About Us

Former teacher George does a crash-course in Computer Science and realises how to create a website to deliver authentic videos into schools, creating an affordable textbook alternative.

thisislanguage.com launches and we work with our first client - Downe House School in the UK.

Anna joins and becomes Co-founder. TIL reaches 100 schools and launches Spanish!

Italian and ESL launch. Latin teachers around the world can't believe their luck that Nutty Tilez can be played in Latin.

The concept demo for Nutty Tilez makes students say things like: "BEST GAME EVER!". A legend is born.

German launched! Newport News in the US becomes our first client in USA. First #nuttytilez competition launches. The crowd goes wild.

Our infamous Do the Exercises videos start production. TIL can now be found in 500 schools worldwide.

TIL reaches 1000 schools in over 40 countries. Video production hits 200 new videos a week. Grammar Guy becomes an icon for teachers around the world.

TIL wins the prestigious BETT Award for Secondary Content. Chris almost breaks his leg during an office away-day at #goape.

We help support over 250,000 students during the global pandemic. We also met and immediately partnered with the awe-inspiring charity Mary's Meals.

Our speaking feature quickly becomes the best-in-breed product for assessing oral proficiency. Exam board alignment is complete!

Increasing numbers of clients ask if we'd bring out unique approach to other subject areas...cogs begin to turn.

Mandarin joins the This is School offering as we release 400 new, authentic and totally unscripted videos.

After 12 months of client research, sweat, some tears and overwhelming positivity from early adoptors, This Is Language relaunches as This is School.

The compass takes us to our Geography launch for UK schools, ready to help teachers climb the mountain of finding resources for this larger than life subject!

Sciences launches for UK schools, with resources to spark student imagination in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Combined Science.

This is School becomes accredited with the ISO Mark 27001-2022, meaning we’ve been recognised for our continual commitment to put systems in place to keep your data safe (along with managing risks).