Direct English Live rolls out to new international markets

Using industry-leading technology and a highly respected curriculum, the Direct English language system has already helped millions of students worldwide build their confidence; reach their goals, and master English in an increasingly competitive world.

Through Direct English Live, their proven English language system is now fully interactive, and available on any device.

Fully integrated into the acclaimed Direct English language system, Direct English Live is now being delivered in markets including Vietnam, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Thailand. Through a mixture of group and one-to-one online classes and self-study, the platform also offers comprehensive learning and practice resources to help learners build a proficiency in the English language. A range of progress tests are also featured, allowing a robust measurement of the skills that have been achieved.

Bringing the classroom to life

Direct English Live is a fully mobile solution working on any device including smartphones, tablets and desktops.  Developed using XAPi standards, Direct English Live also offers a social community to promote skills development among learners, as well as a channel for sharing experiences.

Direct English Live is supported by a full learning management system with cross-browser and operating system integration. It is hosted globally with a powerful content delivery network to support delivery of video-rich activities, and supported by a technology partner that is a leader in education technology.

Direct English – world-renowned language system

Direct English is a global education brand from Linguaphone Group Ltd, a world-leading training company from the UK with over 115 years of experience in the international education market. They have already successfully delivered English language training to millions of customers worldwide using Direct English through a network of Master Franchise partners in markets as diverse as Japan, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kazakhstan and Iraq.

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During the Myanmar Trade and Investment conference taking place in London, Mr Derek Price, Chief Executive Officer with the Linguaphone Group, parent company of Direct English, confirmed GUSTO College as their new Direct English Master Licensee partner for Myanmar.  This exclusive partnership will see GUSTO College open their first Direct English training school in Yangon, before developing a nationwide education franchise presence across the country.

Mr Douglas Barnes, Director, Department for International Trade – Burma, Mr Derek Price, Chief Executive Officer, Linguaphone Group, Mr Win Htein Win, Founder and Principal, GUSTO College, Ms Aye Thiri Maw, Executive Director, GUSTO College, Dr Myo Kywe, Chairman of National Education Policy Commission, Myanmar 

The signing ceremony between Direct English and GUSTO College was witnessed by Mr Douglas Barnes, Director of the Department of International Trade (DIT) in Burma, Mr Peter Crowhurst, Chief Executive Officer of the British Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar and Dr Myo Kywe, Chairman of National Education Policy Commission, Myanmar.

Linguaphone Group already has a strong presence worldwide with their education programs, including within the ASEAN markets of Cambodia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and Malaysia. They also already have a presence in Myanmar with their pre-school English language training and kindergarten brand, Pingu’s English.  Now adult students across Myanmar will be able to enrol in the popular nine-level Direct English language training system too – featuring over 85 learning hours per level, and a brand-new online learning platform.

Commenting on the partnership, Mr Derek Price, Chief Executive Officer of the Linguaphone Group said:

“As one of the fastest growing markets in South-East Asia, appointing a strong Direct English partner in Myanmar is critical to the Group’s expansion plans for the ASEAN region. We are therefore absolutely delighted to welcome GUSTO College to the global Direct English Master Licensee team. As an established education business in the Myanmar market, we are confident that GUSTO will deliver our prestigious international Direct English brand across Myanmar passionately and effectively and look forward to supporting them wholeheartedly with this exciting new venture”.

Mr Win Htein Win, Founder and Managing Director of GUSTO College said: –

“As a leading education organisation in Myanmar, this partnership highlights GUSTO’s ongoing commitment to the capacity development of the Myanmar population. Due to recent economic development and influx of FDI into Myanmar, improving English language skills is absolutely essential. We are therefore very proud and delighted to collaborate with the Linguaphone Group with their extensive experience in delivering English language training programs worldwide. “

Commenting on this exciting new partnership, Mr Douglas Barnes, Director of the Department of International Trade (DIT) in Burma said: –

“I am delighted to witness the signing of this partnership agreement between the Linguaphone Group and GUSTO College, Myanmar. This is a great example of the type of partnership that DIT Burma is striving to support to grow the UK-Myanmar bilateral trade and investment relationship.

“I am especially pleased that DIT have played a role in supporting both parties in developing this relationship, which is now being formalised today. My congratulations go to both companies but particularly to Direct English, as they take a further step in widening their footprint in the Myanmar education sector. I wish you a long and successful partnership.”

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