Learnlife

What Learnlife does

Learnlife is a Barcelona-headquartered alternative education company (legally Our Dream School, S.L.) founded in 2017 that operates a network of three physical 'Learn Hubs' in the Barcelona metropolitan area delivering full-time primary (ages 6-12) and secondary (ages 12-18) programmes, summer camps for ages 6-13, and a specialized Pathfinders Programme for neurodiverse learners aged 11-16. Its pedagogical technology consists of the proprietary Learning Paradigm — a synthesis of 25 learning methodologies drawn from research on over 100 innovative schools globally — operationalized through purpose-built Learnhub Studios (carpentry, 3D printing, music production, electronics, coding, cooking), intensives (block-scheduled immersive learning), 360-degree multi-stakeholder assessments, and the Learning Vitae, a living competency portfolio replacing traditional grades. All three Hubs hold NEASC accreditation enabling American High School diploma pathways, and the Eco Hub has won the Green Solutions Awards Low-Tech Prize (2022-2023) for environmental design.

The business model is anchored on subscription tuition fees from enrolled families, supplemented by seasonal summer camps, corporate event revenue (Eco Hub Comedy Festival, Twilight Family Mercadillo), and a growing B2B layer of School Transformation training, Hub Tours, and People Services recruitment for educators and school leaders. Go-to-market relies on direct-to-consumer acquisition via virtual info sessions, in-person Open House events, Hub tours, and a 1:1 admissions funnel, with the Learnlife Alliance and partnerships such as the Erasmus+ KA210-ADU 'Empower' project (Romania-Spain) extending methodology reach internationally. Beyond the Barcelona base, Learnlife launched a Rwanda operation in late 2024 to deliver entrepreneurship education, signalling international templating of the hub model. Funded primarily through community/crowdfunding (~€1.4M total disclosed), Learnlife serves 200+ learners with a stated 11-50 employee headcount and positions itself as a VUCA/AI-era alternative to exam-driven mainstream schooling.

Name

Learnlife

Legal name

Our Dream School, S.L.

Website

https://learnlife.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Learnlife operates three NEASC-accredited 'Learn Hubs' near Barcelona offering full-time alternative primary and secondary programmes (ages 6-18), summer camps, and a Pathfinders track for neurodiverse learners, supplemented by school transformation training and the Learnlife Alliance educator network, serving ~200+ families plus partner schools in Spain and Rwanda.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Alternative K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Online/Hybrid Lifelong Learning Platforms & Open Enrollment Programs (EDAAAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Workshops, Webinars & Live Masterclasses (MPACALAD), Virtual Homeschool Programs & Online Curriculum Schools (EDAJADAJ)

Keywords

• Alternative K-12 education
• International school programmes
• Passion-based learning
• Neurodiversity specialist programmes
• School transformation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Full-time and Part-time Tuition (School Programmes): Learnlife generates primary revenue from tuition fees charged to families for full-time and part-time learning programmes at its three Learn Hubs in Barcelona. Programmes are offered for Primary (ages 6-12/10-12) and Secondary (ages 12-18/10-16) learners.
2. Summer Camps: Seasonal summer camp programmes for children ages 6-13 providing another revenue stream and family acquisition channel.
3. Services for Educators (Training & School Transformation): Recruitment and assessment services (People Services), training programmes tailored to schools' unique needs, and Hub Tours for visiting educators. Also includes Inspire events and the Learnlife Alliance for educators.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Learnlife operates NEASC-accredited international schools delivering full-time Primary (ages 6–12) and Secondary (ages 12–18) programmes across three physical Learn Hubs near Barcelona, complemented by online programmes and Summer Camps. Beyond family-facing schooling, it sells School Transformation training, Hub Tours, People Services recruitment and the Learnlife Alliance educator network to schools and educators. Its teaching is built on a proprietary Learning Paradigm derived from research on 100+ innovative global schools, with specialisations including the Pathfinders Programme for neurodiverse learners and Intensives for immersive block-scheduled learning.

Product overview

Learnlife is an international school network operating three Learn Hubs in the Barcelona area: Urban Hub (secondary, ages 12-18), Eco Hub (primary, ages 6-12), and Village Hub (primary/secondary, ages 10-16). The core offering consists of full-time educational programmes including Primary Programmes, Secondary Programmes, and Summer Camps, supplemented by specialized offerings such as the Pathfinders Programme for neurodiverse learners and Learnlife Intensives for immersive learning. Learnlife also provides services for educators including School Transformation training, Hub Tours, People Services (recruitment), and the Learnlife Alliance network. The organization has expanded internationally with Learnlife Rwanda for entrepreneurship education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Programmes Full-time nature-based learning programmes for children ages 6-12, developing roots for lifelong learning through passion-driven, studio-based projects at the Urban, Eco and Village Learn Hubs.
• Secondary Programmes Passion- and studio-based programmes for ages 12-18 emphasising personal growth through real-world projects, with university and entrepreneurship pathways at the Urban Hub and Village Hub. The Urban Hub Secondary Programme is officially NEASC-accredited as an international secondary school.
• Summer Camps Fun summer camps for ages 6-13 that inspire children to explore passions and learn new skills, delivered at the Learnlife Learn Hubs as a seasonal standalone programme.
• Pathfinders Programme Specialist programme for neurodiverse learners aged 11-16 offering expert guidance, personalised strategies, executive functioning skill development, and support for dyslexia, dyscalculia and ADHD, paired with weekly 1:1 psychologist sessions and wellbeing workshops.
• School Transformation Training services tailored to schools' unique needs and growth areas, helping educators innovate and implement real change in their learning communities through Learnlife's Passion-Based Learning methodology.
• Hub Tours Visits to Learnlife Learn Hubs that provide inspiration and hands-on experience of the innovative education model for schools, educators and prospective families.
• People Services Recruitment and assessment services to help schools find top talent aligned with their purpose and culture.
• Learnlife Alliance Global network of schools and educators sharing the Learnlife learning paradigm to drive educational change worldwide, including training, consulting and methodology licensing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200 learners enrolled across Learn Hubs and online programmes
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Asociația Rubik Educație Alternativă (Romania)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 November 2025International co-development partnership under the Erasmus+ KA210-ADU programme for the 'Empower – Building Lifelong Learning Skills' project. The partnership aims to build a network of educators in Romania and Spain, developing a training itinerary for 60 educators (30 per country), 6 online workshops, an international learning meetup in Barcelona, and a multilingual facilitator guide (EN/RO/ES) with over 20 practical educational tools.
• Col·legi CamícoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school implementing Learnlife's Passion-Based Learning methodology through the Impuls Digital programme. 85+ educators trained; 1,500+ learners positively impacted. Learnlife provided training to teachers to develop thematic passion-based labs within the school's existing spaces.
• Escola EstelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school in the Passion-Based Learning training programme. Teachers developed learner-centred thematic labs and reported significant improvements in learner autonomy, reflection, and skill transfer across subjects.
• AcescominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState school partner that used Learnlife's training to modernise its curriculum, bringing innovative approaches into a state school setting and increasing learner motivation and satisfaction.
• Learn Space S.L.U.coreOthersCorporate group entity within the Learnlife/Ou r Dream School group. Data sharing arrangement noted in privacy policy. Related company for operational purposes.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Green School Bali: Alternative international K-12 school in Bali built around sustainability, project-based learning, and a learner-led paradigm. Most comparable to Learnlife on philosophy, alternative-school positioning, and the use of distinctive physical campuses as brand assets.
• Acton Academy: Network of learner-led, project-based alternative K-12 schools using a similar studio/discovery-based approach. Closely comparable to Learnlife's learner-led paradigm and emphasis on real-world projects over traditional grades.
• Khan Lab School: Alternative K-12 school founded by Sal Khan, focused on mastery-based, mixed-age learning and a non-traditional assessment model. Comparable to Learnlife in its alternative-school methodology and rejection of conventional grade-based progression.
• High Tech High: San Diego-based network of project-based, learner-centred K-12 schools with multiple physical campuses. Comparable to Learnlife on multi-campus project-based K-12 delivery and a published pedagogy.
• Big Picture Learning: Network of alternative schools built around personalised learning plans, internships, and mentor-based assessment. Comparable to Learnlife on the Learning Vitae-style portfolio approach and passion-driven pathways.
• MUSE School: California-based private K-12 school emphasising self-directed, project-based learning and sustainability (a founding principle). Comparable to Learnlife on alternative K-12 philosophy and eco/sustainability-aligned positioning (cf. Eco Hub).

Emerging players

• Synthesis: Tech-enabled alternative education company offering collaborative, problem-solving-based programmes for students. Comparable to Learnlife in its alternative-education, learner-led approach but delivered via online cohorts rather than physical campuses.

Broad incumbents

• Nord Anglia Education: Large premium international schools network operating in multiple countries. Comparable to Learnlife as an accredited international alternative-school competitor, but with vastly greater scale, geographic footprint, and brand.
• GEMS Education: Global K-12 operator with a large network of premium international schools. Comparable to Learnlife as an accredited international-school operator serving globally mobile families, though at much larger scale and broader curriculum.
• Dwight School: Network of IB-accredited international schools with a personalised-learning, 'ignite passion' philosophy. Comparable to Learnlife on personalised, IB-style international schooling and accreditation-led premium positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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