Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Software Market Report 2026

The social emotional learning (sel) software market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $2.94 billion in 2025 to $3.69 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing awareness of student mental health needs, integration of sel into school curricula, expansion of digital education platforms, rising adoption of edtech solutions, growth in online learning environments.

The social emotional learning (sel) software market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $9.04 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in digital education infrastructure, rising demand for workplace sel training tools, expansion of ai-driven learning analytics, growing focus on holistic education outcomes, increasing adoption of cloud-based sel solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of personalized sel learning platforms, rising integration of ai-based behavioral assessments, growing use of gamified learning modules, expansion of remote and hybrid sel programs, enhanced focus on data privacy and student wellbeing.

The growing awareness of mental health is expected to propel the growth of the social-emotional learning (SEL) software market. Mental health refers to an individual’s overall emotional, psychological, and social well-being, influencing how they think, feel, and act. The rise in mental health awareness is driven by the increasing prevalence of mental health conditions, efforts to reduce stigma, and the recognition that mental well-being is essential for overall health and quality of life. Social-emotional learning (SEL) software supports mental health by helping individuals develop crucial emotional and social skills, enhancing resilience and overall well-being. For instance, in May 2024, according to a poll published by the American Psychiatric Association, a US-based professional organization of psychiatrists and trainee psychiatrists, 43% of adults reported feeling more anxious than the previous year, up from 37% in 2023 and 32% in 2022. Therefore, the growing awareness of mental health is driving the growth of the social-emotional learning (SEL) software market.

Leading companies in the social-emotional learning (SEL) software market are developing innovative solutions, such as virtual learning courses, to provide foundational learning to a broad audience. A virtual learning course is an online educational program allowing students to access content and participate in learning activities remotely via digital platforms. For instance, in January 2023, Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL), a US-based organization, launched An Introduction to Social and Emotional Learning, an online course offering foundational insights into core SEL competencies. The course includes interactive modules, real-world applications, and strategies for integrating SEL practices into educational settings, fostering both personal and academic growth for students.

In February 2024, CentralReach, LLC, a US-based company specializing in software solutions for the healthcare industry, acquired SILAS for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enhances CentralReach’s offerings in the educational sector, particularly for students with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. SILAS is a US-based provider of social and emotional learning (SEL) and behavior solutions.

Major companies operating in the social emotional learning (SEL) software market are Imagine Learning LLC, Panorama Education Inc., Nearpod Inc., EverFi Inc., Second Step, ClassDojo Inc., Committee for Children, NoRedInk Corporation, Kognito Interactive Inc., SchoolMint Inc., Everyday Speech Inc., Move This World Inc., Evolution Labs Inc., Aperture Education LLC, Illuminate Education Inc., Emotional ABCs, Brighten Learning, Inner Explorer Inc., Positive Action Inc., Taproot Learning Inc., BASE Education LLC, Hapara Inc., Edutopia, Peekapak Inc.

North America was the largest region in the social emotional learning (SEL) software market in 2025. The regions covered in the social emotional learning (sel) software market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the social emotional learning (sel) software market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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