PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1675202
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1675202
Educational services encompass a wide range of activities focused on education, comprising teaching and learning, research endeavors, apprenticeship training, and instructional workshops.
Key categories within educational services comprise other educational services, colleges, universities, and professional schools, as well as elementary and secondary schools. Universities function as higher education and research institutions granting academic degrees across various academic disciplines. These educational services can be classified based on expenditure types as public or private, available through both online and offline modes of delivery.
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The educational services market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3565.29 billion in 2024 to $3863.78 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to population growth, government funding, globalization, demographic trends, economic conditions, education policies.
The educational services market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5126.09 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to online and remote learning, personalized learning, workforce skills gap, lifelong learning, and global collaborations. Major trends in the forecast period include microlearning and bite-sized content, corporate training and upskilling, AI and personalized learning paths, collaboration with industry and employers, alternative credentials and digital badges.
The increasing number of higher education enrollments is anticipated to drive the growth of the educational services market in the coming years. Higher education enrollment refers to the process of registering for and attending college or university programs, including specific classes and co-curricular activities. For example, in January 2023, the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), a UK-based official agency, reported a 9% rise in new enrollments for postgraduate courses during the 2021/22 academic year compared to the previous year, reaching a total of 526,645. Thus, the surge in higher education enrollments is contributing to the expansion of the educational services market.
The adoption of the flipped classroom teaching model is contributing to an enhanced learning experience for students by fostering interactive environments in classrooms. In the flipped classroom approach, students engage with lecture materials or video content as homework before attending class, allowing in-class time for interactive discussions and collaborative activities guided by the teacher. This model offers students flexibility in consuming lecture material at their own pace, enabling them to come to class prepared with specific questions. Notably, the Flipped Learning Network reports that 71% of teachers who implemented the flipped classroom noticed improved grades, and 80% reported enhanced student behavior. Several educational service providers, including esteemed institutions such as the University of California, Clemson University, Boston University, Harvard University, University of Michigan, and Texila American University, are employing the flipped classroom approach to enhance student learning experiences.
Educational services are incorporating gamification techniques to elevate the learning experience for students. Gamification involves applying game-design principles to various classroom tasks to enhance their appeal and engagement. This approach creates a comprehensive learning environment within educational services, fostering increased student engagement, motivation, and the development of essential skills. A survey conducted by WeAreTeachers revealed that 55% of teachers are integrating digital online games into their teaching methods, with 63% acknowledging that students prefer practicing challenging skills when presented in a game-such as format. Notably, Hornsby Middle School has successfully implemented gamification techniques to actively engage students in a holistic learning experience.
Leading companies in the educational services market are concentrating on launching technology platforms, including the integration of advanced AI technologies, to tailor learning experiences, streamline administrative tasks, and boost student engagement. This integration of sophisticated artificial intelligence systems into various educational processes aims to enhance efficiency, personalization, and decision-making capabilities. For example, in September 2024, NextEra Education, an educational organization based in Egypt, announced its launch with over EGP 2 billion in investments aimed at transforming Egypt's education system. This initiative focuses on modernizing learning through AI technologies and partnerships with international universities to provide accredited bachelor's degrees in areas such as programming systems, cybersecurity, and data science. Ultimately, NextEra Education is committed to equipping students with the essential skills needed for a global economy while fostering innovation and adhering to international standards.
Major companies operating in the educational services market include University of Michigan, Columbia University, Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Yale University, TAL Education Group, New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc., National American University Holdings Inc., Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc., K12 Inc., Stride Inc., Laureate Education Inc., 2U Inc., Grand Canyon Education Inc., Chegg Inc., American Public Education Inc., Universal Technical Institute Inc., Universal Technical Institute Inc., Mulpha International Bhd, Adtalem Global Education Inc., The Texas A&M University System, University of California System, University of Pennsylvania, Stanford University, Cornell University, Cambium Learning Group Inc., Career Education Corporation, Capella Education Company, Lincoln Educational Services Corporation, American Education Center Inc., Bridgepoint Education Inc., Education Management Corporation
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the educational services market in 2024. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the educational services market. The regions covered in the educational services market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the educational services market report are Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, France, Germany, UK, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.
The educational services market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing training in a wide variety of subjects. Educational services entities include establishments providing academic or technical instructions such as schools, colleges, universities, and training centers. Revenues earned by educational services entities include fees charged by them for teaching, tutoring and training services. These establishments may be privately owned and operated for profit or not for profit, or they may be publicly owned and operated. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
Educational Services Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.
This report focuses on educational services market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.