Escola Secundária de Vendas Novas

What Escola Secundária de Vendas Novas does

Escola Secundária de Vendas Novas, legally operating as Agrupamento de Escolas de Vendas Novas, is a public educational institution headquartered at Av. 25 de Abril, 7080-134 Vendas Novas, Portugal, owned and operated by the Portuguese Ministry of Education (Ministério da Educação). The school cluster delivers comprehensive education from pre-school through secondary education (12th year), including professional/vocational courses, across a physical network of 10 educational establishments: 1 secondary school, 4 basic schools, and 5 kindergartens/early childhood centers in the municipality of Vendas Novas and surrounding localities including Landeira and Bombel. The cluster holds EQAVET conformity seal certification (renewed November 2024) for its vocational education programs and participates in the TEIP4 program (Territórios Educativos de Intervenção Prioritária 4th generation) addressing students in vulnerable social contexts.

The institution's technology infrastructure is built on a Moodle-based learning management system hosting 549 courses with 25,367 activities and 1,385 registered users, supplemented by Microsoft Office 365, a GIAE administrative platform, and an eTicket system. Digital Education Labs (LED) support pedagogical innovation and digital competency development. The school operates over 12 branded extracurricular programs including a Robotics Club (since 2017), Science Viva Club, Ornithology Club with bird observatory, Erasmus+ Club, Media and Information Literacy Program, Photography Club, Meditation Club, and a weekly radio program ('Falar disto... e daquilo') in partnership with Rádio Granada. The Centro Qualifica unit provides adult qualification and recognition of prior learning (RVCC) services for learners aged 18 and over.

The business model is entirely government-funded: no tuition fees are charged, textbooks are provided free or subsidized, and the institution operates as part of the Portuguese national public education system. Revenue comes from Ministry of Education budget allocations, augmented by specific program funding (TEIP4, EQAVET, LED, Escola Digital). The school generates no commercial revenue and has no external investors or private equity ownership. Customer segments are enrolled by geographic catchment area through the national PIEPE platform (for 11th-12th year) and direct administrative enrollment for other levels. The geographic footprint is limited to Vendas Novas municipality and adjacent parishes, with international engagement limited to Erasmus+ partnerships.

Name

Escola Secundária de Vendas Novas

Legal name

Agrupamento de Escolas de Vendas Novas

Website

https://aevn.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Escola Secundária de Vendas Novas is a public school cluster in Vendas Novas, Portugal, operating under the Portuguese Ministry of Education to deliver free pre-school through secondary education, professional courses, and adult qualification across 10 educational establishments for local residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Education (K-12)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Online/Hybrid Lifelong Learning Platforms & Open Enrollment Programs (EDAAAEAL)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• Vocational training programs
• Adult education services
• Digital learning platforms
• Educational cluster management

Headquarters

HQ city

Vendas Novas

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Education Funding: Public educational institution fully funded by the Portuguese Ministry of Education. No tuition fees charged to students. Operates as part of the national public education system with budget allocated through educational policy programs including TEIP4 for intervention priority territories.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Escola Secundária de Vendas Novas operates as part of the Agrupamento de Escolas de Vendas Novas, delivering comprehensive public education from preschool through secondary education (12th year), including EQAVET-certified vocational/professional courses and adult qualification services via Centro Qualifica. The school cluster spans 10 educational establishments and is supported by digital infrastructure including the Moodle learning management system (549 courses, 1,385 users), Digital Education Labs (LED), and the Escola Digital program providing equipment and connectivity to students.

Product overview

Escola Secundária de Vendas Novas (headquartered at Agrupamento de Escolas de Vendas Novas) is a public school cluster offering comprehensive educational services from pre-school through secondary education. Its product portfolio includes the Moodle AEVN learning management system (LMS) hosting 549 courses across all levels, supported by digital infrastructure including Laboratórios de Educação Digital (LED) for digital competency development and the Escola Digital program for equipment and connectivity. The school also operates diverse extracurricular programs including the Robotics Club (since 2017), Science Viva Club, Ornithology Club, Media and Information Literacy Program, Erasmus Club, Photography Club, Meditation Club ('Meditar para Acalmar'), and the radio program 'Falar disto... e daquilo.' Adult education is served through the Centro Qualifica for qualification and skills certification, while the Academia Digital para Pais supports digital literacy for parents. The school holds EQAVET certification for its professional training programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Centro Qualifica: Adult qualification and training center offering RVCC (recognition, validation and certification of competencies), vocational training, and educational pathways for adults aged 18 and over
• Clube Ciência Viva
• Clube de Robótica
• Clube de Ornitologia
• Programa de Literacia Mediática e Informacional
• Meditar para Acalmar
• Falar disto... e daquilo
• Eco-Escolas
• Clube Erasmus
• Desporto Escolar

Products and services

• Cursos Profissionais (Professional Courses) Secondary-level professional/vocational courses combining sociocultural, scientific, and technical training with work-based training (FCT), leading to a Professional Aptitude Proof (PAP) and professional qualification. EQAVET-certified for quality assurance.
• Centro Qualifica Adult qualification center offering information, guidance, and referral services for education and professional training for adults aged 18 and over, including RVCC (recognition, validation, and certification of competencies) processes, vocational training, and educational pathways.
• Moodle AEVN Learning Platform School's Moodle-based learning management system hosting 549 courses across all educational levels (1st cycle through secondary), serving 1,385 users with 25,367 recorded activities for digital course delivery and student engagement.
• Laboratórios de Educação Digital (LED) Digital Education Laboratories aimed at educational and pedagogical innovation, digital competency development, and promotion of learning recovery for students across all educational levels.
• Academia Digital para Pais (Digital Academy for Parents) Digital skills training program for parents/guardians of TEIP students in partnership with EDP Distribuição and the Directorate-General for Education (DGE), aimed at supporting children's schooling and combating socioeconomic inequalities through digital literacy.
• Clube de Robótica (Robotics Club)

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• ANQEP (Agência Nacional para a Qualificação e Ensino Profissional)coreOthersNational agency for qualification and professional education that awarded and renewed the EQAVET (European Quality Assurance Reference Framework for Vocational Education and Training) Conformity Seal to the school cluster. ANQEP conducts verification audits and grants certification for quality assurance in vocational education and training.
• EDP Distribuição - Energia, S.A.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with EDP Distribuição enables the Academia Digital para Pais program, which provides digital literacy training to parents/guardians of TEIP students. The program aims to bridge digital divide and help families support their children's digital education.
• Município de Vendas NovascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Business Challenge entrepreneurship competition involving about 50 students. The municipality supports promotion of youth entrepreneurship, creativity, and school-community connection. Also provides worksheet books free of charge to 1st cycle students residing in the municipality.
• StartUp AlentejominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with StartUp Alentejo for Business Challenge entrepreneurship competition, contributing expertise and mentorship for student innovation projects.
• Universidade de Évora - Department of BiologymoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity biology department conducted practical laboratory sessions for 10th and 12th year biology students, including 'Let's discover photosynthesis' and 'DNA in various sizes' activities, providing university-level experimental experience.
• Rede de Bibliotecas Escolares (RBE)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with School Libraries Network for Media and Information Literacy Program, aligned with national frameworks and RBE orientations for developing students' critical thinking about media.
• Rádio GranadaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for 'Falar disto... e daquilo' weekly radio program created by pre-school and extended to other educational levels within the School Cultural Project, giving voice to children and youth.
• Collége Guillaume Budé (France)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational educational partnership as part of 'Le Joli Mois de l'Europe' initiative, marking the beginning of a new international partnership for collaborative learning and cultural exchange.
• Clube Ciência Viva (Science Viva Network)coreOthersPart of the Science Viva Clubs Network to implement innovative teaching strategies, promoting experimental work, interdisciplinary projects, and scientific literacy through laboratory and field activities.
• Regimento de Artilharia N.º 5minorOthersLocal institutional partner represented on the General Council of the school cluster, contributing to governance and community representation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Microsoft Education: Provider of Office 365 used by staff and students at the school cluster, representing the productivity and collaboration layer of the digital infrastructure.
• Moodle HQ: Provider of the Moodle LMS platform used by the school cluster for 549 courses and 25,367 activities, an enabling technology partner rather than a competitor.
• ANQEP – Agência Nacional para a Qualificação e o Ensino Profissional: National agency that awards and verifies EQAVET seals, manages the Centro Qualifica network, and is the key regulatory counterpart for vocational and adult education programmes.
• Câmara Municipal de Vendas Novas: Municipal authority partner providing 1st-cycle worksheet books, supporting entrepreneurship competitions, and contributing to the school cluster's General Council governance.
• Direção-Geral da Educação (DGE): Portuguese Ministry of Education directorate that co-runs programmes like Academia Digital para Pais and sets national curriculum/policy frameworks governing school cluster operations.

Emerging players

• Google for Education: Competing K-12 digital classroom platform used by other Portuguese school clusters, an alternative to the Microsoft/Moodle stack currently deployed at Escola Secundária de Vendas Novas.

Direct peers

• Agrupamento de Escolas de Oeiras: Another Lisbon-region public Agrupamento with a similar multi-school structure, EQAVET-equivalent vocational offerings, and Centro Qualifica-equivalent adult services.
• Agrupamento de Escolas de Sintra: Large Portuguese public school cluster under the Ministry of Education offering K-12 education with similar governance and funding structure, directly comparable in operating model.
• Agrupamento de Escolas de Cascais: Public school cluster in Cascais providing pre-school through secondary education with vocational tracks and extracurricular programmes, comparable in regulatory and operational setup.

Regional players

• Agrupamento de Escolas de Évora: Alentejo-region public school cluster comparable in geographic and demographic context, sharing similar challenges around rural catchment and partnership ecosystems.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@aevn
• Facebookfacebook.com/agrupamentoescolasvendasnovas
• Instagraminstagram.com/aescolasvendasnovas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/escola-secund%C3%A1ria-de-vendas-novas

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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