Wall Street English

Wall Street English
Industry Education
Founded September, 1972
Headquarters Barcelona, Spain
Area served
 Worldwide
Owner Baring Private Equity Asia (BPEA) and CITIC Capital Holdings Limited (CITIC Capital)
Website www.wallstreetenglish.com

Wall Street English (formerly Wall Street Institute) is among the largest providers[1] of English language education for adults around the world.[2] WSE was established in 1972 in Italy by Italian Luigi Tiziano Peccenini.[3] The company has over 2 million alumni with a current enrollment of 180,000 students.[4] Using a franchise model, they currently operate over 450 centers in 28 countries in North Africa, East Asia, Southeast Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East.[5] Its international offices are in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States, Barcelona (Spain) and Luxembourg.[6]

In 2013, Wall Street Institute launched a company-wide rebranding, changing its name and identity. The company now operates as Wall Street English.[7]

The Wall Street English program is designed for all levels of learners. They have 20 different levels of English language courses ranging from beginner to advanced.[8] Their program includes an English-only environment in their centers, native English-speaking teachers, social activities that allow students to practice English in a social, non-threatening environment, and a global online student community.

The Wall Street English Blended Learning Method,[9] created by Luigi Tiziano Peccenini and Luciano Biondo, combines different education methods of acquiring a language into one study cycle. The Blended Learning Method includes self-study, small teacher-led classes, and practice time. Students listen, read, write, speak, and practice English to gain a deep understanding of the language.

Wall Street English has been teaching English for over 46 years. Their curriculum is aligned to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), according to a study undertaken with the support of the University of Cambridge English for Speakers of Other Languages Examination group (ESOL).[10]

Wall Street English was acquired by Pearson plc from an affiliate of The Carlyle Group and Citi Private Equity for $92m in cash in 2010.[11] In 2017 Pearson sold it to Baring Private Equity Asia and CITIC Capital for around $300 million.[12]

History

The first Wall Street Institute centers opened in Italy in 1972, and within two years 24 new centers opened across Italy. In 1983, Wall Street Institute expanded outside of Italy, and by the late 1980s Wall Street Institute was well established across Europe. Expansion continued through the early 1990s, when centers were opened in Mexico, Chile, and Venezuela. Beginning in the late 1990s, Wall Street Institute expanded into the Middle East and then to Asia, which has grown to be a significant part of its business.

In 1997, Wall Street Institute was purchased by Sylvan Learning Systems. In 2005, Wall Street Institute was acquired by the global private equity firm The Carlyle Group.[13] In 2010, Wall Street Institute was acquired by Pearson plc.

In 2013, the company launched a rebranding and introduced a new logo and united under one global name: Wall Street English.

The Wall Street English main global corporate office is located in Barcelona, Spain.

By country & region

Wall Street English has centers in: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, France, Germany, Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Nicaragua, People's Republic of China, Peru, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Venezuela, and Vietnam.[14]

Wall Street English Center in São Paulo, Brazil

Argentina

There are 7 Wall Street English centers in Buenos Aires and 2 in Buenos Aires Province.

Chile

In Chile, Wall Street English operates 11 centers. From La Serena, down through Puerto Montt.[15]

China

There are more than 70 centers established in China, located in top cities. China is currently the biggest market for WSE.[16]

Colombia

Wall Street English in Colombia has 16 centers: 12 in Bogotá, 2 in Medellín, and one each in Barranquilla and Bucaramanga. [17]

Czech Republic

Wall Street English has one center in Prague, Czech Republic.[18]

Ecuador

Wall Street English has had centers in Ecuador since 1999. The current 9 centers include: Ambato, Azogues, Cuenca, Guayaquil, Ibarra, La Prensa, Loja, Los Chillos, Orellana, Santo Domingo, Tumbaco, and Villaflora.[19]

France

Wall Street English operates 50 centers in France, of which 5 are located in Paris. In January 2018, the biggest French center ranked number one in the world in terms of sales[20]

Germany

There were 24 Wall Street English centers in Germany until 2016. Four of which are in Berlin, three in Munich, and the rest in Bonn, Bremen, Dortmund, Düsseldorf, Essen, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hanover, Karlsruhe, Cologne, Leipzig, Mannheim, Nuremberg, Stuttgart, and Wiesbaden.[21]

Wall Street English announced on 6 April 2016 that it would be closing operations in Germany on a permanent basis.[22]

Hong Kong

Wall Street English currently has 5 educational centers in Hong Kong: in Causeway Bay, Jordan, Tsuen Wan, Kwun Tong, and Shatin. All centers have been registered with the Education Bureau of Hong Kong.[23]

Indonesia

In Indonesia, Wall Street English has centers in Jakarta at Ratu Plaza (opened February 2007), La Piazza (opened January 2008), Pondok Indah Mall, Central Park, Kota Kasablanka, in Tangerang at Mall @ Alam Sutera (opened February 2013), and in Bandung at Paris van Java (opened April 2014).[24]

Israel

In Israel there are 11 centers in Ra'anana, Kiryat Bialik, Beersheba, Rishon LeZion, Tel Aviv, Haifa, Ashdod, Rehovot, Petah Tikva, Nazareth, and Jerusalem.[25]

Italy

Wall Street English was first established in Italy, where there are currently 95 centers.[26]

Malaysia

Wall Street English pilot center in Malaysia is situated in the commercial center of Kuala Lumpur and has a total of 4 centers nationwide. [27]

Morocco

Wall Street English has one center located in Casablanca.[28]

Mexico

Wall Street English has 2 centers in Mexico City.[29]

Myanmar

Wall Street English opened its first center in Yangon, Myanmar in early 2017. And the second Center was opened on 9 December 2017 also in Yangon.

Nicaragua

Wall Street English opened its first center in Central America in Managua, Nicaragua in May 2010.[30]

Peru

Wall Street English has three centers in Lima.[31]

Portugal

Wall Street English has 32 centers across Portugal.[32]

Russia

Wall Street English has six centers in Moscow.[33]

Saudi Arabia

Wall Street English has 25[34] centers in Saudi Arabia: in Jeddah, Riyadh, Qatif, Khobar, Medina, Jazan, Abha, Ta'if, Jazan, Makkah, Najran, Khamees Mesheet, and Buraydah Tabuk.[35]

South Korea

Wall Street English has 9 centers in South Korea: in Seoul (Samseong, Jongno, Shinchon, Gangnam Yeouido) Daegu, and more. The Busan centers opened in 2014.[36]

Spain

There are currently 2 Wall Street English centers in Spain.[37]

Switzerland

There are 8 Wall Street English centers in Switzerland: Biel/Bienne, Fribourg/Freiburg, Geneva, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Lausanne, Lugano, Montreux and Neuchâtel.[38]

Thailand

In Thailand, Wall Street English first opened in Silom in Bangkok, in July 2003. Centers in Sukhumvit, Lad Prao, Siam, and Pinklao followed. In 2008, the Sukhumvit branch was moved to Seacon Square. In January 2011, Fashion Island Branch opened, and in March 2011, Future park Rangsit branch opened. In 2012, new centers opened in Mega Bagna and Central World. There are also 8 Corporate centers located inside the offices of large companies, such as TOT, KPMG, and SCB.[39]

Tunisia

There is one center in Tunis [40]

Turkey

There are 16 centers in Turkey: six in Istanbul (at Bakırköy, Caddebostan, Sisli, Erenköy, Taksim and Beylikdüzü). There are three centers in Ankara (Kizilay, Cayyolu and Ostim), İzmit, Bursa, Eskişehir, Izmir, Antalya, Gaziantep, and Konya.[41]

Venezuela

There are 17 centers in Venezuela.[42]

Vietnam

There are six Wall Street English centers operating in Vietnam -- presently only in Ho Chi Minh City. These centers are located in District 3, District 1, Tan Binh District, District 5, and District 7 Ho Chi Minh City.[43]

References

  1. ↑ "Wall Street Institute Gathers Experts in English Language Learning for Inaugural Educational Advisory Board Meeting". Sun Herald. 2008-10-14.
  2. ↑ "Wall Street Institute Showcases Unique English Language Instruction Method". REUTERS. 2008-01-30.
  3. ↑ Boyle, Matthew (August 23, 2007). "WSI looks to China for profits". FORTUNE.
  4. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 1 February 2014. Retrieved 21 January 2014.
  5. ↑ "Wall Street English". Wall Street English.
  6. ↑ "Wall Street Institute Improves the Way Its Students Learn English" (PDF).
  7. ↑ http://www.changingfutures.com
  8. ↑ http://www.wallstreetinstitute.com/students/overview.aspx
  9. ↑ "Your Journey Begins with our Blended Learning Method". Wall Street English. 2014-10-01.
  10. ↑ "Wall Street Institute First To Put English Language Curriculum To The Test".
  11. ↑ "Pearson to acquire Wall Street Institute: acquisition extends Pearson's position as world leader in English language teaching".
  12. ↑ http://www.cityam.com/276485/struggling-pearson-sells-wall-street-english-private-equity
  13. ↑ aboutWSI
  14. ↑ "Wall Street English Global".
  15. ↑ "Wall Street English – Chile".
  16. ↑ "Wall Street English – China".
  17. ↑ "Wall Street English – Colombia".
  18. ↑ "Wall Street English – Czech Republic".
  19. ↑ "Wall Street English – Ecuador".
  20. ↑ "Wall Street English – France".
  21. ↑ "Wall Street English – Germany".
  22. ↑ "Wall Street English – Germany". Archived from the original on 18 April 2016. Retrieved 6 April 2016.
  23. ↑ "Wall Street English – Hong Kong".
  24. ↑ "Wall Street English – Indonesia".
  25. ↑ "Wall Street English – Israel".
  26. ↑ "Wall Street English – Italy".
  27. ↑ "Wall Street English – Malaysia".
  28. ↑ "Wall Street English – Morocco".
  29. ↑ "Wall Street English – Mexico".
  30. ↑ "Wall Street English – Nicaragua".
  31. ↑ "Wall Street English – Peru".
  32. ↑ "Wall Street English – Portugal".
  33. ↑ "Wall Street English – Russia".
  34. ↑ http://wallstreetenglish.me/branches/saudi-arabia
  35. ↑ "Wall Street English – Saudi Arabia".
  36. ↑ "Wall Street English – South Korea".
  37. ↑ "Wall Street English – Spain".
  38. ↑ "Wall Street English – Switzerland".
  39. ↑ "Wall Street English – Thailand".
  40. ↑ "Wall Street English – Tunisia".
  41. ↑ "Wall Street English – Turkey".
  42. ↑ "Wall Street English – Venezuela".
  43. ↑ "Wall Street English – Vietnam".
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