Istituto Comprensivo

What Istituto Comprensivo does

Istituto Comprensivo Castell'Arquato (codice meccanografico PCIC81500R) is a public Italian state comprehensive school (istituzione scolastica statale) operating under the Ministry of Education (Ministero dell'Istruzione e del Merito - MIM). It serves the first cycle of the Italian education system across 11 physical locations in the municipalities of Castell'Arquato, Alseno, Lusurasco, Vigolo Marchese, and Castelnuovo Fogliani in the province of Piacenza (Emilia-Romagna), comprising four Scuola dell'Infanzia sites, five Scuola Primaria sites, and two Scuola Secondaria di primo grado sites, providing education to children aged 3-14.

The institution's digital infrastructure is built entirely on the standard MIUR-approved stack rather than proprietary systems: Madisoft S.p.A.'s Nuvola platform powers the Registro Elettronico and digital bulletin board (Albo Online, Amministrazione Trasparente, Circolari), pagoPA handles fee collection via Pago in Rete, and the Ministry's UNICA platform supports online enrollment, E-Portfolio, and student orientation. The institute is designated as a Cambridge Assessment English Preparation Centre (IT363), participates in Erasmus+ exchanges (with documented activity in Marseille, Spain, and Brussels), and operates PNRR-funded initiatives including Scuola 4.0 (M4C1I3.2-2022-961-P-14024) for innovative learning environments, STEM by Me (D.M. 65/2023) for educational robotics, and Agenda Nord (D.M. 176/2025) for combating school dropout.

The business model is non-commercial: as a state school, no tuition is charged, and revenue consists of MIUR appropriations plus optional parental fees for canteen (mensa), extended childcare, and extracurricular activities. Governance rests with a single Dirigente Scolastica, Simona Camisa, who holds legal representation and is responsible for financial and data-processing oversight. The institution's only 'customers' are the resident families within its statutory catchment area, with a contractual relationship for free compulsory education rather than discretionary enrollment.

Name

Istituto Comprensivo

Legal name

Istituto Comprensivo CASTELL'ARQUATO

Website

https://iccastellarquato.edu.it

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Istituto Comprensivo Castell'Arquato is a public Italian state comprehensive school operating 11 sites across five municipalities in Piacenza province, delivering free first-cycle education (Infanzia, Primaria, Secondaria di primo grado) to children aged 3-14 under the Ministry of Education.

Ownership category

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Product category

Public Primary and Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Public school education
• Primary education services
• Secondary education services
• Kindergarten programs
• Public education institution

Headquarters

HQ city

Castell'arquato

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Public comprehensive school (istituto comprensivo statale) providing free state-funded education to children aged 3-14 across kindergarten (scuola dell'infanzia), primary (scuola primaria), and lower secondary (scuola secondaria di primo grado) levels through multiple school locations in the Castell'Arquato area. Operates under the Italian Ministry of Education (MIM) with statutory educational mandates.

Product overview

Istituto Comprensivo CASTELL'ARQUATO is a public comprehensive school offering integrated educational services across four kindergarten sites, five primary schools, and two lower secondary schools. The institution operates a digital services ecosystem built on the Madisoft Nuvola platform, providing families with online tools including the registro elettronico for academic management, Pago in Rete for fee payments, and online enrollment. The school also participates in national digital transformation initiatives including PNRR Scuola 4.0 for innovative learning environments and the Erasmus+ programme for international student exchange. Academic programmes include Cambridge English preparation and STEM education projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Scuola dell'Infanzia (Kindergarten Education)
• Scuola Primaria (Primary Education)
• Scuola Secondaria di Primo Grado (Lower Secondary Education)
• Erasmus+ International Mobility Programs
• Cambridge English Preparation
• PNRR Educational Projects

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ministero dell'Istruzione e del Merito (MIUR)coreOthersThe school operates under the jurisdiction of Italy's Ministry of Education (MIUR). The ministry provides funding, sets national curriculum standards (Indicazioni Nazionali), and oversees educational policy implementation through regional (USR) and provincial (UST) offices.
• Ufficio Scolastico Regionale per l'Emilia-RomagnacoreOthersRegional school office (USR) that manages and supervises schools in the Emilia-Romagna region, including the Piacenza provincial office (UST Piacenza).
• Madisoft S.p.A.coreTechnology or IntegrationMadisoft S.p.A. provides the Nuvola digital platform used by the school for the electronic register (Registro Elettronico), digital bulletin board, and other administrative services. Madisoft has been designated as data processor under Art. 28 of EU Regulation 2016/679.
• Cambridge Assessment EnglishminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe institute is an official Cambridge English Preparation Centre (Certification number IT363), preparing students for Cambridge English Qualifications (e.g., KEY, PET, First).
• European Union Erasmus+ ProgrammeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school participates in Erasmus+ exchange programs, hosting activities under 'ERASMUS + le nostre attività' including student exchanges to locations such as Marseille, Spain, and Brussels.
• Comune di Castell'ArquatominorOthersThe municipality of Castell'Arquato is a linked external entity, collaborating on school matters and local services. Similar partnerships exist with Comune di Alseno.
• PNRR - Piano Nazionale di Ripresa e ResilienzaminorOthersThe school participates in PNRR-funded projects including Scuola 4.0 (Next Generation Classroom - M4C1I3.2-2022-961-P-14024), STEM by me (DM 65/2023), and Agenda Nord (DM 176/2025) for reducing educational dispersion.
• InvalsiminorOthersNational Institute for the Evaluation of the Education System (INVALSI) provides standardized testing services for student assessment.
• UNICA PlatformcoreTechnology or IntegrationThe UNICA platform developed by MIUR provides student orientation services, E-Portfolio for documenting student learning journeys, and Docente tutor services. The school acts as data controller for services related to its students.
• Generazioni ConnesseminorOthersNational Safer Internet Centre program promoting digital citizenship and safe internet use among students.
• Studio AG.I.COM. S.r.l.minorOthersExternal Data Protection Officer (RPD/DPO) provider designated under GDPR Art. 37. Dott. Luca Corbellini serves as DPO, reachable at [email protected] or [email protected].

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Pearson plc: A global education company providing K-12 curriculum content, assessments (including Pearson Edexcel), and digital learning tools used by schools worldwide. Comparable as it operates in the broader K-12 educational ecosystem, particularly through Edexcel qualifications that compete with Cambridge English in Italian and international schools.
• Nord Anglia Education: A global operator of premium international schools across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and the Middle East, with presence in Italy. Comparable as it operates K-12 schools in the same international premium segment, representing the broader private international school landscape relevant to Italian families.
• Cognita: An international schools group operating over 80 schools across Europe, Latin America, and Asia. Comparable as it operates premium K-12 schools in multiple European markets, representing the broader private school operator landscape relevant to Italy.

Direct peers

• St. Stephen's School Rome: A private American international school in Rome offering K-12 education with IB curriculum. Comparable as it serves K-12 students in Italy with internationally-recognized pathways, offering a private alternative to public Italian schools competing for the same family segment.
• ICS Milan International School: An international school in Milan serving K-12 students with IB-based curriculum. Comparable as it serves the same Italian K-12 student demographic with an international focus, offering a private alternative to public Italian schools in the same northern Italian region.
• H-FARM International School: A private K-12 international school in the Veneto region of northern Italy, offering bilingual and IB programmes. Comparable as it serves K-12 students in northern Italy with an internationally-oriented curriculum, competing in the same regional private-school segment.
• British School of Milan: A private international K-12 school in northern Italy offering British curriculum to expatriate and Italian families. Comparable to Istituto Comprensivo Castell'Arquato as both serve K-12 students in Italy, representing an alternative for families seeking English-medium education in the same broader market.

Others

• Cambridge Assessment English: Part of the University of Cambridge, providing English language qualifications used by Italian and international schools. Comparable as it operates in the K-12 educational assessment ecosystem and is a current official Preparation Centre partner of the subject school (Certification number IT363).
• McGraw Hill: A major US-based education publisher providing K-12 textbooks, digital platforms, and assessment services. Comparable as a significant player in the broader K-12 educational content ecosystem that supports Italian and international schools alike.
• Madisoft S.p.A. An Italian software company providing the Nuvola platform for school administration, electronic registers, and digital communications. Comparable as it serves thousands of Italian schools with similar digital infrastructure, operating in the same K-12 school services ecosystem and currently serving as the subject school's primary technology vendor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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