Italy: Well-established and Profitable Language School in Marche For Sale due to owners’ retirement
Key takeaways:
1. Operating since 1983, this is a consistently profitable language school in a prime, sought-after coastal location
2. Turnkey business with proven demand, strong online presence and significant growth opportunities
3. Authorised Cambridge examination preparation centre
4. Outstanding location at the heart of the town's commercial district on recently renewed lease at highly affordable rent
5. Excellent local reputation with long history of success
The school is located in the picturesque town of Fermo in the Marche region, on the Adriatic coast. The town, with a population approaching 40,000, is famed for it's history, culture and landscapes and, on the commercial side, is a leading player in the production of shoes, which are sold worldwide. Due to its strategic location, the school also regularly attracts students from neighbouring towns with a catchment population of around 35,000.
The school premises of 75 square metres is on a recently renewed long-term lease and comprises three well-equipped classrooms leading off from the reception area. The building, which has a private car park, is at the heart of the town's thriving commercial district and is in close proximity to its industrial zone. A new hospital, one of the biggest in the Marche region, is scheduled to open in 2027, which will provide the new owners with excellent potential to offer courses of English to a medical staff of 1,700.
We are an official Cambridge exam preparation centre and the majority of our courses are focused on preparing candidates for the full range of Cambridge exams.
Our courses are split between:
Group courses for young learners (from 4 to 12 years old)
Group courses for teenagers and adults
1:1 courses (in-person /online)
Courses are covered by the present owners (husband and wife team) with occasional assistance from a part-time teacher.
The school also offers courses for learners of Italian, French, German and Spanish. which are run to meet occasional demand.
Areas for potential growth:
- In-company courses
- Online courses
- Link-up with new hospital (see above)
- Local government education initiatives
- Summer camp for kids and teenagers
- English for tourism to meet the current boom in visitors to the area
The region of Marche has become an extremely popular choice for relocations due to its natural beauty, proximity to the coast and affordable cost of living. If you have experience of teaching English and are seeking a lifestyle change, this is the perfect opportunity.
