Linguaschools

What Linguaschools does

Linguaschools operates a boutique network of Spanish language schools founded in 2005, headquartered in Barcelona and structured under Netherlands-registered Lingua BV with operating subsidiaries in Spain (e.g., Lingua Schools Granada S.L.). The company directly owns fully accredited schools in Barcelona, Madrid, and Granada, and partners with accredited schools across a further ten destinations: Valencia, Malaga, Salamanca, and San Sebastián in Spain, plus Buenos Aires, Santiago, Cusco, Montañita, Tamarindo, and Guanajuato in Latin America. Its core offering is Spanish language instruction for adult learners, delivered as intensive group programs (20-30 lessons per week), combination courses with private add-ons, individual tutoring, semi-intensive options, exam preparation (DELE, SIELE, Madrid Chamber), university pathway programs for Spanish higher education admission, and a newer online course line. Complementary revenue comes from bundled accommodation (host families, shared apartments), airport transfers, cultural activity add-ons (Spanish & Sports, Dance, Culture, Cooking, Yoga, Diving), and student visa support with Letter of Acceptance documentation.

Name

Linguaschools

Legal name

Lingua BV

Website

https://linguaschools.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Linguaschools is a boutique network of accredited Spanish language schools operating 3 owned and 10 partner campuses across 13 destinations in Spain and Latin America, serving adult learners with intensive courses, exam prep, university pathways, and online options.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Language Education Services

NAICS

Language Schools (611630), Language Schools (61163)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

General Language Schools (Multi-Language) (EDAIAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Language School Placement Agencies & Aggregators (EDAIAEAM), Exam Preparation Language Programs (IELTS/TOEFL/DELE/DALF/HSK, etc.) (EDAIAEAD), Language Learning Centers (ESL/EFL & World Languages) (EDANAHAG)

Keywords

• Spanish language courses
• Language immersion programs
• Spanish exam preparation
• University pathway programs
• Language travel services

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Spanish Language Courses: Primary revenue from course fees for Spanish language instruction. Courses range from intensive group programs (20-30 lessons per week) to individual tutoring, exam preparation, and long-term study programs. Pricing varies by destination, course intensity, duration, and accommodation options. Students pay a €250 non-refundable deposit to secure booking, with remaining balance due before course starts or on first day.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Linguaschools operates a boutique network of Spanish language schools across 13 destinations in Spain and Latin America, delivering in-person and online Spanish courses ranging from intensive group programs (20-30 lessons/week) to individual tutoring, exam preparation (DELE, SIELE, Madrid Chamber), and university pathway programs. The offering combines directly operated accredited schools (Barcelona, Madrid, Granada) with partner schools, complemented by accommodation, cultural activities, airport transfers, and student visa support services.

Product overview

Linguaschools is a boutique network of Spanish language schools operating across 13 destinations in Spain and Latin America. The company offers a unified platform combining its own fully-accredited schools (Barcelona, Madrid, Granada) with exclusive partner schools. The core product consists of Spanish language courses ranging from intensive group programs (20-30 lessons/week) to individual tutoring, supplemented by exam preparation (DELE, SIELE), online courses, and university pathway programs. Add-on modules include accommodation services, airport transfers, cultural activity programs (Spanish & Sports, Spanish & Dance, Spanish & Flamenco), and student visa support. The company recently expanded through acquisition of Spaneasy in Madrid.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Intensive Spanish Courses Intensive group Spanish courses offering 20-30 lessons per week across all destinations, including long-term intensive options and dedicated programs for learners aged 50+.
• Combination Spanish Courses Combined Spanish courses pairing intensive group lessons with additional private lessons (Intensive 20+5, Intensive 20+10, Intensive 30+5) for accelerated progress.
• Individual Spanish Courses One-to-one private Spanish lessons with customizable intensity and scheduling, including semi-individual options for pairs of learners.
• Semi-intensive Spanish Courses Lighter Spanish course formats including Intensive 10, Conversation 10, Intensive 8, and Extensive 4 lessons per week for flexible study pacing.
• Spanish Exam Preparation Courses Preparation courses for official Spanish proficiency exams including DELE, SIELE, and Madrid Chamber of Commerce exam, recognized by employers and institutions.
• Spanish Online Courses Remote Spanish courses including Extensive 4 online, Individual 10 online, and Intensive online options for students worldwide who cannot travel to a destination school.
• University Pathway Programs Programs preparing international students for admission to Spanish universities, including Year Pathway, Fast Track Pathway, and Complete Pathway options with academic guidance.
• Spanish & Local Experiences Bundle packages combining Spanish courses with local cultural and lifestyle experiences including surf, dance, flamenco, arts, culture, cooking, yoga, and diving.
• Accommodation Services Student accommodation options including shared apartments and host family stays with utilities included and various meal-board options across all destinations.
• Student Visa Support Personalized guidance and official documentation (Letter of Acceptance) supporting Spanish student visa applications and renewals for long-term students.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SpaneasycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 June 2024Linguaschools acquired Spaneasy, an accredited Spanish language school in Madrid, in June 2024. The acquisition allows Linguaschools to expand its operations in Madrid and operate both brands from the same location starting July 1st, 2024. This strategic acquisition enhances Linguaschools' Spanish language offerings in the Spanish capital.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Enforex: Enforex operates one of the largest networks of Spanish language schools for international students across Spain and Latin America. It directly competes with Linguaschools on intensive courses, accommodation bundles, exam prep, and university pathway programs in overlapping destinations such as Barcelona, Madrid, Granada, and Salamanca.
• don Quijote: don Quijote is a long-standing Spanish language school network offering immersive courses across Spain and Latin America with similar intensity tiers, exam preparation (DELE), and accommodation packages. It competes head-to-head with Linguaschools in destination cities and for university pathway learners.
• Taronja: Taronja is a Valencia-based Spanish language school offering intensive courses, individual lessons, and cultural activities (Spanish & Surf, Spanish & Flamenco). It is a direct competitor in the Valencia destination and overlaps with Linguaschools' partner-school model.
• Habla Ya: Habla Ya is a Spanish language school network with destinations in Panama and Spain, offering intensive courses, volunteer programs, and cultural immersion. It competes for Spanish-language immersion students in Latin America and overlapping Spain locations.
• Academia Latinoamericana de Español: Academia Latinoamericana de Español operates Spanish immersion schools in Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, and Costa Rica, with DELE preparation and volunteer programs. It overlaps with Linguaschools in Cusco, Montañita, and other Latin American destinations.

Broad incumbents

• EF Education First: EF Education First is the largest global language school operator with a broad portfolio across dozens of countries, including Spanish programs in Spain and Latin America. While it offers comparable courses, EF operates at far greater scale with a mature digital ecosystem that exerts competitive pressure on boutique networks like Linguaschools.
• Kaplan International Languages: Kaplan International operates language schools globally with standardized curricula, accommodation, and pathway programs. It is a broad incumbent competing for the same international adult-learner segment but offers many languages beyond Spanish.
• International House: International House is a global network of independently-operated language schools accredited by IH World Organisation, offering Spanish, English, French, and other languages with teacher-training credentials. It overlaps with Linguaschools on Spanish immersion and teacher qualifications.

Emerging players

• italki: italki is an online marketplace connecting learners with Spanish tutors globally, including community tutors and professional teachers. As a digital-first competitor, it competes with Linguaschools for the Spanish-learning adult segment without requiring international travel, putting downward pressure on the short-stay end of the market.
• Preply: Preply is an online language learning platform offering one-to-one Spanish lessons with native tutors. It targets the same adult-learner persona as Linguaschools' online courses and represents a lower-friction alternative to in-person immersion.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/linguaschools_spain
• TikToktiktok.com/@linguaschools

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Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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