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Hundreds of thousands of language learners around the world use the FlashAcademy app to develop their foreign language skills. The app incorporates a unique combination of lessons, games and adaptive technology to engage learners through to effective results.

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A language school in your pocket.

FlashAcademy is changing the way we learn languages. The unique and proven combination of lessons, games, flashcards, tutor videos and object translator are supporting more people to reach fluency all the time.

Say goodbye to lengthy grammar drills or boring vocab sheets – with FlashAcademy you can learn a language in just a few minutes each day!

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A few of our partners

Trinity High School and Sixth Form CentreTrinity High School and Sixth Form Centre

FlashAcademy in schools

Schools all over the UK are using FlashAcademy to accelerate progress for EAL and MFL. Working with schools we have specifically adapted the platform to address the key challenges of educators and improve outcomes for pupils of all ages.

Our comprehensive teacher dashboard provides clear monitoring and provides a range of additional language learning resources. You can find free EAL resources and animated grammar videos on the FlashAcademy website.

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What people think of FlashAcademy

"At Shireland we seek out the very best resources for our students. We're excited that our students are using FlashSticks and FlashAcademy both inside and outside the classroom to develop their German Skills."

Sir Mark Grundy - Shireland Academy

"Enables children to become more independent and teachers to create more personalised paths for them. We've noticed increased pupil engagement since we started using this."

Dr Neil Hopkin - Peters Hill Primary School

"We seek out the very best resources for our students to use. FlashSticks and FlashAcademy is a great example of this that our students use both in and out of the classroom to develop their language skills."

Angela Molinari - University of Wolverhampton

"Sounds like a bargain to me, and the programme is definitely worth giving a go. If you're a busy soul dying to brush up on your language skills, the this is definitely the one for you!"

Holl in Wanderlust - Lifestyle blogger

"The FlashAcademy app is simple to use and enhances the user experience. My viewers an I love it! It's like Duolingo, but even more fun."

Weilà Tom - YouTuber

"FlashAcademy and FlashSticks are definitely amongst the best resources to get your head around vocabulary and the gender of nouns."

Little Fickle - Lifestyle blogger

About Us

We’re a UK Science Park team committed to making language learning amazing!

Days (and often nights) at Learning Labs are spent obsessing over how to improve language learning. Veejay and Richard originally founded Learning Labs with the invention of FlashSticks® language sticky notes, now sold all over the world. The FlashAcademy® platform was then developed in close collaboration with schools, to better support MFL and EAL needs.

From our Birmingham tech hub at iCentrum, we're continuously exploring how we can create the most fun language learning experience, whilst leveraging the latest technologies across web, app, and emerging hardware. We're proud to employ over 50% of our team from the former teaching profession, with many of us having direct experience with EAL and MFL classrooms.

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News

Keep up to date with the latest news and updates from Learning Labs!

FlashAcademy® CEO Veejay Lingiah shortlisted for EducationInvestor Power List 2026

We’re proud to share that the Education Investor Power List 2026 has shortlisted Veejay Lingiah, FlashAcademy® CEO and co-founder, for Education Innovator. The category recognises individuals whose ideas solve challenges in education and improve learning. Veejay’s shortlisting reflects his work to help schools support multilingual learners. Through FlashAcademy®, teachers can assess English proficiency, personalise learning

FlashAcademy® named Scale-up Business of the Year at the Birmingham Tech Week Awards

We’re proud to share that FlashAcademy® has been named Scale-up Business of the Year at the Birmingham Tech Week Awards 2026. The ceremony, run by TechWM, wrapped up Birmingham Tech Week on Friday 23 October with an evening dedicated to the region’s tech talent and fastest-moving businesses. Jenny Loach, Director of Sales (UK and International),

FlashAcademy® wins Exporter of the Year at the BESA Awards 2026

FlashAcademy® has been named Exporter of the Year at the BESA Awards 2026, recognising the company’s outstanding contribution to international education and its growing impact on multilingual learners around the world. Presented by the British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA), the award celebrates organisations that have demonstrated excellence in exporting UK education solutions to international schools

FlashAcademy® Named Best E-learning Business of the Year 2026

We are delighted to announce that FlashAcademy® has been recognised as Best E-learning Business of the Year 2026 – United Kingdom in the Global 100 Awards. This award recognises organisations that demonstrate excellence, innovation and impact within their sector. We are proud to receive this recognition as we continue our work to support multilingual learners

FlashAcademy® wins Innovator of the Year at the 2026 EdTechX Awards

Update (16 June 2026): Following our shortlisting earlier this year, we are delighted to announce that FlashAcademy® has been named Innovator of the Year at the 2026 EdTechX Awards. This award recognises companies making a substantial impact on the transformation of education, training and work. Powered by IBIS Capital, the EdTechX Awards celebrate organisations from

FlashAcademy® wins at the Learning Excellence Awards 2026

We’re proud to announce that FlashAcademy® has won in the Digital Learning category at the Learning Excellence Awards 2026, recognising our work in transforming EAL (English as an Additional Language) assessment through AI-powered innovation. The award recognises the impact of FlashAcademy®’s AI-assisted marking solution for EAL assessment — a first-of-its-kind innovation designed to transform how

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Awards

We're proud to have won a number of prestigious education awards.

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