The startup offers an education platform that partners with colleges to provide accredited first-year courses, allowing students to earn full class credits while incorporating travel into their learning experience. This approach makes higher education more accessible and affordable, enabling students to graduate in four years while discovering their personal purpose and direction.
Funding
$35.2M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Many students seek a college experience that incorporates global travel and cultural immersion, but traditional study abroad programs often don't cater to first-year students or guarantee credit transfer, potentially delaying graduation. Furthermore, the cost of studying abroad can be prohibitive, limiting access for many aspiring scholars.
Solution
Verto Education partners with the University of New Haven to provide a globally-oriented first-year college experience where students can earn 12-17 credits per semester while studying abroad in locations like Argentina, Czech Republic, England, Italy, and Spain. Students enroll in the University of New Haven's Associate of Arts Degree in General Studies while abroad. The program offers pathways to admission at over 50 U.S. partner colleges, with many offering guaranteed admission and seamless credit transfer for Verto participants. Verto provides college counseling, academic advising, and transfer services to support students throughout their journey, from pre-departure to post-program, ensuring a successful transition to their chosen college or university.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes high school seniors, first-year college students, gap-year students, and college students with no more than 30 post-secondary credits seeking an immersive academic travel experience with guaranteed credit transfer.
Features
- Semester-long study abroad programs in Argentina, Czech Republic, England, Italy, and Spain
- Accredited courses and credits through the University of New Haven
- Direct transfer pathways to 50+ partner colleges and universities
- College counseling, academic advising, and transfer support services
- Cultural immersion activities, excursions, and hands-on projects
- Financial aid and scholarship opportunities to make global education more accessible
- Verto Discovery Programming to foster self-discovery through mentorship