Alba English
Online English academy

Confident English, taught by tutors who care.

Friendly native tutors, flexible online and in-person classes and structured exam preparation — built around your level, your goals and your schedule.

4.9 / 5 from 2,400+ students
40+countries taught
12 yrspreparing exam students
Live 1-to-1 lessons
Official preparation for
Cambridge Assessment English
IELTS — British Council
Oxford Test of English
Trinity College London
Aptis — British Council
TOEFL — ETS
Pearson
Escuela Oficial de Idiomas
01 Who we are

Real people, real progress.

Alba English is a small online academy where every class is taught live by a friendly, qualified native tutor who actually gets to know you. We'll help you get ready for the exams that matter — Cambridge, IELTS, Trinity and more — with up-to-date materials and a plan built around your goals. Come as you are, leave a little more confident — that's the whole idea.

You can choose the format that works best for you: join us online from wherever you are, or come to our academy for in-person classes.

Meet the people who teach you.

Certified native speakers with years of online teaching experience and a warm, patient approach. Choose the tutor who fits your goals — and book your hours directly in their calendar.

07 Learning materials

Everything you need between classes.

Every student gets a personalised resource pack, updated to the latest exam formats — so practice continues long after the lesson ends.

  • Digital workbooks & grammar guides — matched to your level, on any device.
  • Real past papers & mock tests — timed practice, marked with feedback.
  • Audio & pronunciation drills — to sharpen your ear and accent.
08 Student stories

I needed evening classes and Alba made it easy. I passed Cambridge C1 Advanced with a teacher who genuinely cared about my process.

I needed evening classes and Alba made it easy. I passed Cambridge C1 Advanced with a teacher who genuinely cared about my process.

09 Questions

Good to know.

It's a friendly 30-minute online lesson with a native tutor. We check your level, talk through your goals and show you how we teach — with no payment and no obligation to continue.
Both are available. One-to-one gives you maximum speaking time and a fully tailored plan; small groups add motivation and conversation practice at a lower price. Many students combine the two.
Yes. Your workbooks, practice papers, audio and progress tracker are included with your lessons. If a specific official coursebook is recommended for your exam, we'll let you know in advance.
It depends on your starting point and how often you practise, but most students notice a real difference within a few weeks. After your trial we'll give you an honest, realistic timeline.
Life happens — you can reschedule with reasonable notice through your account, and your tutor will help you find a new time that works.
Get in touch

Start with a free trial lesson.

No payment, no commitment — just a friendly first class to find your level and set your goals.