams, Oxford Test of English (OTE), and CILP international Portuguese certification exams. Registration closes 7 days before exam dates.
4. Professional Development Programs: Fees from Teachers' Centre offerings including AEXALEVI Insights articles and resources, AEXALEVI Connect workshops, webinars, and professional development events for English teachers.
5. Reading and Media Meetings Sessions: Per-session fees of $40,000 ARS for non-members with 50% discount for members,socios, adscriptos, and Lenguas Vivas students. Sessions are prepaid via bank transfer.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Asociación Lenguas Vivas (AEXALEVI) is a non-profit educational association founded in 1916 that delivers English and Portuguese language instruction and administers proprietary, CEFR-aligned English proficiency exams (AEXALEVI Exams) along with accredited international certifications such as the Oxford Test of English and the CILP Portuguese certification. It also operates a Moodle-based virtual campus, a nationwide Exams Network of affiliated institutions, and a Teachers' Centre for English-teaching professional development.

Product overview

Asociación Lenguas Vivas (AEXALEVI) is a non-profit educational institution founded in 1916, offering a multi-product language education ecosystem. The portfolio consists of a core English teaching and certification platform anchored by AEXALEVI Exams (CEFR-aligned achievement tests for children through young adults), supplemented by accredited international certifications including the Oxford Test of English (OTE) and Portuguese language exams including CILP. The Teachers' Centre provides professional development through AEXALEVI Insights (pedagogical publications) and AEXALEVI Connect (workshops and webinars), while Reading and Media Meetings offers advanced language practice. The institution operates a Moodle-based Virtual Campus (Campus Virtual) for online learning and maintains an AEXALEVI Exams Network connecting member teachers through a leveling system. A membership program provides discounts on affiliated training providers (NILE, UK Partners, UNPAZ) and access to exclusive academic events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AEXALEVI Exams: Series of achievement exams for English language certification offered to members of the AEXALEVI Exams Network and the general community.
• AEXALEVI Exams Network
• AEXALEVI Insights
• AEXALEVI Connect
• Teachers' Centre
• AEXA Store
• Campus AEXALEVI

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 105 years of continuous operation in language teaching
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Oxford University Press / Oxford UniversitycoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025AEXALEVI is an accredited center for administering the Oxford Test of English (OTE), OTE for Schools (ages 12-16), and OTE Advanced. These are 100% online computerized English proficiency exams designed by Oxford University Press and certified by Oxford University. In 2025, AEXALEVI passed the biennial inspection conducted by Oxford Test of English, receiving recognition for good organization, positive student experience, and proper equipment functioning.
• Universidade de Caxias do Sul (UCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAEXALEVI serves as the official sede (location) for the Universidade de Caxias do Sul in Argentina for administering CILP (Certificado Internacional de Língua Portuguesa) exams. The CILP evaluates Portuguese as a foreign language proficiency across three tiers: CILP HINO (children 8-10, levels A1-A2), Adolescentes (ages 11-17, levels A2-B2), and Adultos (18+, levels A2-C1).
• NILE – Norwich Institute for Language EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAEXALEVI offers international teacher training programs from NILE, available in both online and in-person formats at the Norwich Institute in the United Kingdom. Members receive exclusive discounts on these professional development offerings.
• UK PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialized company providing study trips and academic programs in London. AEXALEVI members access exclusive discounts on these international academic experiences.
• Universidad Nacional de José Clemente Paz (UNPAZ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAEXALEVI offers members a 20% discount on the Postítulo Docente 'Enseñanza del Inglés en la Escuela Primaria' and exclusive access to the Diplomatura en Diseño de Materiales Didácticos para profesores de inglés, both offered by UNPAZ.
• Asociación EducarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAEXALEVI members receive a 30% discount on courses offered by Asociación Educar, focused on professional development for educators.
• Librería SBSminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBookstore offering AEXALEVI members a 10% discount on educational materials and resources.
• Claudia FerradascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDra. Claudia Ferradas (Doctorate in English Language and Literature from University of Nottingham, UK) coordinates the Reading and Media Meetings program. She is a former teacher at IES Lenguas Vivas with international experience across 20+ countries and all Argentine provinces. She has co-directed Oxford University's literature teaching congress at Corpus Christ College five times.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Open English: Open English is a Latin America-focused online English learning platform offering live classes and self-paced content. It competes with AEXALEVI's virtual campus and online courses for the same Argentine learner base at typically lower price points.
• Berlitz Argentina: Berlitz is a global language school chain with operations in Buenos Aires offering immersive English and other language instruction. It competes directly with AEXALEVI for premium individual and corporate language learners in the same city.
• British Council Argentina: British Council operates English language teaching and IELTS testing in Buenos Aires and across Argentina, directly competing with AEXALEVI's in-person English courses, OTE certification, and teacher training offerings. Both serve similar learner and teacher segments with internationally-backed credentials.
• English Studio: English Studio is an Argentine English language school chain offering in-person and online courses for children, teens, and adults. It is a direct competitor in the Buenos Aires market across age segments.
• International House Buenos Aires: International House is a global network of language schools with a Buenos Aires location offering English courses and teacher training (CELTA/DELTA). It directly competes with AEXALEVI on in-person language instruction and Cambridge-aligned certifications.

Emerging players

• Duolingo: Duolingo is a global freemium language learning app with strong presence in Latin America. It competes with AEXALEVI at the casual learner end of the market and pressures basic English course pricing across the region.

Regional players

• Cultura Inglesa: Cultura Inglesa is a non-profit English language institution in Brazil with a similar heritage-and-certification positioning to AEXALEVI, including member-based teacher professional development. Comparable model but operating in Brazil rather than Argentina.

Broad incumbents

• Wall Street English: Wall Street English is a global English language school chain with locations across Latin America. It competes with AEXALEVI for adult professional learners seeking flexible, premium English instruction with international credibility.
• Asociación de Profesores de Inglés de Buenos Aires (APIBA): APIBA is a long-standing Argentine association of English teachers providing professional development, conferences, and resources. It is comparable to AEXALEVI's Teachers' Centre and member community model, serving overlapping teacher segments.
• Universidad de Buenos Aires - Centro de Idiomas: UBA's language center offers accredited English and Portuguese instruction as part of a broader university ecosystem. It overlaps with AEXALEVI's language instruction and certification offerings with the credibility of a major public university.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@AEXALEVI
• Facebookfacebook.com/AsociacionLenguasVivas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/asociaci-n-ex-alumnos-del-profesorado-en-lenguas-vivas-j-r-fern-ndez-
• Instagraminstagram.com/asociacionlenguasvivas

Compliance2 records

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Profiles2 records

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