Transforming online education in Latin America: and dLocal

How Open English and dLocal revolutionized online education in Latin America by offering localized payment solutions, enabling students to access high-quality English courses using trusted local payment methods in countries like Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, and Argentina.

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Open English, the leading online English language learning platform, partnered with dLocal to overcome payment barriers in Latin America. By integrating localized payment solutions such as local debit cards, cash-based options, and digital wallets, Open English has expanded its reach, allowing millions of students to invest in their future. This collaboration has made education more accessible across the region, leading to significant growth in student enrollments and helping learners improve their English skills through easier payment processes.

Expansion

Expanding online education through localized payments

Open English faced a challenge in expanding its online education platform across Latin America due to the lack of access to traditional payment methods like international credit cards. To solve this issue, the company partnered with dLocal, a specialist in localized payments across emerging markets.

Through this partnership, Open English integrated a wide range of local payment methods, allowing students in countries like Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia to pay for their courses using options they trust, including local credit cards, digital wallets, and cash-based solutions. This approach has enabled Open English to significantly increase its reach, making education more accessible to millions of students across the region.

Partnering with dLocal has been a game-changer for Open English. By offering students localized payment options, we’ve been able to expand our reach, make education more accessible, and drive student success across Latin America.

– Wilmer Sarmiento Founder & SVP Product

Wilmer Sarmiento, Founder and SVP Product of Open English

Innovation

Innovating payments to support online education

Open English and dLocal revolutionized how students pay for their courses by offering localized payment options that cater to the specific needs of Latin American markets. dLocal’s integration allowed Open English to offer a seamless payment experience, from local debit cards to digital wallets and cash-based methods, ensuring students can pay in their local currencies.

This partnership not only simplified the payment process but also opened doors for many students who previously struggled with access to online education due to payment limitations, helping Open English drive more enrollments across the region.

Open English’s payments journey so far with dLocal

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The challenge

Open English realized that many students in Latin America were unable to access online courses due to limited payment options, as international credit cards were not widely available. To scale across the region, Open English needed a solution that offered localized payment methods.
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The solution

Through its partnership with dLocal, Open English integrated a variety of local payment methods, including local debit cards, cash-based solutions, and digital wallets, into its platform. This allowed students to easily pay for courses in their local currencies.
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The outcome

By simplifying payments, Open English saw a significant increase in enrollments, making it easier for students across Latin America to access high-quality English language courses. This partnership continues to drive educational success throughout the region, breaking down barriers to online learning.