Fundación Patronato Avemariano De Granada

What Fundación Patronato Avemariano De Granada does

Fundación Patronato Avemariano De Granada is a Spanish non-profit educational foundation that operates Colegio Ave María Casa Madre, a subsidized private school (Centro Educativo Concertado) founded in 1889 in Granada by the pedagogue Andrés Manjón y Manjón. The foundation, headquartered at Cuesta del Chapiz 3 in the historic Albayzín/Sacromonte neighborhoods overlooking the Alhambra, oversees a K-12 institution that serves 700+ students across all educational stages — Educación Infantil (3-6), Primaria (6-12), Educación Especial, ESO (12-16), Bachillerato, and Basic Vocational Training (CFGB) in Agrojardinería y Composiciones Florales and Cocina y Restauración — supported by 50+ teaching staff.

Its core educational platform integrates the STEAM 4.0 program (robotics, programming, computational thinking, 3D design, digital arts) with the Ecoescuela program (organic school garden and Valparaíso nature classroom) and the LivingPeace International peace-education project. Complementary services include morning supervision (Aula Matinal, free), after-school waiting room (Aula de Espera, €30/month for non-transport students), school canteen, transport, and the Residencia de Estudiantes that enables out-of-area enrollment.

The business model combines public subsidies from the Junta de Andalucía for concertado stages with family-paid fees for supplementary services and extracurricular programming (Club Deportivo, CL Academy Cambridge English certifications, Escuela de Música del Ave María). Distribution is direct-to-consumer via on-campus enrollment, the school's website (casamadre.amgr.es), and community/earned-media channels, with family referrals as a significant bottom-of-funnel driver.

Name

Fundación Patronato Avemariano De Granada

Legal name

Fundación Patronato Avemariano De Granada

Website

https://casamadre.amgr.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1889

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fundación Patronato Avemariano De Granada operates Colegio Ave María Casa Madre, a subsidized private K-12 school in Granada, Spain founded in 1889 by Andrés Manjón, serving 700+ students from Infant through Bachillerato, including Special Education and Basic Vocational Training, with complementary residence and extracurricular services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Private Subsidized Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter Montessori/Waldorf/Classical/Expeditionary (Pedagogical Models) (EDAJACAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nursery School Programs (2–4 Years) (EDACACAB), Special Needs-Inclusive Early Learning Academies (EDACADAI), Nature-Based / Forest School Early Learning Programs (EDACADAD)

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• Concertado subsidized school
• STEAM education program
• Basic vocational training
• Ecoescuela environmental education

Headquarters

HQ city

Granada

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Concerted Education Funding: As a 'Centro Educativo Concertado' (government-funded private school), the school receives public subsidies from the Junta de Andalucía for authorized educational stages, supplemented by tuition fees paid by families for services not covered by the concert.
2. Complementary Services Fees: Fees charged for supplementary services including Aula Matinal (free), Aula de Espera (30 euros/month for non-transport students), school meals, school transport, extracurricular activities, and language school programs.
3. Extracurricular Activities: Revenue from sports club (Club Deportivo), language academy (CL Academy), and music school (Escuela de Música del Ave María) programs offered in non-school hours.
4. Student Residence: Boarding/residence services for students from Secondary through Higher Education, attracting families from outside Granada and the metropolitan area.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Fundación Patronato Avemariano De Granada operates the Colegio Ave María Casa Madre, a Centro Educativo Concertado (government-subsidized private school) in Granada, Spain, offering full-cycle K-12 education from Infant (ages 3–6) through Bachillerato, plus Basic Vocational Training (CFGB) in Agrojardinería y Composiciones Florales and Cocina y Restauración, and Special Education support. The school supplements academic instruction with supplementary services (Aula Matinal, Aula de Espera, school meals, transport), extracurricular activities, and a student residence, all grounded in the founding pedagogical principles of Andrés Manjón y Manjón and distinctive programs such as STEAM 4.0 and Ecoescuela.

Product overview

Colegio Ave María Casa Madre, operated by Fundación Patronato Avemariano De Granada, is a private subsidized school established in 1889 offering a comprehensive educational portfolio from Infant education (ages 3-6) through Baccalaureate, with a student body exceeding 700 children. The institution provides a unified educational platform comprising core academic stages (Infant, Primary, ESO, and Baccalaureate), vocational training (Basic Vocational Cycles in Agrogardening and Culinary Arts), and Special Education. The portfolio includes supplementary services such as morning/after-school care, canteen, and transportation, alongside distinctive programs like the STEAM 4.0 initiative with dedicated computer laboratories, an Ecoescuela environmental program featuring an ecological garden, and the LivingPeace International peace education project. The institution also offers a student residence for students from outside Granada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ecoescuela: Environmental education programme integrated across all stages, centred on the school organic garden and nature classroom in Valle de Valparaíso, recognised with the Green Flag award and ODS Ambassador status.
• STEAM 4.0
• LivingPeace International
• Club Deportivo Ave María
• Escuela de Música del Ave María

Products and services

• Educación Infantil (Early Childhood Education) Early childhood education for children aged 3 to 6, with a dedicated building and playground with mountain views, taught through active methodology where children construct their own learning.
• Educación Primaria (Primary Education) Primary education for children aged 6 to 12, covering 6 authorized and subsidized units, with focus on basic skills acquisition, ethical values, collaboration, and environmental awareness.
• Educación Especial (Special Education) Special education unit providing individualized attention for students with adapted curriculum, including evaluation, social skills training, values education, and research encouragement.
• Educación Secundaria Obligatoria (ESO) Four-year compulsory secondary education for students aged 12 to 16, offered in two lines per course (8 groups total), preparing students for vocational training or baccalaureate.
• Bachillerato (Upper Secondary / Pre-University) Pre-university secondary education offered as the culmination of the school's educational project, emphasizing integral formation and academic excellence.
• Ciclos Formativos de Grado Básico (CFGB) — Vocational Training Basic vocational training with two itineraries: Agrojardinería y Composiciones Florales (Agrogardening and Floral Arrangements) and Cocina y Restauración (Cooking and Restoration), offered over two courses with company internships.
• STEAM 4.0 Program Innovative educational program covering robotics, programming, computational thinking, science, technology, and digital arts, with dedicated STEAM classrooms for Secondary and Primary.
• Ecoescuela Program Environmental education initiative part of the Andalusian Network of Eco-Schools, featuring an ecological school garden, nature classroom at Valparaí­so, and biodiversity conservation projects.
• LivingPeace International Project International peace education initiative present in over 2,600 institutions across 136 countries, featuring 'The Peace Die' activity used daily in classrooms to improve coexistence.
• Actividades Extraescolares (Extracurricular Activities) After-school activities including Club Deportivo (football, basketball, rhythmic gymnastics), CL Academy language school (Cambridge English courses), and Escuela de Música del Ave María (music education).
• Aula Matinal y Aula de Espera (Morning Supervision & After-School Care) Morning supervision service (07:30-09:00) with free breakfast for all students, and after-school waiting room (14:00-15:30) free for bus users or €30/month for others.
• Comedor y Transporte Escolar (School Meals and Transport) School canteen with own kitchen and school transportation service for students.
• Residencia de Estudiantes (Student Residence) Student residence facility for secondary, baccalaureate, and vocational training students, allowing enrollment from outside Granada and metropolitan area.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3 students achieved among the highest university entrance exam (PAU) scores in Granada, with marks of 13.81 and 13.72 out of 14
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LivingPeace InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2026International peace education project active in over 2,600 institutions across 136 countries and 120 international organizations, involving 3 million+ students. The school implements 'El Dado de la Paz' (Peace Die) activity daily in classrooms to promote peaceful coexistence. Coordinator Carlos Palma and national coordinator Pilar Margall visited the school to share the project's 45-year history working in Middle East conflict zones.
• CL AcademyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLanguage academy offering Cambridge English certifications (Fun English for Infant Education, Cambridge English for Primary, and A2 KEY, B1 PRELIMINARY, B2 FIRST for upper levels) as an extracurricular activity at the school.
• Escuela de Música del Ave MaríaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMusic school offering choral formation, instrumental music, band music, and batik percussion as extracurricular activities, with rates and schedules published on its own website.
• Parque de las Ciencias de GranadaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScience museum in Granada where students participated in electromagnetism workshops during the XXVIII Open Door Days (Jornadas de Puertas Abiertas), complementing classroom science education with hands-on experiments.
• Banda Sinfónica Municipal de AtarfeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal symphonic band from Atarfe performed at the school's charity concert during Granada's Noche en Blanco cultural event, marking the second consecutive year of the school's participation in this activity.
• OleoestepaminorOthersOlive oil producer that participated as a jury member in the 9th edition of the school's MasterChef competition, evaluating cuisine prepared by students from the Cocina y Restauración vocational program.
• Red Andaluza de EcoescuelascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAndalusian network of eco-schools to which Ave María Casa Madre has belonged for over 20 years, supporting environmental education, conservation of the Darro River ecosystem, and the school's award-winning Ecoescuela program.
• Radio Albolote FMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal radio station where students from the school participate in the 'Casa Madre Comunica' segment of the 'Buenos días Albolote' program, developing communication and oral expression skills in a real media environment.
• Fundación UnicajaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation that partnered with IDEAL newspaper to recognize the school as an SDG Ambassador Center for its huerto ecológico and sustainability education initiatives.
• Fundación Patronato Avemariano de GranadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe parent foundation that oversees the Ave María school network in Granada. The school is one of multiple centers under this foundation, sharing the educational project, values of founder Andrés Manjón, and institutional events such as San Andrés Day celebrations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Colegio San Juan Bosco (Granada): A concertado (government-subsidized) Catholic K-12 school in Granada similar in mission, funding structure, and student segments. Closely comparable as a same-city, same-model competitor with overlapping demographic catchment.
• Colegio Santo Domingo (Granada): Another historic concertado school in Granada with full K-12 coverage and a values-based pedagogical tradition. Comparable in scale, governance structure (Catholic foundation), and target families.

Broad incumbents

• Colegios El Valle: A Spanish concertado school group operating multiple campuses under a unified pedagogical project. Comparable in concertado status and K-12 service, with broader geographic footprint and group-level resources.
• Agora International Schools: A Spanish private school network with K-12 and international curricula. Comparable in offering full K-12 cycles with differentiated programs (sports, arts, languages), but serves a higher-fee private market segment.
• Fundación CEU (CEU Educational Group): A large Spanish Catholic educational foundation with K-12 schools and universities. Comparable in foundation-owned structure, K-12 scope, and values-based education, but at substantially greater national scale.
• Casvi Group: A Spanish private education group operating international schools with STEM, sports, and bilingual programs. Comparable in K-12 offering and program differentiation, though primarily serving fee-paying (not concertado) families.
• Grupo Attendis: An Andalusian-based concertado education group with multiple centers in southern Spain. Directly comparable as a regional concertado network, competing for the same pupil base and government funding.
• Gredos San Diego (GSD) Educational Group: A large Spanish concertado school network with multiple campuses across central Spain. Comparable in concertado funding model and K-12 offering, but operates at significantly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Brains International Schools: A Spanish education group offering K-12 programs including bilingual and STEM-focused curricula. Comparable in combining academic excellence with innovation programming (STEAM), but at multi-campus scale.

Regional players

• Highlands School Los Fresnos: A Madrid-based bilingual private school offering full K-12 with STEM and arts programs. Comparable in K-12 scope and innovation focus, but operates in a different region and serves a higher-fee international segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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