Linguaphone Group
Master franchisor of English courses for children and adults, sold through Pingu's English and Direct English brands
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- New on EvolcAdded 2026-10-30
About Linguaphone Group
Linguaphone Group is an English-language learning company that licenses its curricula and brands to franchise partners. Its two brands are Pingu's English, for toddlers and young learners, and Direct English, a set of nine CEFR-aligned level courses covering general and Business English. Teaching is delivered through physical education centres and online learning platforms.
Customers are learners from young children to adults, and entrepreneurs who take on master franchises with exclusive territorial rights for 10 years. The business is built on master franchising across its partner network.
The group was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Sutton, United Kingdom. Its website reports 285+ centres worldwide, two international brands, and Pingu's English operating since 2008 with more than 300,000 children taught.
Product: English-language courses for children and adults (Pingu's English, Direct English), delivered via franchise centres and online platforms, plus master franchise licensing.
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