About Akimey Education & AkimeyGo
Building bridges through education, language & cultural discovery since 2020. Your gateway to English mastery and authentic West African experiences.
Where It All Began
The vision that started it all during a global pandemic
In 2020, in the midst of a global pandemic when borders were closing and the world felt smaller than ever, a vision was born in Cotonou, Benin. A team of passionate West African educators and entrepreneurs asked a simple but powerful question: "What if language barriers didn't limit people's dreams?"
Growing up in West Africa, our founding team witnessed countless talented individuals held back—not by lack of intelligence or ambition, but by language. Brilliant students who couldn't access English-medium universities. Skilled professionals unable to compete for international opportunities. Entrepreneurs locked out of global markets. Families separated by linguistic divides.
"Our own struggles with English taught us everything we needed to know to create AkimeyGo. Many of us grew up speaking French and local languages in Benin and other Francophone countries. We desperately wanted international opportunities, but our English was our biggest barrier."
The solution became clear: Create bridges. Educational bridges. Cultural bridges. Human bridges. In November 2020, Akimey Education was officially registered in Benin as a comprehensive educational services company. The mission? To democratize access to quality English education and authentic cultural experiences across West Africa and beyond.
Our Three Pillars
Integrated services for comprehensive, life-changing experiences
Language Immersion Programs
Complete cultural and linguistic immersion with host family stays, living English practice 24/7, and authentic Ghanaian family integration.
English Learning & School Enrollment
Professional school research and placement, complete enrollment coordination, accommodation assistance, and academic support.
Tourism & Cultural Discovery
Guided exploration of Ghana and West Africa, historical and cultural heritage tours, ethical and sustainable community-focused tourism.
What Guides Everything We Do
Our commitment to excellence, authenticity, and impact
Excellence in Education
We refuse to compromise on quality. Every school, family, guide, and partner is rigorously vetted with continuous improvement through feedback.
Authentic Connection
Real families, real experiences, real transformation. No staged tourist performances—just genuine cultural exchange and honest communication.
Student-Centered Approach
Every decision starts with: "What's best for the student?" Personalized services, responsive to individual needs, with 24/7 support.
Transparency & Integrity
No hidden fees, ever. Honest communication at every stage. We admit mistakes and make them right. Do what we say, say what we do.
The People Behind AkimeyGo
35+ dedicated professionals across Benin and Ghana
Leadership & Strategy
Overall company direction, quality assurance, and strategic planning.
Student Services
Your primary point of contact throughout your journey.
Academic Partnerships
School research, vetting, and enrollment coordination.
How We're Organized
Specialized teams working together for your success
Leadership & Strategy Team
Overall company direction and vision, quality assurance and standards, partnership development, strategic planning and growth. Based in Cotonou, Benin & Accra, Ghana.
Student Services Department
Your primary point of contact throughout your journey, family matching and coordination, student welfare and support, progress monitoring and check-ins. Available in English, French, Spanish (limited), Arabic (basic).
Academic Partnerships Team
School research and vetting, enrollment coordination, academic quality monitoring, curriculum consultation, partner relations management. Based in Accra, Ghana.
Tourism & Cultural Programs Department
Tour design and itinerary creation, guide recruitment and training, destination development, quality control for all tours, custom experience design. Based in Accra, Ghana.
By The Numbers
The difference we've made since 2020
Past, Present & Future
From a bold idea to West Africa's leading education and cultural exchange provider
The Founding Year
Akimey Education officially registered in Benin (November 2020). COVID-19 pandemic presented challenges but also planning time. First 10 host families recruited and trained in Ghana.
First Real Operations
50 students placed successfully in language programs. Tourism packages launched as Ghana reopened post-COVID. 5 solid school partnerships established.
Finding Our Rhythm
150 students served across programs. Opened informal coordination desk in Accra. First TripAdvisor reviews averaging 5 stars.
Scaling Up With Quality
200+ students served annually. Formal Accra operations office established. TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence awarded.
Recognition & Impact
250+ students across all programs. Multiple awards and media features. 500th student celebrated with ceremony.
Consolidation & Preparation
On track for 300+ students. Quality-over-quantity focus. Togo expansion planning and partnerships. Launch of online pre-departure preparation program.
Future Vision
Serve 400+ students annually. Launch Togo language immersion programs. Enhanced technology platform. Open second Ghana office in Kumasi.
Strategic Collaborations
Working together to create exceptional experiences
Get In Touch
We're here to answer your questions and help you begin your journey
info@akimeygo.com
We respond within 4 hours
Benin: +229 97 39 99 79
Ghana: +233 54 367 06 69
Phone
Benin: +229 01 97 39 99 79
Ghana: +233 54 367 06 69
Offices
Cotonou, Benin
Accra, Ghana