Company newsLondonAugust 2026
IWS Online School has secured US$1.5 million in investment
The investment comes from DOE Investment Ltd and OMB Consultancy DMCC, who have joined the school as shareholders. It supports academic programmes, technology, student support and international growth.
- Investment
- US$1.5m
- New shareholders
- Two
- Announced
- August 2026
Where it goesFive priorities2026 onward
What the investment is for
Five priorities, funded together rather than in sequence.
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Academic programmes
Expanding and enhancing the academic offering across every stage of the school.
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Technology
Advancing the school’s technology and digital learning environment.
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Student support
Strengthening student support and operational capacity.
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International reach
Growing the school’s presence across international markets.
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People
Recruiting additional academic and operational talent.
“This investment marks an important milestone in the development of IWS Online School and reflects the progress our team has made in building a trusted international online education provider.
It gives us the resources and support to strengthen our academic provision, advance our technology, expand our international reach, and continue improving the experience we provide to students and families.
We are grateful for the confidence shown in our team, our educational model, and our long-term vision. As we enter this next stage, our focus remains firmly on delivering accessible, flexible, and high-quality education that enables students around the world to achieve their full potential.”
Our shareholdersTwoJoined August 2026
Who has joined IWS Online School
DOE Investment Ltd and OMB Consultancy DMCC have joined IWS Online School as shareholders, bringing additional experience, perspective, and support as the school moves into its next phase of growth.
Omur Sahinoglu
Director, DOE Investment Ltd
Omur Sahinoglu is an entrepreneur and business leader with experience across investment, financial technology, corporate governance, investor relations, and international business development. His work has involved building and supporting ventures across multiple markets, with a particular interest in innovation, asset-backed finance, and technology-enabled investment models. He brings a broad international perspective and experience working with companies, investors, and stakeholders across the United Kingdom and other global markets.
Bilal Akay
Managing Director, OMB Consultancy DMCC
Bilal Akay is a corporate finance and business development professional with more than ten years of experience across corporate lending, sales, marketing, and advisory services. His professional background includes experience within the financial services sector in Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. Through OMB Consultancy DMCC, he supports businesses across areas including growth strategy, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, market development, and commercial expansion.
What it changesFour audiencesFrom day one
What this means for the IWS community
- For schools
- The ability to establish or expand an international education department from day one, supported by a reliable academic framework, experienced leadership, curriculum delivery and an integrated digital learning environment.
- For education partners
- Working with a stronger international school partner, backed by committed shareholders and a long-term strategic vision.
- For parents
- Access to a dependable and accountable school that looks beyond academic delivery alone. One committed to the whole child: their confidence, personal development, wellbeing and future direction.
- For students
- More than lessons. Greater subject choice, wider opportunities, international connections and a learning experience designed to help them grow academically, personally and globally.
Looking aheadLong term
The direction is clear
The leadership team will continue to manage IWS Online School in line with its established mission, values, and commitment to students and families. With the support of its shareholders, the school will focus on strengthening its academic offering, investing in its digital capabilities, expanding its international presence, and building the operational capacity required for long-term, sustainable growth.
IWS Online School remains committed to delivering accessible, flexible, and high-quality online education to students across different countries, cultures, and time zones.
A school without walls. An education without boundaries.
Common questions
Who are the shareholders?
DOE Investment Ltd and OMB Consultancy DMCC joined IWS Online School as shareholders in August 2026. DOE Investment Ltd is a United Kingdom registered investment company, represented by its director, Omur Sahinoglu. OMB Consultancy DMCC is a Dubai based advisory firm, led by its managing director, Bilal Akay.
How much has been invested?
IWS Online School has secured US$1.5 million in investment and strategic support. The investment was announced in August 2026.
What will the investment be used for?
The investment supports five priorities at IWS Online School: expanding and enhancing academic programmes, advancing technology and the digital learning environment, strengthening student support and operational capacity, growing the school’s presence across international markets, and recruiting additional academic and operational talent.
Does this change how the school is run?
The leadership team continues to manage IWS Online School in line with its established mission and values. IWS Online School is a British online school founded in 2021, teaching students aged 7 to 19, and is accredited by Cambridge International, COBIS, OCN London and UKRLP.
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