Istituto Salesiano San Zeno

What Istituto Salesiano San Zeno does

Istituto Salesiano San Zeno is a private non-profit paritary school in Verona, Italy, affiliated with the Salesiani di Don Bosco (CNOS/FAP) network. It delivers secondary and post-secondary technical-vocational education through a portfolio of program brands: SFP (vocational qualifications and diplomas), ITT (five-year technical technological institute), ITS (post-diploma specialization), Formazione Superiore, the dual education 'Sistema Duale' (with approximately 50% of training time conducted in companies), and Training Campus for adult and corporate learners. The institution differentiates on practical, lab-based training, operating 52+ specialized laboratories (metrology, CNC, robotics, automotive, HVAC, renewable energy, building automation, graphic arts, marble working) with vendor partnerships including Siemens, Kuka, Hexagon, FCA, Magneti Marelli, Canon, and KNX; iCNOS, a digital-teaching methodology using iPads launched in 2012 across the Salesian network covering 2,000+ students and 600+ instructors; international mobility through Erasmus+ programs to Spain, Ireland, Germany, and Slovenia; and an SAL accredited employment-services unit managing 1,000+ company partnerships and ~550 student internships per year (110,000+ hours). Revenue is generated from paritary tuition (with public co-funding), Training Campus adult/corporate course fees (VAT-inclusive, pay-as-you-go and multi-year contracts), Erasmus+/PON/PNRR grants, and SAL career services. Reported outcome metrics include 86% ITS graduate placement and teacher AI-tool adoption of 86% via the Google Education GO Beyond partnership.

Name

Istituto Salesiano San Zeno

Legal name

Istituto Salesiano San Zeno

Website

https://istitutosalesianosanzeno.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Istituto Salesiano San Zeno is a Salesian non-profit paritary school in Verona, Italy, delivering secondary and post-secondary technical-vocational education through lab-based programs (SFP, ITT, ITS, dual system, Training Campus), serving students, adult learners, and corporate clients via 1,000+ industry partnerships and Erasmus+ mobility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational and Technical Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

Keywords

• Vocational education
• Technical institute
• Professional training
• Dual education system
• Adult learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Verona

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and School Fees: Revenue from student tuition and fees for technical institute (ITT) and vocational training (SFP) programs. The institute is a paritary school receiving some public funding.
2. Training Campus for Adults and Companies: Customized professional training courses for adults and corporate clients. Payment methods include credit cards, bank transfers, and cash. Course fees are VAT-inclusive.
3. Erasmus+ and Public Funding: European funding for student mobility programs through various Erasmus+ projects and regional government grants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Istituto Salesiano San Zeno delivers secondary vocational education (SFP), five-year technical institute diplomas (ITT), post-diploma advanced technical specialization (ITS), and a dual education system combining classroom and company-based apprenticeship. It serves students aged 14-19, recent graduates, adult learners, and corporate clients through its Training Campus, supported by 52+ specialized technical laboratories and 1,000+ company partnerships for internships and work-based learning.

Product overview

Istituto Salesiano San Zeno operates as a comprehensive educational institution offering a multi-brand portfolio of vocational and technical education programs. The core offerings include SFP (Scuola Formazione Professionale) for professional qualifications and diplomas through hands-on laboratory training, and ITT (Istituto Tecnico Tecnologico) providing five-year technical diplomas with practical emphasis. Supporting programs include the Sistema Duale for work-integrated learning, ITS for post-diploma specialization, Formazione Superiore for graduates, and Training Campus for adult/corporate training. The institution differentiates through over 52 highly technological laboratories (mechanics, automotive, electrical, graphics, marble working), the iCNOS digital education project with iPad deployment, Erasmus+ international mobility programs, SAL employment services, and professional certification programs. The institution serves students from secondary level through adult education, with strong connections to regional industry through over 1000 company partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SFP - Scuola Formazione Professionale: Vocational professional school offering qualifications and professional diplomas
• ITT - Istituto Tecnico Tecnologico
• ITS - Istituto Tecnico Superiore
• Training Campus
• iCNOS

Products and services

• SFP - Scuola Formazione Professionale Vocational qualification and diploma programs for students focused on hands-on laboratory experiences and practical skills development across multiple trades. Designed for students seeking direct pathways into skilled professions.
• ITT - Istituto Tecnico Tecnologico Five-year technical institute program leading to a technical diploma with emphasis on laboratory work and practical application across specializations including Mechanics and Mechatronics, Electronics and Electrical Technology, Energy, and Graphics and Communication.
• Sistema Duale Dual education system combining school-based learning with work-based training, featuring 50% of hours spent in companies through apprenticeship experiences for vocational qualification and diploma programs.
• ITS - Istituto Tecnico Superiore Post-diploma advanced technical specialization courses, including the Cross Media Communication Specialist program, designed for high-tech industry needs with high immediate post-graduation employment rates.
• Training Campus (FC) Professional training programs for adults and customized corporate training services for businesses, operated through the FCS platform at fcs.istitutosalesianosanzeno.it.
• SAL - Servizi al Lavoro Accredited employment services providing job placement support, internships, career guidance, and matchmaking between job seekers and employers, managing over 1,000 company partnerships.
• Laboratori Professionalizzanti Over 52 highly technological laboratories providing practical vocational training across mechanics, mechatronics, automotive, energy/thermo-hydraulics, electrical/electronics, graphics, and marble working disciplines with industry-standard equipment.
• iCNOS Digital Didactics Project Digital education initiative providing iPads to students and educators, integrating technology with traditional teaching methods across Salesian schools nationwide since 2012.

Quantifiable outcome

• 86% of ITS Cross Media Communication students find employment immediately after diploma
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hexagon MetrologycoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for metrology laboratory featuring coordinate measuring machines used for quality control inspection of mechanical parts. Provides students with industry-standard testing equipment.
• SiemenscoreTechnology or IntegrationPLC automation industrial laboratory partnership providing programming equipment for industrial automation training.
• Kuka RoboticscoreTechnology or IntegrationRobotics laboratory partnership with industrial robotic cells for programming training in manufacturing automation.
• FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles)coreTechnology or IntegrationAutomotive laboratory partnership providing equipment and expertise for vehicle repair and maintenance training.
• Magneti MarellicoreTechnology or IntegrationAutomotive laboratory partnership for electronic engine management and diagnostic training.
• KNX Training CentercoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified KNX building automation and home automation training center for electrical installation programming.
• Istituto Italiano di SaldaturacoreTechnology or IntegrationWelding technology laboratory collaboration providing expertise and certification for welding training.
• Google EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGO Beyond AI in Education project partnership involving 1600+ teachers across Salesian schools in Italy, with research on AI integration in teaching methods.
• CNOS/FAPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSalesian vocational training network providing Erasmus+ project coordination, accreditation, and shared educational resources.
• INAPPcoreOthersNational Agency managing Erasmus+ funding and accreditation for vocational training mobility projects.
• ESMOVIAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish educational partner facilitating student internships and cultural experiences in Valencia for Erasmus+ mobility programs.
• ULSS 9 ScaligeraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare authority partnership for student-created communication campaigns on health and safety topics.
• Regional Government of VenetocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional funding and accreditation for vocational training programs under Regional Law 3/2009.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Fondazione ITS Meccatronico Veneto: Regional Veneto ITS focusing on mechatronics and Industry 4.0 skills with employer-led curriculum, directly competing for the same post-diploma students and corporate training partnerships in the same geographic market.
• Fondazione ITS Angelo Rizzieri: ITS foundation offering post-diploma higher technical specialization with strong employer linkages and laboratory-based learning in a comparable Italian regional context (Brescia, Lombardy).
• CIOFS-FP (Centro Italiano Opere Femminili Salesiane - Formazione Professionale): Sister Salesian vocational training organization delivering comparable SFP qualifications, dual education programs and certified professional training across Italy, sharing the same Don Bosco educational philosophy and Salesian network.
• Fondazione ITS JobsAcademy: ITS foundation providing post-diploma technical specializations with strong employer partnerships and digital/ICT focus, sharing the same Italian ITS funding model and employer-linked curriculum design.
• CNOS-FAP (Centro Nazionale Opere Salesiane - Formazione Professionale): National Salesian vocational training network and the schooler's parent coordination body; offers comparable SFP-style professional qualifications, apprenticeship pathways and Erasmus+ coordination across dozens of Italian campuses, making it the closest structural analogue.
• ENFAPI (Ente Nazionale per la Formazione Professionale Integrata): National network of vocational training providers offering comparable dual education and apprenticeship programs (Sistema Duale) with regional accreditation, representing a direct competitor for employer-sponsored training contracts.

Broad incumbents

• Politecnico di Milano: Italy's leading technical university offering engineering, design and industrial technology degrees with strong industry linkages and cutting-edge labs; serves as a higher-tier incumbent for advanced technical talent that overlaps with the school's ITS and Formazione Superiore offerings.

Emerging players

• Fondazione ITS Mobilità Sostenibile: Newer ITS foundation focused on sustainable mobility and automotive technologies, reflecting the same shift toward EV and green-tech skills that the school must navigate; competes for the same corporate mobility-sector training contracts.

Regional players

• IAL Lombardia: Regional vocational training provider focused on continuous education and apprenticeship programs in Lombardy, operating a comparable multi-laboratory, employer-linked model for adult learners and corporate clients.

Others

• Randstad Italia: Major staffing and workforce solutions provider in Italy with training programs and candidate placement services; competes with the school's SAL Servizi al Lavoro division for employer placement relationships and offers a private-sector benchmark for monetizing employer networks.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtiktok.com/@istitutosalesianosanzeno
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCIQ6J27LNspKkLnAIziP4XQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/SalesianiSanZeno
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/istituto-salesiano-san-zeno
• Instagraminstagram.com/isszverona

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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