English Classes

What English Classes does

WISE (Weybridge International School of English Ltd), trading as WISE and also as Weybridge School of English and Tutoring, is a British Council-accredited private tutoring school founded in 2013 by Liz Denham in Weybridge, Surrey, UK. The company delivers one-to-one private lessons, small group classes, and themed holiday programmes across four core verticals: English as a Foreign Language (EFL) for adults at all CEFR levels including Cambridge and IELTS exam preparation; bespoke Business English for corporate clients; school subject tutoring (English, Maths, 11+, Science, and other subjects from KS1 to A level) for children; and foreign language lessons (Spanish, French, Italian, German) for adults and children.

Delivery is hybrid: face-to-face instruction at the 6 Baker Street, Weybridge premises or on-site at client workplaces (Surrey/Middlesex area), and online via Zoom, Skype, Microsoft Teams, and Bitpaper — with online now representing the majority of tutoring volume. Curriculum and assessment follow British Council standards, including CEFR-aligned grammar and speaking placement testing, while tutor matching is personalised to student needs and objectives. Tutors (the named roster exceeds 20 individuals, with the broader pool described as several tutors on hand totalling roughly 100 part-time/self-employed contractors) hold CELTA, DELTA, or PGCE qualifications with 10–20+ years of teaching experience across multiple countries.

Revenue is generated predominantly through pay-as-you-go hourly tutoring billed directly to individuals, families, and corporate clients at rates starting from £40/hour (children's tutoring) and £50/hour (Business English). Additional revenue streams include group classes for overseas schools/colleges bringing student groups to the UK, themed holiday camps (Space Camp, Animal Kingdom Camp, Around the World Camp), and a Saturday Art Club. Marketing is conducted primarily through the company website, organic social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube), blog content, and word-of-mouth referrals.

Name

English Classes

Legal name

Weybridge International School of English Ltd

Website

https://weybridge-english.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

WISE (Weybridge International School of English) is a British Council-accredited private tutoring school in Weybridge, UK, delivering one-to-one and group EFL, Business English, foreign language, and academic tutoring for adults, children, and corporate clients in Surrey and online.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Language Education Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Classroom & Institutional Language Learning Platforms (Schools/Universities) (EDAFAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online Tutoring, Conversation Exchange & Language Coaching Platforms (EDAFAOAB), Homework Tutoring & Academic Support (Subject Tutoring) (HSAAAHAC)

Keywords

• Language tutoring
• EFL instruction
• Business English
• Foreign language training
• School subject tutoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Weybridge

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Private Tutoring (EFL and School Subjects): One-to-one private lessons for English as a Foreign Language, foreign languages, and school subjects (English, Maths, 11+, Science, Drama, Geography, History). Lessons available online or in-person, from 30 minutes to 2 hours duration.
2. Group Classes: Group English classes arranged for overseas schools and colleges bringing groups of students to the UK for EFL instruction
3. Business English: Bespoke one-to-one or small group Business English lessons for corporate clients in Surrey, covering meetings, negotiations, presentations, and general office communication. Includes Cambridge English and Business examination preparation.
4. Exam Preparation: Preparation courses for Cambridge Exams (B1, B2, C1, C2), IELTS, OET, Stay in the UK exams. Tutoring for exam techniques and content.
5. Holiday Camps for Children: Vacation camps including Space Camp, Animal Kingdom Camp, Around the World Camp, Art Club running on Saturdays. For children during school holidays and term-time.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

WISE (Weybridge International School of English) is a British Council accredited private language and tutoring school founded in Weybridge, Surrey in 2013. Its core offering is one-to-one English-as-a-Foreign-Language (EFL) tuition for adults, with parallel services in Business English (including on-site workplace delivery), school subjects and English support for children, foreign-language tuition across 33+ languages, group classes for schools and colleges, and short intensive holiday programmes. Lessons are delivered face-to-face at the tutor's or student's home, at the workplace, or online via Zoom, Skype and Microsoft Teams.

Product overview

WISE (Weybridge International School of English) is a British Council accredited language and tutoring school offering a portfolio of educational services. The core offerings include English as a Foreign Language (EFL) private tutoring for adults, Business English courses, tutoring for school children (KS1-A level), Foreign Language lessons (Spanish, French, Italian, German), and Group Classes for overseas students. The company also operates seasonal camps including Space Camp, Animal Kingdom Camp, and Around the World Camp, as well as a Saturday Art Club. All services are available in-person or online via Zoom, Skype, and Microsoft Teams.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adult EFL (English as a Foreign Language) tutoring One-to-one English lessons for adult learners from beginner to advanced level, covering general English, exam preparation, business and conversation, available face-to-face at the tutor's home, the student's home, or online via Zoom, Skype or Microsoft Teams.
• Business English (one-to-one at tutor's home) One-to-one Business English lessons delivered at the tutor's home, targeted at individual professionals and professionals preparing for work or career change, available daytime and evenings.
• Business English at workplace On-site Business English delivered at the employer's premises, run by tutors who are willing to travel. Includes a bespoke needs analysis and requirements gathering step before matching, with workshops available at £650 per day. Aimed at Surrey and London businesses needing English training for their staff.
• School subjects and English tutoring for children Tutoring for school-age children covering English and other school subjects, plus English support for bilingual families, starting from £40 per hour. Sessions take place at the tutor's home, the child's home or online.
• Foreign language tuition One-to-one lessons across 33+ foreign languages (including French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, Russian, Polish, Turkish and many more), delivered by specialist tutors online or face-to-face.
• Group classes for schools and colleges Group language classes (e.g. EAL/EfLA, French) sold to schools, colleges and small student groups who travel to WISE or attend at their own location, used to support primary and secondary curricula.
• Holiday / intensive English camps Intensive Easter and summer holiday English camps for children combining English lessons with cultural and enrichment activities, run during school breaks.
• Online lessons via Zoom / Skype / Microsoft Teams Delivery channel for any subject/language tutoring, giving learners access to the same tutor online rather than face-to-face, using consumer-grade video tools.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of students would recommend WISE English classes to their friends
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

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Feature3 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• British Council (English courses): The UK's primary cultural institution for English language teaching worldwide. Operates accredited English language centers and is the accrediting body for WISE itself, representing a broader incumbent with similar EFL curriculum standards.
• Kaplan International Languages: Major global operator of English language schools with on-site and online delivery. Comparable in accreditation and curriculum scope, but operates at significantly larger scale across multiple geographies versus WISE's single-location focus.
• Wall Street English: Global provider of adult English language education with a strong focus on Business English and corporate training. Directly comparable to WISE's Business English offering but operates internationally via franchise model.
• EF Education First: One of the world's largest private education companies offering language schools, online learning, and study abroad programs. Competes with WISE in adult EFL and corporate English training, but at global scale with integrated travel/accommodation.
• EC English Language Centres: International chain of English language schools serving adult learners across multiple countries. Comparable in adult EFL delivery and exam preparation but operates at significantly larger scale with on-site accommodation.

Direct peers

• Tutor House: UK-based private tutoring agency offering 1:1 tutoring across school subjects and English. Directly comparable to WISE's school subject tutoring arm, including 11+ preparation and exam coaching for children.
• Preply: Global online marketplace for 1:1 language tutoring. Preply directly competes with WISE's online EFL offering at significantly lower price points, but lacks British Council accreditation and a physical school community.
• The London School of English: UK-based accredited English language school offering general, business, and specialist English courses. Comparable to WISE in adult EFL focus, British Council-style accreditation, and bespoke corporate delivery.
• International House London: Accredited London-based English language school offering group and individual EFL courses. Closely comparable to WISE in service portfolio (adult EFL, exam prep, teacher training) and accreditation profile.
• italki: Online language learning marketplace connecting students with community and professional tutors. Comparable to WISE's online tutoring arm but with a global tutor pool and platform-driven matching versus WISE's curated, personalized matching.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wiseweybridge
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC8keLyTIuy0x2-DU8nK0Bzw?view_as=subscriber
• Facebookfacebook.com/WeybridgeEnglishTutorClasses
• Instagraminstagram.com/explore/locations/1032960364/wise-weybridge-international-school-of-english/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/english-classes

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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