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.

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.