A trusted supplier of UK education resources since 1981
ESPO International supports educational settings worldwide with a wide range of high-quality, competitively priced resources. We work with global distribution partners to provide everything from curriculum resources and early years equipment to SEND essentials and everyday must-haves.
Backed by over 40 years of experience as part of the ESPO family, and rooted in a strong public sector heritage, we are built on stability, reliability, and trusted sourcing – making it easy for schools and nurseries to find the right products, wherever they’re based.
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Providers of the UK curriculum
The UK national curriculum is recognised and respected globally for its quality and accessibility, and we’re here to help schools bring that standard into their classrooms. Working closely with trusted suppliers, we source innovative, up-to-date resources to support a wide range of teaching styles and curricula worldwide.
With thousands of curriculum resources, alongside the everyday essentials schools depend on, it’s easy to create a confident, thriving learning environment.
25,000 products at your fingertips
Our offering includes over 25,000 products, all carefully selected by our expert team to keep things relevant, up to date, and in line with what you need.
Built on our public sector heritage, we’re committed to fair and consistent pricing, with regular reviews to ensure international schools always receive competitive value.
Our range includes:
- Curriculum
- Early Years
- Art & Crafts
- Stationery
- Furniture
- Exercise Books
- Presentation
- Site and Safety
- Catering
Local distributors, worldwide
We work with a global network of trusted distributors who support schools on the ground, combining their strong local relationships and insight with our expertise and extensive product range.
With access to over 25,000 products, delivery to your door, and quotations in your local currency, our goal is to make it easy for you to order what you need, when you need it.
Owned by the UK Public Sector
We have 40 years’ experience supplying education resources, curriculum products and early years equipment to educational establishments, government, and non-profit organisations throughout the UK. We are 100% owned by the UK public sector which means we are committed to offering you a wide range of high-quality products, at competitive prices.
Best value route for overseas procurement
Built on our UK public sector heritage, we understand the importance of value for money. Our products are sourced through a rigorous competitive tendering process, ensuring high quality and competitive pricing helping schools worldwide make the most of their budgets.
Customers in the UK
If you are a UK-based education, government public sector, or private organisation in the UK, please visit our British website, espo.org.
Partner opportunities
If you’re a UK Consolidator or overseas Distributor that would be interested in working with us, please visit our Contact us page and choose “Become a Distributor” from the options listed.
If you are a supplier who would like to be included in our UK or international catalogue, full information can be found at espo.org/becoming-a-supplier.
Our people make us, our values shape us
Our values guide everything we do here at ESPO International, helping us to provide the best possible service to our customers and operate in a way that’s in line with our public sector ethos.
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Our terms of service
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