Minneapolis, MN Excel Education Systems, Inc. today announced the company has acquired Washington Online Learning Institute, a regionally accredited career school based in the northeast region. The career school offers online undergraduate career certificate and diploma programs in legal studies, business, health care, and information technology. Washington Online Learning Institute is accredited by the Middle States Association and is recognized by CHEA and the US Department of Education.
The WOLI headquarters will be relocated to Excel’s global campus in Minneapolis, MN and will serve students worldwide. WOLI will undergo a rebranding process and will launch online programs summer of 2019.
As the new owner of the college, Excel Education Systems, possess the industry expertise, financial resources, systems, and human capital to improve student service and expand program offerings in the near future.
The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed, but the transaction is a straight cash deal and is not being funded by credit or outside investors.
“Acquiring WOLI—a regionally accredited post-secondary institution—is key to Excel’s long-term goal of providing affordable, accredited, post-secondary career training programs that prepare graduates for success in the workplace. Excel Education Systems is committed to providing adult learners with high quality, accredited, career training and certification programs that fit students’ busy schedules.” said CEO, Rod Clarkson.
About Excel Education Systems, Inc.:
Excel Education Systems is a leading provider of K-12 and post-secondary, distance education services, serving students and schools around the country, and around the world. Excel Education Systems is a for-purpose organization dedicated to transforming the way students learn. Excel Education Systems, Inc. is a Corporate Systems accredited member of AdvancED, the North Central Association CASI, the Southern Association of Colleges and School CASI, and the Northwest Accrediting Commission, which is the accrediting agency for the company’s K-12 schools and digital curricula. www.exceled.com www.woli.edu
