What Global Learning Collective does

Global Learning Collective (GLC) is a consortium of four independent international education providers formed in 2020 to deliver study abroad and global education programming to universities across Latin America, Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Southeast Asia. The consortium comprises The Asia Institute (Asia), Campus B (Latin America), CEPA GmbH (Europe, founded 1997), and EDU Africa (Sub-Saharan Africa), each operating with its own leadership, offices, and operational infrastructure while presenting a unified front to university customers. GLC distinguishes itself from traditional tourism operators by emphasizing pedagogical expertise and experiential learning principles, with each member organization maintaining community-level local connections in its respective region.

GLC's core service offering consists of three lines: customized short-term programs (experiential learning programs of limited duration), global online education (virtual international learning with localized support), and direct enrollment programs (enabling students to enroll directly in partner institutions abroad). The platform does not operate proprietary technology infrastructure — no mobile apps, no public API, no SDK, and no disclosed core technology or AI capabilities. Member organizations collectively maintain four regional offices (Austin TX, São Paulo, Ingersheim Germany, and Cape Town) plus EDU Africa's four additional sub-Saharan regional offices, with EDU Africa also operating multiple learning centers.

The business model is B2B enterprise services sold to university international offices, business schools, and study abroad departments through a direct, inquiry-driven sales motion. Pricing is quote-based via a "Request a Proposal" Typeform workflow; no public pricing exists. The only named enterprise customer in the available data is Dartmouth College's Tuck School of Business, which has used CEPA, Asia Institute, and Campus B for full-time MBA study abroad courses. No external investment, parent company, or M&A activity is indicated; ownership rests with the four founding member organizations.

Name

Global Learning Collective

Legal name

Global Learning Collective

Website

https://glcollective.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Global Learning Collective is a 2020-formed consortium of four independent international education providers that designs and delivers customized study abroad, global online, and direct enrollment programs for universities across Latin America, Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Southeast Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Education Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Study Abroad Provider Networks, Consortia & Membership Organizations (EDAIAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faculty-Led & Custom Group Study Abroad Programs (EDAIAAAA), Virtual/Hybrid International Short-Term Academic Programs (EDAIAIAL), Virtual/Blended Exchange (COIL) Partnerships (EDAIABAH)

Keywords

• Study abroad programs
• International education services
• Experiential learning programs
• Faculty-led programs
• Direct enrollment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Cape Town

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Study Abroad Program Services: Revenue generated from providing customized international education programs to university partners. The consortium members design and implement experiential learning programs, faculty-led programs, direct enrollment options, and global online education for university students. Pricing is quote-based through a proposal process.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Global Learning Collective is a consortium of four independent international education providers that designs and delivers customized short-term study abroad programs, global online education, and direct enrollment programs for university partners. Services are delivered through its four regional member organizations covering Latin America, Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Southeast Asia, with a focus on experiential learning and localized academic support.

Product overview

Global Learning Collective is a consortium of four independent international education providers operating as a unified platform. The organization offers three core service offerings: Customized Short-Term Programs, Global Online Education, and Direct Enrollment Programs. These services are delivered through four regional partner organizations—The Asia Institute (covering Asia), Campus B (covering Latin America), CEPA (covering Europe), and EDU Africa (covering Sub-Saharan Africa)—which together provide global reach while maintaining local connections and educational excellence in their respective regions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Customized Short-Term Programs Experiential learning programs designed for shorter durations that provide immersive international education experiences for university students, delivered through the consortium's regional member organizations.
• Global Online Education Online educational programs providing international learning opportunities with localized support, enabling universities to extend global education offerings beyond physical travel.
• Direct Enrollment Programs Programs that enable students to enroll directly in partner educational institutions abroad, providing deeper and longer-term immersion in international academic settings.
• Faculty-Led Programs in Asia (via The Asia Institute) Comprehensive internationalization strategies and faculty-led programs in East and Southeast Asia, designed and implemented for university partners through the Asia Institute.
• International Education Programs in Latin America (via Campus B) International education programs in Latin America developed through Campus B's regional presence, offering meaningful study abroad and experiential learning experiences.
• Customized Faculty-Led Programs in Europe (via CEPA) Customized faculty-led programs and educationally focused itineraries in Europe, with additional offices in Germany and France, delivered through CEPA.
• Transformative Learning Journeys in Sub-Saharan Africa (via EDU Africa) Transformative learning journeys across Sub-Saharan Africa, operated through 4 regional offices and multiple learning centers via EDU Africa.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

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.

• The Asia InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Asia Institute is a consortium member focused on international education in East and Southeast Asia. Led by Chairman & CEO Bradley A. Feuling, the organization partners with educational institutions to design and implement comprehensive internationalization strategies. Feuling has over a decade of focus on international education in Asia and has worked with organizations impacting over 287 million people.
• Campus BcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCampus B develops meaningful international education programs in Latin America, operating from offices in São Paulo, Brazil. Founded by Daniel Amgarten, who also co-founded the Global Learning Collective. The organization focuses on Latin America-specific program development and facilitation.
• CEPA GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEPA offers customized faculty-led programs and educationally focused itineraries in Europe. Founded in 1997 by Uli Leibrecht, who has over 30 years of leadership experience in international higher education. Operates offices in Germany and France, with extensive experience across European education systems.
• EDU AfricacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEDU Africa develops and facilitates transformative learning journeys in Sub-Saharan Africa. Led by Director and Co-founder Barry Rawlings, who has over 20 years of experience in international education. The organization operates 4 regional offices and multiple learning centers across sub-Saharan Africa from its Cape Town headquarters.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• WorldStrides: WorldStrides is a large, established educational travel provider serving K-12 and university markets globally with broader scope than GLC but overlapping in university-level experiential and study-travel programming.
• EF Education First: EF is a global incumbent in study abroad, language travel, and academic programming with significant brand and scale advantages. Comparable as an established multi-region competitor, though GLC is more pedagogically and consortium-positioned.

Direct peers

• ISA (International Studies Abroad): ISA delivers study abroad, intern, and service-learning programs across Latin America, Europe, Africa, and Asia with strong university B2B partnerships. Highly comparable to GLC's multi-region structure and program mix.
• IES Abroad: IES Abroad operates semester, short-term, and faculty-led study abroad programs across multiple continents and partners with US universities in the same B2B motion GLC targets. Comparable for university-customized experiential programs.
• CIS Abroad: CIS Abroad designs faculty-led, short-term, and semester study abroad programs with US university partnerships across multiple regions, directly comparable to GLC's service portfolio.
• CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange): CIEE is one of the largest US-headquartered study abroad program providers, offering faculty-led programs, direct enrollment, and experiential learning across dozens of countries. It is the most direct competitor to GLC's multi-region, university-targeted B2B offering.
• SAI Programs: SAI Partners runs US-university-partnered study abroad programs with strong Italy/Europe focus, expanding into other regions. Comparable as a regional-anchored provider selling into the same university B2B channel.
• CAPA The Global Education Network: CAPA runs customized faculty-led and city-based study abroad programs across multiple global cities with deep university B2B partnerships, directly comparable to GLC's short-term, customized programming model.
• API (Academic Programs International): API provides study abroad and intern abroad programs with US university partnerships, including faculty-led and customized short-term options that overlap directly with GLC's core services.

Others

• The Forum on Education Abroad: The Forum is the US membership organization for study abroad providers and institutions, setting standards and representing the sector. Relevant to GLC as the industry network where consortium-style providers gain legitimacy and university access.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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