NAICS Code 611630: Language Schools
National industry
SBA small business size standard: $20.5 million in average annual receipts
Definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in offering foreign language instruction (including sign language). These establishments are designed to offer language instruction ranging from conversational skills for personal enrichment to intensive training courses for career or educational opportunities.
Government contracts for this service: PSC U009 Education Services and PSC U099 Other Education and Training Services
Code facts
- Part of
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61
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611
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6116
- 61163
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6116
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611
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61
- Contract awards
- 189 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $96,125,099 In FY2025
NAICS codes and definitions come from the U.S. Census Bureau, size standards from the SBA and contract spending from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Business activities under NAICS 611630
- Foreign language schools
- Language schools
- Schools, language
- Second language instruction
- Sign language instruction
- Sign language schools
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Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | -$2,773 |
| FY2026 | $56,681,967 |
| FY2025 | $96,125,099 |
| FY2024 | $85,086,650 |
| FY2023 | $69,099,883 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Language Associates LLC | $13,667,260 | |
| 2 | International Center For Language Studies, Inc. | $13,502,768 | |
| 3 | Global Language Translation, Inc. | $8,662,516 | |
| 4 | International Communications Associates Inc. | $6,157,215 | |
| 5 | Blueforce, Inc. | $6,133,300 | |
| 6 | Ascensus Global, Inc. | $3,615,795 | |
| 7 | Pgls LLC | $3,380,316 | |
| 8 | Chi-Chack LLC | $1,144,022 | |
| 9 | America-Mideast Educational And Training Services, Inc. | $949,229 | |
| 10 | Xtenfer Consulting Inc. | $831,754 |
See the full FY2025 ranking of NAICS 611630 contractors, by parent company.
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of the Army | $32,291,104 | |
| 2 | Department of State | $21,639,996 | |
| 3 | Air Force | $2,499,925 | |
| 4 | Defense Security Cooperation Agency | $247,401 | |
| 5 | Department of Homeland Security | $54,400 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | U009 Education Services | $26,336,931 | |
| 2 | U099 Other Education and Training Services | $21,409,173 | |
| 3 |
R410 Support – Professional: Program Evaluation/ |
$6,133,300 | |
| 4 |
U008 Training/ |
$984,624 | |
| 5 | R699 Other Administrative Support Services | $949,229 | |
| 6 |
U006 Vocational/ |
$590,006 | |
| 7 | R608 Translation and Interpreting Services(Including Sign Language) | $108,804 | |
| 8 | U001 Lectures For Training | $104,986 | |
| 9 | U011 AIDS Training | $42,400 | |
| 10 | R499 Other Professional Services | $24,385 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | $38,562,560 | |
| 2 | North Carolina | $4,759,817 | |
| 3 | California | $2,159,725 | |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $1,940,486 | |
| 5 | Florida | $831,754 | |
| 6 | Vermont | $500 |
Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 611630 in the last 12 months before deobligations, including work performed abroad or with no place of performance on record.
Contract opportunities
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Size standard history
Federal Register rules that named this code
Proposed size standard changes
| Proposed rule | Published | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Small Business Size Standards: Monetary-Based Industry Size Standards | Closed Oct 21, 2025No final rule found |
From the NAICS codes each rule's amendments to 13 CFR 121.201 name. Rules that print their size standard tables as images aren't listed.
Quick answers
What is NAICS 611630?
NAICS 611630 is Language Schools, a national industry in NAICS 61, Educational Services.
What is the NAICS code for language schools?
The NAICS code for language schools is 611630, Language Schools.
What is the NAICS code for sign language schools?
The NAICS code for sign language schools is 611630, Language Schools.
What is the NAICS code for foreign language schools?
The NAICS code for foreign language schools is 611630, Language Schools.
When did the size standard for NAICS 611630 last change?
The most recent Federal Register rule on record that names NAICS 611630 in the SBA's size standards is "Small Business Size Standards: Adjustment of Monetary-Based Size Standards, Disadvantage Thresholds, and 8(a) Eligibility Thresholds for Inflation" (87 FR 69118), published Nov 17, 2022 and effective Dec 19, 2022.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 611630?
Federal contracts under NAICS 611630 obligated $96,125,099 in fiscal year 2025 and $306,990,826 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 611630?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 611630 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Language Associates LLC ($13,667,260); International Center For Language Studies, Inc. ($13,502,768); and Global Language Translation, Inc. ($8,662,516).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 611630?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 611630 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of the Army ($32,291,104), Department of State ($21,639,996) and Air Force ($2,499,925).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 611630?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 611630 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are U009 Education Services, U099 Other Education and Training Services and R410 Support – Professional: Program Evaluation/
Where is the work under NAICS 611630 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 611630 over the last 12 months are Virginia ($38,562,560), North Carolina ($4,759,817) and California ($2,159,725).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 611630?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 611630 is Spanish language instructor services, award notice from US Consulate Monterrey (DOS), posted October 28, 2026.
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