Aula Magna - Academy

What Aula Magna - Academy does

Aula Magna is a private vocational training institution headquartered in Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain, operating under the legal entity Aula Magna Tarragona S.L. since its founding in 1998. The institution delivers regulated vocational training (Ciclos Formativos de Grado Medio and Superior), competitive civil service exam preparation (Oposiciones covering Mossos d'Esquadra, Generalitat, ICS, local police, firefighters, and teachers), private security guard certification, official professional certificates, adult secondary education (ESO), Spanish-as-a-Foreign-Language (ELE) courses, and language training including Cambridge English preparation and ACTIC digital competency certification. It serves individual students seeking accredited qualifications, unemployed job seekers accessing subsidized training through the Servei d'Ocupació de Catalunya, and healthcare-adjacent learners preparing for Institut Català de la Salut exams.

The company operates two physical campuses in Tarragona (Avinguda de l'Argentina and Sant Pere i Sant Pau) with 20 fully equipped classrooms and a Moodle-based online learning platform branded Aula Virtual. The platform supports hybrid and fully online delivery across the full program catalog. Aula Magna holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and is an officially authorized center for at least ten government bodies, including the Departament d'Ensenyament, Servei d'Ocupació de Catalunya, Institut Català de la Salut, Ministry of Interior, Guardia Civil, Policia Nacional, Generalitat de Catalunya, and Cambridge Assessment English. GTM is direct-to-consumer with no intermediaries; institutional referrals come from government partnerships. Distribution is both presencial (regional, Tarragona province) and online via the Moodle LMS, and the student base spans 300+ municipalities across Catalonia.

The business model is dominated by recurring monthly tuition for multi-program packages (vocational training and oposiciones), supplemented by one-time fees for private security licenses, professional certificates, transactional classroom rental (20 classrooms, 5-40 person capacity), and language courses. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with monthly direct-debit billing, non-refundable registration, and a 14-day cooling-off period under Spanish consumer protection law. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding, no parent company, and a single named director (Andreu Antolin) responsible for the ISO quality management system.

Name

Aula Magna - Academy

Legal name

Aula Magna Tarragona S.L.

Website

https://aulamagna.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aula Magna is a private vocational training institution in Tarragona, Spain, founded 1998, delivering regulated Ciclos Formativos, civil service exam preparation (Oposiciones), private security certification, professional certificates, and language courses to individual students across Catalonia via two physical campuses and a Moodle-based online platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tarragona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vocational Training (Ciclos Formativos): Formal vocational education programs (CFGM and CFGS) providing regulated qualifications recognized by the Generalitat de Catalunya, with monthly tuition fees
2. Civil Service Exam Preparation (Oposiciones): Specialized preparation courses for competitive civil service examinations including Mossos d'Esquadra, firefighters, local police, administrative positions, and healthcare sector exams
3. Private Security Training: Licensed security guard training programs including vigilante, explosives handling, access control, and rural guard certifications authorized by Ministry of Interior and Guardia Civil
4. Professional Certificates (Certificados de Profesionalidad): Government-recognized professional qualification programs including basic chemical plant operations and restaurant/bar operations
5. Spanish as Foreign Language (ELE): Spanish language courses for international students including DELE exam preparation, with specific refund policies for visa denials
6. Classroom Rental: Rental of fully equipped classrooms (20 classrooms, 5-40 person capacity, up to 90 sqm per classroom) for external events and training

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Aula Magna - Academy is a private vocational education and training institution based in Tarragona, Spain, delivering regulated Ciclos Formativos (medium and higher-grade vocational training), competitive civil service exam preparation (Oposiciones), licensed private security guard certification, professional competency certificates, and Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE) courses. The center operates a dual presencial-and-online delivery model anchored by a Moodle-based Aula Virtual online campus, with 20 fully equipped classrooms across two Tarragona locations and courses taught in Spanish, Catalan, and English.

Product overview

Aula Magna is a private vocational education and training center in Tarragona, Spain, with over 25 years of experience. The institution operates a dual offering: an in-person campus providing vocational training programs (Ciclos Formativos de Grado Medio and Superior), civil service exam preparation (Oposiciones), private security certification, professional competency certificates, language courses, and Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE) instruction. Complementing the in-person programs is the Aula Virtual, a Moodle-based online learning platform that delivers course materials, modules, and educational content for both hybrid and fully-online programs. The center serves students seeking vocational qualifications, civil service careers, language proficiency, and professional development across healthcare, education, IT, security, and hospitality sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aula Virtual: Online virtual learning platform powered by Moodle, providing remote access to all training courses and educational content.

Products and services

• Ciclos Formativos (Vocational Training Programs) Regulated vocational training programs (Ciclos Formativos de Grado Medio and Grado Superior) covering auxiliary nursing, health emergencies, pharmacy, nature guide, IT systems, childhood education, social integration, sports education, clinical laboratory, dietetics, and network systems administration. Delivered in both presencial and online formats and recognized by the Generalitat de Catalunya.
• Oposiciones (Civil Service Exam Preparation) Preparation courses for competitive civil service examinations covering Ayuntamiento, Generalitat (Mossos d'Esquadra, Prisiones, Bomberos, Agentes Rurales, Cuerpo Superior/Gestión, Administrativos, Auxiliares Administrativos, Subalternos), ICS healthcare positions, state administrative roles, and education sector (Maestros and Profesores for Infantil, Primaria, Secundaria including Geografía e Historia, Inglés, Orientación Educativa, Matemáticas).
• Seguridad Privada (Private Security Training) Licensed security guard training programs covering vigilante, escolta privada, explosives handling, access control, and rural guard certifications, plus specialty security services including airport surveillance, nuclear installations and critical infrastructure, and X-ray equipment operation. Authorized by Ministry of Interior, Guardia Civil, and Policia Nacional.
• Certificados de Profesionalidad (Professional Certificates) Government-recognized professional competency certificates covering Operaciones Básicas en Planta Química and Operaciones Básicas de Restaurante y Bar, delivered as subsidized training programs through the Servei d'Ocupació de Catalunya.
• Cursos de Español ELE (Spanish as Foreign Language) Spanish language courses for foreign nationals spanning basic level (A1-A2), advanced level (B1-C1), DELE exam preparation, the 45-hour Arraigo immigration course, and individualized classes. Includes specific refund policies tied to visa denial outcomes.
• Idiomas (Language Courses) English and Catalan language courses including official Cambridge Assessment English exam preparation and certification, delivered as Aula Magna is an official Cambridge preparation center and examiner.
• ESO Graduado (Adult Secondary Education) Adult education program leading to the ESO (Educación Secundaria Obligatoria) qualification, authorized by the Departament d'Ensenyament de la Generalitat de Catalunya.
• Pruebas de Acceso (Access Exam Preparation) Preparation courses for access examinations including Pruebas de Acceso a Ciclos Grado Medio, Pruebas de Acceso a Ciclos Grado Superior, Pruebas de Acceso Universidad +25, and Selectividad/PAP exams.
• Cursos ACTIC (Catalan IT Certification) Preparation courses for the ACTIC (Acreditació de Competències en Tecnologies de la Informació i la Comunicació) digital competency certification at intermediate and advanced levels, delivered under authorization as a Generalitat de Catalunya collaborating center.
• Repasos (Academic Tutoring) Academic reinforcement and tutoring services across all educational stages including Repasos Primaria, Repasos ESO, Repasos Bachillerato, Repasos Selectividad, Repasos CFGM/CFGS, and Repasos Universidad.
• Alquiler de Aulas (Classroom Rental) Rental of 20 fully equipped classrooms (5-40 person capacity, up to 90 sqm each) for external events and training, equipped with whiteboard, computer, projector, and WiFi internet access.
• Aula Virtual (Online Campus) Moodle-based online learning platform providing enrolled students with access to course materials, modules, assignments, and educational content for both in-person and online vocational training programs.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Departament d'Ensenyament de la Generalitat de CatalunyacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial authorized center for regulated vocational training (Ciclos Formativos) and adult education (ESO/Graduado) programs. Center registration: 43012629. Provides formal education pathways leading to government-recognized qualifications.
• Servei d'Ocupació de CatalunyacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating entity (Registry number: 3188) for subsidized professional training programs targeting unemployed workers. Delivers professional certificates and vocational training funded through public employment services.
• Institut Català de la Salut (ICS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccredited/merit center for civil service exam preparation for healthcare administrative positions, nursing auxiliaries, and other ICS-related competitive examinations.
• Ministerio de Interior and Guardia CivilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthorized training center for rural guard (guarda rural) certification, licensed by the Spanish Ministry of Interior and Guardia Civil.
• Policía NacionalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthorized private security training center licensed by the National Police for security guard certification including vigilante, explosives handling, and access control.
• Generalitat de Catalunya (Various Departments)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple accreditations including ACTIC (computer competency) collaborating center, adult education provider, access controller certification, and general training authorization under the Department of Enterprise and Employment.
• Cambridge Assessment EnglishcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Cambridge English preparation center and authorized examiner for official English language certification examinations.
• European Union (PRTR)minorOthersCourses funded by the European Union as indicated by EU financing logos on website. Programs include subsidized training for unemployed workers under European Social Fund initiatives.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Deusto Salud: Spanish healthcare-focused vocational training provider. Partial overlap with Aula Magna's CFGM Cuidados Auxiliares de Enfermería and ICS healthcare oposiciones programs, but specialized only in health.

Others

• Cambridge Assessment English: Official examination body that authorizes Aula Magna as a Cambridge English preparation and testing center. Enabling partner rather than competitor, but informs comparable language certification provider business model.

Direct peers

• MasterD: One of Spain's largest vocational training and oposiciones prep providers with national online and presencial footprint. Directly comparable to Aula Magna in Ciclos Formativos and civil service exam preparation, but operates at much larger scale.
• CEAC: Distance-learning vocational education provider offering Ciclos Formativos, oposiciones, and professional certificates across Spain. Comparable to Aula Magna's regulated vocational catalog with a stronger online delivery model.
• Implika: Spanish vocational training center offering FP programs (Ciclos Formativos), certificados de profesionalidad, and oposiciones prep. Closely comparable in regulated vocational catalog and Catalan/regional delivery model.
• Campus Training: Spanish vocational training and oposiciones preparation provider with presencial and online delivery. Directly comparable in Ciclos Formativos and civil service exam prep offerings targeting similar Spanish student segments.
• Centro de Estudios Adams: Specialist oposiciones preparation provider in Spain with strong national presence. Directly comparable to Aula Magna's civil service exam prep business across Mossos, Generalitat, and healthcare exam tracks.
• CCC (Centro de Estudios CCC): Spanish distance and presencial education provider covering vocational training, oposiciones, and language courses. Comparable to Aula Magna across multiple product lines including regulated FP programs.

Broad incumbents

• Instituto Cervantes: Spain's official institution for Spanish language and culture worldwide, administering DELE exams. Comparable to Aula Magna's ELE and DELE preparation offerings but operates as a public global institution at vastly larger scale.
• CEF (Centro de Estudios Financieros): Established Spanish business and professional education group offering oposiciones and continuing education at broader scale. Comparable in adult professional training and civil service prep with wider portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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