The Language Enclave expands reach, empowers 1,000 learners across 15 Countries

The Language Enclave (TLE) Ltd, formerly known as The Imoh Essien Language Institute (TIELI), has announced its growth and strategic rebranding, marking a new era in global language education and cross-cultural engagement.

Founded in 2020 by Imoh Essien, educator and entrepreneur, TLE has rapidly evolved into a leading global language services provider, offering expert instruction in French, Spanish, German, Arabic, and Chinese. With a mission to bridge cultural gaps and unlock international opportunities, TLE has guided over 1,000 learners across 15 countries on five continents.

In October 2024, TLE reached a pivotal milestone by incorporating as a company limited by shares—affirming its commitment to educational excellence, structural growth, and scalable global impact.

“Our journey from TIELI to TLE represents more than a name change; it’s a testament to the transformation we’ve experienced and the lives we’ve helped transform,” said Imoh Essien, CEO of TLE. “We remain passionate about empowering individuals through language proficiency, and our vision is to become Africa’s foremost global gateway for multilingual success.”

TLE’s service portfolio includes one-on-one tutoring, flexible class schedules, and preparation for globally recognized examinations such as TEF, TCF, DELF/DALF, GOETHE, and HSK. The institute also provides professional translation, interpretation, editing, proofreading, and language-based staffing solutions to individuals, businesses, and institutions.

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As part of its commitment to innovation and access, TLE is set to launch its own custom-built Learning Management System (LMS), designed to provide seamless, interactive, and high-quality virtual learning experiences for students worldwide.

Through its learner-focused and impact-driven model, TLE contributes to multiple United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including Quality Education (SDG 4), Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8), and Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10).

“Learning French with TLE changed my career trajectory completely,” said Mariam Odekunle, a Nigerian diplomat based in Morocco. “Their support and structure helped me qualify for an international posting I once thought was out of reach.”

TLE continues to grow its global footprint while preparing to host its third international language conference in September 2025, bringing together polyglot speakers, educators, and language advocates from around the world.

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha is the Aviation Correspondent at BusinessDay Media Limited, publishers of BusinessDay Newspapers. She is also the Deputy Editor, BusinessDay Weekender Magazine, the Saturday Weekend edition of BusinessDay. She holds a BSC in Mass Communication from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka and a Masters degree in Marketing at the University of Lagos. As the lead writer on the aviation desk, Ifeoma is responsible and in charge of the three weekly aviation and travel pages in BusinessDay and BDSunday. She also overseas and edits all pages of BusinessDay Saturday Weekender. She has written various investigative, features and news stories in aviation and business related issues and has been severally nominated for award in the category of Aviation Writer of the Year by the Nigeria Media Nite-Out awards; one of the Nigeria’s most prestigious media awards ceremonies. Ifeoma is a one-time winner of the prestigious Nigeria Media Merit Award under the 'Aviation Writer of the Year' Category. She is the 2025 Eloy Award winner under the Print Media Journalist category. She has undergone several journalism trainings by various prestigious organisations. Ifeoma is also a fellow of the Female Reporters Leadership Fellowship of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism.