Nextoria Education Launches in the Gulf Region, Bringing Award-Winning BOOKR Class and BOOKR Next to Transform English Learning

With English proficiency increasingly recognized as a critical skill for academic and professional success across the GCC nations, Nextoria Education arrives at a pivotal moment to address the region’s growing demand for innovative, engaging, and effective language learning solutions that resonate with 21st-century learners.

Nextoria Education is led by a powerful team of education industry leaders with deep expertise in international publishing and educational assessment. Anup Singh Khichi and Devrim Ozdemir, both distinguished veterans with extensive backgrounds at Macmillan Education and Cambridge Assessment, bring decades of combined experience in transforming educational landscapes across emerging markets.

“The Gulf region represents one of the world’s most dynamic educational markets, with schools and educators seeking world-class solutions that combine pedagogical rigor with engaging, technology-enhanced learning experiences,” said Anup Singh Khichi, Regional Manager of Nextoria Education. “Our partnership with BOOKR Kids allows us to deliver exactly that – a proven, award-winning platform that has already transformed English learning for hundreds of thousands of students in over 45 countries.”

BOOKR Class transforms traditional reading into an immersive, multi-sensory experience. With over 1,200 animated books, 5,000 educational games, and 4,000 interactive flashcards, the platform combines beloved children’s literature with cutting-edge AI technology to create personalized learning journeys for students aged 4-14.

The platform’s unique features include:

• AI-powered personalized book recommendations tailored to each student’s reading level and interests
• Real-time pronunciation feedback that builds speaking confidence
• Automated assessment generation aligned with CEFR standards
• Special needs support specifically designed for students with ADHD and dyslexia
• CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) integration across subjects like science, history, and culture

“We’re not just bringing an app to the Gulf – we’re introducing a complete ecosystem that supports teachers, engages students, and delivers measurable learning outcomes,” added Devrim Ozdemir, Regional Manager of Nextoria Education. “The region’s commitment to educational excellence and digital transformation makes it the perfect environment for BOOKR’s research-based, story-driven approach.”

The Gulf region’s multicultural classrooms, with students from diverse linguistic backgrounds, present unique opportunities and challenges for English language instruction. BOOKR Class’s comprehensive teacher support makes it ideally suited for this environment, offering differentiated learning opportunities that meet each student where they are while maintaining high standards aligned with international frameworks.

The platform’s Teacher Dashboard provides educators with powerful tools to monitor progress, assign content, and access lesson-planning resources, empowering teachers to become facilitators of personalized learning rather than mere content deliverers.

Dr. Dorka Horváth, CEO and Co-Founder of BOOKR Kids, shared her enthusiasm about the Gulf expansion:

“We are thrilled to partner with Nextoria Education to bring BOOKR Class and BOOKR Next to the Gulf region. The team’s deep understanding of the Middle Eastern educational landscape, combined with their impressive track record at Macmillan and Cambridge, makes them the ideal partners to champion our mission in this vital market. Education in the Gulf is undergoing a remarkable transformation, with a clear vision for preparing students for a globally connected future. Our platforms align perfectly with this vision – combining the timeless power of storytelling with AI-driven innovation to make English learning not just effective, but truly joyful. Together with Nextoria Education, we’re excited to help raise a new generation of confident English speakers and passionate readers across the region.”

BOOKR Kids has earned numerous awards, including recognition from the Education Alliance Finland for its research-based methodology. The platform has been selected by Tech5 as one of Europe’s 100 fastest-growing companies and is trusted by thousands of schools worldwide, from Korea to Brazil, from Turkey to the United States.

Educational research consistently demonstrates that interactive, story-based learning significantly improves vocabulary retention, reading comprehension, and motivation – outcomes that BOOKR Class delivers consistently across diverse student populations.

Nextoria Education is now offering schools and educational institutions across the Gulf region access to BOOKR Class and BOOKR Next. The company is providing complimentary consultations and trial periods to help educators experience the platform’s transformative potential firsthand.

BOOKR Kids is an award-winning ed-tech company headquartered in Budapest, Hungary. Its flagship solution, BOOKR Class, transforms children’s books into interactive experiences that foster a love of reading and fast-track language learning. Trusted by thousands of schools in more than 45 countries, BOOKR Kids merges pedagogical expertise with world-class storytelling to make learning joyful, data-driven, and effective.

Nextoria Education is a Gulf-based educational technology company dedicated to bringing world-class learning solutions to the Middle East. Founded by education industry veterans, Nextoria Education partners with leading global ed-tech innovators to transform teaching and learning across the region.