What Contacto Global does

Contacto Global is a privately held Mexican internationalization agency founded in 2011 that connects Mexican students with educational institutions abroad. The company represents more than 70 partner schools across 16 countries and 100+ cities, with destination programs concentrated in Ireland, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. Its core product set includes language courses (English, French, Italian, German) with durations of 1 week to 48+ weeks, combined study-and-work programs (minimum 25 weeks in Ireland, 13-16 weeks in Australia), higher education placement, and summer camps, plus an Au Pair cultural exchange offering.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer, advisor-led model. Customers are individual students and families who initiate contact through the website (contactoglobal.mx), social channels (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp), or quote-request forms, after which company advisors guide them through program selection, school placement, visa processing, accommodation (host families or student residences), flight booking, and international health insurance. The company holds ICEF international certification — described by the company as held by only a few agencies in Mexico — which it uses as a credibility marker. Add-on partnerships with AssistCard for travel insurance and EduPASS for 6-36 month financing round out the bundled offering.

The go-to-market relies on content marketing (35+ blog pages covering TOEFL prep, visa guides, country comparisons, and financing), organic SEO, social media engagement, and Trustindex-verified Google reviews (59 reviews, Excellent rating). The company is headquartered in Chihuahua with regional presence in Torreón, Mexico. It operates without disclosed external funding and reports having served more than 1,700 students cumulatively over its 13-year history.

Name

Contacto Global

Legal name

Contacto Global

Website

https://contactoglobal.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Contacto Global is a Mexican internationalization agency that places Mexican students with 70+ partner schools in 16 countries for language, study-and-work, higher education, summer camp, and Au Pair programs, bundled with insurance and financing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Education and Student Exchange Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710), All Other Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services (561599)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Outbound Exchange Advising, Placement & Nomination Services (EDAIABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Student Onboarding & Pre-Departure Orientation Services (EDAIACAG), In-Country Logistics Coordination & Itinerary Management (EDAIANAE), Thematic & Discipline-Specific Study Abroad Programs (e.g., STEM, Business, Arts) (EDAIAAAC)

Keywords

• International education exchange
• Study abroad programs
• Language immersion courses
• Study and work abroad
• Higher education placement

Headquarters

HQ city

Chihuahua

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. International Exchange Program Services: The company generates revenue through fees charged for arranging international study programs, including language courses, work-study programs, summer camps, and higher education placements. Revenue encompasses program fees, accommodation arrangements, visa processing support, flight booking services, and international health insurance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Contacto Global is a Mexican internationalization agency that arranges study abroad experiences for Mexican students, including language courses (English, French, Italian, German), study-and-work programs, higher education placement, and summer camps in destinations such as Ireland, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. The agency provides end-to-end services covering school selection, accommodation arrangement, visa processing, flight booking, international insurance through AssistCard, and financing through EduPASS, acting as an intermediary between Mexican students/families and partner educational institutions abroad.

Product overview

Contacto Global is an internationalization agency that operates as a unified service platform connecting Mexican students with educational institutions abroad. The core offering consists of language study programs (English, French, Italian, German), study-and-work programs, higher education placement, and summer camps. These are complemented by add-on services including international insurance through AssistCard, financing through EduPASS, and currency exchange rates. The company also provides a client administration portal for registered users to manage their programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Language Programs (English, French, Italian, German) Language study programs offering courses in English, French, Italian, and German at partner schools abroad, with program durations ranging from 1 week to 48+ weeks. Targeted at Mexican students and families seeking language immersion experiences.
• Study and Work Programs (Estudia y Trabaja) Combined study and work programs allowing students to legally work while studying a language abroad, including placements in Ireland (25 weeks minimum), Australia (13-16 weeks minimum), and Canada. Targeted at young professionals and students seeking international work experience.
• Higher Education Placement Placement services connecting Mexican students with universities and colleges in Ireland, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom for degree programs.
• Summer Camps Summer camp programs for young Mexican students in Canada, combining language learning with recreational activities and cultural experiences.
• Au Pair Program Au pair program placing participants with host families in countries like the United States and France for childcare and cultural exchange experiences.
• International Insurance (AssistCard Partnership) International travel and medical insurance policies for students and tourists, provided through partnership with AssistCard. Includes both student insurance (Seguro para estudiantes) and tourist insurance (Seguro para turistas).
• Study Abroad Financing (EduPASS Partnership) Financing service in partnership with EduPASS offering payment plans of 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, or 36 months covering accommodation, courses, airfare, meals, and living expenses. Process takes 6-16 business days and accepts co-signers for applicants with negative credit history.

Quantifiable outcome

• 13 years of experience in international exchange services
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• AssistCardcoreOthersPartnership with AssistCard for international insurance services. Two product offerings: student insurance (Seguro para estudiantes) and tourist insurance (Seguro para turistas). Essential partner for comprehensive service offering as insurance is described as 'one of the most important parts of your trip.'
• 70+ Partner Schools in 16 CountriesflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of over 70 educational institutions across 16 countries including Ireland, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. Destinations include Dublin and other Irish cities, Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal and other Canadian cities, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and other Australian cities, plus UK locations. The schools offer language programs, work-study opportunities, secondary education, summer camps, and higher education.
• ILSC Education GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorILSC (International Language Schools of Canada) is referenced as a partner school in Montreal. Featured in student testimonials and blog articles about language learning programs in Canada.
• ICEFAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational association that certifies and monitors travel agencies and exchange service providers. Contacto Global is one of few agencies in Mexico certified by ICEFA, which verifies the legitimacy of agreements with partner schools abroad. Certification can be verified through ICEF's ITAC finder.

Scale indicators5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• EF Education First: Global education company offering language programs, study abroad, and cultural exchanges across dozens of countries; comparable to Contacto Global in the language/study abroad placement category but operates at massive global scale with proprietary schools, serving a far broader customer base.
• Kaplan International Languages: Operates language schools worldwide and places international students; directly comparable business model to Contacto Global's language program placement but with owned school infrastructure and global brand recognition, serving as a much larger incumbent.
• Worldstrides: Educational travel provider running student travel programs, language immersion, and global study experiences for school groups and individuals; comparable to Contacto Global's summer camp and language program offerings but at significantly larger scale and US-centric base.
• CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange): Non-profit international educational exchange organization running study abroad programs and work abroad placements; comparable to Contacto Global's study-and-work and exchange offerings but with longer institutional history and university partnerships globally.
• IDP Education: Global international student placement company, best known for IELTS testing and university placement services; comparable to Contacto Global's higher education placement function but at vastly larger scale with a tech-enabled platform spanning multiple origin markets.

Emerging players

• ApplyBoard: Tech-enabled marketplace connecting international students with educational institutions globally; represents the digital evolution of the agency model that Contacto Global operates in, and a potential competitive threat or partner for similar placement services.

Direct peers

• IES Abroad: Study abroad program provider placing students at foreign universities and language schools; closest functional peer to Contacto Global's program placement and advisory model, though IES is US-headquartered and serves primarily US university students.
• Nacel Educational Travel: International educational exchange organization offering language programs, au pair placements, and high school study abroad; closely comparable to Contacto Global's portfolio including au pair, language courses, and secondary education placement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ContactoGlobal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/contacto-global
• Instagraminstagram.com/contactoglobal/?hl=es

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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