English language teaching company based in Portugal, with three equipped and operating learning centres in different regions of the country, approximately 700 students and partnerships with local schools. The company is a DGERT-certified training provider.
Its current services focus on English teaching for children and teenagers, supported by an international teaching methodology, specialised learning materials and an experienced teaching team. The business has an established student base and recurring tuition income.
The owner is seeking a buyer for the company and intends to step away from management. The transaction requires investment and financial restructuring, including the assessment and negotiation of existing liabilities. Price and transaction terms are negotiable.
Financial information and contractual arrangements, including the conditions for continued use of the brand and teaching methodology, will be disclosed to identified prospective buyers under a confidentiality agreement.
- Asking Price:
- €250K - €500K Furniture / Fixtures and Inventory / Stock included
- Sales Revenue:
- €500K - €1M
- Cash Flow:
- On request
Property Information
- Real Estate:
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Lease
- Lease Terms:
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4 years
- Leasehold Rent:
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€2,500 per annum
- Location:
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Three operating centres in different regions of Portugal. Exact locations disclosed under a confidentiality agreement.
- Premises Details:
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The business operates from three equipped learning centres in different regions of Portugal. All premises are leased and currently in use, with classrooms, teaching furniture and equipment supporting English language courses for children and teenagers.
An inventory of company-owned equipment and furnishings, together with lease details and the conditions for continued occupation, will be provided to qualified buyers during confidential due diligence. Exact addresses are withheld from the public listing.
Business Operation
- Management type:
- This business is owner operated.
- Expansion Potential:
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Growth opportunities include increasing enrolment across the three existing centres, expanding partnerships with schools and introducing additional courses for teenagers and adults.
The company’s DGERT certification could support the development of adult English courses and corporate language training, subject to its certified training areas and applicable requirements. Other opportunities include intensive courses, exam preparation and online or blended learning.
Any expansion would depend on investment, staffing capacity, demand and the contractual conditions governing the current brand and teaching methodology.
- Competition / Market:
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The business competes with local language schools, private tutors and extracurricular English programmes. Its strengths include three operating centres, an established student base, school partnerships, an experienced teaching team and structured courses for children and teenagers. Further information on local competition and the contractual conditions governing the current brand and methodology will be provided during confidential due diligence.
- Reasons for selling:
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The owner wishes to step away from management for personal and family reasons. The company requires investment and financial restructuring, and a buyer is sought who can address existing liabilities and support the continuity of the three centres, school partnerships and employment. It is a profitable ongoing business.
- Trading hours:
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Mon-Fri 9-20:30 Sat 9-13:00
- Employees:
- 14
- Years established:
- 14
Franchise Information
- Franchise opportunity:
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Franchise Resale
- Franchise terms:
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The centres currently operate under an international English language teaching brand. Continued use of the brand, methodology, materials and related systems is subject to agreement with the franchisor and any required approvals.
Existing contractual arrangements, royalties and outstanding matters will be disclosed during confidential due diligence. No automatic transfer or renewal of franchise rights is included or guaranteed.
Other Information
- Support & training:
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The current owner is available to discuss a defined handover period covering the organisation of the three centres, administrative processes, school partnerships and introductions to staff and key contacts.
The scope, duration and terms of this support will be agreed as part of the transaction. Any training or certification relating to the current brand and teaching methodology will be subject to arrangements with the relevant provider.
- Furniture / Fixtures value:
- €60,000 - included in the asking price
- Inventory / Stock value:
- €15,000 - included in the asking price
- Relocatable:
- This business can be relocated
- Distressed:
- This business is a turnaround opportunity
