The English Studio Dublin

What The English Studio Dublin does

The English Studio is a private English language school operating under TES Education Ltd (registered in England, company number 12664597), founded in 1997 and headquartered in central London with additional campuses in Oxford and Dublin. It delivers in-person and online English language instruction across a structured curriculum that includes General English (15-20 hours/week), Intensive English (25 hours/week), IELTS Preparation, Business English, part-time Evening Courses, Young Learners programmes (YES, ages 8-17), and Online Courses delivered via Zoom. Technology is functional rather than differentiated: classrooms use interactive flat-screen displays and free WiFi; online delivery runs on Zoom; the free English assessment test runs on ClassMarker; booking runs on a Salesforce Force.com portal.

The business is monetized through weekly tuition subscriptions priced between roughly £230 and £670 per week depending on course intensity and target segment, with evening courses sold as 10-week fixed packages at £600-£640. Secondary revenue streams include arranged student accommodation (homestays and residences from £255-£550 per week, sourced via Hosts International) and an affiliate commission on Endsleigh Insurance (£8 per week per student). Customer segments span international adult students (18-35), working professionals, junior learners (8-17), IELTS exam candidates, and global online learners, with students drawn from approximately 80 countries and a cumulative base of over 60,000 since founding.

Distribution combines direct digital sales (website, WhatsApp, phone), an international educational-agent and tour-operator reseller network, and walk-in reception at the London campus. The school is accredited by the British Accreditation Council (since 2003) and is a member of English UK, and all teachers hold CELTA or Trinity TESOL qualifications. Class sizes are small by design (average 8, maximum 12-15), and an 85%+ exam pass rate and 85% minimum attendance requirement (driven by visa compliance) are core operational metrics.

Name

The English Studio Dublin

Legal name

TES Education Ltd

Website

https://englishstudio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The English Studio is a private English language school founded in 1997, operating campuses in London, Oxford, and Dublin, serving international adult students, working professionals, young learners, and IELTS candidates through in-person and online courses delivered by CELTA-qualified teachers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Language Education

NAICS

Language Schools (611630), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Educational Support Services (61171), Language Schools (61163)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

General Language Schools & Institutes (EDAMAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

English Test Preparation (IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo English Test, etc.) (EDAAACAJ), Language Proficiency Exam Prep (CEFR, TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, PTE) (EDANACAD), Teacher Training & Professional Development for Adult ESL (TESOL/TEFL/CELTA for Adult Ed) (EDAAACAM)

Keywords

• English language training
• IELTS exam preparation
• Business English courses
• Young learner programs
• Online English classes

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin, Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. English Language Tuition: Primary revenue from course fees for General English, Intensive English, IELTS Preparation, Business English, Evening Courses, and Young Learners programs. Students pay per week or per course with pricing varying by course type, duration, and time of day (morning vs afternoon).
2. Accommodation Services: Revenue from arranging student accommodation including homestays, student residences, and studios. Fees vary by accommodation type and London zone.
3. Student Insurance: Partnership with Endsleigh Insurance providing comprehensive medical and travel insurance at £8.00 per week (or £5.50 per week as stated elsewhere), with The English Studio earning commission on insurance sales.
4. One-to-One Lessons: Individual personalized lessons at £50 per hour, providing flexible add-on tutoring for students wanting accelerated progress.
5. Examination Fees: Arrangement and administration of external IELTS exams at approximately £220, charged as pass-through to examination boards.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The English Studio Dublin is a private English language school operating under TES Education Ltd, offering classroom-based and online English courses including General English, Intensive English, IELTS Preparation, Business English, Evening Courses, and Young Learners programs. It serves international adult students, working professionals, and junior learners (ages 8-17) from approximately 80 countries, delivering courses through small classes with CELTA-qualified teachers and providing supplementary services such as accommodation arrangement, insurance, visa guidance, and exam registration.

Product overview

The English Studio is an English language school offering a portfolio of classroom-based and online courses. The core offerings include General English, Intensive English, IELTS Preparation, Business English, and Young Learners programs (YES), available in full-time, part-time evening, and online formats. The school operates from a central London location and provides supplementary services including student accommodation arrangements and insurance. All courses are delivered through accredited teaching with maximum class sizes of 12-15 students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Young English Studio (YES): Young Learner English programmes for students aged 8-17, combining English tuition with activity programmes.

Products and services

• General English Course Foundational English language course covering speaking, writing, listening, and reading skills for everyday communication, available at beginner to advanced levels with 15 or 20 hours per week options.
• Intensive English Course Fast-track English language program featuring 25 hours of weekly instruction including elective classes for accelerated fluency and confidence building.
• IELTS Preparation Course Exam preparation course helping students achieve target IELTS scores for university access, visa requirements, or employment, with weekly practice tests and small group sizes.
• Business English Course Professional English course for upper intermediate and advanced learners focusing on workplace communication, presentations, meetings, negotiations, and career advancement skills.
• General English Evening Course Part-time evening English course for working professionals, offering 40 hours of tuition over 10 weeks with classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 18:00 to 20:00.
• IELTS Preparation Evening Course Evening IELTS exam preparation for professionals living and working in London, meeting twice weekly with focus on exam strategies and language skills development.
• Online English Courses Live online English instruction delivered via Zoom, offering both one-to-one personalized lessons and group General English classes accessible from anywhere worldwide.
• Young English Studio (YES) Day School - Tuition Only English language course for junior students aged 8-17, offering 15 hours of interactive weekly classes focusing on speaking, pronunciation, and listening skills.
• YES Day School English Tuition & Activities Combined English and activities program for young learners aged 8-17, featuring 15 hours of language tuition plus 20 hours of supervised cultural excursions and social activities.
• Student Accommodation Services Arranged accommodation options including student residences, homestays, and studios in London zones 2-5, with pricing ranging from £255-£550 per week.
• Student Insurance Comprehensive medical and travel insurance provided through partnership with Endsleigh Insurance at £8.00 per week, covering emergencies, cancellations, and baggage loss.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60,000+ international students successfully taught since 1997
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered supportive and core.

• Endsleigh InsurancesupportiveGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Endsleigh Insurance Services Limited to offer comprehensive student insurance at £8.00 per week, covering medical emergencies, cancellation protection, baggage loss, and personal money protection. The English Studio earns referral commission on insurance sales and provides multilingual policy summaries in Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese, and Turkish.
• Hosts InternationalsupportiveOthersThird-party accommodation provider partnering with The English Studio to provide student homestay and residence options in London. Provides a range of accommodation types from homestays with local families to self-catering residences, helping international students find suitable housing during their studies.
• English UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of English UK, the national association for English language teaching organisations. English UK acts as a third-party adjudicator for unresolved disputes and provides guidance on English language study in the UK, including Brexit-related information for EU students.
• Cambridge Assessment EnglishsupportiveTechnology or IntegrationAwarding body for CELTA qualifications and English teaching certifications. The English Studio teachers hold CELTA or Trinity TESOL qualifications, with Cambridge Assessment English being one of the recognized pathways for teacher certification.
• Trinity College LondonsupportiveTechnology or IntegrationAwarding body for Trinity TESOL teaching qualifications. Alternative teacher certification pathway alongside Cambridge Assessment English CELTA for The English Studio's qualified teaching staff.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• St Giles International: St Giles International is an established UK-headquartered English language school group with central London and other UK locations, offering General English, IELTS, and Business English to international students with comparable positioning to The English Studio.
• CES (Centre of English Studies): CES is a Dublin-based English language school offering General English, IELTS, Business English, and Young Learners programs to international students — directly comparable to The English Studio's Dublin location and Ireland strategy.
• Oxford International English Schools: Oxford International runs English language schools in the UK and Ireland (including Oxford and Dublin), offering General English, IELTS, and Young Learners programs — directly comparable across The English Studio's two UK/Ireland locations.
• International House London: International House London is a well-established central London English language school and teacher training center offering General English, IELTS, Business English, and CELTA courses — a closely comparable London-based peer with overlapping product set.
• EC English Language Centres: EC English is a global chain of accredited English language schools with locations across the UK, Ireland, and globally, offering General English, IELTS, and Business English courses to international students — the most direct comparable to The English Studio's product and target market.

Broad incumbents

• EF Education First: EF is one of the world's largest private education companies, operating language schools in the UK and beyond plus online and study abroad programs. Overlaps significantly with The English Studio's international student base but operates at much greater scale and broader portfolio.
• Kaplan International Languages: Kaplan operates a large portfolio of English language schools in the UK, Ireland, and worldwide, offering similar course types (General English, IELTS, Business English) with broader geographic reach and brand recognition — a direct competitor at the chain level.

Regional players

• ATC Language Schools: ATC is an Ireland-based English language school chain with locations in Dublin and across Ireland, serving international students with General English and exam prep courses — comparable to The English Studio's Ireland footprint and target segments.

Others

• Duolingo English Test: Duolingo English Test is an online, lower-cost alternative to traditional IELTS preparation and delivery that competes for students who might otherwise enroll in classroom-based exam prep — an adjacent digital substitute affecting demand for The English Studio's IELTS product.

Emerging players

• LAL Language Centres: LAL operates English language schools in the UK, Ireland, and other locations targeting international students with General English and exam prep courses — a smaller, growth-stage peer with overlapping product and customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCJ16PdOGOSp2c5Y0K9iNnxw
• Facebookfacebook.com/EnglishStudioLondon
• Instagraminstagram.com/the_english_studio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/englishstudiodublin

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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