The Learning Library

What The Learning Library does

The Learning Library is a Quezon City-based online education company founded in 2005 that delivers literature-based language enrichment programs to children ages 4-17 in the Philippines and abroad. The core offering is a suite of leveled subscription programs spanning English (English Edge, Reading Advantage, Reading Safari) and Filipino (Wika'y Galing!, Wika'y Saya!, Wika'y Galing GILAS), supplemented by standalone workshops in public speaking, academic writing, research writing, and information design. Instruction is delivered through small-group online classes (average 5-6 students, 45 minutes, twice weekly via Google Meet) with asynchronous assignments on Google Classroom, anchored on a proprietary library of 4,000 children's books including 100+ e-storybooks from publisher partner Adarna House.

The company's pedagogy is built around a four-pronged approach (love of reading, critical thinking, grammar and oral language, transfer to complex reading) and a 40-level proficiency framework for the flagship Wika'y Galing! program. Enrollment is sourced organically through website forms, a free 45-minute teacher-administered assessment, and content marketing via a "Parent Knowledge Center" and social channels (Facebook, Instagram, Viber community, email newsletter). The team of approximately 20 includes veteran teachers, reading specialists, and a curriculum development director.

Revenue is generated through recurring monthly subscriptions (PHP 2,000-3,500 per program, plus kit fees for some tiers) and module- or workshop-based fees (PHP 3,500-5,000). The company is privately held, founder-owned, and bootstrapped with no external institutional funding, patents, or public recognition awards recorded.

Name

The Learning Library

Legal name

The Learning Library

Website

https://learninglibraries.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Learning Library is a Philippine-founded online education company that delivers literature-based English and Filipino language enrichment programs, plus writing and public speaking workshops, to children ages 4-17 via small-group Google Meet classes anchored on a proprietary 4,000-book library.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Children's Language Education & Enrichment

NAICS

Language Schools (611630), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAMAFAD

Live Online Language Tutoring & Small-Group Classes

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Language Learning & Conversation Programs

SECONDARYEDAFAOAD

Literacy Foundations (Phonics, Reading Fluency, Comprehension) Platforms

Education/Education Technology (EdTech) & Digital Learning/Language Learning & Literacy Technology

SECONDARYEDAMAJAB

Reading Comprehension & Close Reading Enrichment

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Reading, Writing & Literacy Enrichment

SECONDARYEDAFAOAM

Language Content Libraries & Digital Readers (Leveled Readers, Graded Content)

Education/Education Technology (EdTech) & Digital Learning/Language Learning & Literacy Technology

SECONDARYEDAGAEAK

Digital Teaching Resources & Lesson Plan Libraries

Education/Educational Publishing & Learning Content/Digital Learning Content & eLearning Modules

Keywords

• Online reading enrichment
• Filipino language education
• Children's writing programs
• Literature-based learning
• Language tutoring for kids

Headquarters

HQ city

Quezon City

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Program Tuition Fees: Monthly fees for enrollment in structured language enrichment programs (Reading/Writing in English, Filipino language programs). Classes held twice weekly via video conference with asynchronous assignments on other days.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Learning Library is an online education provider that delivers leveled reading, writing, and Filipino language enrichment programs for children ages 4-17 through small-group live classes (twice weekly via Google Meet) supported by asynchronous assignments on Google Classroom. Offerings span Filipino language programs (Wika'y Galing!, Wika'y Saya!, Wika'y Galing Gilas), English programs (English Edge, The Reading Advantage, Reading Safari), and topic workshops (Public Speaking, Read Up Write Now!, Writing for Mental & Emotional Resilience, Information Design for Kids), all anchored on a content library of 4,000 children's books.

Product overview

The Learning Library offers a comprehensive suite of online reading and writing enrichment programs for children ages 4-17, with distinct offerings in English and Filipino languages. The product portfolio centers on five core programs: WIKA'Y GALING! (Filipino for grades 1-12), WIKA'Y SAYA! (Filipino for preschool ages 4-7), ENGLISH EDGE (English for ages 7+), The Reading Advantage (reading program for ages 5-7), and Reading Safari (pre-reading for ages 4-6). These are supplemented by subject tutorials and workshops including Public Speaking, Read Up Write Now!, Writing for Mental & Emotional Resilience, and Information Design for Kids. Programs feature small-group online classes held twice weekly via Google Meet, asynchronous enrichment activities through Google Classroom, and literature-based instruction anchored on children's books.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wika'y Galing! Online Filipino language enrichment program for grade school to high school students (ages 8-16) that builds vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension, and writing skills using children's literature anchored on Philippine culture. Structured across 40 levels with small group classes held twice weekly (Php 2,800/month, 45-minute sessions).
• Wika'y Saya! Online Filipino program for preschool children ages 4-7 that builds vocabulary and listening comprehension through interactive activities, with a special module teaching reading in Filipino. Priced at Php 2,800/month plus a one-time Php 500 for a 6-month learning kit.
• Wika'y Galing Gilas Filipino language program designed specifically for senior high school students.
• English Edge Online English language program for children ages 7 and up that strengthens four fundamental language skills (vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension, and writing) through leveled, literature-based instruction (levels 9-17). Priced at Php 2,000/month.
• Reading Safari Fun online class for children ages 4-6 getting ready to read, covering letter names and sounds through word reading strategies with thematic lessons including art, songs, and writing tasks. Priced at Php 2,500 inclusive of learning kit.
• The Reading Advantage Enrichment program for children ages 5-7 that begins with letter names and sounds review and culminates with students learning to decode, spell, write words properly, and read connected texts fluently through oral drills, online games, and multi-sensory activities. Priced at Php 2,500 inclusive of workbook.
• Public Speaking for Kids and Teens Workshop for kids and teens ages 12 and up that equips learners with speech writing and public speaking techniques including communication, vocal variety, body language, and confidence-building. Priced at Php 5,000 per workshop.
• Read Up, Write Now! Writing workshop for ages 11-15 that equips students with skills for Middle School/High School writing including reports, critical reviews, and research work. Priced at Php 3,500 per module.
• Writing for Mental & Emotional Resilience Workshop for ages 12-17 using writing as a healing tool to develop mindfulness, reduce anxiety and stress, and promote mental and emotional agility. Priced at Php 5,000 per workshop.
• Information Design for Kids Workshop for ages 11-16 helping students create clear, creative, and effective presentations by developing research, data visualization, and basic graphic design skills.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students improve in reading, comprehension, and sentence construction
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Adarna HousecoreTechnology or IntegrationFilipino children's book publisher providing over 100 e-storybooks accessible to Wika'y Galing! students through the learning portal. Adarna House is a key resource for literature-based Filipino language learning.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• VIPKid: Large online platform connecting North American teachers with Chinese students for live English classes. Comparable online live-class delivery model for children's language learning, though serving a different language and market.
• ABCmouse: Large-scale early-learning platform covering reading, writing, and language for ages 2–8. Comparable in early-childhood reading and writing enrichment, though as a self-paced digital curriculum rather than a live, small-group teacher-led model.
• Reading Eggs: Global online literacy platform for ages 2–13 offering leveled reading and comprehension instruction. Comparable in age band, leveled reading approach, and online delivery; differs in being a fully self-paced digital product rather than teacher-led live classes.

Regional players

• Edukasyon.ph: Philippine education platform connecting learners to schools, courses, and supplemental programs. Comparable Philippines-centric reach and parent-driven discovery, though more of a marketplace than a direct instruction provider.
• Quipper: Philippines-headquartered online learning platform providing K–12 and higher-education content, including Filipino subjects. Comparable as a Philippine edtech provider offering supplemental and curriculum-aligned content to Filipino families, though broader than TLL's enrichment niche.

Direct peers

• 51Talk: Online English-language tutoring platform that historically recruited and operated heavily in the Philippines. Comparable as a regional online small-group language tutoring model for children, even though its primary customers are learners in China.
• RareJob: Philippines-founded online English tutoring platform serving Japanese learners with Filipino teachers. Comparable online tutoring model and Philippine operating base, though focused on English-for-Japanese rather than Filipino heritage language.

Emerging players

• Novakid: Online English school for kids aged 4–12 using certified teachers in small-group and one-on-one formats. Comparable age segment, small-group online delivery, and language-learning focus, though targeting global markets rather than Filipino specifically.
• Engoo: Online English conversation platform offering short teacher-led lessons. Comparable online, teacher-led small-group language instruction model, though focused on English conversation rather than reading comprehension or Filipino.

Others

• Adarna House: Philippine children's book publisher and a direct partner of TLL. Comparable through its role supplying Filipino-language children's literature, making it both a supplier and a thematic peer in Filipino children's literacy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TheLearningLibrary
• Instagraminstagram.com/thelearninglibrary_ph
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-learning-library

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 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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