Analysis
NAICS 611630 is the 2022 national industry for language schools, part of 61163 (Language Schools). Census lists 6 example activities under it in the official index.
County Business Patterns counts 1,558 US establishments in this code in 2023, employing 19,068 people at an average annual payroll of $32,015 per employee (5th percentile of national industries). 44% of the establishments have fewer than five employees, which is close to the national mix.
Its index entries, the activities Census uses to assign businesses to this code, include foreign language schools, language schools, schools, language and second language instruction, among 6 in all.
For example, providing translation and interpretation services are classified in 541930 (Translation and Interpretation Services) instead.
Census lists 1 related activities that belong elsewhere, most often in 541930. Businesses that do several things are classified by their primary activity, the one that generates the most value, so check those boundaries before settling on this code.
Official definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in offering foreign language instruction (including sign language). These establishments are designed to offer language instruction ranging from conversational skills for personal enrichment to intensive training courses for career or educational opportunities.
Source: US Census Bureau, NAICS 2022 Manual.
Not this code if…
| The business mainly does | Use instead |
|---|---|
| Providing translation and interpretation services | 541930 Translation and Interpretation Services |
Index entries (6)
- Foreign language schools
- Language schools
- Schools, language
- Second language instruction
- Sign language instruction
- Sign language schools