Chenan Africa (Sinan International Institute)

What Chenan Africa (Sinan International Institute) does

Chenan Africa (Sinan International Institute) is a privately held English language training institution founded in 2017 and headquartered in Koforidua, Ghana, with additional offices in Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire, opened 2023) and Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso, opened 2025). The company serves francophone learners from West and Central Africa, offering multi-month General English immersion programs, IELTS/TOEFL preparation, Business English courses for professionals, and shorter-format online courses. It is accredited by NaSIA Ghana and the Ghanaian Ministry of Education and operates as an official British Council IELTS partner, allowing students to sit for internationally recognized certification on site.

The institution's core differentiator is its geographic positioning: Koforidua is deliberately chosen for its minimal francophone population, creating a near-total English immersion environment that competitors in Accra or other major cities cannot easily replicate. Programs are bundled with furnished accommodation, group travel coordination, visa and immigration assistance, and free university placement services in Ghana, positioning Chenan as an end-to-end pathway from francophone origin to anglophone education or employment.

Revenue is generated through tuition fees (360,000-720,000 FCFA for 4-12 month in-person programs, 80,000 FCFA per 2-month cycle for online courses), accommodation add-ons, and ancillary travel/visa services. Distribution is direct via website registration, WhatsApp, and on-the-ground enrollment offices. The operation is small (~13 employees), serves 3,200+ alumni across 15+ countries cumulatively since 2017, and is preparing to construct a proprietary 100-room, 20-classroom campus between 2026 and 2030. No external funding, revenue figures, or technology-platform differentiation are publicly disclosed.

Name

Chenan Africa (Sinan International Institute)

Legal name

Chenan International Institute

Website

https://chenanafrica.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Chenan Africa is a Ghana-based, NaSIA-accredited English language training institution serving francophone learners from West and Central Africa through in-person immersion programs in Koforidua, plus offices in Côte d'Ivoire and Burkina Faso and online courses, with bundled accommodation, travel, and IELTS preparation services.

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

Online-to-Offline Hybrid Language Immersion Programs (EDAIAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Business & Professional Language Training Abroad (EDAIAEAC), General Language Schools & Institutes (EDAMAFAA)

Keywords

• English language training
• Language immersion programs
• IELTS exam preparation
• English language school
• Language education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Koforidua

HQ country

Ghana

HQ region

Africa

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees — In-Person Programs: Core revenue from in-person English language immersion courses in Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and Burkina Faso. Programs include General English, Business English, IELTS/TOEFL preparation. Tuition is charged per program duration (1–12 months). Multiple billing options including installment payment plans.
2. Online English Courses: Remote English instruction delivered via live sessions with teachers, interactive resources, and recorded playback. Billed at 80,000 FCFA every 2 months, 1 hour of class per day, Monday to Thursday.
3. Accommodation Services: Furnished housing provided to in-person learners in Ghana. Accommodation options include individual rooms with fan or AC, shared rooms with fan or AC, and studios. Revenue generated as a bundled or separate add-on to tuition.
4. Travel & Immigration Services: Organized group travel from origin countries to Ghana, including flight coordination, bus transport, and airport pickup. Also includes visa assistance, residency permit processing, and ECOWAS card services for non-CEDEAO nationals. Fees charged separately from tuition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Chenan Africa delivers English language immersion programs for francophone learners, with the flagship General English course (3–12 months, A2–C2) hosted in Koforidua, Ghana where the local population is non-francophone, enabling total English immersion. The institution complements core instruction with Business English for professionals, IELTS/TOEFL exam preparation in partnership with the British Council, live online courses, and add-on services including furnished accommodation, travel/visa coordination, and free university placement assistance in Ghana.

Product overview

CHENAN Africa is an English language training institution operating since 2017 with campuses in Ghana (Koforidua), Côte d'Ivoire (Cocody Abatta), and Burkina Faso (Ouagadougou), plus online courses. The core product portfolio comprises General English (3-12 month immersive programs from A2 to C2), Business English (professional course for B2-C1), IELTS & TOEFL Preparation (exam-focused with British Council partnership), and Online English Courses (distance learning). Supporting services include furnished accommodation, university placement assistance, visa/travel organization, and extracurricular activities. The institution is accredited by NaSIA Ghana and the Ministry of Education of Ghana, with over 3,200 graduates from 15+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General English Program Semi-intensive English language course delivered in Koforidua, Ghana, covering reading, writing, listening, and speaking from elementary (A2) to advanced (C2). Durations range from 3 months (240 hours) to 12 months (980 hours), priced 360,000–720,000 FCFA, with unlimited learning materials included.
• Business English Program Professional English course for B2–C1 learners aged 20+ focused on fluency and accuracy in international business contexts. Delivered 6 hours per day, 3 times per week.
• IELTS & TOEFL Preparation Program Exam preparation course for learners targeting specific IELTS or TOEFL scores for studies, immigration, or international work. Small class sizes (1–5 students), minimum B2 entry level. British Council issues official IELTS certificates.
• Online English Courses Live online English classes with teachers, interactive resources, and personalized follow-up for francophone learners at a distance. Priced 80,000 FCFA every 2 months, Monday to Thursday, 1 hour per day across multiple time slots.
• Accommodation Services Furnished housing solutions selected for security, comfort, and proximity to the Koforidua training center. Options include individual rooms with fan or AC, shared rooms with fan or AC, and studios, billed separately from tuition.
• Travel & Visa Support Services End-to-end travel organization including document coordination, group travel, airport pickup in Accra, and installation at residence. Includes visa and immigration assistance for non-ECOWAS students ($200 visa, ~$120 ECOWAS card, 150–200 Cedis residence permit).

Quantifiable outcome

• IELTS scores of 6.5 to 8.5 out of 9 achieved by learners
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• British CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial British Council partnership for IELTS international English language testing. The British Council is referenced as the issuing body for official IELTS certificates. This partnership enables Chenan students to sit official IELTS exams and receive globally recognized English proficiency certifications. The partnership is a core credibility and outcome driver for the institution.
• NaSIA (National School Inspectorate Authority, Ghana)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitutional accreditation by NaSIA (accreditation number ER-PRV-SPS-P0826022023) provides regulatory recognition and approval for Chenan's educational programs under Ghanaian national education standards.
• EduDeskminorOthersLogo listed in the 'Nos Partenaires' (Our Partners) section on the website. Nature of partnership not explicitly described in available source content.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Wall Street English: Global English language school franchise operating in 30+ countries with blended online + in-person methodology. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering structured English curricula with a similar blended delivery model targeting adult professionals.
• Kaplan International Languages: Operates English language schools across multiple countries with structured immersion and exam preparation tracks (IELTS, TOEFL). Comparable as an established multi-country language school operator with similar product breadth (general + exam prep + online).
• ILSC Education Group: Canadian-headquartered language school chain offering English and French programs across multiple countries with intensive and flexible tracks. Comparable as a broad incumbent delivering immersive language training to international learners including pathways to further study.
• British Council: UK cultural organization operating English language teaching and IELTS testing centers globally, including in Ghana and across West Africa. Comparable because it delivers accredited English training and administers IELTS — the same exams Chenan prepares students for — and is a direct partner/complement to Chenan's offering.
• EF Education First: Global private education company operating language schools in 50+ countries with intensive immersion and exam preparation programs. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the international English language school market, though it operates at much larger scale and different price points.

Others

• Alliance Française: Global network of French language and cultural centers operating in 130+ countries with classroom-based language programs, cultural activities, and credentialed certifications. Comparable because it runs an identical 'language school + cultural immersion + exam prep' distributed network model — the French-language mirror of what Chenan does for English in Africa.

Direct peers

• Ghana Institute of Languages: Ghana-based government-affiliated institution offering English language training and certification programs to international learners including francophones. Comparable as a direct in-country peer delivering accredited English language programs in Ghana targeting similar learner demographics.
• International House (IH) Accra: International House is a global network of language schools; IH Accra delivers English language training in Ghana to international students. Comparable as a direct in-country peer offering accredited English language programs to international learners in Ghana.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chenan-africa

Compliance2 records

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