Verbalists Education & Language Network

Name

Verbalists Education & Language Network

Legal name

PRODIREKT LLC

Website

https://verbalistseducation.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Language Education and Study Abroad Consultancy

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Language Schools (61163), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Language School Placement Agencies & Aggregators (EDAIAEAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Language Tutoring (Conversation & Fluency) (EDANACAA), Business & Workplace Language Training (EDANACAC), Online Tutoring, Conversation Exchange & Language Coaching Platforms (EDAFAOAB), TESOL / Bilingual / World Language Teacher Preparation Programs (EDAHAFAI)

Keywords

• Language study abroad
• Online language courses
• Corporate language training
• Exam preparation courses
• Teacher training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Not specified

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Language Study Abroad Programs: Revenue from arranging language courses at partner schools worldwide, including young learner summer schools, sports camps, academic courses, and adult language programs. Programs range from 1-6 weeks in length across 20+ destinations.
2. Language Study Online: Online language courses for children, teens, and adults including 1-on-1 coaching and small group courses. Delivered through accredited Language Network.
3. Corporate Language Training: Customized language learning solutions for companies, including both online courses and study abroad options. May include language audit services.
4. Exam Preparation Courses: Preparation courses for IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge certificates (PET, FCE, CAE, CPE), DELE (Spanish), TestDaF and telc C1 (German).
5. Teacher Training Programs: Cambridge CELTA and other teacher training programs for practicing language teachers or those seeking internationally recognized teaching diplomas.
6. Language Audit Services: Assessment of language skills of employees and job candidates for corporate clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Verbalists Education & Language Network is a language education consultancy and network that arranges language immersion programs at partner schools in 20+ destinations worldwide, including summer/winter schools for young learners, sports camps, academic programs, and adult language courses. The company also delivers online language courses (1-on-1 and small group), corporate language training with language audit services, and exam preparation (IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge, DELE, TestDaF) and Cambridge CELTA teacher training programs. Verbalists acts as a guided intermediary, providing enrollment counseling, accommodation, airport transfers, and visa support bundled into each program.

Product overview

Verbalists Education & Language Network is a language education platform operating as a network of study abroad and online language learning programs. The core offerings include Language Study Abroad (summer/winter schools, sports camps, academic courses, adult courses) and Language Study Online (1-on-1 and small group online courses), supplemented by Corporate Language Training and Language Audit services. The network is organized around branded program lines: *My* Language Experience programs (My LONDON, La Mia FIRENZE, La Mia ROMA) combining language study with cultural tours; *active* Programs for independent young adults seeking autonomy; *academic* Programs featuring enhanced content at prestigious universities; and Sports Camps integrating language learning with professional sports coaching. Additional offerings include iteach for teacher professional development, a Language Assessment Guide for CEFR self-evaluation, and Exam Preparation Courses for IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge, DELE, and other certifications. With 100,000+ social network members, 500+ trainers, and 18,000+ students supported, the network partners with internationally accredited schools across 20+ destinations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• My Language Experience: Dynamic study travel packages that blend school hours with sightseeing and cultural tours, including My LONDON, La Mia FIRENZE, and La Mia ROMA programs.
• active Programs
• academic Programs
• Sports Camps

Products and services

• Language Study Abroad
• Language Study Online
• Corporate Language Training
• Language Audit
• Exam Preparation Courses
• Cambridge CELTA Teacher Training
• *My* Language Experience Programs
• *active* Programs
• *academic* Programs
• Sports Camps
• iteach

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% of surveyed clients would highly recommend Verbalists to friends and relatives
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

29 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• UKLC (UK Language Courses)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with UKLC and its iteach project for delivering continuous support and development to teachers and education professionals. Verbalists has been part of this progressive project from its very start due to strong alignment with iteach objectives.
• LAL SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term education partners whose 'Real life English' approach Verbalists endorses. LAL Schools provides quality language education with immersive cultural experiences.
• PRODIREKT LLCcoreOthersParent company and trademark owner of Verbalists ® and Verbalisti ® registered trademarks in the U.S. and other countries. PRODIREKT LLC holds all rights to the Verbalists Education & Language Network brand.
• IALC (International Association of Language Centres)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational non-profit association accrediting independent language centers for nearly 35 years. Verbalists is an approved IALC Agency.
• GLS (German Language School)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading German language school awarded five times by Study Travel Magazine as 'best German language school'. Partnered with Berlin College Program (active BERLIN) through Verbalists.
• Manchester City Football AcademyflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld's most prestigious football academy offering English with Football Coaching programs for young learners (ages 9-17) through Verbalists.
• Real Madrid Foundation AcademyflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrestigious football academy offering Spanish with Football Coaching programs through Verbalists.
• Chelsea FC Football CampflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerChelsea FC football camp partnership for English with Football Coaching programs (ages 10-17).
• Liverpool FC Football CampflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLiverpool FC football camp partnership for English with Football Coaching programs (ages 9-17).
• AC Milan Football CampflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAC Milan football camp partnership for English with Football Coaching programs in Italy (ages 8-16).
• NIKE Tennis CampflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNIKE Tennis Camp partnership offering English with Tennis Coaching programs (ages 10-17).
• IELS Institute MaltacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccredited language school in Malta offering English courses and hosting Verbalists summer schools and Cambridge CELTA programs.
• Stafford HousecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLanguage school partner for Cambridge CELTA online programs through Verbalists.
• St Mary's University LondoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUniversity campus hosting Verbalists London Summer School programs (ages 11-18) featuring English education with sports facilities and open spaces.
• Fordham University New YorkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUniversity campus in New York hosting Verbalists Summer School programs (ages 12-19).
• Raffles Education / Raffles MilanoflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign institute in Milan offering academic programs in Fashion and Design (Business/Technical-Scientific) for young learners (ages 14-18) through Verbalists.
• Wadham College, University of OxfordflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOxford college hosting *academic* OXFORD summer programs for Verbalists students (ages 15-17) with access to historic university facilities.
• Eton CollegeflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrestigious British boarding school hosting *academic* ELITE programs for Verbalists students (ages 12-16).
• Magdalene College, University of CambridgeflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCambridge college hosting *academic* CAMBRIDGE programs for Verbalists students (ages 16-25) with authentic university experience.
• David Game College LondoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLondon college hosting *academic* LONDON programs for Verbalists students (ages 14-17) with academic focus.
• DSBN (District School Board of Niagara)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanadian school board partnership enabling cross-border educational programs and student exchanges.
• CAIS (Canadian Accredited Independent Schools)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of Canadian independent schools partnership for educational collaboration.
• British CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccreditation and quality assurance partnership for English language education standards.
• Cambridge English Language AssessmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Cambridge English qualifications including CELTA teacher training and student examination preparation.
• English UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational association partnership for English language teaching organizations in the UK.
• Oxford University PresscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducational publishing partnership for learning materials and resources.
• PearsoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducational publishing partnership for language learning materials.
• UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK university admissions service partnership supporting students' higher education pathways.
• iteachcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUKLC project offering teachers a low-cost platform with high-quality interactive development sessions and asynchronous resources. Verbalists provides delivery support and teacher referrals.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Preply: Online marketplace for 1-on-1 language tutoring across 50+ languages. Comparable to Verbalists' online 1-on-1 coaching offering but with a marketplace/digital-native model versus Verbalists' agency-led distribution.
• italki: Online platform connecting language learners with community tutors and professional teachers. Competes in the online 1-on-1 tutoring space where Verbalists also offers Language Study Online.

Broad incumbents

• EF Education First: Global education company offering language study abroad, online courses, and academic programs across dozens of destinations. Closest large-scale incumbent to Verbalists, though far broader in scope and capital base.
• Berlitz Corporation: Global language training provider with immersive instruction, corporate language programs, and online courses. Overlaps with Verbalists' corporate training and adult tutoring offerings at larger scale.

Direct peers

• Oxford International Education Group: Operates language schools and summer programs for juniors and adults, plus pathway and teacher training programs. Comparable product mix across young learner, adult, and teacher training segments.
• International House (IH) World Organisation: Network of independently owned language schools with teacher training (CELTA/DELTA) and study abroad programs. Overlaps with Verbalists' CELTA teacher training and adult study abroad lines.
• Kaplan International Languages: Operates language schools in 8+ English-speaking destinations, offering study abroad courses for adults and young learners including exam prep. Directly comparable product mix and target customer to Verbalists' study abroad programs.
• EC English Language Centres: International chain of accredited English language schools with locations in Europe, North America, and beyond. Competes directly for adult and young learner study abroad placements with similar destination portfolio.
• Languages Abroad: Online agency placing students at language schools worldwide across 20+ destinations and multiple languages. Closest direct agency-model peer to Verbalists' placement/aggregator business.

Others

• GoOverseas: Marketplace and review platform for study abroad, language, and volunteer programs globally. Functions as a competing demand-generation channel for the same student audience Verbalists targets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/verbalists
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/VERBALISTS
• Facebookfacebook.com/verbalistseducation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/verbalists
• Instagraminstagram.com/verbalists

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