Cambridge School of English Sp. z o.o.

What Cambridge School of English Sp. z o.o. does

Cambridge School of English Sp. z o.o. is a privately held Polish language school founded in 1991, headquartered at ul. Widok 10/LU1 in central Warsaw, with a second teaching location at ul. Konwiktorska 7. The company delivers English instruction across the full CEFR range (A1–C2) and offers courses in German, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, Chinese, Polish for foreigners, and 150+ additional languages via a partnership with uTalk. Customers include individual adult learners, children and youth, university students, seniors, foreigners in Poland, educational institutions, and corporate clients across industries such as automotive, FMCG, tobacco, retail, technology, finance, real estate, manufacturing, and government (including the Polish Ministry of Finance and courts). The school operates an on-site training service nationwide in Poland under KFS and PARP government-funded schemes, and runs online courses globally.

The service model combines live instructor-led classes (Polish and native-speaker teachers, small groups of max 8) with proprietary e-learning platforms and AI tools. The technology stack includes Cambridge Online Tutor (multi-level e-learning with access to 350 publisher textbooks), Cambridge AI Speech Tutor Pro (pronunciation analysis for British and American English), Cambridge AI Conversation Trainer (24/7 chatbot in 10 languages), Cambridge AI Language Coach, and an exam-preparation platform (Cambridge-exam.courses). The company is an authorized ETS test center for TOEFL iBT and TOEIC, a Cambridge English Advantage member and Qualifications partner, a British Council partner, and holds Kuratorium Oświaty accreditation (2004) and Małopolskie Standardy Uslug Edukacyjno-Szkoleniowych certification (2023).

Revenue is generated from published course subscriptions (General English from 1,779 PLN online / 2,149 PLN in-person; Business English from 1,779 PLN; exam preparation from 2,149 PLN group / 5,998 PLN intensive individual; individual lessons from 68 PLN per session), corporate B2B training contracts, translation and interpretation services, exam center fees, and resold study-abroad programs through partners such as St Giles International, LSI, ENFOREX, Don Quijote, Canning, Iberian Camps, and Liverpool FC Camps. Distribution is hybrid: self-serve e-commerce via the course shop, free placement tests, a referral ambassador program, social media and content marketing, and a dedicated corporate sales team with government-funded training subsidies.

Name

Cambridge School of English Sp. z o.o.

Legal name

Cambridge School of English Sp. z o.o.

Website

https://cambridge.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Cambridge School of English is a Warsaw-based private language school founded in 1991 that delivers English and 150+ languages via online, in-person, and blended formats to individual learners, corporate clients, and government-funded training programs across Poland and online globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Language Education Services

NAICS

Language Schools (61163), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Translation and Interpretation Services (54193)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAMAFAA

General Language Schools & Institutes

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Language Learning & Conversation Programs

SECONDARYEDAAACAJ

English Test Preparation (IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo English Test, etc.)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/English as a Second Language (ESL) & Adult Language Learning

SECONDARYEDANABAC

English Proficiency & International Admissions Exams (TOEFL/IELTS/PTE/Duolingo) Prep

Education/Tutoring & Test Preparation/Test Preparation (Standardized & Entrance Exams)

SECONDARYEDAIAEAM

Language School Placement Agencies & Aggregators

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/Overseas Language Schools & Immersion Programs

Keywords

• Language school
• English courses
• Corporate language training
• Exam preparation courses
• Translation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Language Lessons: One-on-one language instruction with Polish or native speaker instructors. Pricing starts from 68 PLN per session for 25-minute e-tutoring or 68 PLN for premium package lessons. Individual exam preparation courses from 2,499 PLN.
2. Group Language Courses: Group language courses for General English, Business English, and exam preparation. Pricing from 1,779 PLN for online courses, 2,149 PLN for in-person courses.
3. Corporate/B2B Training: Customized language training for companies and institutions, including General English, Business English, and ESP courses. Both individual and group formats, online or with on-site delivery.
4. E-learning Platform Subscriptions: Self-study language learning through platform access including AI tools, 150+ language options, and supplementary practice materials.
5. Exam Preparation Courses: Intensive exam prep courses for international certifications (FCE, CAE, CPE, IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC). Individual intensive courses from 5,998 PLN.
6. Written Translation Services: Standard, specialized, and sworn written translations. Billing unit: 1,800 characters with spaces.
7. Oral Interpretation Services: Oral interpretation services offered as part of translation services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Cambridge School of English is a private language school founded in 1991 in Warsaw, Poland, that delivers English and foreign language courses (German, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, Chinese, Polish for foreigners) across levels A1-C2 in online, in-person, blended, and on-site corporate formats. Its core revenue offerings include General English and Business English courses, exam preparation (FCE, CAE, CPE, IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC), individualized tutoring, customized corporate training (ESP for legal/IT/finance/HR/logistics), children's language camps, study-abroad programs, and a translation/interpreting bureau.

Product overview

Cambridge School of English Sp. z o.o. is an accredited language school operating since 1991, offering a multi-format language education ecosystem. The core offering comprises General English (A1–C2), Business English, and exam preparation courses (FCE, CAE, CPE, IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, LCCI, and others), available online, in-person, or blended. These are delivered through the Cambridge School of English Sklep kursów (course shop) e-commerce platform and complemented by individual tutoring, corporate B2B training (including ESP Master Class for industry-specific English and Online Business Simulation), children's language camps, and study-abroad programs. The school also operates several AI-powered learning tools: Cambridge AI Speech Tutor Pro (AI pronunciation analysis), Cambridge AI Conversation Trainer (24/7 AI chatbot for 10 languages), and CAI Language Coach (AI learning app). Supporting platforms include Cambridge Online Tutor (multi-level e-learning with 350 textbook access) and Cambridge-exam.courses (exam prep platform). Additional services include translation and interpreting bureau, free placement testing, language audits with certificates, and government-funded training options via KFS and PARP. Language instruction is offered in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, Ukrainian, Chinese, Polish for foreigners, and 150+ languages via the uTalk third-party platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cambridge School Online: Online learning platform operated by Cambridge School of English
• Cambridge School of Business
• Cambridge AI Center
• Cambridge Online Tutor
• Cambridge AI Language Coach
• Cambridge AI Speech Tutor
• Cambridge AI Conversation Trainer
• General-English.com
• L² – Language Consulting

Products and services

• General English Courses English language courses covering CEFR levels A1 to C2, delivered online, in-person, or blended with Polish or native-speaker instructors; for adults, youth, and corporate learners.
• Business English Courses Business English courses at levels B1-C1 covering business communication, meetings, presentations, negotiations, and industry-specific vocabulary, available online or in-person for professionals and corporate clients.
• Exam Preparation Courses Preparation courses for international language certifications including Cambridge (FCE, CAE, CPE, KET, PET, YLE), IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, LCCI, BULATS, Linguaskill, BRIGHT, DELE, DELF, TCF, HSK, WiDaf, and Pipplet FLEX; available as group or intensive individual formats online or in-person.
• Individual Language Lessons (Premium Package) One-on-one premium language lessons with personalized curriculum, blended learning booster via e-learning platform, and certificate; available in 45/60/90/120-minute online sessions.
• Corporate Language Training (B2B) Customized B2B language training programs including General English, Business English, and ESP courses for companies and institutions; available in-company (online or on-site delivery) or individual formats, with government funding support via KFS and PARP.
• ESP Master Class (English for Specific Purposes) Specialized industry-specific English courses for sectors including legal, IT, finance, HR, logistics, medicine, aviation, engineering, sales, marketing, and diplomacy; available as short and long packages for corporate clients.
• Other Foreign Language Courses Language courses beyond English including German, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, Ukrainian, Portuguese, Greek, Chinese, Polish for foreigners, Finnish, and Scandinavian languages, plus 150+ languages via uTalk partnership.
• Translation and Interpreting Services Full-service translation bureau offering standard, specialized, certified (sworn), and express written translations, plus oral interpreting services across multiple language pairs; billing unit 1,800 characters with spaces for written translations.
• Language Camps for Children

Quantifiable outcome

• Students successfully pass international language exams including Cambridge FCE, CAE, CPE, IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ENFOREXminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional Spanish language school partner. ENFOREX organizes Spanish language courses abroad and collaborates with Cambridge School of English for international language learning experiences.
• DON QUIJOTEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish language school with traditions. Partner for Spanish language education and study abroad programs.
• St Giles InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRenowned English language school from London. Language trip partner for learning English in Great Britain.
• Language Studies International (LSI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRenowned language school for English and Spanish. Partner for language trips and international learning programs.
• Liverpool FC CampsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFootball and language adventure camps for children combining sports and English language learning in partnership with Liverpool FC.
• Iberian CampsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerImmersion camps in Spain with Spanish, French, or English language programs.
• Canning Language InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerImmersive language courses partner for discovering language potential through Canning language immersion programs.
• Click A TreeminorOthersEnvironmental partnership for tree planting in Ghana. Part of sustainability and social responsibility initiatives.
• AIESECminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational student organization. Partner for international exchange and youth development programs.
• L2 Language ConsultingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLanguage consulting and business training partner. Undertakes specialized language training including Cambridge CAE preparation for university students. Linked brand operating under Cambridge School of English umbrella.
• Karta Dużej Rodziny (Large Family Card)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPolish government family support program. Cambridge School of English offers discounts to families with the Large Family Card.
• Karta Warszawia aka (Warsaw Card)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerWarsaw city resident discount program. Cambridge School of English offers discounts to Warsaw Card holders.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• EF Education First: World's largest private education company offering language schools, study abroad, and corporate training. Highly comparable to Cambridge across all three pillars (language courses, corporate B2B, study abroad trips), but at vastly larger scale.
• Wall Street English: Global English-language school chain focused on adult learners with blended online and in-person methodology. Comparable to Cambridge's General English and Business English course offerings, exam preparation, and corporate training motion.
• Kaplan International Languages: International language school operator with online and in-person English courses plus study abroad. Comparable across Cambridge's course catalog, exam prep (Cambridge, IELTS, TOEFL), and study abroad partnership model.
• Berlitz Corporation: Global language and intercultural training provider with corporate and individual offerings. Directly comparable to Cambridge's business model of live instructor-led language training across multiple languages, with broader geographic footprint and brand recognition.

Direct peers

• International House Warsaw: Warsaw-based English language school within the global International House network. Direct local competitor offering General English, Business English, and exam prep, with similar instructor-led blended model targeting Polish consumers and corporates.
• Speak Up: One of the largest Polish language school chains with nationwide locations. Closest direct competitor to Cambridge in the Polish market, offering similar General English, Business English, and corporate training across multiple Polish cities.
• British Council Poland: UK government's international cultural organization operating English courses and exam centers in Poland. Directly comparable to Cambridge's English teaching, exam preparation, and authorized test center activities, with institutional backing.

Emerging players

• Duolingo: World's leading mobile language learning platform with 800M+ users. Comparable as a language learning provider competing for the same consumer audience; overlaps with Cambridge's e-learning and AI tools but at vastly different price points and delivery model.
• Lingoda: Online language school offering live instructor-led small group classes in multiple languages. Closely comparable to Cambridge's virtual classroom and group course model, with a stronger digital-native positioning and global reach.
• Babbel: Subscription-based language learning app competing in the same consumer segment as Cambridge's e-learning platforms. Comparable on language coverage (14+ languages), but competes primarily on self-study rather than instructor-led instruction.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCjghKuVht6Uvh9K9vR2c6vw
• Facebookfacebook.com/CambridgeCSOE
• LinkedInpl.linkedin.com/company/cambridge-school-of-english-sp.-z-o.o.
• Instagraminstagram.com/szkolacambridge

Compliance3 records

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