About Pioneer Education.

We're a world-class online English school that's ahead of the times. Our mission is to create high-quality, cutting-edge online courses that:

  • Meet emerging needs
  • Are evidence-based, effective and enjoyable
  • Promote and protect student and teacher well-being
  • Bridge the online distance through positive relationships and personalized care

We aim to be the leading online language school in Catalonia, known for our flexibility, personalization and excellence.

We believe in 6 core values.

Purpose

At Pioneer, education is a tool for achieving meaningful goals, connecting learning with real-life experiences and the personal or professional aspirations of each student.

Well-being

At Pioneer, learning is a positive experience that prioritizes well-being, offering flexibility, tailored methodologies, and a supportive environment to foster confidence and peace of mind.

Quality

Educational excellence is our commitment, with passionate teachers delivering personalized classes, up-to-date materials, and dedicated attention to exceed expectations and ensure results.

Research

We base our decisions on scientific evidence to ensure effective methodologies, optimal results, and an education that is practical, relevant, and continuously improving.

Innovation

We continuously innovate with methods, technologies, and alternative formats to make learning exciting and practical.

Compassion

At Pioneer, compassion defines us. We act with kindness and empathy, offering support, second chances, and accommodations to ensure that learning is a fully supportive and humane experience.

Meet our growing team.

Simone Saavedra

Teacher of Business English  ·  General English  ·  Cambridge Exam Preparation

Simone is an English teacher from Canada with over a decade of experience, known for her personalized feedback, meticulous lesson preparation, and ability to connect with every student. Her teaching approach is partly influenced by her background in performing arts and sociology, enabling her to bring empathy and dynamism to each lesson.


Throughout her professional career, Simone has collaborated with prominent institutions such as the Bank of Spain and the State Industrial Participation Society (SEPI). Her exceptional teaching quality has consistently earned her outstanding reviews from students in every institution where she has worked. She is fluent in French, conversational in Spanish, and has recently started learning Catalan, reflecting her commitment to cultural exchange and lifelong learning.


Simone is also a creator of English educational content on LinkedIn, where her posts have attracted the attention of over 6,000 professionals. Additionally, she has self-published two books, 101 Common Mistakes and 101 Fluency Building Expressions, both practical resources designed to help students enhance their English fluency.

Dr. Izidora Skračić

Teacher of Conversations in English  ·  Business English  ·  General English

Izidora holds a PhD in Maternal and Child Health from the University of Maryland, College Park, and has over 300 hours of teaching experience. She has designed and taught university courses on various topics at institutions such as the University of Maryland and the Swiss School of Management in Barcelona.


Izidora has a deep passion for teaching. Her classes are dynamic and participatory, blending evidence-based methodologies with innovative tools like ChatGPT, podcasts, and TikTok to engage and motivate students. Having grown up in Croatia and the United States and now residing in Barcelona, Izidora is bilingual in English and Croatian and fluent in Spanish, Catalan and French, bringing a global perspective to her teaching.

Aina Llovet i Bigas

Founder & CEO

Aina holds a double degree in Pedagogy and Psychology. At just 23 years old, she bootstrapped Pioneer Education, achieving a 400% growth rate since its inception and expanding it to a team of four English teachers and three technical instructors. Additionally, under her leadership, Pioneer has earned a perfect 5-star Google rating and a 100% Cambridge exam pass rate (as of January 2025).


Aina’s entrepreneurial spirit has driven impactful initiatives from an early age. At 16 years old, she was recognized as a finalist in the University of Nebrija’s Young Entrepreneur Competition. Two years later, she founded a non-profit activist organization that led a nationwide campaign, leading a team of 30 people and earning coverage in national newspapers. At 22, she designed and taught UB2 at the University of Barcelona, a Cambridge English Exam Preparation course aimed at improving English proficiency among students in the Faculty of Education. There, she implemented game-based learning in collaboration with the Aula de Jocs of the UB. 

Her commitment to academic excellence has been evident throughout her life. At 17, she obtained the C2 Proficiency in English certificate from the University of Cambridge and graduated from a competitive Batxillerat program with a 9.15/10 grade average. In university, she was awarded the Scholarship for Academic Excellence from Ramon Llull University. As a big believer in lifelong learning, she recently completed the Leaders of Learning course at HarvardX.

Having lived in New York City as a child and returned there every summer, Aina's English level is near-native, which has facilitated her career in English teaching. She brings over eight years of experience teaching English to students of all ages, from preschoolers to adults, during which she has applied evidence-based strategies and innovative methodologies to create immersive and engaging learning experiences.
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