European Association Single Sex Education

What European Association Single Sex Education does

EASSE (European Association of Single-Sex Education) is a non-profit association founded in 2001 to promote differentiated personalized single-sex education across Europe. It represents 152 affiliated K-12 educational institutions in more than 16 European countries, collectively serving over 100,000 students. The association's core offering is an educational model framework grounded in principles of human dignity, personalized attention to each student, acceptance of gender differences, family involvement, and Christian identity, supported by research references to UNESCO and OECD publications. Its service portfolio explicitly includes educational studies, teacher training, legal advice, events and publications, and the facilitation of experience exchange among member schools.

The flagship product is the annual European Meeting (Jornadas Europeas), held in a different European city each year since 2015 and attracting more than 200 educators from up to 17 countries in recent editions; the X Meeting was held in Barcelona in October 2025 and the XI Meeting is announced for Milan in October 2026. EASSE operates two legal entities — an international association registered in the United Kingdom (Lynton House, London) and a Spanish chapter (Asociación EASSE España, N.I.F. G28378370) in Madrid, with an additional office in Brussels. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors whose officers represent founding member institutions: Fomento de Centros de Enseñanza, Institución Familiar de Educación, and Fundación Arenales, with Gemma Arasanz Corominas as Executive Director.

EASSE has no technology products or AI capabilities and is not a commercial enterprise. Its business model is a non-profit membership association: revenue is sourced from membership fees paid by the 152 affiliated schools and from conference registration fees, supplemented by international partnership participation. There are no public funding rounds, no external investors, and a stated headcount of six employees. Marketing and distribution occur through a bilingual Spanish/English website, Twitter/X and YouTube channels, email newsletters, the annual rotating-city conference, and observer participation in global coalitions (GSA, ICGS, NCGS, IBSC).

Name

European Association Single Sex Education

Legal name

European Association of Single-Sex Education (EASSE)

Website

https://easse.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

EASSE is a non-profit association founded in 2001 that represents 152 K-12 single-sex schools across 16+ European countries, serving over 100,000 students through research, teacher training, legal counsel, and annual conferences.

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Product category

Educational Association Services (K-12 Single-Sex Education)

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Accreditation Standards, Benchmarking & Framework Organizations

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Accreditation Bodies (Institutional & Programmatic)

Keywords

• Single-sex education
• Differentiated education model
• Educational association services
• Teacher professional development
• School membership programs

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

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

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Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

EASSE is a non-profit membership association that serves 152 K-12 schools running single-sex educational models across more than 16 European countries. Its core offerings are organized around five service pillars: annual European Meetings (Jornadas Europeas) for educators and school leaders, educational research studies on differentiated personalized pedagogy, teacher training programs, legal counsel for member schools, and facilitation of experience exchange across the network. The association generates no commercial product revenue and is funded through school and individual memberships.

Product overview

EASSE (European Association Single-Sex Education) is a non-profit organization that serves as a network and advocacy association for educational institutions across more than 16 European countries. The association offers a unified portfolio of services centered on promoting and supporting differentiated personalized education. Its core offerings include: the annual European Meetings (Jornadas Europeas) conference series, educational studies and research, teacher training programs, legal advice for member schools, publications, and facilitating exchange of educational experiences among its 152 partner schools serving over 100,000 students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• European Meetings (Jornadas Europeas) Annual rotating conferences organized by EASSE since 2015 in different European cities, bringing together educators and school leaders across Europe to share experiences and discuss differentiated personalized education. The X Meeting was held in Barcelona on October 17-18, 2025; the XI Meeting is scheduled for Milan on October 16-17, 2026.
• Teacher Training (Formaci\u00f3n del profesorado) Professional development and training programs for educators in differentiated personalized education methods and practices, designed for member schools' teaching staff.
• Legal Advice (Asesoramiento jur\u00eddico) Legal guidance and support for member schools on regulatory compliance, educational law, and institutional matters related to differentiated single-sex education.
• Educational Studies (Estudios sobre educaci\u00f3n) Research and studies on single-sex differentiated personalized education, including publications on pedagogical differentiation, educational model effectiveness, and institutional culture, drawn from UNESCO, OECD, and EASSE-affiliated researchers.
• Exchange of Educational Experiences (Intercambio de experiencias educativas) Facilitation of networking and knowledge sharing among member schools across European countries regarding differentiated personalized education, including cross-border visits, peer exchanges, and shared best practices.
• Events and Publications (Eventos y publicaciones) Organization of conferences, workshops, and dissemination of publications related to single-sex education research and best practices for member schools and the broader European education community.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100,000 students enrolled in EASSE member schools across 152 centers in more than 16 EU countries.
• +4 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, notable and key.

• GSA (Girls' Schools Association)coreOthersGSA is the UK-based association of girls' schools. EASSE is listed as a partner organization alongside ICGS and IBSC, indicating mutual cooperation and information sharing in the global single-sex education community.
• ICGS (International Coalition of Girls' Schools)coreOthersICGS is a global coalition of girls' schools. EASSE is listed as a partner on ICGS's website and participates in ICGS events such as the Global Forum on Girls' Education (Boston, 2022), where EASSE delegates served as speakers and panelists.
• IBSC (International Boys' Schools Coalition)coreOthersIBSC is the global coalition for boys' schools. EASSE collaborates with IBSC as both organizations support single-sex education worldwide. EASSE participates in IBSC Annual Conferences, and IBSC awards (such as the Hawley-Jarvis Award) are referenced in EASSE communications.
• NCGS (National Coalition of Girls' Schools)notableOthersNCGS is a US-based coalition of girls' schools. EASSE is listed as a partner organization and participates in NCGS events and conferences, including virtual congresses.
• EDUCARE (Personalized Education Institute, Poland)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerEDUCARE is a Polish private teacher improvement institution accredited by the Polish Ministry of Education that collaborates with more than 30 PSE (personalized single-sex education) schools in Poland and Central Europe. EDUCARE co-organized the IX European Meeting (Katowice, 2024) with EASSE, providing a platform for joint reflection on the future challenges of personalized single-sex education.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Council of International Schools (CIS): Global membership association for international schools and educational institutions. CIS provides accreditation, professional development, and networking for schools globally — a broader and more established version of EASSE's role in the European single-sex education market, with overlapping governance and conference infrastructure.
• UNESCO: United Nations agency for education that sets global educational frameworks and policies. EASSE's pedagogical framework explicitly references UNESCO's humanistic vision of education, making UNESCO an influential standard-setter and reference framework for EASSE's differentiated education mission.
• OECD Education and Skills: OECD's education division conducts influential research on educational outcomes, maturity processes, and gender gaps. EASSE cites OECD research to validate its differentiated single-sex education framework, making OECD a key reference and influential actor in the evidence base EASSE leverages.

Regional players

• European Schools: Official European Union school system educating children of EU staff across multiple European countries. European Schools represent a regional, government-backed educational network that operates parallel to EASSE's membership-based single-sex education community across European geographies.

Direct peers

• European Council of International Schools (ECIS): European-focused international school association providing professional development, conferences, and networking for member schools. ECIS serves a similar membership-based association role for European schools, though focused on international rather than single-sex education specifically.
• NCGS (National Coalition of Girls' Schools): US-based coalition of girls' schools and listed EASSE partner. Both organizations provide advocacy, research, and professional networks for single-sex schools, with NCGS focusing on the US market and EASSE serving as the European counterpart in the global girls' school movement.
• ICGS (International Coalition of Girls' Schools): Global coalition of girls' schools and listed EASSE partner. Both organizations represent the global single-sex education community, host international conferences, and advocate for girls' educational opportunities worldwide, with EASSE delegates speaking at ICGS Global Forum events.
• GSA (Girls' Schools Association): UK-based association of girls' schools and listed EASSE partner. Both organizations serve as membership-based advocacy and professional development bodies for single-sex educational institutions, sharing best practices and participating in joint events to advance girls' education.
• EDUCARE (Personalized Education Institute): Polish private teacher improvement institution accredited by the Polish Ministry of Education. EDUCARE co-organized EASSE's IX European Meeting (Katowice, 2024) and collaborates with 30+ PSE schools in Poland, serving a similar role in teacher training and pedagogical development for single-sex education.
• IBSC (International Boys' Schools Coalition): Global coalition of boys' schools and listed EASSE partner. Both organizations support single-sex education through research, conferences, and professional development for educators and school leaders, with EASSE participating in IBSC Annual Conferences and referencing IBSC awards.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles6 records

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