The global English language training (ELT) market is projected to reach $88.98 billion in 2025, up from $83.55 billion in 2024.
The ‘English Language Training (ELT) Global Market Report 2025’ identifies several key drivers behind the sector’s growth in the historic period including globalisation, expanding international education and career opportunities, the imperative for cross-cultural communication, the surge in online English courses, and increased internet penetration.
The ELT market is expected to grow at a 6.7% CAGR, reaching $115.29 billion by 2029. This is attributed the growing significance of English, the rising number of students opting to study abroad, increasing globalisation, the increasing use of digital platforms and tools, growing demand for a skilled workforce.
Asia-Pacific fastest growing region
Major trends in the forecast period include the adoption of technology-enhanced language learning methods, integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, product innovation, and public and private investments in digital education infrastructure
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the English language learning market in 2024. It is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the English language training (ELT) market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
