Idiomatic Language Services

What Idiomatic Language Services does

Idiomatic Language Services, legally Idiomatic Translations Nigeria, is an ISO 9001:2015-certified language services provider founded in 1996 and headquartered at Sterling Towers, 20 Marina, Lagos Island. The firm operates a 5-person core team in Nigeria and coordinates a global network of native-speaking translators and interpreters covering more than 100 languages. Service lines are organized around translation (with strong emphasis on certified documents for USA, UK, Australia, Canada, Spain, and France immigration), interpretation (in-person, telephonic, and online for courts, medical offices, and conferences), subtitling, SaaS localization, and language training via a partner platform. The company also resells foreign credential evaluation under a strategic partnership with Scholaro (an AICE-accredited evaluator).

The business operates as a project-based professional services firm with quote-based pricing, publishing a 2023 pricelist and applying terms of 50% upfront and 50% within 30 days for new clients, with a 2% discount for bank transfer. Distribution is digital-direct: a website quote request form, WhatsApp Business at +234 7036917353, online payment via PayPal and Square, and a translator marketplace listing on ProZ.com. Marketing is content-led through an extensive multilingual blog covering Nigerian culture, translation guides, and country-specific immigration documentation. There is no proprietary technology, no API, and no mobile app; the value proposition centers on human expertise, cultural nuance in Nigerian and minority languages, and a claimed 100% acceptance rate for US immigration translations.

Beyond Nigeria, the firm maintains wholly-owned regional entities — Idiomatic Spain (idiomatic.cat) in Girona, Idiomatic USA, and Idiomatic Canada — to handle destination-country certified and notarized translations. Sister sub-brands include Up! Idiomes for Spanish-language training. Ownership is founder/management-controlled (the disclosed bank account holder is Ali Adamu Mazila), no external investors, private equity, or venture capital are referenced, and there are no public funding rounds or capital structure disclosures.

Name

Idiomatic Language Services

Legal name

Idiomatic Translations Nigeria

Website

https://idiomaticnigeria.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Idiomatic Language Services is an ISO 9001:2015-certified translation and interpretation firm founded in 1996, headquartered in Lagos with regional offices in Spain, the USA, and Canada, serving immigrants, medical graduates, students, and institutions across 100+ languages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Translation and interpretation services

NAICS

Translation and Interpretation Services (541930), Translation and Interpretation Services (54193), Language Schools (611630), Language Schools (61163)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Visa Documentation, Translation, Notarization & Apostille Services (EDAIADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Content Localization, Translation & Transcreation (BPAFAIAH), Translation & Transcreation Services (Script/Dialogue Adaptation) (MPAHAFAD), Interpretation, Translation & Language Access Training (Community Interpreting) (EDAAADAJ)

Keywords

• Translation services
• Interpretation services
• Certified immigration translation
• SaaS localization
• Subtitling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lagos

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Translation Services: Professional translation services in over 100 languages covering documents, legal materials, immigration papers, medical records, and business documents. Revenue generated per-project based on document length and language pair.
2. Interpretation Services: Online, in-person and telephonic interpretation services for courts, medical offices and conferences. Offered as ongoing service with per-session or contract pricing.
3. Certified Translation for Immigration: Specialized certified translations for immigration purposes with 100% acceptance rate for USA translations. Covers USA, UK, Australia, Canada, Spain, France and other countries. Revenue per document certification.
4. Subtitling Services: Subtitle synchronization, formatting, and insertion services for video content. Per-project pricing based on video length and language requirements.
5. SaaS Localization: Expert SaaS localization services helping companies communicate with global customers through culturally adapted translations. Project-based or retainer arrangements.
6. Language Training: Online language training programs delivered through partner platform onlinelanguages.xyz. Commission or partnership-based revenue model.
7. Foreign Degree Evaluation: Partnership with Scholaro for foreign credential evaluation services. Revenue shared through strategic partnership for degree translation and evaluation services.
8. Medical Graduate Translation Services: Certified translations for medical graduates seeking ECFMG certification for US medical practice. Per-document pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Idiomatic Language Services provides professional human translation and interpretation services in over 100 languages, including certified immigration document translation, court and medical interpretation, subtitling, and SaaS localization. The company is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, with sister offices in Spain, the USA, and Canada, and leverages a global network of native-speaking linguists to serve immigration applicants, legal and medical institutions, and software companies worldwide.

Product overview

Idiomatic Language Services is an ISO 9001:2015 certified language services provider founded in 1996, offering a comprehensive suite of language solutions. The core offerings include Translation Services, Subtitling Services, Interpretation Services (online, in-person, telephonic), SaaS Localization, and Certified Translation for Immigration. Additional services include Language Training through a partner platform and Foreign Degree Evaluation via a partnership with Scholaro. The company operates with native-speaking translators and interpreters across multiple countries, specializing in over 100 languages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Up! Idiomes: Spanish language learning lessons offered by Idiomatic's sister company for learners of all levels.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% acceptance rate for certified translations submitted to US immigration authorities
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ScholarocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with Scholaro, a fully accredited foreign degree evaluation company and member of AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.). This partnership creates a one-stop solution for clients needing both certified translations and foreign credential evaluations for US immigration, employment, and academic purposes. The collaboration enables Idiomatic to offer comprehensive services combining translation with degree assessment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rev: Online translation and transcription marketplace combining human linguists with AI-assisted workflows across many language pairs. Comparable to Idiomatic on document translation and subtitling, but competes primarily on speed and price via a tech-enabled marketplace model.
• Translated.net: One of the longest-running online translation services combining human translators with AI augmentation across 200+ languages. Directly comparable to Idiomatic on professional translation and localization services, with broader language coverage and proprietary platform technology.
• Gengo: Translation platform leveraging a crowdsourced global network of human translators, offering translation across dozens of languages with API-driven ordering. Comparable to Idiomatic on multi-language human translation, though Idiomatic emphasizes certified immigration work while Gengo targets digital content localization.
• Acutrans: US-based certified translation agency providing document translation and interpretation for legal, immigration, and medical clients. Closely comparable to Idiomatic's certified immigration translation and interpretation offering for North American clients.
• LanguageLine Solutions: Leading provider of interpretation services (telephonic, video, in-person) for courts, healthcare, and government — directly mirroring Idiomatic's interpretation offerings. Also offers certified document translation, putting it in direct competition for the same legal/medical/government buyers.
• Day Translations: Certified translation and interpretation agency offering services in 100+ languages with focus on certified document translation for immigration and business clients. Comparable to Idiomatic on multi-language certified translation and global linguist network model.

Emerging players

• Smartling: Cloud-based translation management and localization platform for enterprises, focused on software and digital content localization. Comparable to Idiomatic on SaaS localization services, but positioned as a technology platform rather than a services-led provider.

Broad incumbents

• TransPerfect: One of the world's largest language service providers offering certified translation, interpretation, and localization across virtually every language pair. Directly comparable to Idiomatic on certified immigration translation and interpretation, but operates at massive global scale with enterprise technology tooling that Idiomatic lacks.
• Lionbridge: Global LSP offering translation, localization, interpretation, and AI data services across hundreds of languages. Comparable to Idiomatic on immigration-grade certified translation and SaaS/content localization, but serves Fortune 500 enterprise clients with proprietary platforms.
• RWS Group: Public language services and IP company (formed via SDL acquisition) providing translation, localization, and certified document services. Overlaps with Idiomatic on certified translation and SaaS localization but at enterprise scale with technology-led delivery.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IdiomaticNGA
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/idiomatic-language-services

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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