Nachhilfe Akademie

What Nachhilfe Akademie does

Revenue is generated through per-lesson unit pricing that varies by group size (private, 2-person, 4-person) and by location, plus structured annual subscriptions for weekly gymnasium preparation courses and multi-lesson packages priced 902-5,330 CHF depending on program. A 100 CHF registration fee and 50 CHF materials fee per subject apply to most offerings. Distribution combines five owned physical locations across German-speaking Switzerland (Zürich Hauptbahnhof, Zürich Stadelhofen, Zürich Oerlikon, Winterthur, Basel) with nationwide online delivery and a franchise licensing program charging an entry fee plus ongoing monthly license fees. The company holds eduQua and TutorWatch certifications, is a member of SVEB, and is registered in the Swiss Private School Registry, with reported 92.2% satisfaction across 171 Google reviews.

Name

Nachhilfe Akademie

Legal name

Izyef GmbH

Website

https://nachhilfeakademie.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nachhilfe Akademie is a Swiss tutoring and exam preparation provider founded in 2008, operating five locations across Zürich, Winterthur, and Basel, plus nationwide online instruction. It serves school-age students, gymnasium candidates, vocational-track applicants, and adult learners using proprietary curriculum and certified teaching staff.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Supplemental Education / Private Tutoring Services

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Language Schools (61163), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

In-Person Language Tutoring & Small-Group Classes (EDAMAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Live Online Language Tutoring & Small-Group Classes (EDAMAFAD), Language Learning Centers (ESL/EFL & World Languages) (EDANAHAG), Homework Tutoring & Academic Support (Subject Tutoring) (HSAAAHAC)

Keywords

• Private tutoring services
• Supplemental education
• Gymnasium preparation
• Language tutoring
• After-school academic support

Headquarters

HQ city

Zürich Hauptbahnhof

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tutoring Lessons (Nachhilfe Unterricht): Per-lesson fees charged for tutoring sessions in various subjects. Pricing varies by group size (private, 2-person, 4-person groups) and location. Packages range from 10 to 120 lessons. Registration fee of 100 CHF applies. Course materials priced at 50 CHF per subject.
2. Gymnasium Preparation Courses: Weekly gymnasium preparation courses for Langzeitgymnasium and Kurzzeitgymnasium. Pricing per course based on group size (private, 2-person, 4-person). 22 course dates with 44-88 total lessons. Additional registration fee and course materials.
3. Holiday/Intensive Courses: Intensive crash courses during school holidays (autumn, winter, sports breaks). Priced per course session with group or private options. Course packages with multiple lesson counts available.
4. IMS Preparation Course: Extended preparation course for IMS (Informatikmittelschule) with two variants: 190 lessons (5,330 CHF) or 120 lessons (3,440 CHF) in 4-person groups. Includes intensive courses during autumn and sports holidays.
5. Franchise Licensing: One-time entry fee plus monthly licensing fees charged to franchise partners. Franchisees receive course materials, marketing support, brand usage, and operational consultation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Nachhilfe Akademie provides private tutoring (Nachhilfe) for school-age children and adolescents in Switzerland, covering subjects such as mathematics, German, English, French, chemistry, physics, biology, history, and geography. The service is delivered primarily in person at local learning centers, with supplementary online materials, and is offered to primary, secondary, and gymnasium-level students, including a structured Gymivorbereitung (gymnasium entrance preparation) program and language-stay offerings.

Product overview

Nachhilfe Akademie is a Swiss tutoring and exam preparation service provider founded in 2008, operating as a multi-location education center with a platform of tutoring services rather than a traditional software product. The core offering consists of tutoring instruction (Nachhilfe Unterricht) for students grades 3-13 in core subjects (German, Mathematics, French), supplemented by specialized exam preparation programs including Gymivorbereitung Langgymnasium, Gymivorbereitung Kurzgymnasium, and Gymivorbereitung ab 5. Schuljahr. Additional services include homework supervision (Hausaufgabenbetreuung), holiday intensive courses (Ferienkurse), and online instruction (Online-Unterricht) delivered via video platforms. The company also offers preparation courses for vocational certifications (BMS, HMS/FMS, IMS) and computer skills courses. All programs utilize proprietary teaching materials including the 'Achtung, fertig, Gymi!' textbook series and aligned content for grades 5-9. Services are available in individual, 2-person, and 4-person group formats at physical locations in Zurich, Winterthur, and Basel, as well as online nationwide. The company operates a franchise business model in addition to company-owned locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Private Tutoring (Nachhilfe) Individualized after-school tutoring for primary and secondary school students in Switzerland, covering subjects such as mathematics, German, English, French, chemistry, physics, biology, history, and geography. Sessions are delivered at local learning centers with supplementary online materials.
• Gymivorbereitung (Gymnasium Preparation) Structured preparation program aimed at students preparing for the Swiss gymnasium entrance exam (Gymnasiumprüfung), designed to cover the subjects and competencies tested for secondary-school long-track placement. Targeted at parents seeking a defined, exam-focused curriculum ahead of the entrance exam.
• Sprachaufenthalte (Language Stays) Immersive language-stay program for children and adolescents, designed to build foreign-language proficiency (e.g., English, French) through a stay abroad, often during school holidays.

Quantifiable outcome

• 92.2% customer satisfaction rating based on 171 Google reviews
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• SVEB (Schweizerischer Verband für Weiterbildung)minorOthersNachhilfe Akademie is a member of the Swiss Association for Continuing Education (SVEB), demonstrating commitment to professional standards in adult education and continuing education.
• Privatschulregister SchweizminorOthersRegistered in the Swiss private school registry, demonstrating official recognition as a legitimate educational institution.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Superprof: Global online marketplace connecting students with private tutors across all subjects including languages and Gymnasium prep. Operates a different model (marketplace) but competes for the same parent-driven tutoring demand in Switzerland.
• Preply: Online language tutoring marketplace with many tutors serving the Swiss market. Overlaps with Nachhilfe Akademie's adult language courses (German, French, Spanish, English) but competes primarily on price and convenience in the online channel.
• GoStudent: Vienna-headquartered online tutoring platform with strong DACH presence, scaled by VC funding. Competes most directly with Nachhilfe Akademie's online tutoring channel and targets the same exam-prep use cases (e.g., Matura/Gymnasium) digitally.

Others

• Tutor.com: US-based online on-demand tutoring service. Not a direct competitor in Switzerland but represents the broader online tutoring category that could enter or expand into the Swiss market and pressure Nachhilfe Akademie's online channel.
• Khan Academy: Free global online education platform offering Math, German, and French content. Not a tutoring competitor but a free alternative parents may substitute toward, reducing demand for paid tutoring in core subjects.

Direct peers

• Studienkreis: Large German/Swiss tutoring chain offering individual and group tutoring plus exam preparation across German-speaking countries. Operates with a franchise/license model similar to Nachhilfe Akademie and targets the same school-age exam-prep customer.
• Lernforum: Swiss tutoring and exam preparation provider offering group and individual instruction across core K-12 subjects with multiple physical locations in Switzerland. Directly competes with Nachhilfe Akademie for the same regional parent/student customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Schülerhilfe: Europe's largest tutoring chain with hundreds of locations across Germany/Austria/Switzerland. Provides a broader portfolio including K-12 tutoring and adult education, dwarfing Nachhilfe Akademie in scale but overlapping on core subject offerings.
• Lernstudio Barbarossa: German-operated tutoring chain with locations in Switzerland offering Nachhilfe and Gymnasium preparation. A broader incumbent that competes for the same Swiss German-speaking tutoring customers and uses a similar center-based model.

Regional players

• Lernbox: Smaller Swiss tutoring provider offering K-12 supplemental instruction and exam preparation. A regional competitor in the Swiss tutoring market with comparable subject offerings and a comparable localized positioning against Nachhilfe Akademie.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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