ACBT

Name

ACBT

Legal name

Australian College of Business and Technology

Website

https://acbt.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education and Pathway Programs

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Language + Academic Skills (EAP) Bridging Programs (EDAIAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nursing & Allied Health Certification Prep (CNA, EMT/Paramedic, Radiology, Sonography, PT/OT) (EDANAIAB), Short-Term Certificate & Micro-Credential Programs (International) (EDAIAIAI), Certification & Exam Prep Course Marketplaces (EDAFAIAJ)

Keywords

• Higher education programs
• University pathway programs
• Foundation diploma courses
• English language training
• International degree pathways

Headquarters

HQ city

Colombo

HQ country

Sri Lanka

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Foundation Programs: Per-unit fees charged for Pre-Foundation and Foundation programs, ranging from LKR 38,000 to LKR 80,000 per unit depending on program type and delivery mode (theory vs practical)
2. Tuition Fees - Diploma Programs: Per-unit fees for Diploma programs in Business, Computing, Engineering, and Medical Laboratory Science, charged at LKR 60,000 to LKR 77,000 per unit
3. Tuition Fees - Advanced Diploma Programs: Per-unit fees for Advanced Diploma programs in Business, Computing, Nursing, Engineering, and Medical Laboratory Science, ranging from LKR 60,000 to LKR 80,000 per unit
4. English Language Courses: Short-term English language programs including IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, OET, TKT, Cambridge English, Business English, and Spoken English courses with various durations and fee structures
5. University Degree Top-Up Programs: Final year degree completion programs through Middlesex University and ECU Sri Lanka, providing pathway to bachelor's degrees

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ACBT (Australian College of Business and Technology) is a Sri Lankan educational institution delivering foundation, diploma, advanced diploma, and bachelor's degree programs in partnership with Edith Cowan University (ECU) and Middlesex University. It offers secondary-level exam preparation, English language training (IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, OET, Cambridge), and overseas study placement services through SSIE, operating across three campuses in Colombo and Kandy.

Product overview

ACBT (Australian College of Business and Technology) is a multi-program educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of pathway programs, diplomas, advanced diplomas, and bachelor's degrees in partnership with Edith Cowan University (ECU) and Middlesex University (MDX). The core product architecture comprises: (1) Senior Secondary exam preparation programs (O/L and A/L English, Science subjects); (2) Pre-Foundation and Foundation Programs (Business, Computing/IT, Engineering, Science, Nursing) providing entry to higher-level qualifications; (3) Diploma Programs in Business Management, Computer Science, Engineering, and Medical Laboratory Science; (4) Advanced Diploma Programs in the same disciplines plus Nursing; (5) ECU Sri Lanka Bachelor's Degrees in Commerce, Computer Science, Design, Cyber Security, Nursing Studies, Psychology, Engineering, and Biomedical Science; (6) Middlesex University top-up degrees in Business Management, International Business, Business Computing & Data Analytics, and Mechatronics/Robotics Engineering; (7) English Language Courses including IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, OET, TKT, Cambridge English, Spoken English, Business English, and Diploma in English; (8) Study Overseas services (SSIE) for international student placement. ACBT also provides student support infrastructure including a learning management portal, campus facilities (labs, library, sports), and counseling services. The institution operates campuses in Colombo and Kandy, Sri Lanka, with articulation pathways to partner universities in Australia and the UK.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ECU Sri Lanka: Edith Cowan University Sri Lanka campus offering internationally accredited degree programs including Bachelor of Commerce, Computer Science, Design, Cyber Security, Nursing Studies, Psychology, Engineering, and Biomedical Science
• Middlesex University Sri Lanka
• SSIE
• Academy of English

Products and services

• Pre-Foundation Program

Quantifiable outcome

• ECU has achieved 5-star rating for teaching quality for 17 consecutive years (Good Universities Guide)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Edith Cowan University (ECU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerECU Sri Lanka offers internationally accredited degree programs in partnership with ACBT/Edith Cowan College. Students can obtain internationally accredited degrees either in Sri Lanka or transfer to ECU's main campus in Australia. ECU has a five-star rating for teaching quality for 17 consecutive years and serves nearly 30,000 students from over 95 countries.
• Middlesex University LondoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMiddlesex University Sri Lanka (MDX LKA) offers prestigious UK degree top-up programs without leaving Sri Lanka. ACBT provides pathways for students to complete final year degrees and earn Middlesex University London qualifications. Programs include BA (Hons) Business Management, BA (Hons) International Business Administration, BSc (Hons) Business Computing & Data Analytics, and BEng Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering.
• Navitas Pty LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACBT is a Navitas institution and partnership with global education provider Navitas Pty Ltd. Navitas operates subsidiary companies and affiliated organizations in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, UK, Europe, Africa, Southeast Asia, North Asia, South America, Middle East, and USA. Navitas head office is in Perth, Western Australia (ABN 69 109 613 309).
• SSIE - Student Services International EducationsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSSIE specializes in international student placement, providing personalized guidance and end-to-end support for students seeking to study overseas. Services include university and course selection, application assistance, visa processing, scholarship guidance, accommodation support, and pre-departure briefing for study destinations including Australia, UK, Singapore, and Dubai.
• Edith Cowan College (ECC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerECC operates as a joint venture between Navitas Pty Ltd and ECU, providing high-quality education pathways for international students. ACBT partners with ECC to deliver foundation and diploma pathway programs that enable seamless transfer to ECU degrees.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Kaplan International: Global education and test preparation provider offering English language training, university pathways, and standardized test prep (similar to ACBT's Academy of English). Broader portfolio than ACBT but overlapping in pathway and English-language program categories across multiple geographies.
• Navitas Pty Ltd: Global education provider and ACBT's parent company, operating pathway programs across 11+ regions including Australia, UK, Canada, and Asia. Highly comparable business model (foundation + degree articulation) at much greater scale; serves as the structural parent and benchmark for ACBT's operations.

Direct peers

• INTO University Partnerships: Global pathway college operator offering foundation and international year-one programs that articulate into partner universities in the US, UK, and Australia. Operates the same pathway-to-degree model as ACBT and serves as the most direct competitive analog among non-Navitas operators.
• IDP Education: Global international student placement and English testing company (co-owner of IELTS). Highly comparable to ACBT's SSIE overseas study placement service and Academy of English test center operations; a key intermediary for Sri Lankan students seeking overseas study.
• Study Group: International education provider offering pathway programs (foundation, international year one, English language) with university partners in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and Ireland. Closely comparable business model to ACBT, particularly for international student recruitment and articulation pathways.
• Edith Cowan College (ECC): A joint venture between Navitas and Edith Cowan University that delivers the same foundation/diploma pathway curriculum as ACBT in Australia. Direct operating peer with shared curriculum, accreditation framework, and articulation into ECU degrees — the closest functional comparator globally.
• Middlesex University: UK university partner offering top-up degrees (BA/BSc/BEng) to ACBT students via the MDX Sri Lanka sub-brand. Operates transnational degree programs comparable to ACBT's UK degree pathway; both serve the same Sri Lankan student market for international credentials.

Others

• British Council Sri Lanka: UK cultural organization in Sri Lanka offering English language training and IELTS test administration. Directly comparable to ACBT's Academy of English in terms of English language instruction and test center services within the same Sri Lankan market.

Regional players

• Sunway University: Malaysian private university offering foundation, diploma, and degree programs with international university partnerships (Lancaster University, University of Oxford Brookes). Comparable multi-program pathway model to ACBT, but based in Malaysia rather than Sri Lanka.
• Manipal Global Education: Indian-based international education and workforce training provider with pathway programs across South Asia. Operates in an adjacent South Asian geography with comparable pathway-to-degree offerings targeting internationally-mobile students from the region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@acbt-srilanka
• Facebookfacebook.com/ACBTSriLanka
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/acbtlk
• Instagraminstagram.com/acbt.official?igsh=MWo4Y3F3cm81dTdxaw==

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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 →

Frequently asked questions about ACBT