Our Portfolio > Wall Street Institute Thailand
Company Description
| Initial investment date | April 2006 |
| Current Navis Ownership | 75% |
| Country | Thailand, Indonesia, Hong Kong |
| Status | Unrealized |
Wall Street Institute Thailand (”WSI”) is the exclusive franchisee of the Wall Street Institute International in Thailand. The company, which opened in Bangkok in 2003, provides English language education services. Today there are three English language schools in Bangkok, as well as four corporate centers, that between them teach approximately 5,000 students.
During Navis ownership, WSI has entered Indonesia and acquired the WSI franchisee in Hong Kong.
Investment Rationale
- Opportunity to invest in the leading English Language Education provider in Thailand
- Favorable market dynamics with strong identified market for English skills improvement and fragmented and lack of business-minded competition.
- Upscale positioning, with premium, advanced payment structures.
- Strong marketing and sales organization to roll out model regionally