Oxford College Of Further & Higher Education

What Oxford College Of Further & Higher Education does

Oxford College of Further & Higher Education is a private Sri Lankan educational institution headquartered in Nittambuwa, Colombo, that has been operating since approximately 2018. It delivers English-language, Sinhala-language, teacher-training, and IT programs primarily to Tamil-speaking students in Sri Lanka, with secondary segments including Gulf-based Sri Lankan migrant workers, corporate clients, children, and aspiring teachers. The core offering is a portfolio of roughly ten programs — including the 2-Month Diploma in Practical English, Higher Diploma in Practical English, IELTS Practical Training, the Lingua Franca English Marathon, Certificate in Sinhala, Diploma in Primary Teaching, Diploma in Teacher Training, IT and English for Kids, Corporate Training on Practical English, and English for Migrant Workers — priced between Rs. 5,000 and Rs. 25,000 per program.

The technology stack is intentionally light: programs are delivered live via Zoom with WhatsApp used for inquiry, enrollment support, and student communication, supplemented by in-person classes at the Nittambuwa campus and a self-service student registration portal on the company's website. Differentiation rests on Tamil-medium instruction delivered by 50+ faculty members with 100+ years of collective teaching experience and a claimed 20,000+ alumni base, with credibility reinforced by affiliation with the British Council and a partnership with UK-based consultancy UKICE for UK-focused career advisory and student placement.

The business model is direct-to-consumer course tuition, with one-time fees per program rather than subscription. Acquisition runs through the company website, WhatsApp inquiries, and organic social (primarily Facebook). Geographic reach is domestic Sri Lanka plus Gulf countries (UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar), served via online Zoom classes. The firm has 5 reported employees alongside a larger contract/part-time faculty pool, no disclosed external funding, and no public revenue figures.

Name

Oxford College Of Further & Higher Education

Legal name

Oxford College of Further & Higher Education

Website

https://oxfordcollegeedu.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Oxford College of Further & Higher Education is a Sri Lanka-based private language and teacher-training institute delivering Tamil-medium English, Sinhala, IELTS, and teacher-training programs via Zoom and at its Nittambuwa campus, serving Tamil-speaking students in Sri Lanka and Gulf migrant workers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Language Education

NAICS

Language Schools (611630), Language Schools (61163), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

English Language Schools (ESL/EFL) (EDAIAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Language Schools & Institutes (EDAMAFAA), English Test Preparation (IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo English Test, etc.) (EDAAACAJ), Teacher Training & Language Teaching Certifications (e.g., CELTA/DELTA) (EDAIAEAI)

Keywords

• English language training
• Tamil language education
• Teacher training programs
• IELTS preparation courses
• Online language learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Nittambuwa, Colombo

HQ country

Sri Lanka

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course Tuition Fees: Revenue from enrollment fees for various diploma, certificate, and training programs including Practical English, Sinhala, Teacher Training, IELTS preparation, and IT courses. Programs offered at different price points from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 25,000.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Oxford College is a Sri Lanka-based private educational institution that delivers English language and teacher training programs primarily to Tamil-speaking students. It offers a portfolio of diploma, certificate, and short-course programs in Practical English, IELTS preparation, Sinhala for Tamil speakers, corporate English training, IT-and-English for kids, and teacher training diplomas. Programs are delivered online via Zoom and on-site at its Nittambuwa, Colombo campus, with Tamil-speaking lecturers and a stated guarantee that students will speak English within two months.

Product overview

Oxford College Of Further & Higher Education is a Sri Lanka-based language learning institution offering a portfolio of English and language training programs. The core offerings include diploma and certificate programs in Practical English (2-month and higher diploma levels), IELTS preparation, corporate training, Sinhala language courses for Tamil speakers, and specialized programs for teachers, children, and migrant workers. Programs are delivered through both online (Zoom) and in-person formats, with Tamil-speaking lecturers serving the target demographic. The institution also operates the Lingua Franca English Marathon as a structured learning pathway with multiple course levels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lingua Franca: English Marathon program - a two-month comprehensive English language proficiency course with placement testing and multiple course levels including Certificate, Advanced Certificate, and Diploma courses.
• 2 Month Diploma in Practical English
• Higher Diploma in Practical English
• IELTS – Practical Training
• Corporate Training on Practical English
• IT and English for Kids
• Diploma in Primary Teaching
• Diploma in Teacher Training
• Certificate in Sinhala
• English for Migrant Workers

Products and services

• 2 Month Diploma in Practical English A 2-month intensive English language diploma designed to improve every aspect of English (speaking, listening, reading, writing) with clear objectives and structured learning tasks; aimed at Tamil-speaking learners seeking practical English proficiency. Priced at Rs. 8,000.
• Certificate in Sinhala A 2-month spoken Sinhala course for Tamil-speaking students, delivered in Tamil by Tamil-speaking lecturers via Zoom (3 days/week, 8:00 PM-10:00 PM). Priced at Rs. 5,000.
• IELTS Practical Training An IELTS test-preparation program that equips students with strategies and practice for the speaking, listening, reading, and writing components of the IELTS exam.
• Higher Diploma in Practical English An advanced-level English diploma for learners who want to deepen their proficiency beyond the 2-month Practical English diploma, taught through authentic-situation methodology by qualified academics.
• Corporate Training on Practical English A flexible and customizable Business English training program for corporate clients, delivered face-to-face or via Skype and tailored to the client's industry or purpose. Priced from Rs. 25,000.
• IT and English for Kids An English language class for children combined with IT skills education, aimed at building confidence and global-language fluency. Priced at Rs. 10,000.
• Diploma in Primary Teaching A 6-month part-time (weekends 8:00 AM-1:00 PM) practical training diploma for aspiring early-childhood and primary teachers, covering classroom management, student-centered teaching, and language proficiency. Priced at Rs. 15,000.
• Diploma in Teacher Training A teacher-training diploma aimed at prospective and current teachers, designed to build English language competence, subject-matter knowledge, and effective teaching skills. Priced at Rs. 24,000.
• English for Migrant Workers A spoken-English program tailored for Sri Lankan migrant workers in the Gulf (Dubai, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar), delivered online via Zoom on Thursdays and Fridays 10:30 PM-12:30 AM Lankan time. Priced at Rs. 10,000 for a 2.5-month course.
• Lingua Franca English Marathon A 2-month comprehensive English language marathon with placement testing and tiered completion options at Certificate, Advanced Certificate, or Diploma levels, held three days a week from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Quantifiable outcome

• Guarantee to make students speak English in 2 months
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• British CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe British Council is a British organization specializing in international cultural and educational opportunities, working in over 100 countries. Oxford College is affiliated with British Council, which promotes knowledge of the United Kingdom and English language. The British Council has been operating in Sri Lanka since 1949 with over 25,000 library members.
• UKICE (UK International Career Experts)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUKICE is a London-based consultancy focused on work placements, career guidance, and student placements. Oxford College and UKICE have a decade-long partnership in delivering English language courses and student placements. Students benefit from direct access to expert consultancy teams based in London with additional consultancy teams in Sri Lanka, India, China, and Mauritius.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• EC English Language Centres: International chain of English language schools serving both general and academic English learners with on-site and online delivery. Comparable on adult ESL/EFL and IELTS preparation (Oxford College's IELTS Practical Training program) and similar reliance on international and migrant-learner demand.
• EF Education First: One of the world's largest private education companies, offering English courses both online and across a global network of schools. Comparable on adult English instruction, teacher training (EF's academic programs), and corporate English training — all markets Oxford College participates in.
• Wall Street English: Global English-language school franchise operating across multiple markets with blended online and in-person delivery. Comparable as a scaled, brand-recognized English training provider targeting adult learners seeking career advancement — the same segment Oxford College addresses.
• Berlitz Corporation: Global language training provider with strong corporate and adult-learner focus, including English and teacher certification offerings. Comparable on premium English instruction, corporate training (Oxford College's Corporate Practical English line), and globally standardized methodology versus Oxford College's locally adapted approach.
• Inlingua International: Worldwide network of language schools offering adult and corporate language training with a multilingual portfolio. Comparable on adult and corporate English instruction, and on operating language schools across multiple markets including South Asia.
• Kaplan International Languages: Global English-language school operator with strong IELTS and academic pathway programs. Comparable on IELTS preparation, pre-sessional academic English, and the same international-student pipeline model that Oxford College's UKICE partnership hints at.

Direct peers

• British Council: UK-based international organization offering English language courses and teacher training in Sri Lanka since 1949. Directly comparable as the leading premium English-language educator in-country and is simultaneously an affiliated partner of Oxford College, creating both partnership and competitive overlap.

Emerging players

• Preply: Online marketplace connecting learners with tutors across many languages, including Tamil-speaking English tutors. Comparable as a flexible, online, often cheaper alternative for Sri Lankan Tamil-speaking learners who want personalized English instruction, directly competing with Oxford College's per-learner customization value proposition.
• Babbel: Subscription-based online language learning platform with structured curricula for adult learners. Comparable as a substitute for adult Practical English courses, especially for learners who prefer self-paced study over scheduled Zoom sessions.
• Duolingo: Leading mobile language-learning platform offering free/low-cost English instruction globally. Comparable as an increasingly accessible alternative to paid Practical English courses, particularly for self-motivated learners in Sri Lanka and the Gulf who may substitute Oxford College programs with the app.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/oxfordcollegeedu
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oxford-college-of-further-higher-education

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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