Centro Studi Casnati

What Centro Studi Casnati does

Centro Studi Casnati is a private paritaria (semi-private) secondary education institution operating under Ilem Casnati srl in Como, Italy. Founded in 1971 and employing 39 staff, it delivers six specialized five-year secondary programs: Liceo Linguistico (Cambridge International School, 34% more foreign language hours), Liceo Artistico with four sub-tracks (Fashion Design, Architecture and Environment, Audiovisual/Multimedia, Graphic Communication Design), Istituto Aeronautico (ENAC-recognized with UAS drone license and composite materials certification), Istituto Alberghiero (teaching restaurant, 88% graduate employment rate), Liceo Sportivo (multi-federation sports partnerships), and Liceo Scientifico with a Game Development specialization featuring Unity 3D and FANUC robotics certification. The institution also runs IeFP three-year professional courses (Regione Lombardia SF2-accredited) and DSA learning support services.

The technology backbone consists of CasnatiFad, a proprietary e-learning portal at casnatifad.it hosting forums, wikis, online assignments, and video lessons; the CSC Card electronic badge system for access control, attendance tracking, and canteen payments; the "PC in Classe" notebook-per-student program providing personal devices for digital content delivery; and the Area Riservata family portal for grades and communications. During the February-June 2020 COVID-19 distance learning period, the infrastructure supported approximately 200,000 login sessions, over 2 million page-course views, and more than 13,000 Zoom meetings totaling over 5 million minutes of video connection.

Revenue is generated through comprehensive annual tuition fees (retta omnicomprensiva) covering digital textbooks, notebook provision, e-learning access, electronic badge, and canteen services, payable in five equal installments with a €300 enrollment deposit. Students from families meeting ISEE criteria up to €40,000 are eligible for the Regione Lombardia Dote Scuola subsidy of up to €2,000. Distribution relies on direct in-person enrollment, orientation events (Open Days, Info Days, Mini Stages, classroom lessons), the YOUNG fair at Lariofiere, and digital channels including social media and Zoom-based individual meetings. The institution serves primarily Lombardy-region families with international positioning through Cambridge status and Penn State University exchange.

Name

Centro Studi Casnati

Legal name

Centro Studi Casnati - Ilem Casnati srl

Website

https://centrocasnati.it

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Secondary Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hospitality, Tourism & Sports Management Schools (within Business Schools) (EDAHAHAL)

Keywords

• Private secondary education
• Language high school
• Art high school
• Hospitality institute
• Aeronautical institute

Headquarters

HQ city

Como

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees (Retta Omnicomprensiva): Comprehensive annual tuition fee covering all educational services including textbooks (digital), notebook provision, e-learning access, electronic badge, canteen services, and all standard school activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels15 records

Core offering

Centro Studi Casnati operates a private secondary education network under the legal entity Ilem Casnati srl, offering seven specialized schools: Liceo Linguistico, Liceo Artistico (with four specializations: Fashion Design, Architecture, Audiovisual/Multimedia, Graphic Communication), Istituto Aeronautico, Istituto Alberghiero, Liceo Sportivo, Liceo Scientifico with a Game Development track, and a vocational IeFP program in restaurant operations. The institution delivers an all-inclusive model (tuitition, meals, books, transportation, technology, plus optional extras) to students aged roughly 14–19, anchored in Cambridge International School accreditation and an over 100-year pedagogical history.

Product overview

Centro Studi Casnati operates as a comprehensive educational institution offering multiple secondary school programs (5-year liceo and technical/vocational tracks) plus professional training. The core technology infrastructure consists of CasnatiFad (proprietary e-learning platform), the CSC Card electronic badge system for access/attendance/catering, PC in Classe notebook program for all students, and the Area Riservata family portal for grades and communications. Their educational programs include Liceo Linguistico (Cambridge International School), Liceo Artistico with four specializations (Fashion Design, Architecture, Audiovisual/Multimedia, Graphic Communication), Istituto Aeronautico (ENAC-recognized), Istituto Alberghiero with teaching restaurant, Liceo Sportivo, and Liceo Scientifico Game Development. Distance learning capabilities utilize Zoom video conferencing. The institution also offers orientation services and DSA support accommodations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Liceo Linguistico A five-year language-focused secondary school program emphasizing English, plus two additional foreign languages (with French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Russian or Japanese options) and linguistic-cultural preparation aligned with Cambridge International School status. Targeted at students preparing for university-level humanities or international studies.
• Liceo Artistico A five-year art high school program with four specializations — Fashion Design, Architecture and Environment, Audiovisual and Multimedia, and Graphic Communication Design — combining humanities, design history and hands-on studio practice with industry partnerships (NABA, Istituto Marangoni, Penn State, Tessitura Taborelli, Stamperia di Lipomo). Targeted at students pursuing creative-industry careers or design-focused universities.
• Istituto Aeronautico A specialized technical secondary school program focused on aeronautics, flight science and aviation operations, with partnerships involving Aero Club Como and ENAC-licensed instructors. Targeted at students preparing for careers in aviation, flight crew roles, or aerospace engineering studies.
• Istituto Alberghiero A specialized technical secondary school program covering hospitality, restaurant service, food and beverage, and pastry arts, operating from a purpose-built training facility and reporting a 100% post-graduation employment rate. Targeted at students entering the hospitality industry directly or pursuing higher education in culinary or hotel management.
• Liceo Sportivo A five-year high school program integrating a traditional academic curriculum with athletics-focused training, partnered with facilities such as Canottieri Lario and Golf Club Monticello for sport-specific instruction. Targeted at student-athletes balancing competitive sports with academic progression toward university.
• Liceo Scientifico – Game Development A scientific high school track with a specialization in video game development, combining traditional STEM subjects with hands-on programming, game design, and 3D modeling, supported by partnerships with Penn State and equipment supplied by FANUC. Targeted at students aiming for careers in software development, game design, or engineering degrees.
• IeFP – Operatore della Ristorazione A three-year vocational training program (Istruzione e Formazione Professionale) qualifying students as restaurant service operators, with hands-on culinary practice in a dedicated training kitchen. Targeted at students entering the hospitality workforce directly after secondary education.

Quantifiable outcome

• 88% of Istituto Alberghiero graduates employed after Maturità exam
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NABA - Nuova Accademia di Belle ArticoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Two-year curriculum collaboration with Liceo Artistico students (fourth and fifth year) developing portfolios, projects, and research evaluated by NABA professors. Students receive preferential access to NABA scholarships and academic pathways.
• Istituto MarangonicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Fashion Design curriculum developed in collaboration with Istituto Marangoni. Design methodology and project evaluation by Marangoni professors. Three scholarships of 15,000 euros awarded to best students.
• Istituto Italiano di Fotografia (IIF)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Photography contest 'Il Bello Nascosto' evaluated by IIF. Scholarships for IIF's two-year Professional Photography Course awarded to winners.
• Canottieri Lario G. SinigagliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRowing club partnership for Liceo Sportivo. Students learn rowing using ergometers, rowing tanks, and boats with ISEF-certified instructors. Focus on lake navigation, rowing techniques, and assembly.
• Eracle Sports CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-sport facility partner for Liceo Sportivo activities. Created 'Casnati Fit' exercise videos during distance learning period. Various athletic programs conducted at the facility.
• Golf Club Monticello / Eagle Golf AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGolf partnership with Italian Golf Federation instructors. Students receive theoretical and practical golf lessons. Academy has trained both amateur and professional players.
• Penn Textile Solutions / Penn ItaliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTextile company collaboration for fashion students. Students designed patterns and created technical garments for Performance Days fairs in Monaco and Shanghai. Fabric innovation partnerships.
• TaroniminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilk company partner in 'I Ragazzi Dicono' competition organized by Ufficio Italiano Seta and Confindustria Como. Katy Manna won first place using Taroni silk materials.
• Tessitura Serica A.M. TaborelliminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilk company providing materials for student projects including 'Seta e Memoria' (third place, 'I Ragazzi Dicono') and 'Il Filo che Resiste' installation.
• Stamperia di LipomominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrinting company providing discontinued print plates for student art projects. Students transformed old printing plates into narrative installations and fashion pieces.
• Seterie ArgentiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilk company supporting student projects with materials and technical expertise for the 'Il Filo che Resiste' sustainable fashion installation.
• GabelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTextile company collaboration through CasnatiHUB program. Students created two fashion collections for Gabel that were sold in stores nationwide.
• Penn State University (USA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural and linguistic exchange program. Penn State students visited Centro Studi Casnati for English conversations and cultural activities at Spazio Diaz and school facilities.
• FANUCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJapanese multinational and world leader in factory automation, CNC systems, and industrial robotics. 66-hour robotics programming course using FANUC ER-4iA 6-axis robot arm with TP language certification. Student qualified for national robotics competition with 97.5% score.
• British InstitutesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnglish language enhancement courses offered at Via Carloni location for Liceo Sportivo students to prepare for international language certifications.
• Istituto VelazquezminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpanish language courses offered through Istituto Velazquez for additional foreign language learning beyond the standard curriculum.
• Spazio DiazminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural venue in Como hosting Penn State University exchange program activities including Essential Skills and Dialogues sessions.
• Aero Club ComocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAviation club partnership for Istituto Aeronautico. Direct collaboration for flight training, simulator access, and participation in Gran Premio dei Sei Laghi aerial competition. School is official partner of the event.
• Villa San Benedetto MenniminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCare home for people with Alzheimer's and dementia. Students created Montessori-method games using silk ties for cognitive stimulation activities. Part of Casnati for ESD program.
• Confindustria Como / Ufficio Italiano SetacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association collaboration for 'I Ragazzi Dicono' annual contest on silk and circular economy themes. Multiple Como silk companies participate as material sponsors.
• AeroclubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAviation club providing flight experiences and training for Istituto Aeronautico students as part of their aeronautical education.
• ENAC (Ente Nazionale per l'Aviazione Civile)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian Civil Aviation Authority recognizing Istituto Aeronautico as an approved aeronautical technical school.
• Multiple Sports FederationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVarious sports federation partnerships for Liceo Sportivo: Progetto Giovani Cantù (basketball), Italian Rowing Federation, Italian Golf Federation, Italian Swimming Federation, Italian Shooting Sports Federation, Italian Ice Sports Federation, and others for specialized sports programs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• IIS Galileo Galilei: Public technical secondary institute in Lombardy offering aeronautical and scientific tracks. Comparable as a regional competitor for the same technical-track secondary students, though publicly funded rather than paritaria.

Direct peers

• Istituto Leone XIII: Private Jesuit K-12 school in Milan with multiple liceo and istituto tracks. Comparable to Casnati in scale, Catholic/private heritage, and multi-track secondary education offering.
• Fondazione Clerici: Lombardy-based vocational training foundation offering professional qualifications. Comparable to Casnati's IeFP and Istituto Alberghiero tracks for post-secondary vocational outcomes in the same region.
• Collegio San Carlo: Jesuit private K-12 school in Milan offering multiple academic tracks. Closely comparable to Casnati as a Lombardy-based private secondary school with diversified programs and a long-standing brand.
• Istituto Maria Ausiliatrice: Salesian private K-12 school network across Lombardy and Italy. Comparable as another privately-operated secondary school serving the same regional student market with multi-track programs.
• St. George's British International School: Private international school with Cambridge International curriculum. Comparable to Casnati in serving Italian and expatriate families seeking Cambridge-aligned secondary education.
• British School of Milan: Private international school in Milan recognized as a Cambridge International School. Direct peer because it competes for the same Cambridge-certified, English-medium secondary students in Lombardy.

Broad incumbents

• Istituto Marangoni: International fashion and design higher-education institution. Direct Casnati partner for the Fashion Design track; comparable as an upper-tier destination for Casnati's Liceo Artistico graduates.
• IED - Istituto Europeo di Design: Major Italian design, fashion, and visual arts higher-education institution. Comparable to Casnati's Liceo Artistico specializations (Fashion Design, Architecture, Audiovisual) but operates at higher-education level with broader portfolio.
• NABA - Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti: Private academy of fine arts and design in Milan. Direct Casnati partner and pipeline for Liceo Artistico students. Operates at higher-education level but is comparable as the destination for Casnati graduates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/centrocasnati
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/centrostudicasnati
• Facebookfacebook.com/Centro-Studi-Casnati
• Instagraminstagram.com/centro_studi_casnati
• TikToktiktok.com/@centro_studi_casnati
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/centro-studi-casnati

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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