Clen College - ih Pamplona

What Clen College - ih Pamplona does

Clen College - ih Pamplona is a privately-held language academy founded in 1990 in Pamplona, Navarra, Spain, operating as CLEN COLLEGE, SL. The company provides language instruction across English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Chinese to all age groups — from preschool children through adults — at three physical centers in Pamplona (Av. Baja Navarra at the Colegio de Médicos, Rochapea, and Calle Irunlarrea in Mendebaldea). It is an Official Cambridge Examination Centre since 2011, a member of International House World Organisation (150+ affiliated schools in 52 countries), and a Trinity Exams member, enabling it to administer globally recognized certifications and prepare students for Cambridge (KET, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE), DELF/DALF, EOI, and Trinity qualifications.

The company's product portfolio spans core term-long language courses, intensive exam preparation, residential and urban summer camps (delivered via a dedicated verano.clencollege.es subdomain and operated at Camping Iratxe), study abroad programs in Canada, USA, and UK (managed via partner Language Kingdom, SL), customized corporate training, online classes, and professional translation services. Underlying technology consists of a student portal (alumnosclencollege.es), a dedicated Clen College mobile app, and a website-based enrollment platform — standard web/app infrastructure without disclosed AI/ML capabilities.

Revenue is generated through recurring monthly course fees (with €36-€95 one-time registration/matrícula fees), one-time bundled summer camp fees (€131-€375), exam preparation and registration fees (€80-€389), professional translation fees, and B2B corporate and school training contracts. The business operates with 23 employees, has trained "thousands of students" over its 30+ year history, and is led by Managing Director Alfonso Larrayoz. Geographic scope is limited to Navarra, with cross-border collaboration via the Zubiak immersion project with academies in Baiona and San Sebastián.

Name

Clen College - ih Pamplona

Legal name

CLEN COLLEGE, SL

Website

https://clencollege.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Clen College is a private language academy founded in 1990 in Pamplona, Spain, offering English, French, German, and other language courses for children, teens, adults, and corporate clients across three Pamplona locations. It is an Official Cambridge Examination Centre and International House member.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Language Education Services

NAICS

Language Schools (61163), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Foreign Language Subject Tutoring (School Coursework) (EDANAAAF)

Keywords

• Language education services
• Exam preparation courses
• Corporate language training
• Summer language camps
• Study abroad programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Pamplona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Language Course Fees: Recurring course fees charged per student per term/academic year for English, French, German, and other language instruction across all age groups (children, teens, adults).
2. Summer Camp Programs: Residential and urban English summer camps for children and teenagers, priced as one-time bundled programs including activities and accommodation.
3. Official Exam Registration: Registration and preparation fees for Cambridge, DELF, DALF, and EOI official language examinations.
4. Translation Services: Professional translation services offered as an additional service to individuals and companies.
5. Study Abroad Programs: Organized language study programs abroad in countries including Canada, UK, and USA, including stays with host families.
6. Corporate Language Training: Customized language courses for businesses and schools, offered as B2B professional services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Clen College – ih Pamplona is a language academy that delivers multi-language instruction (English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese) for children, teenagers, adults, and corporate clients. It provides official exam preparation and administration for Cambridge, DELF/DALF, Trinity, and EOI certifications, residential and urban summer camps, study abroad programs, corporate language training, and translation services. Instruction is delivered in-person at three Pamplona centers, online, and through immersion programs.

Product overview

Clen College – ih Pamplona is a language academy established in 1990 in Navarra, Spain, operating as a member of International House World Organisation. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of language education products and services organized around its core language courses (English, French, German), exam preparation programs (Cambridge, DELF/DALF, EOI), summer camps (urban and residential), study abroad programs, and corporate training. The offering spans all age groups from children to adults and includes both in-person instruction at three Pamplona locations and online delivery options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• English Courses (Cursos de Inglés) Language courses in English for all age groups including children (Infantil, Primaria), teenagers (Secundaria y bachiller), adults, vocational training students, and university students, including Cambridge intensive preparation.
• French Courses (Cursos de Francés) French language courses for all levels from children to adults, including DELF/DALF intensive preparation for official French certification exams.
• German Courses (Cursos de Alemán) German language instruction for children, teenagers, and adults across all proficiency levels.
• Cambridge Intensive Courses (Intensivos Cambridge) Intensive preparation courses for Cambridge English exams including KET, PET, FCE, CAE, and CPE, delivered with official exam center status.
• Urban English Summer Camp (Campamento Urbano en Inglés) Urban summer camp in English for children aged 4-12 in Pamplona, featuring immersive language activities, exploration of the city, and outdoor games, offered in Castellano-Inglés or Euskera-Inglés modalities.
• Residential English Summer Camp (Campamento Residencial de Inglés) Residential summer camp at Camping de Iratxe in Navarra for ages 6-16, featuring full immersion in English with water sports, climbing, kayaking, and outdoor activities.
• English Conversation Intensives (Intensivos de Conversación en Inglés) Summer conversation courses for adolescents (ages 12+) and adults at B1-C2 levels, focusing on oral fluency and practical communication skills.
• DELF/DALF Intensive Preparation (Intensivos Preparación DELF/DALF) Intensive French exam preparation courses for DELF B2 and DALF C1 Junior certifications, including mock exams and techniques for all exam components.
• EOI Exam Preparation (Preparación Exámenes EOI) Summer intensive preparation courses for EOI (Escuela Oficial de Idiomas) exams at B2 and C1 levels in English, with exam technique training and simulations.
• Study Abroad Programs (Cursos en el Extranjero) Study abroad programs in various countries including Canada, United States, and United Kingdom, offering academic courses, summer programs, professional courses, and family programs.
• Corporate Language Training (Cursos para Empresas) Professional language training services for businesses and organizations, including customized corporate language programs delivered on-site at client locations.
• Online Classes (Clases Online) Online language instruction via virtual classroom platforms for students who cannot attend in-person courses.
• Translation Services (Traducción) Professional translation services for documents and materials between multiple languages, offered as an additional service to individuals and companies.
• Level Assessment (Prueba de Nivel) Language proficiency level testing service to determine student placement and identify areas for improvement.
• Cambridge Reinforcement (Refuerzo Cambridge) Intensive review and reinforcement courses for students preparing for Cambridge exam sessions in June, covering KET, PET, FCE, and CAE levels.

Named customers9 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International House World OrganisationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Clen College is a member of International House World Organisation, a prestigious global network of over 150 language schools across 52 countries. This membership provides access to internationally recognized methodologies, teacher training, quality assurance standards, and networking opportunities within the language teaching community.
• Cambridge Assessment / Cambridge EnglishcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Clen College has been an Official Cambridge Examination Centre since 2011, authorized to administer Cambridge English language exams (KET, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE) and offering official Cambridge exam preparation courses.
• Trinity College LondoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Trinity Exams, authorized to prepare and examine students for Trinity College London spoken language and music certifications, providing an additional internationally recognized certification pathway.
• Colegio Oficial de Médicos de NavarracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe main campus location is housed at the Colegio de Médicos de Navarra (College of Doctors of Navarra), providing a professional environment and access to medical professionals as a customer segment. Data may be shared with this entity for service provision purposes.
• Language Kingdom, SLminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThird-party partner managing study abroad stays and international programs. Language Kingdom, SL handles logistics for student stays with host families and program management in destination countries.
• Editorial MacmillanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPublisher sponsor for the Épelle-moi French spelling competition organized by Clen College, providing promotional and prize support for the community event.
• Le Maison des LanguesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLanguage school publisher sponsor for the Épelle-moi French spelling competition, supporting the community event organized by Clen College.
• Caja Rural de NavarraminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides a €50 subsidy for clients of the 'En Marcha' program attending Clen College summer camps. Clen College promotes this subsidy to attract more camp registrations.
• Academia Jakinola (Baiona)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner academy in the Zubiak immersion language project, collaborating with Lacunza (San Sebastián) and Clen College to provide cross-border linguistic immersion experiences for students.
• Academia Lacunza (San Sebastián)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner academy in the Zubiak immersion language project, collaborating with Jakinola (Baiona) and Clen College to provide cross-border linguistic immersion experiences for students.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• International House Madrid: Direct peer and fellow member of the International House World Organisation, offering the same English/French/German teaching portfolio with Cambridge/DELF exam preparation in Spain. Operates the same network quality standards and methodology as Clen College.
• International House Barcelona: Direct peer within the International House network, delivering multilingual courses and Cambridge/DELF exam prep in Barcelona. Closest structural analog to Clen College as another Spanish IH affiliate with physical centers, exam-center status, and corporate training.
• International House Sevilla: Direct peer and fellow IH affiliate in Spain, offering language courses across age groups and Cambridge preparation under shared network standards. Directly comparable operating model: physical centers, multi-age curriculum, exam preparation.

Broad incumbents

• Vaughan Systems: Spain-based English-language teaching incumbent with a much larger nationwide footprint and corporate B2B training business. Comparable on adult English instruction, corporate language training, and conversation-intensive offerings.
• Wall Street English Spain: Global chain with Spanish presence offering adult English courses and corporate B2B training. Overlaps with Clen College's adult segment and corporate training line and competes for the same Navarra professional demographic.
• British Council Spain: Larger incumbent delivering English teaching and Cambridge/ IELTS exam services across Spain. Broader geographic footprint and institutional portfolio, but overlapping on core English courses and Cambridge exam preparation that Clen College also sells.
• EF Education First (Spain): Global education company with Spanish operations covering adult language courses, study abroad, and exam prep. Comparable on the study-abroad offering and Cambridge/TOEFL exam preparation stream within Clen College's portfolio.
• Berlitz España: Global language school chain offering multi-language instruction and corporate training in Spain. Comparable across language breadth (English/French/German), corporate B2B courses, and immersive methodology.

Regional players

• Don Quijote (Spain): Spanish language-school network with immersive courses, summer camps, and study-abroad. While focused on Spanish-for-foreigners, it overlaps structurally with Clen College's multi-format, multi-age, multi-center operating model and summer-camp program.
• Enforex (Spain): Spain-focused language school network historically centered on teaching Spanish as a foreign language, with growing English offerings. Comparable multi-center physical-school model and summer-camp business line in Spain.

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

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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