Circular Learning
The Learning Circle – English Language Teaching (ELT) online training platform.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| investor | €0.0 | round | |
* | AUD40.0k | Grant | |
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
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Circular Learning is a Perth-based educational consultancy established by Sandra Houghton and Kelly Pattison, who leveraged their collective 40 years of experience in the international education and English language teaching sectors. Their backgrounds as teachers, teacher trainers, and academic leaders informed the company's focus on practical, evidence-based learning solutions. The firm specializes in learning design and professional development, catering to educational institutions, government bodies, and corporate learning departments.
The company's core business revolves around designing and enhancing learning programs and resources, with a particular expertise in meeting the needs of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) learners. Revenue is generated through bespoke consultancy services, which include curriculum development, external compliance audits against educational standards, and educational technology consulting. Additionally, Circular Learning offers customized training workshops focused on the practical application of pedagogical theories.
A key product is The Learning Circle, an online professional development platform and global teaching community. This platform provides educators with access to micro-credential short courses, live events like the popular 'ELT Hackathon', and a community for sharing resources and experiences. The courses are designed as 20-minute, self-paced modules and are aligned with the English Australia Continuing Professional Development (CPD) framework, allowing participants to earn points upon completion. Having attracted academics from over 20 countries, The Learning Circle demonstrates a significant international reach.
Keywords: learning design, teacher training, professional development, international education, English language teaching, curriculum development, educational consulting, CALD learners, online learning, ed-tech, professional development platform, ELT Hackathon, micro-credentials, Continuing Professional Development, education standards, bespoke training, teacher development, The Learning Circle, Sandra Houghton, Kelly Pattison