Well school aromatherapy
Online aromatherapy courses

Welcome to The Well School.

Professional diploma training, massage, formulation and CPD, taught live online and in person.

Our approach.

We want our students to understand what they’re doing, not simply learn a list of essential oils and what they’re ‘good for’.

Aromatherapy has changed enormously since The Well School first opened, and our teaching continues to change with it. We question outdated ideas, follow the research and make sure what we teach reflects the way we actually work with clients today.

There is science here, but there is room for intuition too. We think both matter when you’re learning to work thoughtfully with another person.

What would you like to study?

Some of our students come to us knowing they want to become clinical aromatherapists. Others are already qualified and looking for their next piece of training. We also teach massage, formulation and a growing programme of CPD for practising therapists.

Have a look through the courses below and find the one that fits where you are now.

Where we teach.

Much of your learning takes place live online, so you can study with us wherever you’re based.

For the hands-on parts of your training, you’ll join us at The Well Retreat in Brackley, Northamptonshire, where we teach practical sessions in small groups. We also run some training days in Marylebone, London.

And now, through our partnership with Hülya Kayhan and Art de Huile, students can also study with The Well School in Türkiye.

The Well Retreat in Brackley, Northamptonshire.

Our school home in Brackley, Northamptonshire (on the Oxfordshire border) – a welcoming, cosy wellbeing studio in town.

Marylebone, Central London.

A convenient central location with great transport links, ideal for city-based students or those preferring easier access from the capital.

The Well School
is now in Türkiye.

Students in Türkiye can study our Professional Aromatherapy Diploma through our partnership with pharmacist and clinical aromatherapist Hülya Kayhan and Art de Huile.

Choose your path to becoming an Aromatherapist.

Our professional diploma courses are accredited by the International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists (IFPA).

Choose the route that best suits how you want to work — combine your aromatherapy training with professional massage, specialise in product formulation, or talk to us if you’re not sure which option is right for you.

Clinical Aromatherapy with Massage Therapy

£3000
For those who want to work hands-on with clients, offering a therapeutic touch alongside essential oils.
• IFPA-accredited (Level 5)
• Includes full body massage training
• Ideal for setting up as a clinical aromatherapist or working in holistic clinics.
Explore the Massage Diploma

Clinical Aromatherapy with Product Formulation

£3000
For those who want to create bespoke skincare, wellness products, and aromatic remedies for clients or retail.
• IFPA-accredited (Level 5)
• Learn formulation principles, blending techniques, and natural product safety
• Ideal for therapists, wellness entrepreneurs, or those wanting to create a product range

Explore the Formulation Diploma

Upgrade to IFPA Level 5

£1500
Already a qualified aromatherapist at Level 3? Take your training to the next level with our upgrade course.
• Designed for practising aromatherapists
• Gain IFPA accreditation and add advanced formulation skills to your toolkit
• Create custom blends for clients, friends, or family with confidence and compliance
Explore the Upgrade Course

Not sure which course is right for you? Get in touch and have a chat with us.

Curious about Aromatherapy?

New to essential oils?

Try our FREE online taster course and get a feel for what it’s like to learn with us.

Continue your professional journey with our CPD courses

Already qualified?


Deepen your skills, stay inspired, and explore specialist areas of aromatherapy with our growing library of CPD courses.
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Existing Aromatherapists - Upgrade or Bridging

£1500
We have created an aromatherapy course for those who want to formulate bespoke aromatherapy products that already hold an L3 or L4 qualification. This course is suitable for those who want to add clinical organic aromatherapy to their practice as complementary therapists. This qualification will see you able to work formulation products and be awarded the qualification of a 'Clinical Essential Oil Practitioner'.
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Our range of CPD courses, workshops & discovery days

From £45
It is essential to keep our knowledge up to date and network with other professionals. We offer you CPD days to refresh your practice, offer new tools to use with clients, and inspire you in your work. Our varied courses are available here; some will be in our virtual classroom, and some will be in-house.
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