What Crimson Global Academy does

Crimson Global Academy (CGA) is a global online private school founded in 2019 in New Zealand by Jamie Beaton as a sister company to Crimson Education, the university admissions consultancy. CGA delivers live and asynchronous online education to students aged 7-18 across more than 70 countries, with 1,500+ enrolled students and 70+ teachers based in 11 countries. The school operates dual-registered private school campuses in New Zealand (Auckland) and the United States (Orlando, FL), and is accredited to offer Cambridge International IGCSE and A Levels, Pearson Edexcel qualifications, College Board Advanced Placement (AP) courses, a US High School Diploma, a foundational Primary programme (CGA Leap), and an ESOL pathway.

The technical platform centers on three learning modalities: CGA Live Group Classes (real-time instructor-led sessions via Zoom), CGA Da Vinci (1:1 personalized instruction), and CGA Flex (asynchronous on-demand recordings with coach support). Underlying infrastructure includes the Canvas learning management system, the proprietary CGA Home platform (with AI-powered class recordings and assignment tracking), and the Crimson Community App, which functions as an internal social network for clubs, speaker events, and student-led activities. The school is deeply integrated with Crimson Education's broader ecosystem of 2,000+ admissions experts, 1,700+ extracurricular partnerships, and international tour programmes (Oxbridge Summer Scholars, Ivy League Discovery Tour, STEM Accelerator).

CGA generates revenue primarily through recurring annual tuition subscriptions, with full-time enrollment priced at $17,000-$25,500 USD depending on curriculum, part-time per-subject pricing at $3,100-$4,500 USD, 1:1 Da Vinci instruction at $4,500 per 50 hours, CGA Flex at $1,000-$2,000, and a non-refundable $160 application fee. Approximately 70% of students enroll part-time to supplement traditional schooling, while 30% enroll full-time. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the CGA website, free trial classes, 30-minute discovery calls with Academic Admissions Officers, webinars (1,600+ attendees), in-person information events, and earned media. The customer base spans academically ambitious students targeting Ivy League and Oxbridge admissions, student athletes and performers needing flexible timetables, travelling families, and students with additional learning needs.

Name

Crimson Global Academy

Legal name

Crimson Global Academy

Website

https://crimsonglobalacademy.school

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Crimson Global Academy is a global online private school founded in 2019, serving 1,500+ students aged 7-18 across 70+ countries with live and asynchronous Cambridge IGCSE, A Level, AP, and US Diploma programmes, embedded in the Crimson Education ecosystem.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online K-12 Private Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Integrated Tutoring + Learning Content Platforms (Curriculum + Tutors) (EDANAGAL)

Keywords

• Online private school
• International secondary education
• IGCSE and A Levels
• Advanced Placement courses
• Live online tutoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Auckland

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees — Full-Time Enrolment: Families pay annual tuition for full-time enrolment across Primary, Lower Secondary, IGCSE, A Level, US High School Diploma, and AP programmes. Fees range from approximately $17,000 to $25,500 USD per year depending on curriculum and programme level. Full-time fees include live weekly classes, extracurriculars, pastoral support, university counselling, and on-demand recordings.
2. Tuition Fees — Part-Time / Per Subject: Families pay per subject for students enrolling part-time. Subject-level pricing ranges from approximately $3,100 to $4,500 USD per subject depending on curriculum (e.g., IGCSE: $3,255; A Level: $4,100; AP: $3,700; Primary: $3,600). This supports flexible enrolment for students supplementing traditional schooling.
3. Da Vinci 1:1 Instruction: Premium 1:1 tutoring service (Da Vinci programme) priced at approximately $4,500 USD for 50 hours of personalized instruction. Offered across all curricula including IGCSE, A Level, AP, and US Diploma pathways.
4. CGA Flex — Self-Paced Programme: Flexible on-demand learning option providing recordings of live classes plus 1:1 education coach support. Priced at approximately $1,000–$2,000 USD depending on course credits (US Diploma CGA Flex) or $2,000 USD for AP CGA Flex.
5. Application Fees: Non-refundable application fee of $160 USD charged on every enrolment. This is a one-time fee per enrolment cycle.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Crimson Global Academy is a global online private school that delivers live, real-time online classes across international curricula (Cambridge IGCSE, International A Levels, AP, and US High School Diploma) for students aged 7-18. It offers three learning modes — Live Group Classes, 1:1 Da Vinci tutoring, and asynchronous CGA Flex — supported by a proprietary learning platform (CGA Home) and integrated with Crimson Education's university admissions counselling and extracurricular ecosystem.

Product overview

Crimson Global Academy (CGA) is a global online private school offering a modular portfolio of educational programmes for students aged 7-18, structured around three core learning modes — Live Group Classes (real-time instructor-led), CGA Da Vinci (1:1 personalised instruction), and CGA Flex (asynchronous on-demand with recordings). These modes serve multiple curriculum pathways: International GCSE, International A Levels, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and the US High School Diploma, each with its own pricing structure and delivery format. The school also operates CGA Primary / CGA Leap for foundational learners and an ESOL programme for English language learners. All students are supported by the CGA Home platform (AI-powered recordings, assignment tracking) and Crimson Community App (social network and club management). University and Careers Counselling, Faculty-Led Clubs, Student-Led Clubs, and access to international tours and summer programmes extend the core academic offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CGA Live Group Classes Real-time, instructor-led online classes delivered in small, focused sessions designed to accelerate learning. Students have a front-row seat in every lesson with world-class teachers and interactive, collaborative lessons.
• CGA Da Vinci (1:1 Instruction) Personalised one-on-one instruction programme where students receive dedicated, individual attention from expert teachers. Available as an add-on to standard classes, providing 50 hours of intensive one-on-one coaching per subject at approximately $4,500 USD.
• CGA Flex (Asynchronous) Flexible, self-paced learning programme providing on-demand recordings of live classes, plus 1:1 support from a personalised education coach. Students create their own timetable while earning full class credits. Priced at approximately $1,000–$2,000 USD depending on course credits.
• International GCSE Programme Cambridge International and Pearson Edexcel aligned secondary education programme for students aged 14-16, providing globally recognised credential preparation through live online instruction. Part-time at $3,255 USD per subject; full-time at $17,875 USD per year.
• International A Levels Programme Pre-university qualification programme (AS and A2 Level) for students aged 16-18, offering subject depth and specialisation recognised by universities worldwide. Part-time at $4,100 USD per subject per year.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses College-level courses accredited by the College Board, designed for students aged 15+ aiming for US and Canadian universities. CGA AP students outperform global averages with 33.8% scoring 5 (perfect score) in 2026. Priced at $3,700 USD per subject.
• US High School Diploma Programme Project-based programme for Grades 9-12 where students develop digital portfolios capturing their unique talents. Includes US Junior High School pathway for younger students and ESOL programme for English language learners. Full-time at $19,250–$25,500 USD depending on course credits.
• CGA Primary / CGA Leap Foundational programme for students aged 7-10 in Years 3-6, delivered through 1:1 instruction to build core subject skills. CGA Leap is available part-time only and prepares young learners for middle school. Priced at $3,600 USD per subject (part-time) and $18,000 USD full-time per year.

Quantifiable outcome

• 33.8% of 2026 AP exam scores were a perfect 5 (up from 30.7% in 2025)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cambridge Assessment International (CAIE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 May 2023CGA was approved as a registered Cambridge International online school, enabling it to offer Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and AS and A Level qualifications. Cambridge Assessment Manager for NZ, Australia and the Pacific Kathy Parker confirmed the school meets all requirements following an approval visit. This accreditation broadens CGA's subject offering and validates its curriculum delivery against international standards.
• Crimson EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCGA is a sister company to Crimson Education, the world's leading university admissions consultancy. CGA is powered by Crimson Education's ecosystem — including 2,000+ global admissions experts, 1,700+ extracurricular partnerships, and international tour programmes (STEM Accelerator, Ivy League Discovery, Oxbridge Summer Scholars). Crimson Education provides the university admissions counselling infrastructure, brand credibility, and student referral network that underpin CGA's value proposition. Jamie Beaton, co-founder and CEO of Crimson Education, also co-founded CGA in 2019.
• Tutors & Exams InternationalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCGA partners with Tutors & Exams International to provide examination and assessment facilities for students worldwide. Tutors & Exams operates JCQ-approved centres in England and an international centre in Pretoria, South Africa, including a dedicated science laboratory for A Level practicals. In 2020/21, Tutors & Exams provided assessments for thousands of candidates across 95% of GCSE/GCE, International GCSE/GCE, and Pearson Edexcel International A Level subjects. This partnership ensures CGA students have access to physical exam centres globally.
• Pearson EdexcelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCGA delivers Pearson Edexcel International A Level and other Edexcel qualifications alongside Cambridge International. Edexcel is one of the UK's largest awarding bodies, providing internationally recognised GCSE and A Level credentials.
• College Board (AP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCGA is accredited by the College Board to offer Advanced Placement (AP) courses, enabling students to earn college credit and stand out in university admissions to US and Canadian universities. AP courses are college-level classes administered globally by the College Board.
• SummerApplyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCGA has partnered with SummerApply, a marketplace for summer programmes and internships from across the world. Over 250 CGA students use the platform, which is free for students to access, providing career exploration and work experience opportunities.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Stride (K12 Inc.): One of the largest US online K-12 providers, offering tuition-free public online schools as well as private options. Operates at much greater scale than CGA but in a more US-centric, public-school-adjacent market segment.
• Pearson Online Academy (formerly MyOnlineSchooling): Online K-12 academy run by Pearson, offering accredited US diploma and AP programmes. Comparable to CGA via Pearson Edexcel overlap and similar AP/diploma pathway, but backed by a much larger incumbent publisher.
• Outschool: Online learning marketplace connecting students with tutors and group classes across thousands of subjects. A broader, more fragmented edtech incumbent with partial overlap with CGA's enrichment and 1:1 tutoring offerings.

Direct peers

• InterHigh School: UK-based online K-12 school delivering British curriculum (IGCSE, A Levels) via live online classes. Closely comparable to CGA in curriculum, delivery model, and target academically ambitious international student base.
• Forest Trail Academy: Accredited online K-12 private school offering US diploma and AP courses via flexible delivery. Comparable to CGA's accredited online delivery model, though serving a more US-centric and broader affordability audience.
• Dwight Global Online School: Online arm of the Dwight School network offering IB and AP courses to globally mobile students. Directly comparable to CGA as an elite online private school serving internationally mobile families with global university aspirations.
• Wolsey Hall Oxford: UK-based online school offering Cambridge International IGCSE and A Levels to students globally. Closest direct peer to CGA's Cambridge International online school model, serving academically ambitious students across multiple geographies.
• Keystone School (National Home Education Network): Accredited online K-12 private school offering AP and college-prep curricula to students in the US and abroad. Comparable to CGA's US Diploma pathway and college-prep focus.
• Laurel Springs School: WASC-accredited online private school offering K-12 pathways including AP and US High School Diploma. Comparable to CGA in offering flexible online college-prep curricula globally with similar target audience.

Others

• Crimson Education: Parent company of CGA and the world's leading university admissions consultancy. Not a direct peer but the upstream ecosystem provider that supplies CGA's admissions counselling, extracurricular network, and student pipeline.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

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Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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