Casa do Professor

What Casa do Professor does

Casa do Professor is a Portuguese non-profit membership association founded in 1979, headquartered in Braga (Av. Central, 106-110, 4710-229 Braga), and recognized as an institution of public utility (NIPC: 500 862 192). It serves active and retired teachers in Portugal through a €5.85/month (€70/year) membership that covers the member's spouse, children, and parents at no additional cost. The organization operates a diversified ecosystem spanning professional development, legal advisory, health and wellness services, insurance brokerage (Multicare, MGEN), technical support for teaching competitions, social services (elderly residential care and home care), cultural programming (Clarabóia agenda), music education (Academia Fi-Bra, Coro Cantabile), and a network of 100+ corporate discount partners across hospitality, healthcare, education, retail, telecom, and transport.

Its core product is the Centro de Formação, a training center delivering continuing education, modular certified training, professional training, and free courses for teachers, underpinned by a Moodle-based LMS (moodle.casadoprofessor.pt), a dedicated training portal (formacao.casadoprofessor.pt), the UPskills European skills platform, and standard synchronous distance learning tools (Microsoft Teams Education, Zoom, GoToMeeting). The Centro de Inovação Pedagógica coordinates international projects including the AI Academy (a 2026-2029 ERASMUS-EDU-2025-PEX-TEACH-ACA-101249495 partnership with 14 European universities led by the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens), UPskills, and School of the 21st Century. Specialized support offices (Gabinete de Apoio ao Professor, Apoio Jurídico, Apoio Técnico para Concursos, Saúde e Bem Estar) provide member-facing services.

Casa do Professor generates revenue primarily through membership subscriptions, training course fees (with member discounts), EU co-funded international project grants, ancillary on-site restaurant services, music academy tuition, and fees from social care services. Its go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via website enrollment and headquarters visits, supplemented by community-led growth through cultural programming, word-of-mouth among the teacher community, and event-driven engagement (Living Labs, training events, cultural events). Geographic reach is Portugal-wide for member benefits, with international project participation extending into the European Union and PALOP (Portuguese-speaking African countries: Angola, Mozambique, Guinea-Bissau, Cape Verde, São Tomé and Príncipe).

Name

Casa do Professor

Legal name

Casa do Professor

Website

https://casadoprofessor.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Casa do Professor is a Portuguese non-profit membership association founded in 1979 serving active and retired teachers with professional development, legal/health/social services, cultural programming, music education, and 100+ partner discounts under a €70/year family-inclusive membership, based in Braga.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Teacher Professional Development & Member Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDALAHAB

Student Organizations & Club Administration

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/Student Activities, Clubs & Campus Life

Keywords

• Teacher training
• Professional development
• Continuing education
• Teacher association
• Member benefits

Headquarters

HQ city

Braga

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Primary revenue stream from teacher membership subscriptions at €5.85/month (€70/year) with a €10 joining fee. The membership covers the teacher and their immediate family (spouse, children, parents) at no additional cost, creating a land-and-expand model within households.
2. Training and Formation Services: Revenue from continuing education courses (Formação Contínua), certified modular training, free courses, professional training, and international projects. The Centro de Formação offers both in-person and distance learning programs for teachers.
3. Restaurant Services: On-site restaurant services for members and visitors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Casa do Professor is a private, non-profit membership association for teachers and educators that delivers continuing education, certified training, and professional development courses through its Centro de Formação. Members pay an annual fee (€70/year) that covers themselves and immediate family, gaining access to a broad ecosystem of services including legal advice, health and wellness support, social care for the elderly, cultural programming, music education, and an extensive network of partner discounts across education, health, tourism, and consumer categories.

Product overview

Casa do Professor is a membership-based association for teachers and educators providing professional development, cultural activities, social services, and member benefits. The core offering centers on the Centro de Formação (Training Center) delivering continuing education for teachers, supported by specialized support offices (Apoio ao Professor, Apoio Jurídico, Apoio Técnico para Concursos, Saúde e Bem Estar). The technology stack includes the Portal da Formação, Moodle LMS, and UPskills platform for course delivery. Additional offerings include the Academia de Música Fi-Bra (music education with instruments and youth orchestra), Centro de Inovação Pedagógica (coordinating international AI and digital education projects), cultural programming through Clarabóia, and social services for elderly care. Members access exclusive discount protocols across education, health, tourism, automotive, and home categories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Academia Fi-Bra: Music academy providing artistic education for children and youth, including instrument lessons and youth orchestra (FI-BRA - Filarmonia Juvenil de Braga)
• Centro de Formação
• Centro de Inovação Pedagógica

Products and services

• Centro de Formação (Training Center)

Quantifiable outcome

• Membership covers entire family (spouse, children, parents) at no additional cost, maximizing value per member
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and major.

• National and Kapodistrian University of AthenscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Project coordinator for AI Academy, a 4-year European initiative (2026-2029) creating an International Teacher Academy focused on AI integration in education. ERASMUS-EDU-2025-PEX-TEACH-ACA-101249495.
• Università degli Studi di Palermo (Italy)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026European partner in AI Academy project focused on AI teacher training and school innovation.
• Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski (Bulgaria)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026European partner in AI Academy project focused on AI teacher training and school innovation.
• Uniwersytet Łódzki (Poland)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026European partner in AI Academy project focused on AI teacher training and school innovation.
• Universidade do Minho (Portugal)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Portuguese university partner in AI Academy, collaborating with Casa do Professor on AI teacher training. The Instituto de Educação da Universidade do Minho is specifically involved in project implementation.
• Nord University (Norway)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026European partner in AI Academy project focused on AI teacher training and school innovation.
• Institute of Education Policy (Greece)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Educational policy institute partner in AI Academy.
• Miasto na prawach powiatu (Poland)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Local government partner in AI Academy.
• Bodø kommune (Norway)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Municipality partner in AI Academy.
• Stavrakeio Gymnasio Anogeion (Greece)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026School partner in AI Academy.
• Convitto Nazionale Giovanni Falcone di Palermo (Italy)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026School partner in AI Academy.
• Athens Lifelong Learning Institute (Greece)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Lifelong learning institute partner in AI Academy.
• Stimmuli for social change (Greece)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Social innovation organization partner in AI Academy.
• Vila Galé HotéismajorGTM or Marketing Partner35 hotel units in Portugal plus 12 in Brazil, 1 in Cuba, 1 in Spain. Members receive 12% discount on all units, 12% on spas, free annual membership, and access to exclusive promotions.
• Pestana Hotel GroupmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive member discounts at Pestana hotels across Portugal and internationally.
• CP - Comboios de PortugalmajorGTM or Marketing Partner15% discount on train travel for members.
• Universidades Lusíada e LusófonamajorGTM or Marketing Partner10% discount on tuition fees at these private universities.
• Porto Editora & AmbarsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerUp to 35% discount on educational publishing materials.
• IKEAsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner5% discount on online purchases.
• Vista Alegre AtlantissupportingGTM or Marketing Partner10% discount on products at Vista Alegre, Casa Alegre, and Bordallo Pinheiro stores. Additional 10% on birthday.
• Robbialac TintassupportingGTM or Marketing Partner45% commercial discount on paints and non-paints, free technical advice, and free delivery.
• Hospitais CUFmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSpecial discounts on consultations, teleconsultations, emergency care, diagnostic tests, and daily rates at CUF hospitals.
• Grupo Lusíadas SaúdemajorGTM or Marketing Partner10% discount on table prices at Lusíadas Saúde hospitals and clinics.
• BP Fuel StationssupportingGTM or Marketing Partner€0.08/liter discount on BP Ultimate fuel, €0.06 on regular fuel.
• NOS TelecommunicationssupportingGTM or Marketing Partner€10/month discount on NOS 3 and NOS 4 packages, free TVCine for 24 months, €5/month discount on NOS Smart Alarm, €150 equipment voucher.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AFT - American Federation of Teachers: US teachers' union providing professional development, legal services, and member benefits to educators. Comparable to Casa do Professor's comprehensive membership ecosystem including training, legal support, and benefits, though at significantly larger scale with union structure.
• National Education Association (NEA): Largest US professional employee organization representing teachers and education support professionals. Comparable to Casa do Professor as a teacher membership association offering professional development, legal services, and member benefits, though at significantly larger scale and with union structure.
• ASCD (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development): International education association providing professional development, resources, and membership benefits to educators. Comparable to Casa do Professor in offering professional development and member services, but operating at a larger international scale with a broader curriculum focus.
• Education International: Global federation of education unions representing teachers and education employees worldwide. Comparable to Casa do Professor's international engagement through EU projects, operating as a larger umbrella organization coordinating teacher associations across multiple countries.
• NASUWT - The Teachers' Union: UK-based teachers' union providing professional support, training, and member benefits. Comparable to Casa do Professor in providing membership-based services to teachers including training, legal advice, and professional development, though focused on union representation.

Emerging players

• Teach For All: Global network of partner organizations working to expand educational opportunities, including teacher training programs. Comparable to Casa do Professor's international projects and PALOP training offerings, both addressing teacher development in underserved contexts.
• Cengage Group: Global education and training company providing professional development and continuing education for teachers and adults. Comparable to Casa do Professor's training center operations and continuing education offerings, with stronger commercial scale and digital delivery capabilities.

Direct peers

• FNE - Federação Nacional da Educação: Portuguese national education federation representing teachers and educators. Directly comparable as a membership-based organization serving Portuguese teachers with advocacy, training, and member benefits, though primarily focused on union/collective bargaining rather than comprehensive social services.
• FENPROF - Federação Nacional dos Professores: Portuguese teachers federation providing professional representation, training, and member services. Comparable to Casa do Professor as a national teacher membership organization in Portugal, though more focused on labor representation than benefits ecosystem.

Others

• Macmillan Education: International education publisher and training provider offering teacher professional development and educational resources. Comparable to Casa do Professor's training and educator support services, though operating as a for-profit publisher rather than a membership association.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCupDd_2SUy3fYmptL-WsY8g
• Facebookfacebook.com/casa.do.professor
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/casadoprofessor
• Instagraminstagram.com/casa.do.professor

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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