Slůně - svět jazyků, s.r.o.

What Slůně - svět jazyků, s.r.o. does

Slůně - svět jazyků, s.r.o. is a Czech private limited company founded in 1998 in Ostrava by Petr Pasek (Ph.D.) and Lucie Vlková, operating as an integrated language school and translation agency. The company delivers corporate language training, professional translation in 115+ languages, consecutive and simultaneous interpreting, soft skills development, court-certified translations, language audits, machine translation, and PIPPLET international certification testing in 40 languages. Its go-to-market combines four physical branches (Ostrava HQ, Praha, Brno, Plzeň) with on-site corporate delivery across the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic, supported by a network of 40+ specialized instructors and 2,000+ vetted translators.

The business model is predominantly professional services with a recurring training component: corporate courses are delivered as ongoing engagements, translation is priced per word or page, interpreting is billed per day or half-day, PIPPLET certification tests are priced per test (1,400–2,200 CZK with volume discounts), and classroom rental is offered as an ancillary stream. Customer segments are hybrid, with corporate B2B as the primary segment and individual learners (Slůně doučuje tutoring), government/legal (court translations), and HR/recruitment (language assessment) as secondary segments. Marketing relies on content (blog/Aktuality), LinkedIn and Facebook presence, monthly email newsletters, website SEO, and client referrals.

Technology is used in a human-in-the-loop configuration: a dedicated "How We Work with AI" page, machine translation as a productized add-on, a blended learning methodology combining face-to-face instruction with e-learning, and free online English and German placement tests on the website. The firm holds membership in the Czech Association of Artificial Intelligence and the Association of Language Schools. The company remains founder-led with no disclosed external investors, no funding rounds, and no M&A activity.

Name

Slůně - svět jazyků, s.r.o.

Legal name

Slůně - svět jazyků, s.r.o.

Website

https://slune.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Slůně is a Czech language school and translation agency founded in 1998, serving corporate clients with training, translation in 115+ languages, interpreting, and soft skills across four branches in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Language Services

NAICS

Translation and Interpretation Services (541930), Translation and Interpretation Services (54193), Language Schools (611630), Language Schools (61163), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Interpretation, Translation & Language Access Training (Community Interpreting) (EDAAADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Localization, Translation & Cultural Adaptation for Learning Content (EDAGAKAK), Interpretation & Translation Skills Training (Non-degree, Exam-Oriented) (EDANACAK)

Keywords

• Corporate language training
• Translation services
• Interpreting services
• Soft skills training
• Court-certified translation

Headquarters

HQ city

Slezska Ostrava

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Corporate Language Training: In-company language courses for businesses, including general language, business English, and soft skills combinations. Revenue generated through course fees based on group or individual formats.
2. Translation Services: Professional translations in 115+ languages covering technical, legal, marketing, medical, financial documentation. Revenue from per-word or per-page pricing, with surcharges for expedited delivery.
3. Interpreting Services: Consecutive and simultaneous interpreting for meetings, conferences, and training sessions in Czech Republic and abroad. Billed per day or half-day.
4. Language Certification Testing: PIPPLET online language certification tests in 40 languages. Revenue from per-test fees with volume discounts for corporate clients.
5. Soft Skills Training: Business skills development courses including rhetoric, presentation, time management, assertiveness, and telephone skills for corporate teams.
6. Room Rental: Classroom rental services for external training and events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Slůně - svět jazyků, s.r.o. is a Czech language school and translation agency that delivers corporate language training, professional translations in 115+ languages, consecutive and simultaneous interpreting, soft skills courses, court-certified translations, and international PIPPLET language certification. Services are delivered through four physical branches in Praha, Brno, Ostrava, and Plzeň, supported by 40+ specialized instructors and a network of 2,000+ vetted translators, with individual tutoring offered under the Slůně doučuje sub-brand.

Product overview

Slůně - svět jazyků is a language school and translation agency offering an integrated portfolio of language services. The core offering consists of corporate language training (Firemní jazyková výuka) combined with soft skills development courses (Soft skills kurzy) and professional translation/interpreting services (Překlady a tlumočení). The company provides specialized sub-products including court-certified translations (Soudní překlady), machine translation services (Strojové překlady), language audits, and study abroad programs. Additional offerings include blended learning, PIPPLET international certification testing, and individual tutoring services. The portfolio is delivered through four branches in Prague, Brno, Ostrava, and Plzeň, with services available in over 115 languages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Slůně doučuje: Individual tutoring and exam preparation for elementary and secondary school students

Products and services

• Corporate Language Training (Firemní jazyková výuka)

Quantifiable outcome

• e-Learning completion rates of 20-30% for self-directed courses vs 85-90% for instructor-led courses
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Association of Language Schools (Asociace jazykových škol)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998Long-standing membership in the Association of Language Schools and other industry organizations. Slůně maintains continuous professional development and updates to provide best-quality services to clients.
• Czech Association of Artificial Intelligence (Česká asociace umělé inteligence)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnly language school and translation agency among 400 members of the Czech AI Association. Slůně follows trends, tests innovations while maintaining human-centered approach.
• ETS (Educational Testing Service)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with ETS enables PIPPLET language certification tests. Slůně offers these tests at discounted partner prices. PIPPLET tests are evaluated by professional language experts.
• PIPPLETcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline language testing platform partnership providing CEFR-level certification (A1-C2) in 40 languages. Tests evaluate professional language skills including speaking and writing through open-answer format.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Lionbridge: Global translation and localization company with AI-powered translation services in 350+ language pairs. Comparable in professional translation and interpreting services with AI integration, but operates at enterprise scale globally rather than focused on Czech SMB market.
• Wall Street English: International language school chain offering corporate English training and blended learning programs. Comparable in blended learning methodology and corporate language training focus with similar instructor-led hybrid delivery, but specializes primarily in English vs. Slůně's 115+ language breadth.
• Berlitz Corporation: Global language school and corporate training provider with established brand recognition across 70+ countries. Comparable as a corporate language training specialist with similar blended learning methodology and B2B focus, but operates at much larger scale across multiple geographies.
• RWS Group: Global language services and translation company offering translation, interpreting, and language technology solutions. Comparable in the 115+ language translation and court-certified translation offerings, but operates globally with proprietary translation technology platforms rather than local Czech focus.
• EF Education First: Global education company offering language training, study abroad, and corporate language programs across multiple geographies. Comparable in corporate language training and language certification, but operates at vastly larger scale with global brand recognition and digital-first delivery model.
• Inlingua International: Global network of language schools providing corporate training, translation, and interpreting services in 40+ countries. Comparable franchise-based model for corporate language instruction with similar product offering of business English and soft skills, but operates as a global brand vs. Slůně's regional presence.

Emerging players

• Translated S.r.l. AI-powered translation platform combining human translators with machine translation for enterprise clients. Comparable in the human-AI hybrid approach to translation services and similar focus on certified/official translation work, but operates as a digital-first platform rather than physical branch network.

Regional players

• ASA Translation: Czech translation agency specializing in technical, legal, and certified translations across multiple languages. Comparable as a Czech-headquartered translation services provider with court-certified translation offering, but focuses exclusively on translation rather than integrated language training services.

Direct peers

• Skřivánek: One of the largest Czech translation agencies offering professional translations, interpreting, and localization services in 50+ languages. Directly competes with Slůně in the same Czech B2B translation market with overlapping enterprise customer base and similar court-certified translation offering.
• Lingea: Czech language services company providing translations, language school operations, and dictionary/language learning publishing. Directly comparable as a Czech-headquartered language services firm offering both training and translation under one roof.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/slune.svet.jazyku
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/slune-svet-jazyku

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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