Peersphere

What Peersphere does

PeerSphere is a Hong Kong-headquartered professional learning organization founded in 2022 that serves international school educators across Asia-Pacific. The company delivers in-person conferences, symposia, workshops, masterclasses, and virtual communities, with a portfolio that includes flagship annual conferences (The Administrative Conference / TAC, now in its 9th annual cycle, and the School Administration Conference / SAC, 8th annual), the EAL Symposia Series, the Leading Inclusion Series, and a suite of 2-day workshops. Its underlying technology stack is built on Squarespace for web presence, Zoom for webinar delivery, and Typeform for registration, supplemented by Peer Learning Communities (PLCs) for sustained engagement between events.

PeerSphere's business model is primarily event-driven: revenue is generated through per-participant registration fees (USD 160–600), tiered sponsorship packages, and sponsored free webinars. The company goes to market through embedded partnerships with regional school associations — ACAMIS, EARCOS, and NESSIC — which provide distribution access to international schools across Asia-Pacific. PeerSphere currently serves 40+ international schools, employs 1–10 staff, and operates as a bootstrapped entity with no external funding disclosed.

The competitive position is anchored in association partnerships, a multi-year flagship event franchise, and high reported satisfaction metrics (93.5% satisfaction, 100% advocacy, 94% sustained engagement). Strategic momentum is visible in the planned expansion of the EAL Symposia to Malaysia, Japan, and China in 2026, along with the rollout of the Leading Inclusion Series as a structured multi-phase curriculum. The principal vulnerabilities are a narrow product surface (largely events), small absolute scale, absence of a technology moat, and a customer base that, while distributed across 40+ schools, is concentrated entirely within the international education sector.

Name

Peersphere

Legal name

PeerSphere

Website

https://peer-sphere.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PeerSphere is a Hong Kong-based professional learning organization founded in 2022 that delivers conferences, symposia, workshops, and virtual communities to international school educators across Asia-Pacific, serving 40+ schools via association partnerships with ACAMIS, EARCOS, and NESSIC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hong Kong

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event Registration Fees: Primary revenue stream from paid in-person conferences, symposia, workshops, and masterclasses. Pricing varies by event type and membership status (ACAMIS, EARCOS member vs. non-member). Registration fees range from approximately USD 160 to USD 600 per participant depending on the event.
2. Virtual Webinar Series: Free professional development webinars sponsored by community partners (e.g., Widgit). Revenue is generated indirectly through sponsor visibility rather than direct participant fees.
3. Sponsorship Packages: Tiered sponsorship packages for event series including Attendee (USD 600), Exhibitor (USD 1,500), Co-Presenter/Presenter (USD 3,500), and Influencer (USD 6,000) tiers. Optional extras include Coffee Break Sponsor (USD 1,500), Lunch Sponsor (USD 2,200), and Dinner Sponsor (USD 3,200). For the Leading Inclusion Series, delegate invites cost CNY 2,000 with deeper engagement packages at CNY 25,000.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

PeerSphere delivers paid in-person conferences, symposia, workshops, and masterclasses along with free sponsored webinars and year-round virtual Peer Learning Communities (PLCs) for international school educators and staff across Asia-Pacific. Programming is organized through four gateways: Flagship Conferences & Symposia, Deep-Dive Masterclasses alongside ACAMIS/EARCOS/NESSIC, In-Person Practice Exchanges, and Sustained Virtual Communities. The portfolio addresses school leadership, EAL specialists, learning support staff, administrative leaders, teaching assistants, middle leaders, and counselors.

Product overview

PeerSphere is a professional learning platform for international schools, offering a portfolio of in-person conferences, virtual webinar series, and sustained peer learning communities. The core offerings include flagship conferences (Teaching Assistants Conference TAC, School Administration Conference SAC), regional EAL Symposia Series, the multi-phase Leading Inclusion Series ecosystem, and various 2-day workshops covering topics from administrative effectiveness to neurodiversity support. The platform bridges high-impact learning events with collaborative professional growth through four gateways: Flagship Conferences & Symposia, Deep-Dive Masterclasses, In-Person Practice Exchanges, and Sustained Virtual Communities. Events are delivered in partnership with regional associations including ACAMIS, NESSIC, and EARCOS.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Teaching Assistants Conference (TAC) Annual virtual global conference for teaching assistants delivering practical workshops across English, Chinese, and Spanish tracks, focusing on educator partnerships, classroom tools, and student support strategies in international school settings.
• EAL Symposia Series Regional 1-day in-person symposiums on English as an Additional Language teaching and learning, held in Puchong, Kobe, and Shanghai, focused on breaking down departmental silos and building Monday-ready classroom strategies for multilingual learners in international schools.
• School Administration Conference (SAC) Flagship biennial 2-day conference for senior non-teaching administrative leaders (Business Managers, HR Directors, Finance heads) in international schools, focusing on People, Policy & Compliance topics including recruitment, tax, and government relations.
• Leading Inclusion Series Multi-phase learning ecosystem on neurodiversity-affirming school communities, combining free webinars, an in-person flagship symposium, and regional peer-to-peer events to build sustainable inclusive culture across international schools.
• Middle Leader Retreat 2-day in-person retreat for experienced middle leaders and department heads in international schools to make sense of their past year of leadership, identify key patterns, pressures, and learning.
• Customer Service Excellence Workshop (Mandarin) 2-day ACAMIS workshop in Mandarin for front-facing and support staff (admissions, HR, operations, finance, admin) in international schools, focused on building a culture of service excellence using DiSC assessment and AI-powered business writing.
• Leading Effective Teams Workshop 2-day ACAMIS workshop supporting new and aspiring team leaders in international schools to foster greater interdependency among team members by understanding how to manage different beliefs, behaviours, and priorities.
• Building Harmony in Schools Workshop 2-day ACAMIS workshop on integrating Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Global Citizenship Education (GCE) into everyday classroom and school practices in international schools.
• Strengthening Admin-University Counseling Partnerships Workshop 2-day workshop supporting school counselors and administrators in international schools in partnership approaches to strengthen university counseling offices and guide students through global university admissions.
• Enhancing Administrative Effectiveness Workshop 2-day ACAMIS workshop delivered in English and Mandarin equipping international school administrative staff with practical tools and strategies to improve communication, manage competing demands, and work more efficiently in fast-paced school environments.
• Leading Change and Holding Colleagues Accountable Workshop EARCOS 2-day weekend workshop for international school leaders addressing how to hold colleagues accountable without formal authority, including three 60-minute post-event accountability online meetings.
• Virtual Peer Learning Communities (PLC) Year-round online networks and targeted webinars designed to eliminate professional isolation for roles like Counselors, Subject Coordinators, and Division Heads in international schools, providing ongoing structure to apply learning within school contexts.
• Event Sponsorship Packages Tiered sponsorship packages for PeerSphere event series including Attendee (USD 600), Exhibitor (USD 1,500), Co-Presenter/Presenter (USD 3,500), and Influencer (USD 6,000) tiers, with optional extras including Coffee Break, Lunch, and Dinner sponsorships.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93.5% event satisfaction rate (4 or 5 out of 5)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• ACAMIS (Association of China and Mongolia International Schools)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACAMIS is a key strategic partner, with PeerSphere delivering co-branded workshops and masterclasses as part of the ACAMIS professional development calendar. Events include Enhancing Administrative Effectiveness (English and Mandarin), Leading Inclusion Symposium, Customer Service Excellence, and Middle Leader Retreat. PeerSphere aligns its programming with ACAMIS's institutional calendar and member school needs.
• EARCOS (East Asia Regional Council of Schools)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEARCOS is a strategic partner for regional workshops, including the Weekend Workshop on Leading Change and Holding Colleagues Accountable held at Marist Brothers International School Kobe. PeerSphere events are promoted through EARCOS networks and align with the organization's professional development standards.
• NESSIC (Network of Southern International Schools)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNESSIC is referenced as a partner for delivering premium multi-day tracks alongside PeerSphere's masterclass offerings. The partnership provides access to the NESSIC school network for professional development programming.
• WidgitsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerWidgit is the community sponsor for the 'Accountability, Support, and Belonging: Building Inclusive Behavior Systems' 4-part webinar series (November 2026). Widgit's sponsorship enables free access for all participants. Widgit provides symbol-based software for inclusive communication used in international schools, particularly for students with SEN and EAL needs.
• Fluency CompasssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFluency Compass is a strategic partner for the EAL Symposia Series, co-designed with Celina Mathews (Founder of Fluency Compass) as the series host. Fluency Compass is an English language assessment and data platform for international schools. The partnership provides content expertise and promotional reach within the EAL specialist community.
• Nancy WeinsteinsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNancy Weinstein is a global cognitive data expert who leads the 'Understanding Learners: Assessment & Identification' webinar series (September 2026) in partnership with PeerSphere. She brings expertise in educational neuroscience and cognitive profiling to PeerSphere's professional development offerings.
• Dr. Johanna CenasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Johanna Cena is a global MTSS expert who leads the 'Accountability, Support, and Belonging: Building Inclusive Behavior Systems' webinar series. She is an experienced international educator and consultant specializing in Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, Universal Design for Learning, and inclusive practices.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CIS (Council of International Schools): CIS provides accreditation, professional development, and conferences for international schools globally. Comparable to PeerSphere in PD mission, audience, and overlap with international school leadership and educators, with stronger accreditation arm.
• AAIE (Association for the Advancement of International Education): AAIE serves international school leaders with leadership-focused professional development, conferences, and community programs. Closely comparable to PeerSphere's leadership tracks, SAC offerings, and head-of-school audience.
• ECIS (Educational Collaborative for International Schools): ECIS is a global membership organization providing conferences, workshops, and professional development for international school educators. Directly comparable to PeerSphere in mission (PD for international school educators) and event-based delivery model across multiple regions.

Others

• Search Associates: Search Associates recruits leadership and educators for international schools globally. Adjacent ecosystem player serving the same international school buyer with recruitment rather than PD services.
• ISS (International School Services): ISS provides operational support, recruitment, and consulting services to international schools. Adjacent ecosystem participant serving international school buyers with non-PD operational and consulting services.
• ACAMIS (Association of China and Mongolia International Schools): ACAMIS is a regional school association delivering its own professional development calendar alongside partnering with PeerSphere. Functions as both a distribution partner and a partial peer in PD content delivery to member schools.

Regional players

• CEESA (Central and Eastern European Schools Association): CEESA delivers professional development events and collaborative programs for international schools in Central and Eastern Europe. Mirrors the regional association-led PD delivery model PeerSphere uses through ACAMIS, EARCOS, NESSIC partnerships.
• NESA (Near East South Asia Council of Schools): NESA is a regional school association serving international schools in the Near East and South Asia, delivering professional development events and conferences. Similar regional-association-led PD model to PeerSphere but in a different geography.

Broad incumbents

• Cambridge International Education Professional Development: Cambridge International delivers PD programs, training events, and conferences for educators using Cambridge curricula in international schools. Broad incumbent with established PD infrastructure competing for the same international school educator audience.
• IB Professional Development (International Baccalaureate): IB offers global professional development workshops, conferences, and online courses for educators teaching IB curricula in international schools. Broad incumbent with global reach, deeper resources, and curriculum-specific PD that competes for the same school PD budget.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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