Escuela Superior de Imagen y Sonido CES

What Escuela Superior de Imagen y Sonido CES does

Escuela Superior de Imagen y Sonido CES (CES) is a Madrid-headquartered private vocational and higher education institution founded in 1982 that delivers official Spanish vocational training titles (Grado Medio and Grado Superior, 120 ECTS, 2,000 hours), postgraduate master's degrees, proprietary professional courses, distance-learning programs, and a youth summer camp, primarily across audiovisual, sound, design, animation, marketing, and information technology disciplines. The institution operates from a single 20,000+ m² campus in Madrid's Hortaleza district featuring professional-grade TV studios, radio booths, post-production suites, and design sets, complemented by a proprietary virtual campus platform (eHabilis) accessible via web and dedicated Android/iOS mobile applications supporting hybrid and fully distance learning. CES generates revenue through tuition and course fees (€60 summer camp registration to €590+ for proprietary online courses), corporate training services including NextGenerationEU-funded SME digital skills programs, and government-subsidized Certificados de Profesionalidad delivered in partnership with SEPE and the Agencia para el Empleo de Madrid. The institution serves secondary education graduates pursuing EU-recognized vocational qualifications, working professionals seeking upskilling, youth aged 6–14 in summer camps, and unemployed workers in subsidized programs, with formal internship agreements across 600+ partner companies including Telecinco, RTVE, Atresmedia, Mediapro, Prisa TV, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Cadena SER. Since 2020, CES has operated as a subsidiary within AD Education Group, the largest European network of Art, Design, and Communication schools, while retaining its own brand identity and a CES Design sub-brand extending into university-equivalent design degrees.

Name

Escuela Superior de Imagen y Sonido CES

Legal name

CESO S.A.

Website

https://escuelaces.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Escuela Superior de Imagen y Sonido CES is a Madrid-based private vocational institution offering official Spanish FP titles, master's degrees, and proprietary courses in audiovisual, sound, design, animation, and technology, with a 20,000+ m² campus and 600+ industry internship partners.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

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Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Course Fees: Revenue generated from student enrollment fees for official vocational programs (Grado Medio, Grado Superior), postgraduate titles (Masters), proprietary courses (Título Propio), and online training programs. Pricing varies by program type, duration, and qualification level.
2. Training Services for Companies: Corporate training programs including subsidized professional certificates (Certificados de Profesionalidad) and digital skills programs for SMEs funded by NextGenerationEU.
3. Summer Camp Programs: Revenue from audiovisual summer camps for youth (ages 6-14) covering cinema, photography, sound, and animation activities.

Pricing tiers

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Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Escuela Superior de Imagen y Sonido CES is a private vocational and higher education institution in Madrid delivering official and proprietary training programs in audiovisual production, sound, image, animation, design, marketing, and emerging technologies. It offers in-person and distance formats, including Spanish state-recognized vocational degrees (Grado Medio and Grado Superior), postgraduate master's titles, proprietary professional courses, government-subsidized certificates, and EU-funded digital skills programs, supported by a proprietary virtual campus (eHabilis) and a Madrid campus exceeding 20,000 m² with professional-grade TV, radio, and post-production facilities.

Product overview

Escuela Superior de Imagen y Sonido CES is an educational institution offering a multi-format portfolio of vocational, professional, and degree-level programs primarily in audiovisual, design, technology, and related creative fields. The core offering consists of (1) official in-person and distance vocational training programs (Títulos Oficiales de Formación Profesional Presenciales and A Distancia) including degrees in audiovisual production, sound, camera, animation, marketing, IT, and personal image; (2) proprietary professional courses (Títulos Propios) in specialized areas such as dubbing, editing, Steadicam operation, Arri Alexa workflows, and DJ production; (3) postgraduate master's and expert programs (Títulos de Posgrado) including AI + Big Data and Transmedia Journalism; (4) open online courses (Formación Online) for sports, beauty, and marketing; (5) a digital skills program for SMEs funded by the EU (Programa de Generación Digital para Pymes); (6) free professional competency certificates (Certificados de Profesionalidad); and (7) a summer audiovisual camp for youth. The institution also operates a proprietary virtual campus LMS (Campus Virtual CES) and a design sub-brand (CES Design) offering three official Superior Degrees in Design. Programs are delivered in-person at the Madrid campus (20,000 m², including 8,500 m² of facilities) and through distance/online modalities, with enterprise training placements integrated throughout curricula.

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Brands

• CES Design: Centro Superior de Diseño y Arte Digital — a sub-brand offering Higher Education in Digital Design (Grado Superior en Diseño Gráfico, Diseño de Producto, Diseño de Interiores). All titles are equivalent to a university-level design degree.

Products and services

• Títulos Oficiales de Formación Profesional Presenciales In-person official Spanish vocational training programs (Ciclos Formativos de Grado Superior y Grado Medio) spanning audiovisual, sound, camera, editing, lighting, makeup, animation, marketing, IT, and sports. Two-year, 2,000-hour programs yielding 120 ECTS credits, with mandatory enterprise training placements. Targeted at recent secondary graduates pursuing recognized professional qualifications.
• Títulos de Posgrado Postgraduate master's degrees and expert/specialization university-level courses in audiovisual, journalism, and technology domains delivered by active industry professionals. Includes the Master's in Transmedia Journalism in Radio, TV and Online, and FP Master's in Artificial Intelligence + Big Data. Targeted at graduates and professionals seeking advanced specialization.
• Títulos Propios Proprietary professional courses in specialized areas including dubbing and voice-over, video editing and post-production, Steadicam operation, Arri Alexa workflows, Influencers 360 marketing, makeup and characterization, photography, DJ Academy, and cinema sound. Targeted at professionals and aspiring practitioners seeking practical specialization.
• Grados de Diseño CES (CES Design) Sub-brand Centro Superior de Diseño y Arte Digital offering three official Superior Degrees in Design: Graphic Design, Product Design, and Interior Design. All are equivalent to a university degree in design, delivered as higher education in art and design. Targeted at high school graduates seeking design qualifications.
• Títulos Oficiales A Distancia Distance-learning official vocational training programs (Ciclos Formativos de Grado Superior) enabling students to earn accredited qualifications remotely. Current offerings include Personal and Corporate Image Advice, 3D Animation/Games/Interactive Environments, and Marketing and Advertising, with open enrollment for 2025-2026. Targeted at students needing flexible remote access.
• Formación Online Open-enrollment online courses delivered via the virtual campus accessible through browser or dedicated Android/iOS apps. Course catalog spans sports (Sports Nutrition, Training Planning, Sports Injury Readaptation, Pilates Instructor), beauty and aesthetics, and digital marketing, with PDF content downloads and secure payment. Targeted at adult learners and professionals.
• Certificados de Profesionalidad Free, government-subsidized professional competency certificates (Certificados de Profesionalidad) officially issued by the Madrid Employment Agency and SEPE. Programs include Lumimotecnia para el Espectáculo en Vivo (640 hours, Level 3) and others, recognized nationwide. Targeted at unemployed and active workers.
• Programa de Generación Digital para Pymes Free 50-hour digital skills program for SMEs and freelancers, funded by NextGenerationEU, teaching social media management and AI-assisted content creation. Covers digital strategy, prompt engineering, visual/video AI content, editorial planning, automation, and predictive analytics using tools such as TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, ChatGPT, Canva, and Metricool. Targeted at SME employees and freelancers.
• Campamento Audiovisual de Verano Summer audiovisual camp for young creators aged 6-14 held at the Madrid campus. Children experience cinema, photography, sound, and animation through weekly themed sessions including Cine y Acción, Expres-Arte, Música, and Fábrica de Personajes, with flexible entry from 08:30 and optional lunch and afternoon extension to 16:30. Targeted at children and youth.
• Campus Virtual CES The school's proprietary learning management system delivered via campus.escuelaces.com, providing students access to course content, communication with teachers, educational network participation, academic calendar, transcripts, and certificate requests. Built on the eHabilis platform with CAS single sign-on. Targeted at enrolled students across all program formats.
• Máster de F.P. en Inteligencia Artificial + Big Data One-year official master's degree (600 hours) in Artificial Intelligence and Big Data, part of Spain's FP Master's program framework. Designed for students with prior technical qualifications seeking specialized AI and data science skills. Targeted at technical graduates.
• Operador de Steadycam (Título Propio) 36-hour proprietary professional course in Steadicam operation training students in camera stabilization systems used in film and TV. Covers equipment assembly, balancing, movement techniques, set scenarios, camera coordination, and simulated shoots. Delivered in-person in Madrid. Targeted at camera operators and aspiring cinematographers.
• Curso de Especialización Profesional en Audiodescripción y Subtitulación One-year professional specialization course (500 hours) in Audio Description and Subtitling for audiovisual works, live shows, and events. Covers audio description scripting, subtitle creation, voice narration, and accessibility compliance with Spanish audiovisual regulations. Targeted at audiovisual and accessibility professionals.

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Telecinco (Mediaset España)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Spanish television broadcaster providing internship opportunities for students in areas such as lighting, image capture, and production. Former students have been hired as tituladores (title card specialists) demonstrating successful employment pathway.
• RTVE (Radio Televisión Española)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpain's public broadcasting corporation offering practical training placements for students across audiovisual production programs.
• AtresmediacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading Spanish multimedia entertainment group providing internship and employment opportunities for graduates in television production and post-production.
• MediaprocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProminent audiovisual production company offering practical training in live events, sports production, and television facilities.
• Prisa TVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor media group operating television channels and production companies in Spain, providing internship placements for CES students.
• Warner Bros. DiscoverycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal entertainment company offering practical training opportunities in content creation, animation, and post-production.
• Cadena SERcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpain's leading radio group providing sound engineering and broadcasting training placements for audio students.
• El Corte InglésminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Spanish department store group offering retail and visual merchandising internship opportunities for image consulting students.
• SEPE (Servicio Público de Empleo Estatal)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpanish Public Employment Service providing official recognition and funding for professional certificates (Certificados de Profesionalidad) enabling free training for job seekers.
• AD Education GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational education group and largest network of art, design, and communication schools in Europe. CES has been part of the group since 2020, enabling international collaboration and shared best practices across European institutions.
• Agencia para el Empleo de MadridcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMadrid Employment Agency collaborating on subsidized professional certificates (Certificados de Profesionalidad) free for unemployed workers and accessible to employed workers under certain conditions.
• Escuela de Organización Industrial (EOI)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPioneering business school in Spain issuing diplomas for the Generación Digital Pymes program on social media management and AI content creation, funded by NextGenerationEU.
• Business JumpminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTraining consultancy partner collaborating on subsidized digital skills courses for SMEs.
• AENORminorOthersSpanish association for standardization and certification providing quality assurance for training programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

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Direct peers

• IED Madrid (Istituto Europeo di Design): Madrid campus of European design school offering design, fashion, and visual arts programs. Comparable to CES Design sub-brand in design education structure, target students, and Spanish market positioning.
• SAE Institute Spain: International audio, film, and creative media school with a Madrid campus. Directly comparable for audio engineering, film production, and creative media programs targeting similar vocational students.
• TAI School: Madrid-based arts school offering performing arts, film, music, and design programs. Directly comparable in size, target student demographic, and Madrid market positioning as a creative vocational institution.
• CEV (Centro de Estudios del Video): Madrid-based audiovisual training school covering film, TV, sound, and animation. Closely comparable in scope, program format, and geography as a specialized audiovisual vocational institution.
• IADE (Instituto de Arte y Diseño Europeo): Spanish institution offering design and art higher education programs. Comparable to CES Design in focus on design/creative credentials and similar target audience in Spain.
• ECAM (Escuela de Cinematografía y del Audiovisual de la Comunidad de Madrid): Madrid film school offering official degrees in cinematography and audiovisual production. Directly competes for the same students and serves the same industry employers in the Spanish audiovisual education market.

Broad incumbents

• EAE Business School: Spanish business school with marketing and digital programs. Competes for similar upskilling professional students but operates a broader business-focused portfolio.
• ESIC University: Established Spanish business school offering marketing, communication, and digital business degrees. Overlaps with CES's Marketing and Advertising vocational degree and postgraduate programs but operates with a broader business school portfolio.
• Universidad Camilo José Cela: Private Spanish university offering communications, audiovisual, and design programs. Broader institution with overlapping program areas and student segments, particularly in audiovisual and creative education.

Regional players

• Trebas Institute: Canadian audiovisual education institution offering film, audio, and digital media programs. Comparable business model, curriculum structure, and industry placement focus but operates exclusively in a different geography.

Market position

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Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/escuelaCES
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/escuelaces
• Facebookfacebook.com/EscuelaCES/?fref=ts
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/ces--escuela-superior-de-imagen-y-sonido/about
• Instagraminstagram.com/ces_escuela
• TikToktiktok.com/@escuelaces?_t=ZG-8svTT5fPysq&_r=1

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Investors

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