The Core Entertainment Science School

What The Core Entertainment Science School does

The Core Entertainment Science School, S.L.U. (operating as The Core School / Escuela Superior de Audiovisuales) is a private, for-profit audiovisual and creative writing education institution headquartered in Tres Cantos, Madrid, within Madrid Content City — described as the largest audiovisual production hub in the European Union. The school is a wholly owned subsidiary of Grupo Planeta, one of Spain's largest communication and entertainment conglomerates, and partners with UNIE Universidad (also under the parent group) to issue undergraduate degrees. It serves four primary customer segments: recent secondary education graduates pursuing vocational training or university degrees, working professionals seeking career transition or upskilling, companies procuring workforce training through its EMPRESAS channel, and younger students in exploratory or foundation programs.

The institution delivers a multi-tiered product portfolio spanning Formación Profesional (intermediate and higher vocational degrees in sound, image, lighting, and production), undergraduate degrees (Grado en Comunicación Audiovisual and Grado en Escritura Creativa y Desarrollo de Contenidos), in-person and online master's programs (executive production, TV presentation, radio and podcasting, editing and post-production, live TV direction, film direction, cinematography, art direction, virtual production with Unreal Engine, and screenwriting), and expert diplomas (notably an AI-for-audiovisual-editing diploma launched in 2026). The technology stack is built on Blackboard Learn as the LMS, with Microsoft 365 SSO (including multi-factor authentication) and a custom virtual campus (oncampus.thecoreschool.com) supporting student, professional, and professor account domains. Delivery infrastructure includes 12,500+ square meters of campus space with professional TV studios, sound stages, classrooms, and laboratories inside the 20,000+ square meter Madrid Content City Content and Entertainment area.

The revenue model is primarily tuition-based, with the bulk coming from recurring annual fees across FP, degree, and master's programs and one-time fees for shorter expert diplomas, summer programs, and corporate training engagements. Go-to-market is sales-led: direct enrollment through website inquiry forms and a published phone number (+34 910381844), supplemented by personalized advisory calls, open days, partner co-branded events (notably the recurring Atresmedia event 'Tu Carrera Me Suena'), blog-led content marketing, and active social media presence across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and TikTok. The school reports 6,000 trained students over five years of operation, a 4.6/5 student satisfaction score, and a 75% graduate placement rate in the audiovisual and entertainment industry.

Name

The Core Entertainment Science School

Legal name

The Core Entertainment Science School, S.L.U.

Website

https://thecoreschool.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Core Entertainment Science School is a private Madrid-based audiovisual and creative writing education institution, subsidiary of Grupo Planeta, offering vocational training, university degrees, master's, and expert diplomas on a 12,500 sqm campus within Madrid Content City, serving aspiring and transitioning entertainment industry professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Audiovisual and Entertainment Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Fine Arts Schools (611610)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Film, Television & Media Arts Colleges (EDAHAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Animation, Game Art & Digital Arts Colleges (EDAHAJAI), Digital Arts & Design (Graphic Design, Illustration, Animation) (EDAMAAAB)

Keywords

• Film school education
• Vocational training programs
• Audiovisual production training
• Creative writing programs
• Entertainment industry training

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Vocational Training (Formación Profesional): Revenue from mid-level (Grado Medio) and higher-level (Grado Superior) vocational training programs in audiovisual specialties including sound, image, lighting, and production.
2. Tuition Fees - University Degrees: Revenue from undergraduate programs (Grados Universitarios) including Grado en Comunicación Audiovisual and Grado en Escritura Creativa y Desarrollo de Contenidos, offered in collaboration with UNIE Universidad.
3. Tuition Fees - Masters and Postgraduate Programs: Revenue from executive masters and postgraduate diplomas covering film direction, cinematography, TV presentation, radio and podcasting, audiovisual editing, live TV directing, virtual production with Unreal Engine, and more, available in both in-person and online formats.
4. Expert Diplomas: Revenue from specialized expert diploma programs such as AI for Audiovisual Editing and Postproduction, and Audiovisual Production Financing Strategies.
5. Summer Film School: Revenue from intensive summer programs (Escuela de Cine de Verano) for students seeking short-term specialized training.
6. Corporate Training (EMPRESAS): Training services for companies seeking to upskill employees in audiovisual content creation and production.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Core Entertainment Science School is a specialized audiovisual, cinema, and creative writing education institution offering vocational training (Formación Profesional), university degrees, master's programs (face-to-face and online), and expert diplomas. Instruction is delivered on a 12,500 m² campus within Madrid Content City and online via a Blackboard-based Virtual Campus, with co-developed industry programs in partnership with Atresmedia, Secuoya Studios, Onda Cero, and Grupo Planeta.

Product overview

The Core Entertainment Science School (The Core School) is an audiovisual, cinema, and creative writing education institution located in Madrid Content City, offering a multi-level portfolio of programs across four tiers: Formación Profesional (vocational training degrees — intermediate and higher), Grados Universitarios (university degrees in collaboration with UNIE Universidad and Atresmedia), Másters (face-to-face and online master's programs), and Diplomas de Experto (expert diplomas). The school operates as a unified educational platform organized into eight knowledge areas: Animación y Videojuegos, Business y Management, Cine, Comunicación y Medios, Contenidos, Marketing, STEM, and Tecnología Audiovisual. Programs include face-to-face and online variants (e.g., presencial and online editions of the same master's), with specific programs offered in collaboration with industry partners such as Secuoya Studios, Atresmedia/a3media, OndaCero, and Grupo Planeta. The school's infrastructure includes a 12,500 m² campus with professional studios and labs, a Blackboard-based virtual campus with Microsoft 365 SSO, and recurring events including the Summer Film School and industry open days.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Máster en Producción Ejecutiva de Contenidos Audiovisuales (Presencial) Face-to-face executive master's program in audiovisual content production, offered in collaboration with Secuoya Studios, covering production management, creative leadership, and industry strategy.
• Máster en Presentación en TV y Nuevos Formatos Face-to-face master's program in TV presenting and new media formats, part of the exclusive educational alliance with Atresmedia, training on-screen talent for broadcast television and digital platforms.
• Máster en Radio y Podcasting Face-to-face master's program in radio and podcasting, offered in collaboration with Onda Cero, covering audio storytelling, broadcast production, and digital audio content creation.
• Máster en Edición y Postproducción Audiovisual (Presencial) Face-to-face master's in audiovisual editing and post-production, covering post-production workflows, color grading, VFX integration, and professional editing tools; delivered as a Blackmagic Training Partner and Adobe Certified Professional center.
• Máster en Realización de Directos en Televisión Face-to-face master's in live television directing, training professionals in real-time broadcast coordination, multi-camera operation, and live event execution.
• Máster en Postproducción de Sonido para Cine y Series de TV Face-to-face master's program in sound post-production for film and TV series, covering sound design, mixing, foley, and audio post-production techniques for cinematic productions.
• Máster en Dirección de Cine Face-to-face master's in film directing, training creative leaders in narrative filmmaking, visual storytelling, and cinematic production across feature and short film formats.
• Máster en Dirección de Fotografía Face-to-face master's in cinematography and photography direction, covering visual composition, lighting design, camera operation, and visual narrative for film and television.
• Máster en Dirección de Arte Face-to-face master's in art direction for audiovisual productions, covering set design, visual aesthetics, production design, and creative visual concept development.
• Máster en Producción Virtual para Cine y TV (Unreal Engine) Master's in virtual production for film and TV using Unreal Engine, covering real-time rendering, LED volume stages, virtual camera systems, and real-time production pipelines.
• Máster en Creación y Dirección de Programas de Televisión Master's in creation and direction of TV programs, covering entertainment format development, show production, and TV program conceptualization in partnership with Atresmedia.
• Máster en Producción de Cine Face-to-face master's in film production, covering the full production cycle from development and financing to production management and distribution in the film industry.
• Máster Online en Producción Ejecutiva de Contenidos Audiovisuales Online master's in audiovisual content production, providing the same core curriculum as the in-person program for remote learners.
• Máster Online en Guion de Cine y TV Online master's in film and TV screenwriting, covering narrative structure, dialogue writing, script development, and storytelling for screen media.
• Máster Online en Escritura e Industria Literaria Online master's in creative writing and the literary industry, covering literary craft, genre writing, industry knowledge, and professional publishing pathways.
• Máster Online en Edición y Postproducción Audiovisual Online master's in audiovisual editing and post-production, delivering the same curriculum as the in-person program through digital learning platforms.
• Máster Universitario en Guion Audiovisual (Online) University-accredited online master's in audiovisual screenwriting, offering official university credits through the UNIE Universidad partnership.
• Grado Comunicación Audiovisual University degree in audiovisual communication, offered in collaboration with Atresmedia, covering the breadth of media production, communication theory, and audiovisual storytelling.
• Grado en Escritura Creativa y Desarrollo de Contenidos University degree in creative writing and content development, offered in collaboration with Grupo Planeta, covering narrative writing, content creation, and the literary market.
• Grado Online en Escritura Creativa y Desarrollo de Contenidos Online university degree in creative writing and content development, delivering the same curriculum as the in-person degree through digital platforms.
• Grado Superior en Iluminación, Captación y Tratamiento de Imagen Higher vocational degree in lighting, image capture, and image treatment, covering professional lighting techniques, cinematography, and visual image processing.
• Grado Superior en Sonido para Audiovisuales y Espectáculos Higher vocational degree in sound for audiovisuals and live events, covering professional audio recording, sound reinforcement, and audio post-production.
• Grado Superior en Producción de Audiovisuales y Espectáculos Higher vocational degree in audiovisual and live entertainment production, covering production management, logistics, and coordination of audiovisual and live event projects.
• Grado Superior en Realización de Proyectos Audiovisuales y Espectáculos Higher vocational degree in audiovisual and entertainment project realization, covering directing, project execution, and creative production across audiovisual formats.
• Grado Medio de Vídeo Disc-Jockey y Sonido Intermediate vocational degree in video disc-jockeying and sound, covering DJ techniques, audio mixing, and multimedia performance.
• Diploma de Experto en Inteligencia Artificial para Edición y Postproducción Audiovisual Expert diploma in artificial intelligence for audiovisual editing and post-production, covering AI-powered editing tools, generative AI applications, and AI-driven post-production workflows.
• Diploma de Experto en Estrategias de Financiación de Producciones Audiovisuales Expert diploma in financing strategies for audiovisual productions, covering film/TV funding models, co-production agreements, and financial planning for media projects.
• Escuela de Cine de Verano (Summer Film School) Intensive summer film program offering hands-on training in cinematic production, targeted at students and creative professionals seeking short-term specialized training.
• Formación para Empresas (EMPRESAS Corporate Training) Dedicated corporate training channel providing audiovisual training and workforce development services for companies and organizations seeking customized programs for their content production teams.

Quantifiable outcome

• 75% of graduates work in the audiovisual and entertainment industry
• +2 more outcomes

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Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AtresmediacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive partnership making The Core the only campus in Europe with a complete high-level training area integrated with Atresmedia. Programs include guaranteed internships in most specializations and direct participation from the best professionals of both institutions. Joint programs include Master in TV Presentation and New Formats, Master in TV Entertainment Format Creation and Direction, and events like 'Tu Carrera Me Suena' featuring Atresmedia professionals.
• Secuoya StudioscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Secuoya Studios on the Master in Executive Production of Audiovisual Content. Founded by Grupo Secuoya with Fundación Secuoya as a partner, providing industry expertise and internship opportunities for students.
• UNIE UniversidadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative university partnership offering undergraduate degrees and master's programs. The Core School operates as a school within UNIE Universidad located in Madrid Content City, with over 20,000 square meters dedicated to Content and Entertainment. Programs include Grado en Comunicación Audiovisual and Grado en Escritura Creativa y Desarrollo de Contenidos.
• Grupo PlanetacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company Grupo Planeta provides institutional backing and collaborates on programs including Grado en Escritura Creativa y Desarrollo de Contenidos. Grupo Planeta is one of Spain's largest communication and entertainment groups.
• Onda CerominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on the Master in Radio and Podcasting, bringing professional radio industry expertise and potentially internship opportunities.
• BanijayminorOthersListed as industry partner on the PARTNERS DE LA INDUSTRIA section of the website, indicating a collaborative relationship within the entertainment industry ecosystem.
• EgedaminorOthersListed as industry partner in the PARTNERS DE LA INDUSTRIA section, Egeda is a Spanish audiovisual producers association.
• La Liga StudiosminorOthersListed as industry partner in the PARTNERS DE LA INDUSTRIA section, La Liga Studios produces sports audiovisual content.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TAI (School of Performing Arts): Madrid-based performing arts and audiovisual school. Direct peer offering film direction, cinematography, sound, and production training to similar student segments in the same geographic market.
• New York Film Academy (NYFA): Global film school with hands-on conservatory-style programs across filmmaking, cinematography, editing, and production. Comparable multi-tier program portfolio and industry-aligned curriculum model.
• MetFilm School: UK-based film school with industry-integrated curriculum and professional studio access. Operates under similar industry-partnership-led model serving aspiring filmmakers across BA, MA, and short courses globally.
• ECAM (Escuela de Cinematografía y del Audiovisual de la Comunidad de Madrid): Madrid-based film school focused on audiovisual training. Direct competitor in the same city, same target market of aspiring filmmakers and audiovisual professionals, with comparable vocational and master's program structure.
• ESCAC (Escola Superior de Cinema i Audiovisuals de Catalunya): Barcelona-based higher education institution for film and audiovisual arts. Comparable offering across film direction, cinematography, sound, and production, serving similar Spanish student segments.
• EICAR (École Internationale de Création Audiovisuelle et de Réalisation): Paris-based international film school covering directing, cinematography, sound, editing and post-production. Comparable curriculum structure targeting career-launchers in the European audiovisual industry.
• Vancouver Film School: Canada-based vocational film school offering intensive, industry-focused programs across film, animation, sound design, and production. Comparable short-form, intensive, career-launcher model with industry partnerships.
• CEV (Centro de Estudios del Vídeo): Madrid-based audiovisual education institution offering technical training in cinematography, sound, editing, and production. Closely comparable curriculum and geographic footprint to The Core's vocational programs.

Broad incumbents

• SAE Institute: Global creative media education provider offering diplomas and degrees in film, audio, animation, and game development. Operates much broader creative technology portfolio across many geographies; serves overlapping student segments in audiovisual disciplines.
• IED (Istituto Europeo di Design): European design school network with programs in film, video, sound design, and visual arts. Overlaps with The Core's creative disciplines as part of a broader design-focused portfolio across multiple European cities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@thecoreschool
• Facebookfacebook.com/TheCoreSchool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/the-core-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/thecoreschool
• TikToktiktok.com/@thecoreschool

Compliance5 records

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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