Wall Street English - About us
Helping people go further with English since 1972
We’re the creators of the world’s most effective English learning system. It combines purpose-built technology with a methodology continuously refined for over 50 years. It means we can guarantee our students will learn. If you want to communicate successfully in English, we’re the place to go. Our ambition is to be the most effective way to learn the world’s most valuable language.
Read on to find out more about Wall Street English, our mission, our history and our values.
Our mission
At Wall Street English our mission is to enable people to go further in their careers and personal lives with exceptional English learning.
We're committed to exceptional English learning no matter who you are. The Wall Street English experience combines the latest technology, supportive tools and systems and a dedicated team of people to give our learners the guaranteed results they need.
Our values
The Wall Street English values guide our approach to business and how we work day-to-day.
Get in touchBe caring
We care that the people around us succeed, so we work hard for each other, our partners and our students.
Be bold
We push ourselves to do better every day.
Be curious
We are always open minded and believe in the value of learning.
Be decent
Respect is crucial to our business and it starts with taking responsibility and doing the right thing.
The most effective way to learn English
94% of our students improved their English
We've developed a proven method that we've been using to teach English to adults for more than 50 years. We asked all our adult students globally who have been studying at a planned pace and they confirmed that they have improved their English.
95% of our students would recommend Wall Street English
We ran a survey in June 2022 across more than 2.000 adult students globally who had joined at least 4 classes with Wall Street English and they would recommend us. Read more from some of our students around the world on the Our Reviews page.
2.350 highly-qualified teachers and 1.300 coaches globally.
No matter whether you learn with us online or in-person, we've got a supportive team of staff that make sure you achieve your English-learning goals. We've got over 300 schools located around the world and offer more than 50.000 small classes each month to test our students' knowledge.
Hear from our successful students
We've always been focused on student success. Our legacy has been the personal support that we've given to all our students. Here you can find out what makes the Wall Street English experience the most effective way to learn the world's most valuable language.
Invest in a global business
At Wall Street English we've been focused on innovating with the latest technology to ensure learning success. Since 1972 we've made sure that our students get guaranteed outcomes but also that students learn to improve their own futures.
You can invest in Wall Street English as a franchisee. You'll benefit from a profitable business model, proven across multiple markets and now an offer of a fully-integrated hybrid learning model for all learners.
The best technology
We've partnered with some of the best technology providers to ensure that we're constantly improving and innovating. Our proven method is supported by the best tech whether it's AI, automated speech recognition or our state-of-the-art digital classroom.
We've worked with companies including Zoom, HubSpot and Amazon Web Services to provide the best platform for our learners and the Wall Street English teams all around the world.
Wall Street English International is also a HubSpot Platinum Level Solutions Partner.
Built to be the best, by the best
Learn moreGuaranteed student progress
If students follow our method, they will learn - it’s as simple as that. We give them sophisticated learning systems, personalized support and study plans aligned to global standards. Learners get the habits, routines and experience they need to succeed.
Personalized learning plans
We tailor our course for a student's level, schedule and goals. They can start when they like, wherever they like, at exactly the right level – whether they're a complete beginner or working towards mastery.
Live classes, top teachers
Highly-qualified English language teachers keep students motivated and on-track throughout the learning experience.
Personal coaches, unparalleled support
Every student gets a dedicated Personal Coach – there whenever they need them to help, support and motivate. Learners are never alone with Wall Street English.
Flexible learning, online and in-person
Students can join classes at a time that suits them, in a way that suits. They can also choose the convenience of online lessons. They can choose an immersive in-center experience. Or choose both, with our Full Access option. Wall Street English means seamless, flexible learning, all on the students' terms.
Award-winning technology
Our fully-integrated experience is the ultimate in immersive learning. Our learners study, practice and speak English with an engaging TV series, interactive exercises with automatic speech-recognition and our custom-built Digital Classroom. They get one-to-one support, small classes and the guaranteed results we’re famous for.
Learn the award-winning way
Wall Street English is recognized as one of the world’s best English language education brands. Here are just a selection of the awards and certifications we’ve earned so far.
A premium product
International
- Best Digital Education Series, Impact Award from the Internet Marketing Association
- Education Platform of the Year, Asia Education Investor Awards (2019)
South Korea
- 2023 Korea First Brand: 'Foreign Language Academy' Grand Prize
A global network
France
- Voted as the best language training company in France in a survey conducted by Le Point in association with Statista.
Portugal
- Five Star Award (Prémo Cinco Estrelas): an independent prize given by Cinco Estrelas, a Portuguese consumer research agency.
Independently certified
- Wall Street English International's method is ISO 9001: 2015 certified by Det Norske Veritas (DNV), the independent certification body.
- We are among the select few English schools in the world that have successfully passed the meticulous and thorough audit process to obtain an ISO certification.
- Our Technology team is also ISO 27001 certified, which is an international standard to manage information security, security practice and proportionate security controls.