The EdTech industry has witnessed rapid growth in the recent years with its unconventional and innovative learning methods.
EdTechs around the globe has managed to guide a huge number of learners in their academic and professional journeys. We have compiled a list of the top 5 EdTech companies based on the courses they offer.
Mentioned below are the top 5 Global EdTech companies:
1. Yuanfudao
Arguably the largest EdTech company in the world, Yuanfudao fosters the growth of the Chinese online education market. Launched in 2012, this tutoring app is providing online education to a large number of audiences in China.
Yuanfudao offers online courses from Kindergarten to Grade 12. It also features interactive assignments that identify the weaknesses and strengths of each student.
2. BYJU’S – The Learning App
BYJU’S was founded by Mr. Byju Raveendran in the year 2011 and later developed into an online education platform as BYJU’S The Learning App, in 2015. It is the first EdTech decacorn from India and offers online content for school, and other competitive exams such as JEE, NEET, IAS, CAT, GMAT, etc. BYJU’S also provides personalized courses pre-loaded on a tablet. BYJU’S also provides special courses in association with Disney for kids studying in KG to 3rd grade.
It offers courses in multiple regional languages of India. BYJU’s announced free classes to all students during the pandemic and under the BYJU’S Education for All initiative it aims to empower millions of children from underserved communities with a chance at a quality education. BYJU’S is available in UAE and it is also prepping to launch in native English‑speaking countries.
3. VIPKid
VIP Kid is a global teaching community. Founded by Cindy Mi in the year 2013, this online platform aims to establish a global classroom where every child can feel truly connected. The vision of this platform is to make education accessible by bringing young learners and educators together.
The primary function of this platform is to teach English, but it also has Math and Mandarin classes.
4. Duolingo
Duolingo is a universally accessible language-learning website and mobile app developed by Professor Luis von Ahn and his graduate student Severin Hacker. It was regarded as the iPhone “App of the Year” by Apple in 2013. Duolingo is available in free and premium versions.
It teaches new vocabulary with images, and detailed explanation of the English grammar. Duolingo currently offers 36 courses out of which 3 are constructed languages that includes fictional languages as well, and 23 courses are of other major languages in the world.
5. DreamBox Learning
DreamBox Learning is a US-based online EdTech start-up that focuses on mathematics education at the elementary and middle school level. From pre-kindergarten to 8th-grade, the lessons are presented as animated adventures, games, and challenges. DreamBox guides students in both English and Spanish languages.
These are the top 5 EdTech companies in the world. EdTech companies are a boon to the growth of education. They emphasize using technology to enhance the learning experience, improving learning interest, habits, and allow students to easily access high-quality educational resources.
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