What would happen if all the English teachers working for Japanese-owned English schools didn't go to work tomorrow? Who would own Japan's $23 billion English teaching industry?

Here's a glimpse of our roots as a proudly independent teacher-owned enterprise designed to put the rewards of English teachers' hard work where it belongs — in your hands. While our organization has grown in the recent years, our goal remains the same: to give you the freedom to be your own boss.

This site shows you how we started and what we believe in. To learn the commercial details of Smith's today, please see our commercial site.