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International House World Organisation to Roll Out TeacherMatic Across Global Network

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After a successful pilot across International House schools, TeacherMatic has been officially adopted as IHWO’s preferred AI toolkit for teachers. Built for real-world classroom needs and developed with a strong ethical foundation through Avallain Intelligence, the platform will now be made available to the entire IH network.

International House World Organisation to Roll Out TeacherMatic Across Global Network

London, 7 May 2025 – After months of hands-on piloting with teachers in its network, International House World Organisation (IHWO) has chosen the TeacherMatic Language Teaching Edition as its preferred AI toolset for language educators. IHWO is facilitating access to the platform for their affiliate schools through an exclusive offer, providing their teaching teams with AI support that is safe, ethical, intuitive and designed specifically for language education.

Successful Pilot Confirms Teacher Confidence and Classroom Value

The decision follows a carefully structured pilot involving multiple IH schools, during which teachers used TeacherMatic to generate lesson plans, grammar tasks, vocabulary activities, discussion prompts and more. 

‘We are thrilled to partner with TeacherMatic to bring their cutting-edge AI generators to the schools in our organisation. This collaboration is about giving our schools access to the latest AI technology, enabling educators to innovate, save time, focus on what matters most and support students’ growth and success.’ – Shaun Wilden, Digital Innovation Advisor, IHWO.

Building on a Foundation of Innovation in Teacher Development

This latest development builds on a wider collaboration between IHWO and Avallain that began when IHWO selected Avallain Magnet alongside Avallain Author to create and deliver high-quality digital teacher training programmes.

With this foundation in place, the adoption of the TeacherMatic Language Teaching Edition extends the collaboration into the day-to-day reality of the language classroom, offering teachers practical, time-saving AI tools designed to meet the specific needs of language educators.

This expansion reflects a shared commitment to equipping teachers and teacher educators with tools that are not only powerful and efficient but also designed with care, pedagogy and ethics in mind.

A Toolset Tailored for Language Teaching

The TeacherMatic’s Language Teaching Edition was developed specifically for language educators, offering powerful, CEFR-aligned AI generators designed for practical, everyday use. Whether planning a lesson or enhancing a sequence with differentiated tasks, TeacherMatic provides a reliable AI partner built with pedagogical depth and classroom flexibility in mind.

‘TeacherMatic is a great example of what happens when AI is developed with teachers in mind, not to replace their expertise, but to amplify it. We’re proud to see IH World lead the way in showing how responsible, curriculum-aligned AI can benefit teaching practice at scale.’ – Ian Johnstone, VP Partnerships, Avallain.

‘We built the Language Teaching Edition of TeacherMatic to solve real problems language teachers face every day, finding time to plan, adapting for different levels and contexts and meeting high standards with limited resources. IH World’s decision to adopt the platform across its global network is a strong endorsement of that mission. We’re excited to support more teachers through this collaboration.’ –  Peter Kilcoyne, Managing Director, TeacherMatic.

Grounded in Ethics: Avallain Intelligence and Responsible AI

Setting the foundation of TeacherMatic is Avallain Intelligence, the responsible AI strategy that guides all development across Avallain products to ensure that AI enhances productivity while upholding the principles of ethics and safety. AI should serve as a tool to support educators, not replace them, preserving the human element at the heart of learning.

As AI becomes more embedded in education, institutions face critical questions about pedagogy, assessment and data use. Thoughtfully-designed, context-specific AI tools such as TeacherMatic, shaped through real teacher feedback, offer a path to confident, ethical innovation in the classroom.

Looking Ahead: Live Demonstrations at the IH Directors Conference 2025

With the IH Directors Conference (8th — 10th May 2025) taking place, this announcement comes at a key moment for school leaders across the IH network. Avallain will be on-site throughout the event, offering live demonstrations of the TeacherMatic Language Teaching Edition and engaging directly with IH directors on how AI can support their strategic goals for teaching quality and staff development.

Attendees will be able to explore the full suite of over 20 AI-powered generators included in the Language Teaching Edition, each designed to address real classroom needs. These include:

  • Lesson Plan Generator: Create structured lesson plans based on your inputs, such as CEFR level, target skills and pedagogical approach.
  • Adapt Your Content: Transform your existing content to align with your desired CEFR level, target audience and desired length.
  • Feedback Generator: Provide constructive feedback on student submissions, based on an assignment brief and various grading options.
  • Dialogue Creator: Generate natural-sounding dialogues on a given topic or situation. This can be used as role-play in class or as an example of authentic communication.
  • Create a text: Quickly and easily generate text tailored to your chosen vocabulary or grammar, at your desired CEFR level.

All tools are fully customisable, allowing teachers to control tone, CEFR alignment and task type, as well as pedagogical models such as Communicative Language Teaching (CLT), Lexical approach, Presentation – Practice – Production, Task-based learning and Test – Teach – Test. These features ensure materials are relevant, purposeful and appropriate for a wide range of teaching contexts.

The conference will also be an opportunity for IH leaders to learn how TeacherMatic, developed under the Avallain Intelligence framework, ensures transparency, ethical integration and institutional control, giving schools the confidence to innovate responsibly and with pedagogical integrity. 

About International House World Organisation (IHWO)

International House World Organisation is a global network of over 135+ affiliated private language schools in more than  35+ countries. Since 1953, IHWO has been committed to delivering high-quality language education and teacher training, setting global standards for innovation and professionalism in the  language teaching sector.

About Avallain

At Avallain, we are on a mission to reshape the future of education through technology. We create customisable digital education solutions that empower educators and engage learners around the world. With a focus on accessibility and user-centred design, powered by AI and cutting-edge technology, we strive to make education engaging, effective and inclusive.

Find out more at avallain.com

About TeacherMatic

TeacherMatic, a part of the Avallain Group since 2024, is a ready-to-go AI toolkit for teachers that saves hours of lesson preparation by using scores of AI generators to create flexible lesson plans, worksheets, quizzes and more.

Find out more at teachermatic.com

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Contact:

Daniel Seuling

VP Client Relations & Marketing

dseuling@avallain.com

Introducing Richmond Studio: Richmond’s Next-Generation Learning Platform, Powered by Avallain

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Richmond and Avallain have a long-standing partnership, collaborating to develop innovative e-learning content and deliver meaningful learning experiences through dynamic and intuitive platforms.

Richmond Expands Its Digital Ecosystem with the Launch of Richmond Studio, Powered by Avallain

St. Gallen, May 7, 2025— Richmond, part of the Santillana Group, provides an even more immersive and personalised experience for language teachers, managing staff and students with the launch of Richmond Studio.

Richmond Studio is the exclusive digital platform for both Richmond Solution and Richmond Pro — two comprehensive educational offerings from Richmond that support English Language Teaching (ELT) across K12 and Higher Education in Latin America. With over 750,000 students learning through Richmond Solution, Richmond has established itself as a regional leader in English language education. Richmond Pro, designed specifically for HigherEd, integrates Learning, Assessment, and Employability to equip students with the skills they need for academic and professional success. Richmond Studio brings both solutions to life through a powerful, customisable platform that centralises content, simplifies user experience, and fosters deeper engagement between teachers and students.

Avallain’s technology enables Richmond to create and deliver these effective online learning experiences. With Avallain Author, Richmond develops and manages multiple forms of ELT content, including interactive courses, eBooks, flipbooks, digital books (iRead), posters and multimedia-rich resources. All of these content types are also compatible with Richmond Studio. Teachers can tailor instruction and engage students more successfully.

Richmond Studio. Teacher Dashboard.

Combined with Avallain’s custom development services, this integrated solution facilitates efficient content distribution and provides a scalable, adaptable foundation for Richmond’s platform. This ensures that Richmond can expand its offerings across Latin America while maintaining a consistent, engaging user experience. The launch of Richmond Studio marks the next step in Richmond’s strategy, building on its established collaboration with Avallain to enhance ELT content creation and delivery. 

“Our longstanding partnership with Avallain is built on shared values of innovation, quality, and educational impact. We fully trust their technology to support the evolution of our digital ecosystem. The launch of Richmond Studio represents a pivotal step in our strategy to deliver more effective and engaging language learning experiences, and we are confident in its potential to transform classrooms throughout Latin America.” – Esdras Taylor, Richmond Global Managing Director.

Richmond Studio. Student Activity.

Ethical AI in Education

Richmond has also benefitted from Avallain’s ethically developed AI solutions, in line with Avallain’s broader AI strategy, Avallain Intelligence.

Avallain Author provides both manual and AI-powered content creation. This includes auto-generated alt-text, keywords for images and transcripts and subtitles for video and audio files. 

These and other AI features enhance the content creation process while ensuring the learning material is developed safely and responsibly. Teachers can deliver more impactful lessons without replacing human expertise, while students benefit from personalised yet safe learning experiences within Richmond Studio. 

Looking to the future, Richmond Studio will soon introduce TeacherMatic, Avallain’s ready-to-go AI toolkit designed to reduce teachers’ workloads and enhance teaching by using generative AI to create flexible lesson plans, worksheets and quizzes.

Alexis Walter, Managing Director of Avallain, reinforces this commitment, stating, ‘Our long-standing relationship with Richmond has been built on trust and a shared commitment to delivering high-quality educational experiences. For over 20 years, we at Avallain have worked closely with publishers to deliver best-in-class solutions across the entire edtech value chain. As pioneers in edtech, we embrace AI responsibly through Avallain Intelligence, ensuring that AI enhances productivity while prioritising ethical practices. Crucially, the human element remains central.’

Richmond Studio. Teacher’s iRead Dashboard.

Advancing Digital Learning Together

With a collaboration spanning over a decade, Avallain has partnered with Richmond since the creation and launch of the Richmond Learning Platform (RLP), which has served as the foundation of Richmond Solution. RLP has provided a dynamic digital environment for English language learning across Latin America, delivering personalised learning paths, interactive tools, and real-time feedback — all within structures that are easy for teachers to set up and manage. Richmond Studio now represents the next step in this evolution: a more advanced and specialised platform designed to support Richmond’s strategic vision for both K12 and HigherEd through Richmond Solution and Richmond Pro.

One of the core strengths of Richmond Studio lies in its ability to generate meaningful evidence of student learning and measurable progress over time. Through integrated assessment tools, activity tracking, and advanced reporting features, educators gain actionable insights that support informed decision-making and personalised instruction. This data-driven approach ensures that teaching strategies are responsive and aligned with each student’s learning journey.

Avallain’s industry-leading authoring and platform solutions afford Richmond the flexibility to develop, adapt and distribute content efficiently. As a result, the company maintains the highest pedagogical and technological standards. Furthermore, Richmond Studio can deliver innovative, student-centric learning solutions that align with the latest educational needs. 

This collaboration highlights Avallain’s ongoing commitment to working alongside leading education providers, continuously improving and supporting the creation of impactful online learning solutions that contribute to the future of education.

The launch of Richmond Studio represents a significant step forward in enhancing language learning for both teachers and students, providing a seamless, engaging and personalised experience. By combining Avallain’s technology with Richmond’s expertise in ELT content, this partnership is set to reshape language learning experiences in classrooms across Latin America and beyond.

About Richmond

Richmond, part of the Santillana Group, is a leading provider of English Language Teaching (ELT). With a strong foundation in academic excellence and a clear vision for innovation, Richmond offers a comprehensive suite of resources that support learners of all ages—from early education through to higher education.

At the heart of its offering is Richmond Solution, an advanced and comprehensive educational ecosystem designed to revolutionize English language teaching and learning across Latin America. Tailored to meet the diverse needs of students, educators, and institutions, Richmond Solution integrates high-quality content, innovative technology, and personalized support to foster effective and engaging language education.

Learn more about the platform: https://studio.richmondsolution.com/

Discover Richmond Solution: https://richmondsolution.com/en/

About Avallain

At Avallain, we are on a mission to reshape the future of education through technology. We create customisable digital education solutions that empower educators and engage learners around the world. With a focus on accessibility and user-centred design, powered by AI and cutting-edge technology, we strive to make education engaging, effective and inclusive.

Find out more at avallain.com

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Contact:

Daniel Seuling

VP Client Relations & Marketing

dseuling@avallain.com

Primary MAT Connect Education Trust to Boost Pedagogical Impact and Teacher Well-Being with TeacherMatic’s AI Generators

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As the first Primary Multi-Academy Trust to adopt TeacherMatic, this collaboration aims to foster high-impact teaching and prioritise staff well-being across a network of schools.

Primary MAT Connect Education Trust to Boost Pedagogical Impact and Teacher Well-Being with TeacherMatic’s AI Generators

London, April 2025 – Connect Education Trust, a Multi-Academy Trust comprising seven schools and serving over 3,500 pupils, has partnered with TeacherMatic, the AI toolkit for teachers and part of the Avallain Group. The collaboration is designed to support teachers across the Trust by enhancing pedagogical practices, streamlining planning and reducing workload through responsible use of GenAI.

The organisation brings together a diverse group of primary and special schools across North London, with a focus on delivering high-quality education and fostering collaborative improvement. In the Trust’s last two Ofsted inspections, the schools secured Outstanding grades in every judgement area. 

“Innovation is a key part of our success, but we recognise that the key to creating environments where young people can thrive is the connection between ideas, people and infrastructure. That is why we see this partnership as being much more than an edtech deployment,” said Androulla Nicou, Chief Executive Officer from Connect Education Trust. 

“The TeacherMatic team have worked with us and listened to all of our feedback to ensure  the platform integrates smoothly with how we work and is intuitive and effective for the people who use it.”

Primary Students from Connect Education Trust. © Connect Education Trust

Supporting Educators, Empowering Learners

Connect Education Trust’s decision to adopt TeacherMatic reflects four key objectives:

  • Pedagogical Impact: TeacherMatic will help Connect Education Trust educators generate structured, evidence-informed content and provide feedback that supports learner progress and independence.
  • Ease of Use: Its simple interface and broad accessibility will make onboarding straightforward for staff at every digital skill level.
  • Well-Being and Workload: By automating repetitive tasks, TeacherMatic frees up valuable time for the staff, reducing stress and promoting teacher well-being.
  • Expert Support: The TeacherMatic team has worked closely with the Trust throughout the setup process, ensuring tailored implementation and responsive support.

A First Among Primary MATs in Responsible AI Adoption

As the first Primary Multi-Academy Trust to integrate TeacherMatic, Connect Education Trust is setting a precedent for how primary MATs can meaningfully embrace AI in education. Their leadership demonstrates how AI can be responsibly integrated not only to increase efficiency but to strengthen pedagogy and support educator well-being at scale.

This adoption aligns with insights from Avallain’s recent online briefing, ‘Leading with Confidence: What MATs Need to Know About GenAI in Education’, which highlighted the need for strategic, ethical AI integration tailored to institutional needs.

“We’re proud to support Connect Education Trust in their journey towards more sustainable and impactful teaching,” said Peter Kilkoyne, Managing Director of TeacherMatic. “They are pioneers in showing how primary MATs can use AI not just to save time but to uplift both staff and students.”

Primary Students from Connect Education Trust. © Connect Education Trust

Partnerships Built on Responsible Innovation

This collaboration is built on Avallain Intelligence, Avallain’s commitment to responsible AI. TeacherMatic embodies this approach, helping educators harness AI while upholding ethical standards, transparency, and control over data and intellectual property.

‘Our vision is to ensure that AI remains a tool for human-centred education,’ said Ursula Suter, Co-Founder of Avallain. ‘Connect Education Trust’s values align perfectly with ours by using technology to empower, not replace, educators.’

About Avallain

At Avallain, we are on a mission to reshape the future of education through technology. We create customisable digital education solutions that empower educators and engage learners around the world. With a focus on accessibility and user-centred design, powered by AI and cutting-edge technology, we strive to make education engaging, effective and inclusive.

Find out more at avallain.com

About TeacherMatic

TeacherMatic, a part of the Avallain Group since 2024, is a ready-to-go AI toolkit for teachers that saves hours of lesson preparation by using scores of AI generators to create flexible lesson plans, worksheets, quizzes and more.

Find out more at teachermatic.com

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Contact:

Daniel Seuling

VP Client Relations & Marketing

dseuling@avallain.com

Professor Rose Luckin, Avallain Advisory Board Member, Honoured at Bett Awards 2025

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Avallain congratulates Professor Rose Luckin, a member of the Avallain Advisory Board, on receiving the Outstanding Achievement Award at the Bett Awards 2025. 

Professor Rose Luckin, Avallain Advisory Board Member, Honoured at Bett Awards 2025

St. Gallen, February 6, 2025 – The Bett Awards 2025 celebrated excellence and creativity in education technology at Bett UK, one of the world’s leading edtech exhibitions. As part of the recognitions granted, Professor Rose Luckin, University College London and a valued Avallain Advisory Board member received the Outstanding Achievement Award. 

Held annually in London, Bett brings together educators, innovators and industry leaders to showcase the latest advancements shaping the future of learning. 

‘These awards honour the most innovative, impactful and game-changing solutions in EdTech, and each finalist is pushing the boundaries to make education better worldwide.’ — Bett UK

A Leading Voice in Ethical AI for Education

Professor Rose Luckin has over 30 years of experience in research and development. She is widely recognised for her work on the design and evaluation of educational technology and AI. As an advisor to policymakers, author and speaker, her research has influenced global discussions on AI and learning.

Her essential role as a key advisor to Avallain has helped to shape the company’s approach to AI. Furthermore, she has contributed with her expertise to Avallain Intelligence, the group’s initiative for responsible AI integration across the education technology landscape, founded on the principles of ethics and safety.

Acknowledging Excellence in AI and EdTech

‘Given Professor Rose Luckin’s decades of research, her influential work in AI for education and her commitment to ethical AI, this award recognises her significant and lasting impact on education technology, which has driven innovation and meaningful advancements in learning.’ — Ursula Suter, Avallain, Executive Chairwoman and Co-Founder.

In her acceptance speech Professor Rose Luckin expressed her gratitude ‘This award means a huge amount to me. I’ve worked for many years to try and encourage educators to engage with Artificial Intelligence…It’s a real thrill to win such an award’ 

Professor Rose Luckin speaks after receiving the Outstanding Achievement Award at Bett Awards 2025. © Bett Awards 2025.

Avallain is honoured to collaborate with leading experts like Professor Rose Luckin, whose work continues to shape the future of education technology. With a shared commitment to ethical and research-driven innovation, Avallain remains dedicated to supporting educators and institutions in delivering meaningful and accessible learning experiences.

About Avallain

At Avallain, we are on a mission to reshape the future of education through technology. We create customisable digital education solutions that empower educators and engage learners around the world. With a focus on accessibility and user-centred design, powered by AI and cutting-edge technology, we strive to make education engaging, effective and inclusive.

Find out more at avallain.com

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Contact:

Daniel Seuling

VP Client Relations & Marketing

dseuling@avallain.com

Avallain Reinforces its Commitment to Research-Driven Solutions with a Newly Commissioned GenAI Report

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How is GenAI being integrated into schools to enhance teaching and learning? ‘Teaching with GenAI: Insights on Productivity, Creativity, Quality and Safety’ delves into this critical question by exploring the opportunities GenAI offers, the challenges it poses and how it’s shaping the future of education.

Avallain Reinforces its Commitment to Research-Driven Solutions with a Newly Commissioned GenAI Report

St. Gallen, January 30, 2025 – Education technology pioneer Avallain introduces, Teaching with GenAI: Insights on Productivity, Creativity, Quality and Safety. This independent report, commissioned by the Avallain Group and produced by Oriel Square Ltd, is key research that provides valuable insights for educators and policymakers alike.

This timely and comprehensive report explores how generative AI is being integrated into schools to enhance teaching and learning outcomes and the critical opportunities and challenges it presents.

Professor Rose Luckin, of University College London and Founder of Educate Ventures Research, says the report is ‘an essential read for any education leader navigating the AI landscape.’

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Navigating the Opportunities, Challenges and Risks of GenAI

The ‘Teaching with GenAI: Insights on Productivity, Creativity, Quality and Safety’ report provides detailed insights into how GenAI saves time and boosts efficiency, allowing educators to streamline workflows and dedicate more time to impactful teaching. It delves into the tools and training needed to create meaningful learning materials, providing practical advice for designing engaging and effective content. The report examines how GenAI fosters creativity and innovation in teaching practices, encouraging educators to reimagine their instructional approaches.

Beyond this, the report also stresses the importance of quality control in GenAI applications, identifying areas where oversight is essential to ensure high standards in AI-generated content. Critical advice is offered around data security and tackling inbuilt bias, helping educators and institutions confidently address these key concerns. More importantly, the report provides actionable recommendations on how schools and organisations can effectively integrate and apply GenAI to maximise its potential while ensuring ethical and responsible use.

As Professor John Traxler, Academic Director of the Avallain Lab, explains, ‘While schools and educators acknowledge the potential of GenAI tools to assist in key pedagogical tasks, they also express concerns about content accuracy, the risk of perpetuating biases and the impact of these tools on their evolving role in the classroom. This underscores the need to provide educators with GenAI solutions tailored to educational contexts and the critical analysis skills required to engage with these technologies safely and effectively.’

A Commitment to Research-Driven Solutions

The rapid rise of GenAI has introduced both unprecedented possibilities and complex challenges in the educational landscape. With a long history of developing educator-led technology, Avallain has always believed that research-driven approaches are essential to ensuring technology supports learning outcomes.

‘This report reflects our commitment to research-driven solutions that empower educators. By exploring the benefits, potential and challenges of GenAI through the experiences of teachers and specialists, we aim to provide valuable insights and actionable recommendations to the educational community. Together, we are navigating this transformative field to deliver technology that ethically and safely supports teachers and students.’ As Ignatz Heinz, President and Co-Founder of Avallain, highlights.

Over 50% of teachers in England use AI tools to reduce workload, and 40% use them to personalise learning content.

Avallain’s Approach to Ethical and Safe GenAI Integration

As GenAI enters classrooms, Avallain is doubling down on this commitment with these informative reports and its broader AI strategy, Avallain Intelligence, which aims to responsibly integrate AI across the entire edtech value chain. This initiative is built on the principle that ethical AI is essential—not only for achieving better outcomes, enhanced productivity and safe, innovative learner interactions but, more importantly, as a foundation for the reliable adoption of these tools in our societies, particularly in our educational systems.

Carles Vidal, Avallain Lab Business Director, explains further, ‘Avallain’s unwavering commitment to Ethical AI is reflected in a range of AI solutions designed in alignment with the Ethical Key Requirements, outlined in the EU’s Ethics Guidelines for Trustworthy AI. These guidelines uphold the principles of respect for human autonomy, prevention of harm, fairness and explicability.’

The newly commissioned report aligns with this AI strategy by exploring critical ethical, safe, and effective implementation considerations. It provides actionable recommendations for schools and educators to adopt these technologies while ensuring responsible use confidently.

Leveraging Insights to Drive GenAI in Education

Avallain strives to remain at the forefront of educational innovation, actively monitoring and analysing educators’ difficulties as they integrate generative AI into their teaching practices. With a particular focus on ethics and pedagogy, these insights shape the ongoing development of Avallain’s next generation of GenAI features implemented in our solutions. Explore the full report and gain a deeper understanding of how GenAI can enhance teaching and learning. 

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Register Now for Upcoming Live Report Briefings

As part of our commitment to supporting educators and institutions, look out for upcoming report briefings to explore key insights from the report, including practical and ethical steps for integrating GenAI effectively. This is an opportunity to engage in discussions about the future of AI in education.

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About Avallain

At Avallain, we are on a mission to reshape the future of education through technology. We create customisable digital education solutions that empower educators and engage learners around the world. With a focus on accessibility and user-centred design, powered by AI and cutting-edge technology, we strive to make education engaging, effective and inclusive.

Find out more at avallain.com

About TeacherMatic

TeacherMatic, a part of the Avallain Group since 2024, is a ready-to-go AI toolkit for teachers that saves hours of lesson preparation by using scores of AI generators to create flexible lesson plans, worksheets, quizzes and more.

Find out more at teachermatic.com

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Contact:

Daniel Seuling

VP Client Relations & Marketing

dseuling@avallain.com

TeacherMatic, part of the Avallain Group, Takes Gold for AI Innovation in Learning at the Learning Technologies Awards 2024

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Recognised for Transforming Education, TeacherMatic’s AI Innovations Reflect Avallain’s Commitment to Empowering Teachers and Enhancing Learning Outcomes.

TeacherMatic, part of the Avallain Group, Takes Gold for AI Innovation in Learning at the Learning Technologies Awards 2024

London, November 13, 2024 – TeacherMatic, part of the Avallain Group, has won gold in the category for ‘Most innovative new learning technologies product — UK’, at the Learning Technologies Awards 2024. This prestigious award recognises TeacherMatic’s unique use of AI to streamline lesson planning and to reduce the burden on teachers while enhancing student engagement and outcomes.

TeacherMatic’s AI-driven platform offers personalised, adaptive planning tools that empower teachers by streamlining administrative tasks and enabling more focus on student interaction and innovation. By integrating cutting-edge AI technology in an ethical and safe manner, TeacherMatic exemplifies Avallain’s dedication to educational excellence and impactful digital learning solutions. This latest accolade adds to Avallain’s distinguished record of over 15 major awards and other recognitions, such as the ISTE Seal in 2023, the SIIA CODiE Award in 2020 and the Bett Award in 2018.

“Winning gold at the Learning Technologies Awards 2024 demonstrates the commitment of our teams at TeacherMatic and Avallain to push the boundaries of AI and technology in education,” said Ignatz Heinz, President and Co-Founder of Avallain. “This recognition confirms our drive to make learning more accessible, impactful and human-centred for educators and learners alike.”

The Learning Technologies Awards are globally recognised for celebrating outstanding achievements in the field of digital learning. TeacherMatic’s success highlights the importance of scalable, intelligent solutions in shaping the future of education.

About Avallain

Avallain powers some of the most renowned educational brands including Oxford University Press, Cengage National Geographic Learning, Cambridge University Press, Santillana, Klett, and Cornelsen, reaching millions of learners worldwide. Avallain most recently raised 8M Euros from Round2 Capital Partners and is advised by i5invest. Through the Avallain Foundation, the technology is also made available to partners improving access to quality education.

Find out more at avallain.com

About TeacherMatic

TeacherMatic was formed in 2022 as Innovative Learning Technologies Limited and has developed a suite of generative AI tools for educators. TeacherMatic is a ready-to-go AI toolkit in an intuitive interface for teachers that saves hours of lesson preparation by using over 90 AI generators to create flexible lesson plans, worksheets and quizzes. Developed by teachers, for teachers, TeacherMatic offers powerful and intuitive AI tools tailored to educators’ needs.

Free trials are available at teachermatic.com

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Daniel Seuling

VP Client Relations & Marketing

dseuling@avallain.com

PeopleCert collaborates with Avallain to create and deliver reliable, engaging test preparation content for LANGUAGECERT® portfolio

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LANGUAGECERT bespoke test preparation materials crafted with Avallain Author.

PeopleCert collaborates with Avallain to create and deliver reliable, engaging test preparation content for LANGUAGECERT® portfolio

Lustmühle, October 24, 2024 – Digital education supplier Avallain today announces PeopleCert as its latest client. PeopleCert will be using Avallain Author, an AI-powered content creation and management solution, to design and deliver high-quality test preparation content for its LANGUAGECERT English Language assessments.

The LANGUAGECERT portfolio is dedicated to the assessment and certification of language skills globally, and by leveraging Avallain Author, PeopleCert can scale its reliable, accessible and engaging test preparation content.

Avallain Author is an intuitive, AI-powered content creation solution that supports publishers, institutions and schools with world-class authoring features, editorial workflows and project management. The solution has more than 45 activity types – some of them specifically honed for language learning – and over 200 configuration options that allow clients to build bespoke language training content tailored to their specific needs.

“We’re proud to partner with a respected organisation and a global brand like LANGUAGECERT. It’s an honour to work with such a renowned provider of language assessments and to contribute to their growing list of test preparation resources. With our world-class content solutions and our technical support and training, we’re confident that we can help advance their outcomes even further,” says Ian Johnstone, Vice President Partnerships at Avallain.

Avallain not only prides itself on its technically sophisticated solutions, but also on exceeding client expectations.

‘We’re delighted to be using Avallain’s innovative content authoring tool to enable us to craft robust test preparation resources that will support our test-takers”, says Marios Molfetas, Chief Languages Officer at PeopleCert.

This new collaboration with PeopleCert demonstrates Avallain’s growing influence in the language learning sphere, being a trusted provider for market leaders in impactful digital educational content.

Learn more about Avallain Author here.

About Avallain

Avallain is on a mission to reshape the future of education through technology. The company creates customisable digital education solutions that empower educators and engage learners around the world. With a focus on accessibility and user-centred design, powered by AI and cutting-edge technology, Avallain strives to make education engaging, effective and inclusive. Find out more at www.avallain.com. 

About PeopleCert

PeopleCert is the global leader in the development of best practice frameworks and certifications, enhancing organizational efficiency and individual careers. Our products, including ITIL®, PRINCE2®, DEVOPS INSTITUTE®, and LANGUAGECERT®, benefit millions worldwide, spanning 82% of Fortune 500 and 800 government organizations. Through innovation, security, and superior customer experience, PeopleCert empowers people and organisations to achieve their potential.

The LANGUAGECERT portfolio includes high-quality, internationally recognised language exams that enhance the career, education and life opportunities of individuals worldwide. Approved by the UK Home Office, LANGUAGECERT delivers reliable and high-quality SELT exams covering all visa type requirements to live, work or study in the UK, whereas our exams are accepted worldwide as evidence of English language proficiency, in an ever-growing number of universities and organisations in over 100 countries.

Find out more at www.peoplecert.org, www.languagecert.org

Contact:

Daniel Seuling

VP Client Relations & Marketing

dseuling@avallain.com

International House World Organisation Partners with Avallain to Empower the Next Generation of Expert Educators

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The partnership confirms Avallain’s traction in the international, accredited ELT market via its customisable digital education solutions that enable educators to create, deliver and manage innovative learning experiences.

International House World Organisation Partners with Avallain to Empower the Next Generation of Expert Educators

Lustmühle, September 12 2024 – Digital education supplier Avallain today announces that it has signed International House World Organisation (IH World) as a client. IH World can now leverage Avallain Magnet, the powerful and customisable learning management system, in combination with Avallain Author’s AI-powered content creation and management features.

IH World will use these solutions to develop, enhance, deliver and analyse world-class digital products, courses, and programmes for teacher training purposes. Avallain Magnet and Avallain Author, both leveraging AI-integrated technology, will equip the new generation of expert educators and learners with the skills they need to succeed. 

IH World is one of the world’s most respected language teaching organisations, with more than 130 language schools operating in over 40 countries. The addition of IH World to Avallain’s client base is a seal of trust from another well-respected education organisation. The partnership sets a new standard for essential digital teacher training in the wider ELT market.

“We’re proud to now be working closely alongside International House World Organisation, integrating our cutting-edge, AI-backed suite of content creation and management tools, and our end-to-end learning management system for the benefit of excellent educators”, says Ian Johnstone, Vice President Partnerships at Avallain. “I am confident that we will see great outcomes from this collaboration,” he adds.

Avallain Magnet is an end-to-end LMS, featuring a fully responsive and customisable interface. Its numerous LMS functionalities range from user and subscription management over virtual classrooms and built-in messaging to grade books, reporting and analytics. The out-of-the-box LMS is seamlessly integrated with Avallain Author, a flexible AI-powered content creation and management tool, with editorial workflows and interactive activity types honed for publishers, institutions, and schools. These capabilities contribute to a more accessible and impactful ELT space, leading to unmatched teacher training outcomes.

Avallain consistently releases new product features, ensuring its clients remain at the forefront of innovation in digital education. A prime example is a re-envisioned Discussion Forums feature, which addresses the specific needs of IH World and goes beyond the isolated boards of the past. The feature enables teachers and students to engage in discussions on both new and familiar topics, incorporate links to relevant courses, and facilitate activities related to the conversations, keeping conversations informed by content, direction and purpose. An AI-powered conversation aide is also in the works.

Avallain is committed to exceeding client expectations. Its Customer Success and Product teams work in tandem to always provide a comprehensive and consistent client experience. 

“We’ve been impressed with Avallain’s personal support every step of the way”, Emma Hoyle, Managing Director at IH World, notes. “Avallain Author and Avallain Magnet accelerate our creative processes and authoring of learning content. The learning management system streamlines learning, delivering quality content and experiences for teachers. We’re excited to see how we will continue to collaborate with Avallain in the future.”

Avallain will now continue to work with IH World to develop innovative solutions that enable teachers, learners, and IH affiliates to grow from the partnership.

Learn more about Avallain Magnet here.

About Avallain

Avallain is on a mission to reshape the future of education through technology. The company creates customisable digital education solutions that empower educators and engage learners around the world. With a focus on accessibility and user-centred design, powered by AI and cutting-edge technology, Avallain strives to make education engaging, effective and inclusive. Find out more at www.avallain.com. 

Contact:

Daniel Seuling

VP Client Relations & Marketing

dseuling@avallain.com

Richmond Solution, powered by Avallain, receives prestigious ISTE Seal

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Richmond Solution has recently been awarded the prestigious ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) Seal for its commitment to excellence in educational technology. At the heart of the Richmond Solution digital offering are two key Avallain systems: the Avallain Unity custom LMS solution powers the Richmond Learning Platform and Avallain Author is used to create most of Richmond’s digital content.

The ISTE Seal serves as a symbol of high-quality product design for educational solutions that enable and guide exceptional learning. By earning the ISTE Seal, Richmond Solution demonstrates its dedication to best pedagogical practices, effective technology implementation, and alignment with the ISTE Standards. This recognition emphasizes the practical usability, digital pedagogical implementation, and exceptional quality of Richmond Solution’s offerings.

“Richmond and Avallain have been working together since 2008 to build truly innovative digital content delivered on a user-friendly, dynamic learning platform. It is an honour to see this collaboration recognised by a body such as ISTE after undergoing the demanding ISTE Seal process.” Luke Baxter, Digital Publisher at Richmond Publishing.

“We are very proud of the recognition Richmond Solution has received through the prestigious ISTE Seal, which underscores Richmond’s unwavering dedication to excellence in educational technology. Avallain is delighted that Avallain Author, our e-learning authoring tool, and Avallain Unity, our custom LMS solution, played a pivotal role in this endeavour.

Witnessing our collaboration acknowledged by the rigorous ISTE Seal process is a testament to our joint commitment to delivering unique digital education experiences.” Alexis Walter, Managing Director at Avallain.

Swiss EdTech innovator Avallain raises 8 million euros from Round2 Capital

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Lustmühle, December 14, 2022 – Avallain, the award-winning Swiss provider of cutting-edge e-learning and EdTech solutions, which works with leading premium brands worldwide, has succeeded in securing a second growth financing amounting to EUR 8 million from the European investment fund for revenue-based finance and growth financing, Round2 Capital.

The company’s founders Ursula Suter and Ignatz Heinz continue to control the company as majority shareholders. The aim of this funding round is to provide solid support for the company’s strong growth and pace of innovation.

In the pandemic EdTech boom of recent years, Avallain proved itself as a reliably positioned pioneer and long-standing partner to the education world, enjoying considerable growth as a result.

The award-winning EdTech scale-up Avallain, founded in 2002, pursues the mission of unleashing human potential through innovative, technology-enabled education, enabling quality-driven companies and organizations to create and operate highly interactive e-learning solutions. Round2 Capital recognized the company’s great potential as recently as 2020, when it invested a 7-figure amount in the emerging scale-up.

Now, the Vienna-based investment fund and European pioneer in revenue-based finance, which invests in leading technology and software scale-ups in Europe, has further strengthened the partnership and provided another EUR 8 million in growth financing, on a revenue-based basis as well as with a minority equity component, to the Swiss scale-up. Once again, i5invest acted as advisor to Avallain AG and supported the growth financing transaction with Round2 Capital.

The newly raised capital will enable Avallain to introduce product innovation for customers faster and to expand further into existing as well as new markets, beyond the possibilities of its own profits. In doing so, Avallain will continue to provide holistic solutions to the education industry’s greatest challenges and potentials.

These solutions will follow a broader strategy that ensures they are effective, secure, sustainable and innovative, so that Avallain’s customers are one – or even more – steps ahead of their competition, both now and in the future. Furthermore, Avallain will continue to expand its partnerships and ecosystem to enable customers to implement seamlessly into their digital landscape and benefit from new synergies.

The Avallain founders with the leadership team. © Avallain AG

Ursula Suter, Co-Founder Avallain AG: 

Based on the recent dramatic increase in demand for edtech during the pandemic, Avallain has once again proven itself as a solid, high-quality provider and reliable partner for end-to-end EdTech solutions. In order to consolidate and expand our leading position internationally in an environment of new entrants that often focus on single challenges rather than holistic solutions, we decided to raise additional funds from a strong partner who understands and appreciates our markets and the high potential we have based on the best-in-class technology and market position we have built over the past years. The previous cooperation with Round2 Capital has been excellent and we are pleased to extend the participation of a growth partner with a philosophy that suits us. With this deal structure, the founders retain control of the company and receive sufficient potential for the next chapter.

Stefan Nagel (c) Markus Schlögl

Stefan Nagel, Managing Partner at Round2 Capital: „We are excited to take the next step in our collaboration with Avallain with this transaction. Avallain’s management team, led by Ursula and Ignatz, has used Round2 Capital’s initial 2020 investment to holistically position the company for growth and has begun rolling out its new SaaS application, Avallain Magnet. Following the successful implementation of these processes, we are pleased to be able to further support this expansion with our funding. Education Technology is one of Round2 Capital’s focus sectors, along with Cybersecurity. Avallain is very well positioned to address the further growth potential of the digitization of education.”

About Avallain | www.avallain.com

Founded in 2002 by EdTech pioneers Ursula Suter and Ignatz Heinz, Avallain is an award-winning Swiss provider of EdTech and eLearning solutions, working with leading brands worldwide. The company’s mission is to unlock human potential through innovative and technology-enabled education. Avallain’s team covers five continents and represents more than 14 nations. The company is an active participant in the UN Global Compact and aims to advance the SDGs by being climate positive from 2023 and contributing to positive social change in sub-Saharan Africa through the Avallain Foundation.

About Round2 Capital Partners | www.round2cap.com 

Round2 Capital is a fast-growing European investment fund with €115 million under its management. The Vienna-based company is a strong partner for European scale-ups and companies with digital and sustainable business models. Since its founding in 2017, Round2 Capital has been pioneering revenue-based finance in Europe and is active in several European countries, with a focus on Germany, Switzerland, Austria and the Nordic countries. To date, Round2 Capital has invested in more than 25 different companies.