
Pioneers in leadership and excellence,
with the world's first online campus
dedicated to olive oil.
Who we are
At ESAO, the Olive Oil School of Spain, we are pioneers of Olive Oil Education

We were the first highly specialized school in the Olive Oil sector. We founded the School with a strong commitment for EVOO education and culture. At the Olive Oil School of Spain we are committed to share the latest trends of the market and to offer our participants all the support they need.
At ESAO we look to the future with an entrepreneurial nature. We are committed to technology applied to the development of the olive oil sector. We defend diversity and we promote innovation as a way to grow in this complex sector. We move fast and anticipate to the changes and challenges with innovative training proposals. We promote talent and all our programs, from Certifications to Professional Courses, rely on the development of a rigorous knowledge and an innovative mindset.
We have trained more than 900 professionals which use their knowledge everyday to improve the quality of their work with olive oil.
Accreditation and recognition in the olive oil sector
We are proud to be an ISO 9001-certified training provider, which guarantees the professional application of our studies and the continuous upgrading of our specialized education.
ESAO is recognized as a leading school in the sector on an international scale, endorsing the quality of our programs and opening up new professional opportunities for our students around the world.

ESAO: a history of innovation and commitment
Since our beginnings, we have forged a path of leadership and excellence in olive oil training, setting standards and adapting to the needs of a constantly evolving sector.
ESAO's highlights
2009
2014
First National Prize - Communication in the Olive Oil Sector.
Official congratulatory telegram from the President of the Government
Organism.
2015
First online virgin olive oil tasting training in Spanish, English and French.
The Embassy of Spain in Tokyo selects ESAO to carry out seminars on olive oil
aimed at Japanese importers.
2016
First edition of the ESAO Awards in recognition of the highest quality EVOOs.
2017
First Business School of the olive sector.
2018
The UNIRC (Italy) selects ESAO as an expert on the situation of the olive oil market in Spain.
2019
Collaboration with Universities in Spain and Portugal.
2020
Introducing ESAO Online Campus, the first global platform for olive oil professionals.
2023
The Chamber of Commerce of Messinia (Greece) selects ESAO as an expert
on the situation of the olive oil market in Spain.
2025
Excellence Award: World Olive Oil Exhibition.
ESAO
Global leader in the olive oil sector
Over the years, we have developed the first online campus dedicated to olive oil training, and we have trained more than 900 professionals from over 25 countries around the world.
We look to the future with an entrepreneurial spirit, applying technology to the development of the sector and promoting innovation and sustainability.
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