One school of English

What One school of English does

One School of English (legally "One. School of English") is a privately held language school headquartered at C/ Església, 6, Torroella de Montgrí, in the Girona province of Catalonia, Spain, with a secondary Cambridge exam center location in Verges. Founded around 2010 and operating with approximately five employees (three named teachers: Jordan, Jackie, and Silvia), the school provides English language instruction across all CEFR levels (A1-C2) to a predominantly local Catalan customer base of primary and secondary students, baccalaureate candidates, and adults seeking conversation practice and Cambridge certification.

The school's service portfolio centers on intensive English courses (ESO and Batxillerat levels), preparation courses for the full range of Cambridge University exams (KET, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE for adults; Starters, Movers, Flyers for young learners), Spanish university entrance exam (PAU/Selectividad) preparation, residential summer English-immersion camps (Colònies d'Anglès) in Vilanova de Sau, 15-day language stays in Bournemouth (UK) and Arklow (Ireland), a Home English Teacher Assistant program placing native university students from Edinburgh and Manchester with host families, and supplementary French conversation workshops. The school is an authorized Cambridge exam center, with three of its teachers serving as official Cambridge examiners. Technology infrastructure is minimal: a Blogger blog serves as the primary digital presence, supplemented by Google Sites for course pages and Google Forms for registration, with no proprietary platform, no app, and no API.

The business model is fee-for-service across multiple revenue streams: per-course tuition (€35-€146 per course), Cambridge exam fees passed through to Cambridge (KET €105, PET €115, FCE €198.50, Advanced €225, Young Learners €72-€78), summer camp deposits of €350, and Home Teacher Assistant program fees of €120/week. Enrollment is direct-to-consumer via phone, email, WhatsApp, in-person information meetings, and online forms. Marketing relies on the Blogger blog as a community hub and content channel, supplemented by Facebook, word-of-mouth through local families, and seasonal information meetings. The school pivoted to online video classes during COVID-19 closures in April 2020 and migrated its web presence to a Google Sites platform in May 2021.

Name

One school of English

Legal name

One. School of English

Website

https://oneschoolofenglish.blogspot.com.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

One School of English is a small private language school in Torroella de Montgrí, Catalonia, offering English courses, Cambridge exam preparation, summer immersion camps, and a Home Teacher Assistant program to local students aged 7-18 and adults, operated by three teachers across two locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Language Education Services

NAICS

Language Schools (611630), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

English Language Schools (ESL/EFL) (EDAIAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

English Test Preparation (IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo English Test, etc.) (EDAAACAJ), Language Immersion & Bilingual Private Schools (EDAJABAL)

Keywords

• English language instruction
• Cambridge exam preparation
• Language immersion programs
• English summer camps
• Private language tutoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Torroella de Montgrí

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Language courses (in-person and online): Tuition fees for intensive English courses (ESO/Batxillerat), conversation classes, and exam preparation courses. Billed per course or per week. Courses include French conversation and Cambridge exam prep.
2. Cambridge exam registration fees: The school facilitates Cambridge University English exam registration. Exam fees are collected from students and forwarded to Cambridge (KET €105, PET €115, FCE €198.50, Advanced €225). The school also offers mandatory preparation classes bundled with exam registration.
3. Summer camps (Colònies d'Anglès): Residential English-language summer camps in Vilanova de Sau and Catalonia, including multi-activity, football, and English immersion options. Fees include 3 hours of daily conversation with native speakers, accommodation, meals, and activities.
4. Home Teacher Assistant program: Weekly fee of €120 per week (minimum 5 weeks, maximum 6 weeks) for hosting a native university student who provides 4 hours/day of English immersion with the host family. Managed in partnership with Internship Spain.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

One School of English is a private language academy that provides English-language instruction at all CEFR levels (A1–C2) for children, teens, and adults, with concentrated offerings in Cambridge English exam preparation (KET, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE) and Young Learners exams (Starters, Movers, Flyers). Beyond classroom courses, it sells residential English summer camps, language-stay immersion programs in the UK and Ireland, intensive ESO/Batxillerat exam preparation, PAU/Selectivity English courses, and a recurring Home Teacher Assistant subscription.

Product overview

One. School of English is a traditional language school offering a comprehensive portfolio of English language education services in Catalonia, Spain. The core offering includes regular English courses at all CEFR levels (A1-C2), intensive summer programs, Cambridge exam preparation at all levels (KET, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE for adults and Starters, Movers, Flyers for young learners), and immersive language experiences. The school differentiates through residential camps (Colònies d'Anglès) in Vilanova de Sau with native speaker immersion, language stays in Ireland (Arklow) and England (Bournemouth), and an innovative Home English Teacher Assistant program placing university students from Edinburgh and Manchester with host families. Additional offerings include private tutoring, French conversation workshops, and PAU/Selectivity exam preparation. The school also provides supplementary activities including Halloween and Christmas events, and pivoted to online instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fun and Learn: A summer camp program organized by One. School of English offering English immersion camps in Vilanova de Sau with multi-activity and football options for children aged 3-16.
• One Summer Kids
• Home English Teacher Assistant

Products and services

• Cambridge Main Suite Exam Preparation (KET, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE)

Quantifiable outcome

• Cambridge does not fail any student; all students receive a certificate with up to 5 shields per skill.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• University of EdinburghcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021One School of English has signed a contract with the University of Edinburgh to offer teaching practicums to university students who spend a month and a half in the Girona province. Students undergo 2 hours of daily training and 1 hour of practical speaking sessions with real students.
• University of ManchestercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Similar to the University of Edinburgh partnership, the school contracts with the University of Manchester to host their students for teaching practicums. Students from these universities serve as Home Teacher Assistants in host families in Catalonia.
• Internship SpainsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2021Internship Spain is the external company that manages the internship program for university students, handles candidate sourcing and documentation, and acts as intermediary between the school and universities (Edinburgh and Manchester). They charge their own fees for these services.
• Cambridge University (Examinations)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCambridge University is the official awarding body for all English language certification exams (KET, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE, and Young Learners). The school serves as a local exam center when minimum enrollment thresholds are met (8 for KET, 8 for PET, 6 for FCE). Three of the school's teachers are official Cambridge examiners.
• Exàmens GironasupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExàmens Girona is the regional Cambridge exam body that provides exam materials, sends examiners, and delivers results to the school. If the school does not meet minimum student numbers for its own exam session, students are redirected to the Exàmens Girona center in Girona.
• Banc de SabadellsupportingOthersThe school uses Banc de Sabadell (account ES67 0081 0100 9800 0111 8018) as the payment processor for camp registration deposits (€350) and remaining balances for English summer camps.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vaughan Systems: Major Spanish English-language learning company offering in-person courses, online programs, and teacher training across Spain. Comparable as a Spanish-headquartered English language school serving similar adult and student segments with classroom and digital delivery.
• Kids&Us: Spanish-founded chain teaching English to children from 1 year old through teens via its own methodology and native-speaker schools. Directly comparable as a Catalonia-rooted English language school targeting children and families with classroom-based and immersion programs.
• ABA English: Barcelona-based online English school with AI-driven curriculum and mobile-first delivery. Comparable as a Catalonia-based English language learning provider targeting Spanish-speaking learners, though operating at much larger scale via digital rather than physical channels.

Broad incumbents

• Wall Street English: International English language chain operating centers in Spain targeting adult learners. Comparable as a broad incumbent English language school player with hybrid in-person and digital delivery, serving similar adult and professional segments.
• International House: Global network of language schools with affiliated schools across Spain. Comparable as an established language school operator offering Cambridge-aligned English courses, though as a network it serves broader age groups and geographies than the subject company.
• British Council Spain: UK cultural organization's Spanish arm offering English courses, Cambridge exam preparation, and teacher training nationwide. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering overlapping Cambridge exam prep and English language courses, but operating at national scale with institutional backing.

Regional players

• Escola Oficial d'Idiomes (EOI): Spain's network of public official language schools offering regulated English (and other language) courses at all CEFR levels. Comparable as a Catalonia-region formal English instruction provider offering accredited courses that overlap with the subject school's Cambridge-aligned offerings.
• Enforex: Spain-based language school operator with multiple campuses offering Spanish and English programs, including summer camps and immersion stays. Comparable as a Spain-rooted language school running summer camp and immersion-style programs similar to Colònies d'Anglès.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/one.schoolofenglish
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/one-school-of-english

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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