IWS Online School has secured investment of US$1.5 million
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. Choose a number to read it.
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Academic programmes
Expanding and enhancing the academic offering across every stage of the school.
IWS Online School teaches from Primary through to University Foundation. This funds depth at each stage rather than a new stage bolted on top: more subject choice, more teaching capacity where demand is highest, and more time for the curriculum team to build and review what is taught.
- Primary
- Lower Secondary
- IGCSE
- A Level
- University Foundation
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Technology
Advancing the school’s technology and digital learning environment.
Every lesson, assignment and report a family sees passes through one platform. This funds the parts a student touches daily, the tools teachers use to set and mark work, and the reporting that shows a parent where their child stands.
- Learning platform
- Teaching tools
- Progress reporting
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Student support
Strengthening student support and operational capacity.
The qualification is the entry ticket. What a family is buying is who their child becomes while they earn it. This funds the people around the timetable: the Mentor who knows the student by name, the houses and clubs that give the week its shape, and the team who answer when a family needs something.
- Named Mentor
- Houses and clubs
- Unlimited 1:1 support
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International reach
Growing the school’s presence across international markets.
IWS Online School teaches students from around the world, across different countries, cultures and time zones. This funds reaching families who have no school nearby that fits, and building the local understanding needed to serve them properly once they arrive.
- Students from around the world
- Different time zones
- Cambridge curriculum
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People
Recruiting additional academic and operational talent.
Schools are made of people. This funds the recruitment of qualified teachers, Mentors and the operational staff who keep the school running, so that growth in student numbers is matched by growth in the adults responsible for them.
- Qualified teachers
- Mentors
- Operations
“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.
Ömür Şahinoğlu
Director, OMB Consultancy DMCC
Ömür ŞahinoğluDirector, OMB Consultancy DMCC
Ömür Şahinoğlu 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, DOE Investment Ltd
Bilal AkayManaging Director, DOE Investment Ltd
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. 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
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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.
02
For education partners
Working with a stronger international school partner, backed by committed shareholders and a long-term strategic vision.
03
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.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
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, led by its managing director, Bilal Akay. OMB Consultancy DMCC is a Dubai based advisory firm, represented by its director, Ömür Şahinoğlu.
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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