Wall Street English
Wall Street English is among the largest providers
of English language education for adults around the world. Wall Street English was established in 1972 in Italy by Italian Luigi Tiziano Peccenini.
The company has over 3 million alumni with a current enrolment of 180,000 students. 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. Its international offices are in Hong Kong and in Barcelona, Spain.
In 2013, Wall Street Institute launched a company-wide rebranding, changing its name and identity. The company now operates as Wall Street English.
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. 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, 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 since 1972. Their curriculum is aligned to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, according to a study undertaken with the support of the University of Cambridge English for Speakers of Other Languages Examination group.
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. In 2017 Pearson sold it to and for around $300 million.
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. 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 international office is located in Barcelona, Spain.
By country & region
Wall Street English has centers in: Angola, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, France, Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, People's Republic of China, Peru, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Venezuela, Cambodia and Vietnam.Angola
There are two centers in Luanda, Angola.Argentina
There are 7 Wall Street English centers in Buenos Aires and 2 in Buenos Aires Province.Chile
In Chile, Wall Street English operates 13 centers. From La Serena, down through Puerto Montt.China
There are more than 70 centers established in China, located in top cities. China is currently the biggest market for Wall Street English.Colombia
Wall Street English in Colombia has 16 centers: 12 in Bogotá, 2 in Medellín, and one each in Barranquilla and Bucaramanga.Czech Republic
Wall Street English has one center in Prague, Czech Republic.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.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 salesGermany
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.Wall Street English announced on 6 April 2016 that it would be closing operations in Germany on a permanent basis.
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.Indonesia
In Indonesia, Wall Street English has centers in Jakarta at Pacific Place, Mall Kelapa Gading, Gandaria City Mall, Central Park, Kota Kasablanka. In Tangerang at Living World. In Bandung in a stand-alone center: Wall Street English Dago. And in Surabaya at :id:Pakuwon Mall#Pakuwon Mall|Pakuwon Mall.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.Italy
Wall Street English was first established in Italy, where there are currently 95 centers.Malaysia
The Wall Street English center in Malaysia is situated in the commercial center of Kuala Lumpur and there are 4 centers nationwide.Mongolia
Wall Street English has one center located in Ulaanbaatar.Morocco
Wall Street English has one center located in Casablanca.Mexico
Wall Street English has 2 centers in Mexico City.Myanmar
Wall Street English opened its first center at the Junction Square Shopping Centre in Yangon, Myanmar in February 2017. A second center was subsequently opened in December 2017 at City Mall @ St. John in Yangon. A third center was opened at Myanmar Plaza, also in Yangon, in August 2018.Peru
Wall Street English has two centers in Lima.Portugal
Wall Street English has 32 centers across Portugal.Russia
Wall Street English has six centers in Moscow.Saudi Arabia
Wall Street English has 25 centers in Saudi Arabia: in Jeddah, Riyadh, Qatif, Khobar, Medina, Jazan, Abha, Ta'if, Jazan, Makkah, Najran, Khamees Mesheet, and Buraydah Tabuk.South Korea
Wall Street English has 9 centers in South Korea: in Seoul, Gyeonggi Province, Daegu, and Busan.Spain
There is currently one Wall Street English center in Spain. It is located in Cartagena.Switzerland
There are 8 Wall Street English centers in Switzerland: Biel/Bienne, Fribourg/Freiburg, Geneva, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Lausanne, Lugano, Montreux and Neuchâtel.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.Tunisia
There are 2 centers in Tunis:El Menzah 6, Lac 1.