Travel Experiences

Name

Travel Experiences

Legal name

OIDI Ltd

Website

https://studytrips.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Travel Experiences operates as a digital education platform within the Oxford International Education Group, delivering English language testing, university pathway programmes, and teacher training qualifications to international students, with 13 Global Hubs across 8 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Education Services

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online/Hybrid Overseas Pathway & Bridging Programs (EDAIAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online-to-Offline Hybrid Language Immersion Programs (EDAIAEAK), Admissions, Placement Testing & Progression Management for Pathways (EDAIAJAL), English Test Preparation (IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo English Test, etc.) (EDAAACAJ)

Keywords

• Online education programmes
• English language testing
• University pathway courses
• Teacher training certification
• Higher education preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course Tuition Fees: One-time payment for individual courses and programmes including Pre-Sessional English, International Foundation, Pre-Master's, Teacher Training (Trinity CertTESOL, DipTESOL), English tests, and short courses in IT/computer science and teaching.
2. English Language Testing: Revenue from Oxford ELLT test fees including Digital (£120) and Global formats, and Spotlight placement tests.
3. Institutional Licensing: White-label arrangements where universities and institutions license OIDI programmes including the Oxford ELLT for their own student populations.
4. Transnational Education Partnerships: Revenue-sharing or contractual arrangements with universities for delivering accredited programmes through OIDI's digital platform and Global Hubs, such as the Abertay University partnership.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Travel Experiences operates an online education platform delivering English language testing (Oxford ELLT suite), university pathway programmes (Pre-Sessional English, International Foundation, Pre-Master's, Pre-PhD, International Year One), and teacher training qualifications (Trinity CertTESOL and DipTESOL). Programmes are delivered via a combination of live instructor-led sessions through Microsoft Teams and Zoom, asynchronous learning on Moodle, and in-person instruction through 13 Global Hubs across 8 countries. The company also sells white-label testing licences and transnational education delivery to university partners.

Product overview

Oxford International Digital Institute operates as a platform offering online education programmes across multiple delivery modes: self-paced courses on Moodle, live instructor-led sessions via Zoom and Microsoft Teams, and hybrid programmes combining both. The product portfolio centers on the Oxford ELLT suite of English language testing products (including Digital, Global, Spotlight, and Prep+ variants) and pathway programmes (International Foundation, Pre-Master's, Pre-PhD, International Year One) that prepare students for university entry. Teacher training qualifications include Trinity CertTESOL and DipTESOL. Short professional courses span web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Web Developer Bootcamp) and teaching methodologies (Teaching Teenagers, Teaching Younger Learners). The Global Hub network of 13 physical locations across 8 countries extends the digital offering with in-country campus facilities. All programmes are backed by university partnerships including University of Greenwich endorsement for technical courses and 300+ university partners for pathway progression.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Oxford ELLT Digital Online version of the Oxford English Language Level Test available for remote test-taking with digital proctoring, assessing reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Accepted by universities worldwide for admissions purposes and targeted at international students and institutions.
• Oxford ELLT Global Global version of the English proficiency test designed for international test-takers worldwide, expanding the Oxford ELLT family of products beyond the original Digital format.
• Oxford ELLT Prep+ Free online preparation course for the Oxford ELLT test, providing practice materials and study resources to prospective test-takers worldwide.
• Oxford ELLT Spotlight Placement test version of the English language assessment designed for institutional use, enabling accurate student placement and progress tracking across educational institutions.
• Pre-Sessional English Intensive English language preparation course designed to bring students to the required English level for university entry, with versions for UK, USA, and Canada destinations. Targeted at international students preparing for higher education study.
• General English Online English language course developing academic and language skills for university preparation and everyday communication, priced at £90 per week.
• International Foundation Programme Pre-university programme preparing international students for undergraduate degrees in UK, USA, Canada, Australia, or Europe, with specialisations in Business or Computer Science. Priced £15,000–£16,400.
• International Year One in Business International student pathway programme in Business allowing progression to second year of undergraduate study at partner universities, priced at £17,500.
• Pre-Master's Programme Master's degree preparation course in Business or Computer Science preparing students for postgraduate study, with 1-term and 2-term options. Priced £6,500–£10,500.
• Pre-PhD Programme Research preparation programme for students aspiring to pursue doctoral-level study at partner universities.
• Trinity CertTESOL Initial teaching qualification for English as a Foreign Language, available in full-time (£1,145) and part-time formats, accredited by Trinity College London. Targeted at aspiring EFL/TESOL teachers.
• Trinity DipTESOL Advanced teaching diploma for experienced English language teachers seeking career advancement, accredited by Trinity College London. Priced £1,710–£1,900.
• Web Developer Bootcamp Four-week intensive programme teaching HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery with 70% live instructor-led sessions on Zoom and 30% on-demand flexible learning, endorsed by University of Greenwich. Priced at £99 (original £190).
• Introduction to jQuery Two-week course teaching jQuery library fundamentals for web development, with University of Greenwich certification and live sessions conducted on Microsoft Teams.
• Computer Science Bootcamp Eight-week intensive programme providing foundations in AI and web design with University of Greenwich endorsement, targeted at individuals seeking professional technical upskilling.
• English for Business Business English course developing professional communication skills for corporate environments, targeted at businesses and organisations requiring employee English language training.
• English for Care Specialised English language course for healthcare and care sector professionals requiring industry-specific English proficiency for compliance with care standards.
• Diploma in Adult Social Care Level 2 Vocational qualification in adult social care at Level 2, available with payment plan options. Priced at £1,900. Targeted at care sector professionals.
• Global Hub Abuja Physical campus in Abuja, Nigeria offering International Foundation Programmes and Pre-Master's courses as a sixth-form college with full facilities including Wi-Fi, library, and student support services.
• Preparing to Study Abroad Pre-departure preparation course helping students transition to studying in the UK with cultural and academic readiness skills.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% university progression rate onto university for OIDI programme completers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NACC (National Association of Career Colleges)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 July 2026Partnership provides NACC's network of 500+ regulated career colleges in Canada with access to approved English language testing and preparation programmes through OIDI, supporting Canada's future workforce development.
• Abertay UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2026Transnational education (TNE) partnership enabling students to study Abertay-accredited programmes via OIDI's digital platform and Global Hub network, with initial focus on business and computer science programmes. Students can begin studies locally (initially in Abuja, Nigeria) and progress to undergraduate or postgraduate degrees on campus in Dundee. Partnership aligns with UK Government's International Education Strategy and provides Abertay with scalable international recruitment pipeline.
• Bournemouth UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner accepting OIDI pathway programme graduates for progression to undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.
• University of StrathclydecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner accepting OIDI pathway programme graduates for progression to undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.
• University of EdinburghcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner accepting OIDI pathway programme graduates for progression to undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.
• Algonquin College (Canada)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner in Canada accepting OIDI pathway programme graduates.
• University of GreenwichcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner endorsing OIDI's web development short courses including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery programmes.
• Trinity College LondoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent awarding body and examinations board providing certifications for OIDI's teacher training programmes including Trinity CertTESOL and Trinity DipTESOL. Partnership ensures students receive accredited qualifications recognised internationally.
• NEAS (National ELT Accreditation Scheme)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEAS provides quality endorsement for Oxford ELLT testing products and Online Pre-Sessional English programmes, validating quality against the NEAS Quality Assurance Framework.
• British CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBritish Council provides accreditation for OIDI's English language online teaching programmes and funding for PRELIM teacher development project.
• PRELIM Project Consortium (IATEFL, English UK, NILE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPRELIM (Partnered Remote Language Improvement Project) funded by British Council and run in partnership with IATEFL, English UK, with NILE as managing consultants. Project aims to develop teaching standards across 20+ countries through remote language learning courses.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Kaplan International: Global pathway, English language and university preparation provider with similar course catalog (foundation, pre-master's, English testing prep) and university partnerships — directly competitive with OIDI in UK/USA/Canada destinations.
• Study Group: Provider of pathway programmes (Foundation, Pre-Master's, English) and TNE partnerships with universities globally; overlaps almost entirely with OIDI's pathway + TNE business model and target universities.
• Navitas: Operates university pathway and foundation year programmes (Navitas at UNSW, UWE Bristol, etc.) with extensive TNE arrangements — directly comparable to OIDI's foundation/Pre-Master's + TNE motion.
• Cambridge Education Group (CEG / CATS Global Schools): Operates ONCampus pathway programmes, CATS boarding schools and Cambridge Assessment-adjacent English testing products — overlaps OIDI's pathway programmes and English testing categories.
• INTO University Partnerships: One of the largest dedicated pathway and English language providers, with deep TNE partnerships at UK and US universities (e.g., INTO UEA, INTO Colorado). Highly comparable to OIDI's pathway + university partner model.

Broad incumbents

• Pearson PTE / Pearson English: Operates PTE Academic, a major AI-scored English proficiency test competing head-on with Oxford ELLT, and runs broader English language and academic products globally.
• EF Education First: Global incumbent in English language training and academic preparation with broader consumer and corporate programs (EF Standard English Tests). Competes with OIDI in English language training and increasingly in English testing.
• IDP Education (IELTS): Owner and operator of IELTS, the dominant English proficiency test, and a major international student placement platform. Represents the primary incumbent that Oxford ELLT must displace for share of university-accepted testing.
• British Council (TeachingEnglish / English score): UK state-linked English teaching and assessment body that accredits OIDI programmes and competes indirectly via its own Aptis / EnglishScore assessments and pathway-aligned English offerings.

Emerging players

• Duolingo English Test: Fast-growing, AI-native, low-cost online English proficiency test increasingly accepted by universities; represents the most credible disruptor to both legacy tests (IELTS/TOEFL) and emerging ones like Oxford ELLT.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/travel-experiences

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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