About ELi Publishing Group

What we do

ELi Publishing Group is the international branch of Gruppo Editoriale ELi, a key player in the publishing industry since its inception in 1977. Our International Division is dedicated to crafting, marketing, and distributing editorial offerings across 80 countries, leveraging a robust network of more than 140 distributors.  We provide a diverse array of educational resources tailored for language learners. Our offerings span various languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Russian, and Latin. From comprehensive courses and grammar textbooks to preparatory materials for global certifications, graded readers, supplementary resources for educators, interactive educational games, and language-focused magazines, we cater to every aspect of language acquisition and proficiency.

Based in Loreto, Italy, in the Marche region, Gruppo Editoriale ELi (www.gruppoeli.it) has long been a stalwart supporter of educators. Renowned as a frontrunner in the Italian school publishing sector, our nine distinct editorial brands cater to educational needs from primary through secondary levels. Furthermore, we proudly stand as a primary producer of educational games, both domestically and on a global scale, enhancing learning experiences for students worldwide.

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Specialized brands for each language

ELT – English Language Teaching
FLE – Français Langue étrangère
ILS – Italiano Lingua Straniera
DaF – Deutsch als Fremdsprache
ELE – Español como Lengua Extranjera

Discover our offer for teaching Chinese, Russian and Latin as foreign languages

Our heritage

1977

The ELi – European Language Institute publishing house was established by Lamberto Pigini, evolving from the educational expertise of Euroschool, Italy’s pioneering English language institute for children.

1978

Production commenced, leading to the expansion of linguistic magazines in English, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Italian for foreigners, and Latin.

1985

ELi initiated distribution in over 80 countries worldwide.

1996

PIERRE BORDAS et Fils joins ELi Publishing Group.

2007

Introduction of the ELi Graded Readers series in five languages and various difficulty levels. The series underwent renewal and updates in 2021. ELi acquired the La Spiga brand.

2013

ELi acquired PLAN Publishing House, a leading provider in Italy for professional institute services in food, wine, and hotel hospitality.

2019

Formation of Gruppo Editoriale ELi to encompass all operational publishing brands. EBF Bulgarini Publishing House joined Gruppo Editoriale ELi.

2021

PRINCIPATO and CETEM Publishing Houses became part of Gruppo Editoriale ELi.

2024

EDINUMEN joins the Eli Publishing Group.
EDINUMEN and ELI EDICIONES have joined forces to create an extensive catalogue of Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE) resources.

Currently

ELi Publishing Group operates with five language catalogues—English, French, German, Spanish, and Italian—in over 80 countries, supported by an extensive network of 140 distributors.