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ESAO

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

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ESAO, a pioneer in specific training for the olive oil sector, was the first high-performance school specializing in this sector.

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.

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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

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Inauguration of ESAO headquarters in Valencia.

2014

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First National Prize - Communication in the Olive Oil Sector.
Official congratulatory telegram from the President of the Government
Organism.

2015

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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

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First edition of the ESAO Awards in recognition of the highest quality EVOOs.

2017

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First Business School of the olive sector.

2018

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The UNIRC (Italy) selects ESAO as an expert on the situation of the olive oil market in Spain.

2019

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Collaboration with Universities in Spain and Portugal.

2020

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Introducing ESAO Online Campus, the first global platform for olive oil professionals.

2023

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The Chamber of Commerce of Messinia (Greece) selects ESAO as an expert
on the situation of the olive oil market in Spain.

2025

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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.

Why choose ESAO?

Expertos de primer nivel
Leading experts

You will have access to the knowledge and experience of a teaching team made up of leading experts from various academic and professional fields.
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Flexible, business-oriented methodology

Our online methodology, compatible with your work and personal life, includes group sessions, individual consulting sessions with experts, and the development of a real, tutored final project.
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Global Alumni Network

Upon completing your training, you will become part of the ESAO Community, a network of professionals present in more than 20 countries. You will be able to create new synergies and advance professionally.
Material exclusivo
Exclusive material

You will receive a complete set of educational materials, including official tasting glasses, oil samples, specialized ESAO books, and other practical resources.

Clients who trust ESAO

Contact us

At the Escuela Superior del Aceite de Oliva, we look forward to hearing from you with any questions or suggestions you may have.