Institut de l'Ebre

What Institut de l'Ebre does

Institut de l'Ebre is a public integrated vocational training center (Centre de Formació Professional Integrada) located in Tortosa, Catalonia, Spain, founded in 1928 and operated under the Departament d'Educació de la Generalitat de Catalunya. It serves the Terres de l'Ebre region as the primary public provider of intermediate-grade (CFGM) and higher-grade (CFGS) vocational qualifications, along with specialization courses (including drones), training and insertion programs (PFI), specific training itineraries (IFE), and professional certificates across more than eleven professional families such as Health, IT, Installation and Maintenance, Social Services, and Commerce. The center combines classroom instruction with dual FP (FP Dual) and on-the-company training (FCT) placements arranged through local enterprise partnerships, including industrial firms, an agri-food research institute (IRTA), and a professional drone operator (Persualdrone). Digital delivery is supported by the iEduca learning management system as the primary platform and Moodle as a supplementary platform, with marketing and information distributed through the insebre.cat website and social channels (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn).

The institute operates on a publicly funded model: tuition is free for students, with nominal administrative fees and government-set rates that include 50% discounts and 100% exemptions for specified vulnerable categories. Core revenue derives from Generalitat de Catalunya appropriations, supplemented by EU funding programs such as Fons Social Europeu + 2021/2027 and Next Generation EU initiatives, plus limited private grants (e.g., Fundació CaixaBank Dualiza). The customer base is bifurcated: end-user students aged 16–21 and adult reskillers seeking recognized credentials, and a secondary set of regional employers in Terres de l'Ebre that benefit from trained graduate pipelines and participate in dual training and innovation projects. The organization is wholly government-owned and has no private equity, venture capital, or external ownership involvement.

Name

Institut de l'Ebre

Legal name

Institut de l'Ebre

Website

https://insebre.cat

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Institut de l'Ebre is a public vocational training center in Tortosa, Catalonia, operating under the Generalitat de Catalunya to deliver CFGM, CFGS, specialization, and PFI programs across 11+ professional families to students and adult reskillers in the Terres de l'Ebre region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Education & Training Providers (EDABALAI)

Keywords

• Vocational education training
• Dual vocational training
• Professional certification programs
• Technical secondary education
• Workplace learning programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Tortosa

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public vocational training center funded by the Departament d'Educació de la Generalitat de Catalunya, Institut de l'Ebre operates tuition-free for students. The center receives government funding for educational operations and participates in EU-funded programs including Fons Social Europeu + 2021/2027 for educational guidance initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Institut de l'Ebre is a public integrated vocational training center providing middle-grade (CFGM) and higher-grade (CFGS) vocational degrees, specialization courses, training and insertion programs (PFI), specific itineraries (IFE), and professional certificates across professional families including Health, IT, Installation & Maintenance, Social Services, and Energy. Programs are delivered through classroom instruction combined with dual training (FP Dual) and mandatory company internships (FCT), with the institute operating tuition-free under the Generalitat de Catalunya.

Product overview

Institut de l'Ebre is a public integrated professional training center (Centre de Formació Professional Integrada) offering a comprehensive portfolio of vocational education programs. The portfolio consists of middle-grade (CFGM) and higher-grade (CFGS) vocational degrees across diverse professional families including Health (Sanitat), Information Technology and Communications (Informàtica i Comunicacions), Installation and Maintenance (Instal·lació i Manteniment), and Socio-cultural Services (Serveis Socioculturals). The institution also provides specialized training courses (Cursos d'Especialització) such as drone operation, professional certificates (Certificats de Professionalitat) for microcomputer systems, and Training and Insertion Programs (PFI) for youth without secondary education. Supporting digital learning infrastructure includes iEduca (the primary LMS) and Moodle as supplementary platforms.

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Products and services

• CFGS Laboratori clínic i biomèdic Higher vocational degree in clinical and biomedical laboratory sciences, preparing students to perform analytical studies, collect and process biological samples, and conduct biochemical, microbiological, immunological, and hematological analyses.
• CFGS Desenvolupament d'Aplicacions Multiplataforma Higher vocational degree in multiplatform application development, teaching students to design, program, and maintain software applications that run on mobile devices, computers, and other platforms, including AI integration and database management.
• CFGS Administració de Sistemes Informàtics en la Xarxa (Ciberseguretat) Higher vocational degree in computer systems administration with cybersecurity specialization, training students in network security, system administration, and cybersecurity practices.
• CFGM Sistemes Microinformàtics i Xarxes Middle-grade vocational degree in microcomputer systems and networks, providing foundational skills in computer support, hardware assembly, and local network deployment.
• CFGM Manteniment Electromecànic Middle-grade vocational degree in electromechanical maintenance, teaching students to mount, maintain, repair, and start up industrial machinery, working with mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Curs d'Especialització en Aeronaus Pilotades de Forma Remota (Drons) Specialization course in remotely piloted aircraft systems (drones), training students to construct, configure, maintain, and operate drones for professional applications in sectors such as audiovisual, agriculture, security, and industrial inspection.
• PFI Auxiliar de Manteniment i Reparació de Vehicles de Mobilitat Personal Training and insertion program for auxiliary maintenance and repair of personal mobility vehicles such as electric scooters and bicycles, combining theory, practice, and company placements.
• CFGM Cures Auxiliars d'Infermeria Middle-grade vocational degree in auxiliary nursing care, training students in direct patient care and support functions within healthcare settings.
• CFGM Emergències Sanitàries Middle-grade vocational degree in health emergencies, preparing students to respond to medical emergencies and provide urgent care.
• CFGM Farmàcia i Parafarmàcia Middle-grade vocational degree in pharmacy and parapharmacy, training students in pharmaceutical assistance and dispensing.
• CFGS Dietètica Higher vocational degree in dietetics, preparing students to develop dietary plans and nutritional assessments.
• CFGS Imatge per al Diagnòstic i Medicina Nuclear Higher vocational degree in diagnostic imaging and nuclear medicine, training students in operating imaging equipment for medical diagnosis.
• CFGM Atenció a Persones en Situació de Dependència Middle-grade vocational degree in care for dependent persons, training students to provide direct support to individuals requiring assistance.
• CFGS Educació Infantil Higher vocational degree in early childhood education, preparing students to work in childcare and early education settings.
• CFGS Integració Social Higher vocational degree in social integration, training students to design and implement social integration programs.
• Certificat de Professionalitat IFCT0108 - Operacions Auxiliars de Muntatge i Manteniment de Sistemes Microinformàtics Official professional certificate in auxiliary operations for microcomputer systems assembly and maintenance, providing official qualification for entering the IT sector.
• iEduca Online learning management system (LMS) platform providing digital access to educational resources, courses, and student information.
• Moodle Open-source learning management system used as an additional digital learning platform for course content and student activities.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fundació CaixaBank DualizacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025The foundation selected the 'La FP, Centinela del Delta del Ebro' project for funding, providing a grant of 10,000€ to support drone-based environmental monitoring of the Ebro Delta using Lidar technology. The project combines FP education with advanced technology for agricultural and environmental monitoring.
• KronospanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on the Ebresecuritycon innovation project, which won recognition at Catalonia FP BIZ Day. The project involved joint work between the institute and the company in the field of vocational training and enterprise collaboration.
• TeycarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on quality certifications in the dual vocational training (FP Dual) welcoming process, which received recognition at Catalonia FP BIZ Day. The partnership supports the integration of students into work environments.
• PersualdronecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional drone company from Camarles that partners with the institute on the 'La FP, Centinela del Delta del Ebro' project, providing expertise in professional drone operations for environmental and agricultural monitoring.
• Escola Agrària d'AmpostacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural school from Amposta collaborating on the Ebro Delta monitoring project, bringing agricultural sector expertise and academic credentials to the initiative alongside the institute and Persualdrone.
• IRTA d'Amposta (Institut de Recerca i Tecnologia Agroalimentàries)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReference center for agri-food research in Amposta that contributes scientific knowledge, professional experience, and specialized training to the Ebro Delta monitoring project, analyzing soil salinization and apple snail impact on rice production.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Direct peers

• Implika: Private vocational training school with official FP programs and specialization courses in Spain. Directly comparable offering structure (CFGM/CFGS plus specialization certificates) targeting similar career-oriented student profiles.
• MasterD: One of Spain's leading private vocational training providers, delivering official FP qualifications, specialization courses, and dual training. Competes for the same adult career-changer and youth student segments as Institut de l'Ebre but at national scale.
• IES Escola del Treball: Historic public secondary and vocational training center in Barcelona operating under the Generalitat de Catalunya. Offers the same CFGM/CFGS structure as Institut de l'Ebre, serving a larger but analogous regional catchment within Catalonia's public FP network.
• CEFER Formación Profesional: Private FP operator in Spain offering official vocational training cycles and specialization courses. Comparable program categories (health, IT, technical fields) and similar target segments to Institut de l'Ebre.
• Nubika: Private vocational training provider in Spain offering technical and professional certifications across health, IT, and industrial fields. Comparable end-market (career-focused adult and youth learners) but operates online/hybrid with a commercial rather than public funding model.
• Escola Pia de Catalunya: Private religious education network with substantial vocational training (FP) programs across Catalonia, including dual training pathways. Comparable offering portfolio across multiple professional families and competing for the same student segments in the Catalan market.
• Salesians (FP Catalunya): Religious organization operating an extensive FP network across Spain and Catalonia, with strong dual-training (FP Dual) credentials. Directly comparable model combining technical education, workplace integration, and partnerships with local enterprises.
• MEDAC (Instituto Oficial de Formación Profesional): Largest private FP network in Spain, offering official CFGM/CFGS qualifications across multiple professional families. Comparable product portfolio to Institut de l'Ebre but operates nationally as a private operator rather than under public governance.

Broad incumbents

• SEK International Schools: Broader private education group offering primary, secondary, and vocational programs across Spain. Overlaps with Institut de l'Ebre in the post-secondary training space but operates as part of a wider educational portfolio rather than as an FP specialist.

Regional players

• Fundación AULA (Escola Industrial de Barcelona): Barcelona-based foundation linked to the historic Escola Industrial, promoting vocational and technical training in Catalonia. Comparable mission around industrial and technical education with regional overlap in the broader Catalan FP ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/institutebre
• Facebookfacebook.com/InsEbre
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/institut-de-l-ebre

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