What Inter Academy does

Inter Academy (legal name: High International Academy Institute For Training) is a private vocational and professional training institute founded in 1991 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, under the patronage of HRH Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. It operates a single Riyadh headquarters and delivers training both in-person and through an online Learning Management System that supports synchronous and asynchronous instruction, with SCORM-compliant content designed under the ADDIE methodology. The product portfolio spans five categories — Diploma Programs (2.5-year technical diplomas in HR Management, Marketing, Network Technology, and Accounting; 17,000 SAR), Qualifying Programs (3-6 month skill certificates including Data Entry/Word Processing, Using Computers in Office Work, and Advanced Office Management; 750-1,500 SAR), Development Programs (short courses in IBDL, Marketing Professional, Time Management, Occupational Safety, and Mobile Maintenance; 250-5,000 SAR), English Language Programs (three proficiency levels at 900 SAR each), and Professional Certifications (CBP™, Cisco CCNA/CCNP, PMP). Diplomas include 490 hours of practical labor-market placement, and select certificates are accredited by TVTC and recognized by the Ministry of Civil Service.

The business serves individual Saudi learners and job seekers as its primary segment (4,468 lifetime trainees, 1,364 diploma graduates per institutional disclosure), with secondary reach into corporate and government organizations through custom-training inquiry forms, and an English-language learner cohort preparing for IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, and STEP. Go-to-market is omnichannel but predominantly digital: a self-serve website handles enrollment, the LMS delivers content, WhatsApp/SMS supports retention, and SEO/YouTube drive top-of-funnel awareness; offline classroom training at the Riyadh HQ and on-site corporate delivery complement online. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time course fees and multi-year diploma tuition, with installment financing via Tamara, Yoummti, and Al Rajhi Bank. International program content is co-developed with IBDL Corporation, McGraw-Hill, and Missouri State University. The institute is privately held by the founding Al-Ghanim family, has no disclosed outside funding, and operates with a small core team of roughly 7 employees.

Name

Inter Academy

Legal name

High International Academy Institute For Training

Website

https://inter-academy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Inter Academy is a Riyadh-based, privately held vocational training institute founded in 1991 that delivers TVTC-accredited diplomas, short courses, English-language programs, and professional certifications to Saudi individual learners, job seekers, and corporate clients through online and in-person channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational and Professional Training Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL) (EDANAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Construction, Engineering & Skilled Trades Licensure Prep (EDAAANAL)

Keywords

• Vocational training programs
• Professional certifications
• Corporate training services
• E-learning platform
• English language courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Riyadh

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Diploma Program Tuition: Multi-year professional diploma programs (2.5 years) charged at 17,000 SAR per program, including HR Management, Marketing, Network Technology, and Accounting diplomas. Programs include both theoretical training hours and mandatory practical training hours in the labor market.
2. Short Course and Program Fees: Individual courses and programs charged at fixed per-program prices (e.g., 750 SAR for Using Computers in Office Work, 1,500 SAR for Data Entry and Word Processing, 450 SAR for Accounting Skills Development, 350 SAR for Occupational Safety, 250 SAR for Time Management, 500 SAR for Mobile Maintenance). These are one-time fees per program enrollment.
3. Professional Certification Program Fees: CBP™ certified programs and professional certification tracks (Leadership, Marketing, HR, Business Communication, Customer Service, Business Management, Project Management, Sales, Business Etiquette), Cisco certifications (CCNA, CCNP), and PMP preparation courses offered at various price points including group rates.
4. IBDL Business License Fee: International Business Driving License (IBDL) program at 5,000 SAR, an internationally recognized business management certification developed in partnership with McGraw-Hill and Missouri State University, with globally recognized credentialing.
5. English Language Program Tuition: English language training across three proficiency levels (Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced) at 900 SAR per level, with 60 training hours per level over 3 months. Includes conversational practice with native speakers and preparation for international tests (IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, STEP).
6. Online Training Programs: Distance learning programs in HR Management, Marketing, Computer Applications in Office Work, and Data Entry and Word Processing, available to learners across different cities and regions in Saudi Arabia.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Inter Academy is a private training institute that delivers vocational and professional training programs across five categories: 2.5-year diploma programs (HR Management, Marketing, Network Technology, Accounting), short-term qualifying programs, professional development programs, English language instruction at three proficiency levels, and professional certifications (Cisco CCNA/CCNP, PMP, CBP, IBDL). Programs are delivered in-person at the Riyadh headquarters and online via a cloud-based LMS, with TVTC accreditation and alignment to Saudi national professional standards.

Product overview

Inter Academy is a Saudi-based e-learning and training institute established in 1991, offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs through both in-person and online delivery modes. The platform operates across five main program categories: (1) Diploma Programs providing 2.5-year professional technical diplomas in HR, Marketing, Network Technology, and Accounting; (2) Qualifying Programs for short-term skill development in office computer applications and data processing; (3) Development Programs covering business skills like IBDL, Marketing Professional, Time Management, and occupational safety; (4) English Language Programs at three proficiency levels; and (5) Professional Certifications including Cisco, PMP, and CBP™ credentials. Supporting infrastructure includes an online training platform with synchronous/asynchronous capabilities and a testing center with electronic and in-person assessment options. The offering is structured as a unified training ecosystem combining formal diploma pathways with professional development and certification programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Diploma Programs (برامج الدبلوم) Two-and-a-half-year professional technical diploma programs including Human Resources Management, Marketing, Network Technology, and Accounting, with accreditation from the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC). Priced at 17,000 SAR total and including 490 practical training hours in the labor market.
• Qualifying Programs (البرامج التأهيلية) Short-term qualifying programs lasting 3-6 months covering computer skills, data entry, and office management, with certification from the General Organization for Technical and Vocational Training. Programs include Using Computer in Office Work (750 SAR), Data Entry and Word Processing (1,500 SAR), and Advanced Office Management (1,200 SAR).
• Development Programs (البرامج التطويرية) Short-term professional development courses including IBDL International Business License, Marketing Professional (MP), Time Management, Accounting Skills Development, Occupational Safety and Security, HR Management, Communication Arts, Training of Trainers (TOT), and Mobile Maintenance. Prices range from 250 SAR (Time Management) to 5,000 SAR (IBDL).
• English Language Programs (برامج اللغة الإنجليزية) English language proficiency programs at three levels: Preliminary, Intermediate, and Advanced, with focus on speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills for professional and daily communication. Priced at 900 SAR per level with 60 training hours over 3 months, including preparation for international tests (IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, STEP).
• Professional Certifications (الشهادات الإحترافية) Professional certification programs including Cisco CCNA/CCNP, PMP (35 hours training), and CBP certifications in Leadership, Marketing, Business Communication, Customer Service, Business Management, Project Management, HR Management, Sales, and Business Etiquette. Includes the internationally recognized IBDL International Business Driving License co-developed with McGraw-Hill and Missouri State University.
• Testing Center (مركز الاختبارات) Assessment center offering both in-person proctored and electronic examination capabilities with dual verification, SMS-based two-factor authentication, multiple test versions, no backward navigation, and automated grading for diploma and course assessments. Includes English placement tests and mathematics practice exams.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,468 total trainees enrolled and 1,364 diploma graduates produced
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Al Rajhi BankminorOthersPayment partner providing bank transfer as a payment method for course fees. Students pay to account number 203608016028743 / IBAN SA0580000203608016028743 at Al Rajhi Bank.
• TamaraminorOthersInstallment payment partner allowing students to pay for training programs in installments rather than a single upfront payment.
• YoummtiminorOthersInstallment payment partner (alongside Tamara) enabling flexible payment options for training program enrollment.
• IBDL CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationIBDL (International Business Driving License) is the primary international certification program offered by IBDL Corporation, designed and quality-verified in cooperation with McGraw-Hill global publishing house and the Institute of Management Development at Missouri State University, with 92+ business schools worldwide. The academy is an authorized delivery partner for IBDL certification in Saudi Arabia.
• General Organization for Technical and Vocational Training (TVTC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe academy operates under and its certificates are accredited by the General Organization for Technical and Vocational Training (TVTC). Programs such as TOT (Training of Trainers) and Data Entry and Word Processing carry TVTC accreditation. The academy is also classified by the Ministry of Human Resources.
• McGraw-Hill EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-developer of the IBDL curriculum alongside the Institute of Management Development at Missouri State University. McGraw-Hill provides educational resources and textbooks guaranteed internationally for IBDL program participants.
• Missouri State University - Institute of Management DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with IBDL Corporation and McGraw-Hill to design and quality-verify the IBDL business management skills curriculum. Over 92 business schools globally participate in the IBDL network.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Pluralsight: Technology-focused online learning platform offering IT certifications and skill assessments—competes with Inter Academy's Network Technology diploma and Cisco CCNA/CCNP offerings.
• Emeritus: Online executive education provider partnering with top business schools to deliver certificates and diplomas—competes in the same professional development and certification space as Inter Academy.

Broad incumbents

• Coursera: Large global online learning platform partnering with universities and companies to deliver certificates, diplomas, and degrees—competes with Inter Academy's online training arm across Saudi learners.
• Skillsoft: Enterprise learning platform offering corporate training, certification prep (PMP, ITIL, CISSP), and leadership development—competes for Inter Academy's corporate training and certification prep business.
• edX: Online university-level education platform founded by Harvard and MIT offering professional certificates and degrees—an alternative for Saudi learners seeking accredited credentials.
• Udemy: Global online learning marketplace with extensive catalog of business, IT, and language courses—directly substitutes for Inter Academy's English language, IT, and professional development courses.

Direct peers

• New Horizons Computer Learning Centers: Global IT and business skills training provider with franchise model offering diplomas, certifications (Cisco, Microsoft), and corporate training—closely mirrors Inter Academy's IT diploma, Cisco CCNA/CCNP, and B2B training offerings.
• Knowledge Academy: UK-headquartered vocational training provider offering short professional courses, certifications (PMP, PRINCE2), and corporate training across business and technology—directly comparable to Inter Academy's CBP, PMP, and corporate training portfolio.
• City & Guilds: UK-based vocational qualifications body offering accredited certificates and diplomas in technical and business fields—mirrors Inter Academy's TVTC-accredited diplomas and professional certification model.
• General Assembly: Career-focused training provider offering short courses, bootcamps, and certifications in tech, data, and business—comparable to Inter Academy's short-term qualifying and development programs targeting career advancement.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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