Parent organisation
The Klett Group
A leading education company in Europe with more than 125 years of tradition — from nurseries and schools to educational publishing and adult learning.
klett-gruppe.de ↗Klett EDU
ACE 2026 · Barranquilla

Five companies of the Klett Group and Colombia's Honorary Consulate in Stuttgart — a guide for conversations at the ACE 2026 congress.
Foto: Felipe Restrepo Acosta / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Parent organisation
A leading education company in Europe with more than 125 years of tradition — from nurseries and schools to educational publishing and adult learning.
klett-gruppe.de ↗Talent & integration
South AmericaPartner for recruitment, German language training and integration of nursing professionals. Already active in Ecuador — first projects in Medellín and Cali are currently being planned.

Languages
Proficiency in languages is a key driver of workforce development and international mobility. Ernst Klett Sprachen offers innovative learning materials for over 26 languages, specialising in German as a foreign language. The publishing house supports educational institutions, companies, and international skilled professionals in developing sustainable language competencies through coursebooks, exam preparation resources, and professional qualification materials. Its portfolio is complemented by allango, an AI-powered platform for personalised, flexible language learning.

English as a Foreign Language
An award-winning ELT publisher with over 20 years of experience in developing creative, well-designed, and practical English language teaching materials. Recognized as a leading publisher in the field of ELT methodology, the company is particularly known for its multi award-winning DELTA Teacher Development Series, which combines educational theory with classroom-ready practice. Its portfolio also includes innovative resources in the fields of Kindergarten, Young Learners, Business English and Exam preparation, as well as a series of Teacher Resource books which provide stimulating classroom-friendly teaching materials. In addition, DELTA also promotes inclusive learning, teacher professional development, sustainability, digital literacy, and 21st-century skills, helping every learner thrive in an evolving educational landscape.
AI & language
AI-powered language solutions for business: PONS Intelligence, a subsidiary of PONS Langenscheidt, provides platforms for industry- and company-specific translation and language learning.
Ferdinand Ayen, Managing Director of Klett EDU, was appointed Honorary Consul of the Republic of Colombia in Stuttgart in February 2026 — a link between Germany's industrial heartland, Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria, and Colombia.

Bavaria: A strong partner for innovation and technology
Bavaria is one of Europe's leading industrial and technology regions, combining a strong base of innovative SMEs, global companies, universities and publicly funded research institutions. Key strengths include advanced manufacturing, mobility, aerospace and space, ICT, life sciences and other high-tech industries.
Bavaria maintains its own state representation office in Santiago de Chile, which serves as a direct point of contact for cooperation with Latin America and is also the point of contact for Colombia.
stmwi.bayern.de ↗
Baden-Württemberg: An innovation hub at the heart of Europe
Baden-Württemberg is one of Europe's strongest regions for business and innovation. Global market leaders, a powerful SME sector, international corporations, leading universities and research institutions form a closely connected ecosystem. Its particular strengths include automotive engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, medical technology and other high-tech industries.
bw-i.de ↗