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Welcome to The Spanish Academy

Learn Spanish with Confidence. Communicate with the World.

Exceptional online Spanish education for children, teenagers and adults — founded by qualified native Spanish teachers with a shared passion for languages, education and helping every learner achieve their full potential.

Live online Spanish lesson with teachers and students
Live Lessons
Interactive Chat
1-to-1 Audio
Native Spanish
EXPERIENCE
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Years Combined Experience
EXCELLENCE
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Grades 8–9 in GCSE & A-Level
SUCCESS RATE
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Pass Rate Across All Boards
DELE & CEFR
A1–C2
Complete CEFR Level Coverage
Who We Are

Exceptional Online Spanish Education for Children, Teenagers and Adults


We are an online Spanish academy founded by qualified native Spanish teachers with a shared passion for languages, education and helping every learner achieve their full potential.

Whether you are taking your first steps in Spanish, preparing for Spanish GCSE, A-Level Spanish or DELE (A1–C2), improving your conversational Spanish, preparing for a move to Spain or simply learning for the enjoyment of a new language, we are here to help you become a confident and independent Spanish speaker.

Our teaching combines extensive classroom experience, educational research and a genuine love of languages to provide every student with an inspiring, personalised learning experience.

Qualified native Spanish teachers of The Spanish Academy
Why Choose Us

Why Choose The Spanish Academy?


A rare combination of qualifications, classroom experience and educational research — all within one academy.

A Spanish lesson taught live online

At The Spanish Academy, you will learn with:

  • Qualified Spanish teachers.
  • Qualified Modern Languages teachers.
  • Qualified Teachers of Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE).
  • Native Spanish-speaking educators.
  • More than 80 years of combined educational experience.
  • A current UK Secondary School GCSE Spanish teacher.
  • Specialists in Spanish GCSE, A-Level Spanish and DELE (A1–C2) preparation.
  • Educational researchers, teacher trainers and former school leaders.
  • Specialists in High Learning Potential (Gifted Education), ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia and inclusive education.
  • A multilingual teaching team with first-hand experience of learning foreign languages.
Our Lessons

A Programme for Every Learner


Every student follows an individual one-to-one programme, carefully designed around their age, level, interests and goals.

Children's Spanish lesson Young Learners

Children’s Spanish

Building Confident Young Spanish Speakers

Engaging, natural Spanish tuition for children focusing on listening, understanding, and speaking through playful interaction.

  • 1-to-1 live online lessons tailored to personality
  • Complimentary access to Children's Conversation Club
  • SEND & High Learning Potential adaptable
Spanish for Bilingual Children Young Learners

Spanish for Bilingual Children

Nurturing Confident & Literate Bilingual Speakers

Specialized tuition to help children of Spanish-speaking heritage speak, read, and write Spanish fluently and take pride in their identity.

  • Bridging home conversation to academic writing
  • Preparation for future GCSE, A-Level & DELE exams
  • Cultural connection to Spanish heritage
Home Education and Private Candidates Specialist

Home Education & Private Candidates

Personalised Spanish Tuition for Every Learning Journey

Tailored 1-to-1 tuition and complete examination guidance for home-educated students and independent private candidates.

  • Taught by current UK Secondary GCSE teacher & home-educating parents
  • No rigid classroom restrictions
  • Complete exam board coverage
GCSE Spanish preparation Qualifications

GCSE Spanish

Outstanding Results. Genuine Communication.

Expert exam preparation for all UK exam boards (AQA, Edexcel, OCR, Eduqas) with a 96% Grade 8–9 track record.

  • 96% Grade 8–9 achievement rate
  • All UK exam boards covered (AQA, Edexcel, OCR, Eduqas)
  • Exam technique + authentic speaking confidence
A-Level Spanish study Qualifications

A-Level Spanish

Achieve Academic Excellence. Speak with Confidence.

Advanced preparation covering complex grammar, IRP research projects, literary works, film analysis, and Hispanic society.

  • Specialist support for IRP (Individual Research Project)
  • Deep analysis of prescribed literature & cinema
  • Targeting A* / A top tier performance
DELE Preparation A1 to C2 Qualifications

DELE Preparation (A1–C2)

Official Internationally Recognised Spanish Qualification

Expert preparation for official Instituto Cervantes diplomas, valid for life and recognized by universities and employers globally.

  • Certificate valid for life (no expiration)
  • All 6 CEFR levels covered (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2)
  • Native ELE certified examiners
Conversational Spanish live lesson Lifestyle & Adult

Conversational Spanish

Speak Naturally. Communicate with Confidence.

Practical 1-to-1 speaking tuition focused on real communication, travel, culture, and spontaneous fluency.

  • Personalised topics based on your personal goals
  • Native speaker conversational partner & guide
  • Complimentary Weekly Conversation Club
Spanish for Relocation to Spain Lifestyle & Adult

Spanish for Relocation to Spain

Preparing You for Life, Administration & Integration in Spain

Practical Spanish tailored for moving to Spain, covering housing, healthcare, bureaucracy (empadronamiento), banking, and local life.

  • Taught by educators who have personally experienced international relocation
  • Real-world administrative vocabulary & roleplay
  • Family packages for adults, teens, and children
Inclusive Learning SEND Specialist

Inclusive Learning (SEND)

Personalised Spanish Lessons for Every Learning Profile

Expert, compassionate tuition for learners with High Learning Potential (Gifted), ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, and other SEND needs.

  • Led by University of Barcelona High Learning Potential researcher
  • Certified ADHD & Autism Coach on team
  • Calm, patient, zero-pressure 1-to-1 environment
How We Teach

Our Teaching Philosophy


At The Spanish Academy, communication comes first.

We believe that languages are learned most naturally through listening, understanding and speaking.

Just as children acquire their first language by hearing and using it before they learn to read and write, we believe that second languages should develop in the same way.

From the very first lesson, our students are encouraged to listen, understand and communicate in Spanish with confidence. Reading and writing are developed naturally alongside these communication skills, helping learners gain genuine fluency rather than simply memorising vocabulary or examination answers.

Our aim is not only to help students achieve excellent examination results, but to give them the confidence and skills to communicate naturally throughout their lives.

More Than a Language

Language is a reflection of the people who speak it. As native Spanish teachers, we introduce our students not only to the Spanish language but also to the traditions, history, culture and everyday life of Spain and the wider Spanish-speaking world.

By understanding the culture behind the language, students develop a richer appreciation of Spanish and greater confidence communicating in authentic situations.

Individual Lessons Designed Around You

Every student receives individual one-to-one online lessons carefully tailored to their age, level, learning style and personal goals.

As part of Academy Membership, students are also invited to join our weekly Conversation Clubs, providing additional opportunities to practise speaking Spanish in a relaxed and supportive environment. This combination of personalised tuition and guided conversation helps students develop confidence, fluency and genuine communication skills.

Examination Specialists

Examination Specialists


Expert preparation combined with authentic language learning.

We have extensive experience preparing students for:

  • Spanish GCSE
  • A-Level Spanish
  • DELE (A1–C2)

What is DELE?

DELE (Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera) is the official, internationally recognised Spanish language qualification for non-native speakers, awarded by the Instituto Cervantes on behalf of the Spanish Ministry of Education.

Our students achieve excellent results because we combine expert examination preparation with authentic language learning.

We don’t simply prepare students to pass examinations — we prepare them to communicate confidently in Spanish.

We also provide specialist tuition for home-educated students and private candidates preparing for GCSE and A-Level Spanish.

96%

Grades 8–9 at GCSE

96% of our GCSE students have achieved Grades 8–9, with a 100% pass rate. Many continue with us for A-Level Spanish and DELE.

Inclusive Learning

Every learner is unique. Our team has extensive experience teaching children, teenagers and adults with a wide range of learning profiles, including High Learning Potential (Gifted Education), ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Williams syndrome and other Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

We believe that every student deserves personalised teaching, high expectations and the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Inclusive Learning
Admissions

Join The Spanish Academy


Whether your goal is academic success, confident conversation, career development, travel, relocation to Spain or personal enrichment, we would be delighted to support you on your Spanish learning journey.

At The Spanish Academy, we don’t simply teach Spanish — we inspire confidence, develop genuine communication skills and help our students discover the richness of the Spanish-speaking world.

We look forward to welcoming you to The Spanish Academy.

Start Here

Ready to Begin Your Spanish Journey?

Complete our online Admissions Form and we will contact you to discuss your learning goals, answer any questions and arrange your three-week introductory period.