What Work and Study Travel does

Work and Study Travel is an international student-recruitment agency that connects primarily Spanish-speaking students from Latin America and Spain — together with secondary markets in Turkey, India, South Korea, and Taiwan — to study-and-work opportunities across nine destination countries: Ireland, Canada, Germany, Australia, Spain, Malta, Dubai, Italy, and France. The company is a brand within the broader Work and Study Travel Group, legally operated by Expertos en Idiomas S.L.U., a Spanish private limited company registered in Tenerife, and operates alongside the Idiomas Travel language-travel agency and Language Campus language schools in the Canary Islands.

The product portfolio spans English and other language courses, vocational training, bachelor's and master's degrees, and combined study-and-work programs. Named flagship offerings include Study & Work programs in Ireland (via ELI Schools), Italy (Florence via Europass), and France (Paris and Nice via Les Ateliers FL); an MBA in Canada through University Canada West; an MSc in Finance and Investments in Germany via Berlin School of Business & Innovation; and Spanish vocational programs (Formación Profesional). The underlying technology stack consists of a proprietary CRM platform (crm.workandstudy.travel) used for student application management and document verification by partner institutions, supported by a content-marketing website, social media channels, and a webinar/education-fair program.

The business model is affiliate/referral-based: Work and Study Travel acts as an authorized representative for more than 100 partner schools and 70+ universities, earning commissions or service fees on successful student placements. Demand is generated through a 300+ person organization comprising 50+ field sales representatives, physical offices in 13 countries (including LATAM hubs in Mexico, Peru, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Panama, plus destination offices in Ireland, Canada, and Spain), partner travel agencies across Latin America, and digital channels including SEO, social media, webinars, and education fairs. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; prospective students receive free educational-advisory consultations.

Name

Work and Study Travel

Legal name

Expertos en Idiomas S.L.U.

Website

https://workandstudy.travel

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Work and Study Travel is an international student-recruitment agency that connects primarily Spanish-speaking students from Latin America and Spain to study-and-work programs across Ireland, Canada, Australia, Germany, Spain, Malta, Italy, France, and Dubai, operating through 300+ staff across 13 countries as an authorized representative of 100+ partner schools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Education Recruitment and Study-Abroad Placement Services

NAICS

Travel Agencies (561510), Other Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services (56159)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Study Abroad Program Operators (THAKAGAD)

Keywords

• International education recruitment
• Study abroad programs
• Student placement services
• Language study abroad
• Vocational training abroad

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. International Student Recruitment and Placement Services: Work and Study Travel earns revenue by recruiting international students and placing them in partner educational institutions (universities, colleges, language schools) abroad. The company acts as an authorized representative/recruitment agent for more than 100 schools across Europe, North America, and Australia, facilitating the admissions process in exchange for commissions or service fees from partner institutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Work and Study Travel operates as an authorized international student recruitment and placement agency, recruiting students primarily from Latin America and Spain and placing them in 100+ partner universities, colleges, and language schools across Ireland, Canada, Germany, Australia, Spain, Malta, Dubai, Italy, and France. The company delivers end-to-end advisory services spanning program and institution selection, application management, visa processing, legal work authorization guidance, accommodation support, and cultural orientation, earning revenue primarily through commissions from partner institutions.

Product overview

Work and Study Travel is an international education agency that operates as a platform-plus-program portfolio connecting students primarily from Spanish-speaking markets (Latin America and Spain), as well as Turkey, India, South Korea, and Taiwan, with study-abroad opportunities. The core offering consists of a multi-destination portfolio of programs across 9 countries (Ireland, Canada, Germany, Australia, Spain, Malta, Dubai, Italy, France) spanning language courses, vocational/professional training, and higher education degrees. Key named products include Study & Work programs in Ireland, Italy (Florence), and France (Paris and Nice); an MBA in Canada through University Canada West; an MSc in Finance & Investments in Germany; and vocational training programs in Spain. The company also offers a proprietary document verification platform (crm.workandstudy.travel) for institutional partners and manages a network of over 40 partner colleges and universities worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Study and Work in Ireland (Estudia y Trabaja en Irlanda) A combined English language study and legal part-time work program in Ireland through ELI Schools, enabling students to study while working up to 20 hours/week during term and 40 hours during holidays, with pathways to extend visas up to 2 years post-graduation. Targets Spanish-speaking students seeking a long-term immersion experience.
• Study Italian and Work in Florence (Estudia Italiano y Trabaja en Florencia)

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,000+ students have changed their lifestyle through Work and Study Travel programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

53 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ELI Schools (English Language Institute)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerELI Schools is a network of English language schools in Ireland offering General English courses in Dublin. Work and Study Travel is an authorized representative of ELI Schools, recruiting Spanish-speaking and international students for their programs in Dublin and Drogheda.
• University Canada West (UCW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUCW is a private university in Vancouver, Canada offering MBA and other business programs. Work and Study Travel recruits students for UCW's programs including the 2-year MBA accredited by ACBSP, with work permit eligibility during studies and up to 3 years post-graduation.
• Atlantic Technological University (ATU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerATU is a public university in Ireland offering programs including a Master's in Big Data. Work and Study Travel represents ATU for student recruitment in Latin American and other target markets.
• Trinity College DublincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrinity College Dublin, Ireland's top-ranked university, offers programs in Medicine, Molecular Genetics, and Human Genetics. Work and Study Travel recruits students for Trinity's programs targeting international markets.
• Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTU Dublin offers programs in Game Design, Technology, Applied Mathematics, Mobile and Web Applications, and Advanced Software Development. Work and Study Travel recruits students for TU Dublin's offerings.
• Dublin City University (DCU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDublin City University, a major Irish public university, partners with Work and Study Travel for international student recruitment.
• Dublin Business School (DBS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDublin Business School offers programs in Marketing and other business disciplines. Work and Study Travel recruits students for DBS programs in Dublin, Ireland.
• National College of IrelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe National College of Ireland offers programs in Psychology and Human Resource Management. Work and Study Travel recruits students for NCI programs.
• University of LimerickcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe University of Limerick offers programs in Video Game Development, Aeronautical Engineering, Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Environmental Sciences, and Nursing. Work and Study Travel recruits students for these programs.
• Griffith College Dublin, Cork, and LimerickcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGriffith College offers programs in International Business Management, English, Hotel Management, Digital Media, Law, International Hospitality Management, and Computer Science. Work and Study Travel recruits students for Griffith College across its Irish campuses.
• Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDkIT offers programs in Software Development, Agriculture, Mechanical Engineering, Biopharmaceutical Science, Arts, Public Relations, Business and Management, Augmented Reality, and more. Work and Study Travel recruits students for DkIT.
• Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWIT offers sports-related programs and other vocational and higher education courses. Work and Study Travel recruits students for WIT in the Irish market.
• University College CorkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity College Cork is a major research university in Ireland. Work and Study Travel recruits international students for UCC programs.
• Technological University of the Shannon (TUS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTUS offers programs including Healthcare-related courses. Work and Study Travel recruits students for TUS programs.
• Independent College DublincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent College Dublin offers programs including Dispute Resolution. Work and Study Travel recruits students for this institution.
• iBAT College DublincoreStrategic or Co-development PartneriBAT College Dublin partners with Work and Study Travel for international student recruitment.
• Dorset College DublincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDorset College Dublin partners with Work and Study Travel for international student recruitment.
• Greystone College (Australia and Canada)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreystone College offers vocational programs including Certificate III in Business (Australia) and other courses. Work and Study Travel recruits students for Greystone College programs in Australia and Canada.
• Berlin School of Business & Innovation (BSBI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBSBI offers an MSc in Finance and Investments and other programs in Berlin, Germany. Work and Study Travel recruits international students for BSBI programs.
• Europass Italian Language SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropass is an Italian language school located in the historic center of Florence, with 30+ years of experience and 100,000+ students. It offers Italian language programs with official exam preparation (CILS, CELI). Work and Study Travel recruits students for the 'Study Italian and Work in Florence' program.
• Les Ateliers FL (France)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLes Ateliers FL operates French language schools in Paris and Nice with 40+ years of experience, 8,000+ international students per year, and official certifications including Qualité FLE and Eaquals. Work and Study Travel recruits students for the 'Study French and Work in Paris/Nice' programs.
• RMIT University (Australia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRMIT University is a top Australian university offering programs including Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques. Work and Study Travel recruits students for RMIT programs.
• Torrens University (Australia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTorrens University Australia offers programs including an MBA. Work and Study Travel recruits students for Torrens University programs.
• ILSC AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerILSC is an Australian language school offering diverse language programs. Work and Study Travel recruits students for ILSC Australia programs.
• Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKIT is a leading German technical university offering programs including Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering. Work and Study Travel recruits students for KIT programs.
• Offenburg University of Applied SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOffenburg University offers a Master of Science in Renewable Energy and Data Engineering. Work and Study Travel recruits students for this program.
• Arden University BerlincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArden University Berlin offers programs in Engineering Management and Project Management. Work and Study Travel recruits students for Arden University programs in Germany.
• Macromedia University (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMacromedia University offers a Master's in Brand Management and a Bachelor's in Artificial Intelligence. Work and Study Travel recruits students for Macromedia programs.
• UE University of Applied Sciences (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUE University of Applied Sciences offers Software Engineering programs in Germany. Work and Study Travel recruits students for UE programs.
• GISMA Business School (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGISMA Business School offers business and management programs in Germany. Work and Study Travel recruits students for GISMA programs.
• English Path (Malta)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnglish Path is a language school group with campuses in Malta offering English language programs. Work and Study Travel recruits students for English Path programs in Malta.
• University of MaltacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe University of Malta offers a Master of Science in Information Systems. Work and Study Travel recruits students for University of Malta programs.
• Global Banking School Malta (GBS Malta)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGBS Malta offers Business Administration programs. Work and Study Travel recruits students for GBS Malta programs.
• London School of Commerce Malta (LSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLSC Malta offers an MBA, Business Studies, and a Master's in Marketing and Brand Management. Work and Study Travel recruits students for LSC Malta programs.
• EU Business School (Spain)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU Business School offers a Bachelor's in Tourism and a Master's in Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Spain. Work and Study Travel recruits students for EU Business School programs.
• EAE Business School (Spain)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEAE Business School offers a Master's in UX & Customer Experience and Business Analytics in Spain. Work and Study Travel recruits students for EAE programs.
• UNIE Universidad (Spain)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNIE Universidad offers programs in Artificial Intelligence and Nursing in Spain. Work and Study Travel recruits students for UNIE programs.
• Altaviana (Spain)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAltaviana is a vocational training institution in Valencia, Spain offering Higher Degree programs in Kitchen Management and Tourism Accommodation Management. Work and Study Travel recruits students for Altaviana programs.
• Impulso Formación (Spain)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImpulso Formación is a vocational training institution in Spain offering Level 2 programs in Elevator Installation and Maintenance and Industrial Equipment Assembly. Work and Study Travel recruits students for Impulso Formación programs.
• Bow Valley College (Canada)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBow Valley College is a public college in Calgary, Canada. Work and Study Travel recruits international students for Bow Valley College programs.
• Mohawk College (Canada)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMohawk College is a public college in Ontario, Canada offering programs in Digital Health and Tourism. Work and Study Travel recruits international students for Mohawk College programs.
• Cape Breton University (Canada)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCape Breton University is a public university in Nova Scotia, Canada. Work and Study Travel recruits students for CBU programs.
• Centennial College (Canada)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentennial College is a public college in Toronto, Ontario. Work and Study Travel recruits international students for Centennial College programs.
• Niagara College CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNiagara College Canada is a public college in Ontario. Work and Study Travel recruits students for Niagara College programs.
• University Niagara Falls (Canada)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity Niagara Falls offers programs in Biomedical Sciences, Business Administration, Digital Media and Global Communication, Master's in Management, and Master's in Data Analytics. Work and Study Travel recruits students for UNF programs.
• British Columbia University / UBC (Canada)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe University of British Columbia offers a Master's in Population and Public Health. Work and Study Travel recruits students for UBC programs.
• Canadian College of Technology and Business (CCTB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCTB is a Canadian college offering technology and business programs. Work and Study Travel recruits students for CCTB programs.
• Trebas Institute (Canada)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrebas Institute is a private college in Canada offering creative and technology programs. Work and Study Travel recruits students for Trebas Institute programs.
• English Path (Canada)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnglish Path language school operates campuses in Canada as well. Work and Study Travel recruits students for English Path Canada programs.
• Abu Dhabi University (UAE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAbu Dhabi University offers Business Administration and a Master's in Strategic Leadership in the UAE. Work and Study Travel recruits students for Abu Dhabi University programs targeting the Dubai/Middle East study market.
• ES DubaicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerES Dubai is an English language school in Dubai offering General English, Business English, and exam preparation courses (IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge). Work and Study Travel recruits students for ES Dubai language programs.
• Global Banking School (Dubai, UAE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal Banking School offers Business Administration and Management programs in Dubai. Work and Study Travel recruits students for GBS Dubai programs.
• Expertos en Idiomas S.L. (Parent Company)coreOthersExpertos en Idiomas S.L. is the parent company of Work and Study Travel, operating the broader Work and Study Travel Group which includes Idiomas Travel (language travel agency representing 100+ schools), Work & Study Travel agency (representing 40+ colleges and universities), and Language Campus (language schools in the Canary Islands).

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• ApplyBoard: Canadian-headquartered international student recruitment platform connecting students with programs across multiple destinations. Directly comparable as a recruitment intermediary targeting similar outbound student corridors and competing for the same institutional representation agreements.
• IDP Education: Global education services company listed on the ASX that places students into universities and language programs across multiple destinations including Australia, Canada, Ireland, and the UK. Directly comparable in business model as an authorized-recruitment agent for higher education institutions serving international students.
• Studyportals: Dutch-headquartered study search and comparison platform used by prospective international students to discover and compare programs globally. Directly comparable as an online channel for international program discovery that competes for the same applicant pool Work and Study Travel serves.
• AECC Global: India-headquartered international education consultancy placing students into universities across Australia, Canada, the UK, and other destinations. Comparable as a regional-direct recruitment agency competing for institutional representation agreements and operating in adjacent outbound markets.

Broad incumbents

• QS Quacquarelli Symonds: Global higher education services and analytics company offering student recruitment fairs, rankings, and admissions services for universities. Comparable as a broader incumbent serving institutional clients in international student recruitment with overlapping destination coverage.
• Kaplan International Pathways: Part of Kaplan Inc., offering English language training, university pathway, and degree programs across multiple destinations including the UK, Ireland, USA, and Australia. Comparable as a broad incumbent combining language study with higher education pathways and competing for similar Latin American student demand.
• Navitas: Australian education services group operating university pathway programs and English language colleges globally including in Australia, Canada, the UK, and the US. Comparable as a broad incumbent in international education placement with overlapping destination footprint.
• Shorelight Education: US-based international education partner helping universities recruit, enroll, and support international students. Comparable as a broader incumbent operating in the international student recruitment space, though focused on the US destination market.

Emerging players

• Global Study Abroad (Canada): Canadian recruitment agency placing Latin American students into Canadian and international programs. Comparable as an emerging player with overlapping Canadian destination focus and overlapping Latin American source market.
• Cialfo: Singapore-headquartered digital platform supporting international university admissions for students and partner institutions. Comparable as an emerging player in international recruitment technology that competes for institutional relationships and the same international applicant pool.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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