Our story

IXL Learning is the largest educational technology company in North America. With 25 years of experience in education, we reach millions of learners around the world through a diverse range of products.

  • 1998

    IXL Learning was founded in 1998 when we released Quia Web, the first website that allowed teachers and learners to create and share customized study materials, from matching games to flashcards, quizzes and more. The concept was an overnight success, and Quia Web quickly became one of the most popular education sites in the early days of the internet.

  • 2001

    Our second product, Quia Books, is a highly interactive online textbook and workbook platform created specifically for language learning. Released in 2001, at a time when e-books weren't much more than PDFs, Quia Books supported immersive, online workbook exercises with real-time feedback and an intelligent grading system. To date, more than 450 secondary- and higher-education language textbooks have been published on the Quia Books platform.

  • 2007

    In 2007, we introduced IXL, a groundbreaking platform and curriculum for K–12 math education. IXL gives districts, schools, and teachers everything they need to make a bigger positive impact on learning for every student. Through an easy-to-use, all-inclusive platform, IXL provides thousands of curriculum and instructional resources, actionable analytics, and a state-of-the-art assessment suite. IXL covers math, language arts, science, social studies, and Spanish. IXL is now used by 14 million students, 1 million teachers, and by families worldwide. We are continuously evolving IXL and adding new product features to ensure we're serving educators and students in the best way possible.

  • 2018

    In 2018, IXL Learning acquired ABCya, the creator of over 400 educational computer games and apps for kids. ABCya provides games and apps for students in pre-K to 6th grade that focus on math and language arts, as well as topics such as science, computer skills, art, and holidays. Since 2004, ABCya has reached over 122 million learners who have played more than 1.5 billion games.

  • 2019

    IXL Learning acquired Education.com in 2019. Education.com offers 30,000 digital and printable learning resources, including worksheets, online games, hands-on activities, lesson plans, and more, for preschool through 8th grade.

  • 2020

    Vocabulary.com, the leading vocabulary acquisition program, joined the IXL Learning family in 2020. Vocabulary.com delivers personalized instruction to close students' word gaps and prepare them for success in the classroom and beyond. With more than 16,000 learnable words and engaging activities like VocabTrainer and Vocabulary Jams, discovering and mastering new words is fun and meaningful.

  • 2021

    In 2021, the IXL Learning family of brands expanded again. We acquired Rosetta Stone, the most recognized language learning company in the world. Rosetta Stone covers 25 languages, using its research-proven Dynamic Immersion method and TruAccent pronunciation engine. In addition to serving millions of individual learners, Rosetta Stone is also used by K–12 schools, higher education institutions, and enterprise businesses around the world.

    Wyzant, the nation's largest digital network for online tutoring with trusted tutors in 300+ subjects, also joined IXL. Wyzant's 65,000+ tutors provide personalized, 1-1 instruction to students from kindergarten through college, adult learners and professionals, and hobbyists.

  • 2022

    IXL Learning added two more language learning brands in 2022. Curiosity Media is the creator of innovative language learning products, including SpanishDictionary.com and inglés.com, which offer dictionaries, translators, and learning activities. Emmersion is the developer of industry-leading AI-powered language assessments that provide fast and reliable language certification for businesses, colleges and universities, and individuals.

  • 2023

    In 2023, we acquired TPT, also known as Teachers Pay Teachers. TPT offers the world's largest catalog of educator-created content, and the platform is used by over 85 percent of PK–12 teachers in the US. TPT offers more than 7 million resources, and those materials have been downloaded by teachers more than 1 billion times.

  • 2024

    IXL introduced Takeoff by IXL Math, a first-of-its-kind core curriculum designed for the modern classroom. Takeoff makes fully differentiated math instruction possible by seamlessly integrating an expertly crafted curriculum and innovative personalization technology.

    IXL Learning’s family of brands expanded further with the acquisition of Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com. More than 40 million people each month rely on these reference sites to learn, discover, and have fun with the ever-evolving world of words and meanings.

    Carson Dellosa Education also joined IXL Learning. The leading publisher of teaching supplies for educators and families is known for its best-selling Spectrum and Summer Bridge workbooks, hands-on learning materials, and classroom decor.

  • 2025

    In 2025, IXL released the IXL LevelUp Diagnostic, which introduced multiple innovations to the assessment world. LevelUp transforms test results into precise next steps for instruction with personalized action plans for each student. Those plans connect directly to IXL skills so learning moves forward immediately. And with Real-Time mode, diagnostic results and plans stay up to date all year long.

    IXL Learning acquired Evan-Moor Educational Publishers, expanding its print offerings to give customers more hands-on, offline ways to learn. Evan-Moor’s popular instructional resources for PreK-8 students include workbooks, activity books, teaching guides, e-books, and more.

    MyTutor, the United Kingdom’s leading online tutoring platform, also joined IXL Learning. MyTutor’s network of 10,000 tutors helps learners from more than 200,000 families and 40% of the country’s secondary schools achieve better academic outcomes.