Colegio Estudiantes

What Colegio Estudiantes does

Colegio Estudiantes, operating under the brand Estudiantes International School, is a privately-held bilingual concerted school (centro educativo concertado) located at Calle Frómista 1, Madrid, Spain. Founded in 2010 and employing 596 staff, the institution provides comprehensive education spanning nursery through university preparation (ages 0-18) and offers four vocational training (Formación Profesional) programs. It serves families in the Community of Madrid seeking international, multilingual education, with instruction delivered in English as the primary language alongside Spanish, German, French, and Chinese. The school holds Cambridge Educational Partner status, Google Reference School designation, and ISO 9001 certification, offering three differentiated baccalaureate pathways: the Spanish National Bachillerato, the International Baccalaureate (IB), and a Dual American program granting the US High School Diploma alongside the Spanish credential.

The institution employs active and experiential learning methodologies across all stages, with a Flipped Classroom approach introduced at the secondary level where students direct their own learning. Its educational platform integrates Google-recognized technology tools with Cambridge International curriculum resources. Revenue is generated through five streams: recurring tuition and academic fees for K-12 and vocational programs, extracurricular activities, seasonal camps (summer, Easter, Christmas, basketball), facility rentals, and ancillary services including meals, transportation, parent education programs, and event hosting. Go-to-market relies on community-driven recruitment via Open Days, university fairs, holiday camps, and word-of-mouth referrals, supported by an active multi-platform social media presence. The institution operates from a single Madrid campus with modern facilities including a swimming pool, sports pavilion, music room, library, and specialized early childhood spaces.

Business model mechanics combine publicly subsidized private education (concertado) with diversified ancillary revenue. Tuition pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; prospective families contact admissions directly via phone, email, or in-person appointments. The school also generates income from facility rentals, an authorized SIELE/DELE Spanish-language examination center, and a swimming club serving the broader community. Customer segments span four persona groups covering nursery through vocational training, with no enterprise customers and no disclosed parent company, institutional investor, or external ownership.

Name

Colegio Estudiantes

Legal name

Estudiantes International School

Website

https://colegioestudiantes.es

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Colegio Estudiantes is a privately-held bilingual concerted school in Madrid, Spain, providing comprehensive education from nursery through university preparation (ages 0-18), including vocational training, for Madrid-region families seeking international, multilingual instruction and globally recognized credentials.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bilingual K-12 Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Language Schools (61163), Educational Services (61)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Language Immersion & Bilingual Private Schools (EDAJABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bilingual/Language-Immersion Preschools (EDACABAH), English Learner (EL/ESL/ELL) & Bilingual Education Programs (EDAJAGAB)

Keywords

• Bilingual education services
• International baccalaureate programs
• Vocational training courses
• Early childhood education
• Private K-12 schooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: As a centro educativo concertado (publicly subsidized private school) in the Community of Madrid, the school generates revenue through tuition fees for comprehensive educational services from nursery through bachillerato, including vocational training programs.
2. Extracurricular Activities: Revenue from after-school activities and programs including sports, arts, music, and specialized programs such as the swimming club.
3. Summer and Holiday Camps: Income from seasonal camps including Summer Camps (Sun and Fun), Christmas Camps, Easter Camps, and Basketball Campus programs.
4. Facility Rentals: Revenue from renting school facilities including classrooms, sports facilities, swimming pool, and event spaces to external groups and organizations.
5. Support Services: Additional revenue streams from services such as canteen/meals, transportation, parental school programs (Escuela de Padres), and birthday celebrations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Colegio Estudiantes (Estudiantes International School) operates a concertado bilingual school in Madrid offering a continuous educational pathway from nursery through bachillerato (ages 0–18), plus four vocational training programs. Instruction is delivered bilingually with English as the primary language alongside Spanish, German, French, and Chinese, and the school provides three parallel baccalaureate pathways: Spanish National, International Baccalaureate, and American Dual Bachillerato. Supplementary paid services include after-school activities, swimming instruction, holiday camps (Summer, Easter, Christmas), adult education activities, and facility rentals.

Product overview

Colegio Estudiantes (Estudiantes International School) is a concertado bilingual educational center in Madrid offering comprehensive education from nursery (0 years) through university preparation (18 years). The institution provides a multi-level portfolio consisting of: core academic programs spanning Early Childhood Education (Escuela Infantil/Nursery, Educación Infantil), Primary Education, Secondary Education, and three baccalaureate pathways (Nacional, Internacional, and Dual Americano); vocational training programs (Formación Profesional) at medium and higher levels in fields including Early Childhood Education, Business Administration/Finance, Sports Animation, and Nature/Outdoor Recreation; and supplementary programs including swimming instruction, seasonal camps (summer, Easter, Christmas), basketball campus, and adult activities. The educational approach combines bilingual instruction in English as the primary language alongside Spanish, German, French, and Chinese, with Cambridge partnership and International Baccalaureate programs providing globally recognized credentials. The school operates from a campus featuring modern facilities including classrooms, swimming pools, sports pavilion, music room, library, and dining services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Estudiantes Nursery School: Bilingual nursery school program for young learners
• Swimming Club
• Easter Camp
• Christmas Camps
• Summer Camps
• Campus de Baloncesto
• Sun and Fun Camp

Products and services

• Escuela Infantil (Nursery School) Early childhood education program focused on internationalization from the start of schooling, designed for young nursery-age children with native English-speaking teachers and multilingual exposure.
• Educación Infantil Early childhood education providing individualized attention addressing physical, sensory, intellectual, and emotional development from an early age.
• Educación Primaria Primary education where students are protagonists of their own learning using active and experiential methodology focused on developing competencies, skills, and values.
• Educación Secundaria Secondary education delivered in split schedule from 8:30 to 17:00 with eight daily sessions across four courses, including two breaks.
• Bachillerato Nacional Spanish national baccalaureate using Flipped Classroom methodology where students assume the role of teacher directing their own learning.
• Bachillerato Internacional (IB) International Baccalaureate program (IB) offering education for students aged 3-19, focusing on critical and independent thinking for global university preparation.
• Bachillerato Dual Americano Dual American-Spanish baccalaureate allowing students to earn both the national Secondary/Bachillerato curriculum and the US High School Diploma simultaneously.
• Grado Superior en Educación Infantil Higher vocational training in Early Childhood Education enabling students to program, design and execute educational intervention and social care activities.
• Grado Superior en Administración y Finanzas Higher vocational training in Business Administration and Finance covering accounting management, budgeting, invoicing, and administrative, business, commercial, and fiscal activities.
• Grado Medio en Guía en el Medio Natural y de Tiempo Libre Medium-level vocational training in Nature and Leisure Time Guide, preparing students to lead outdoor and recreational activities in natural environments.
• Grado Superior en Enseñanza y Animación Sociodeportiva Higher vocational training in Sports Teaching and Animation, preparing students to teach and lead sports-related recreational activities.
• Swimming Club (Escuela de Natación) Swimming instruction program offered to students and community members at the school's swimming facilities.
• Summer Camps (Campamentos de Verano) Summer camp programs including the Sun and Fun English-immersion camp featuring sports, games, and adventure activities.
• Easter Camp English-language Easter holiday camp program with sports and recreational activities.
• Christmas Camps (Campamentos de Navidad) Christmas holiday camp program featuring sports, games, and festive activities.
• Campus de Baloncesto Summer basketball campus offering intensive training and sports development programs for young athletes.
• Actividades Extraescolares After-school activities including sports, arts, music, and other enrichment programs for students.
• Actividades para Adultos Educational and recreational activities designed for adult family members and community participants.

Quantifiable outcome

• University preparation through multiple international pathways including Spanish Selectividad, IB, and US High School Diploma

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cambridge University / Cambridge InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstudiantes International School holds official Cambridge Educational Partner status, providing access to Cambridge International curriculum resources, assessment frameworks, and professional development for teachers. This partnership enables the school to offer internationally recognized qualifications and maintain global educational standards.
• GooglecoreTechnology or IntegrationDesignated as a Google Reference School, demonstrating effective integration of Google educational technology tools and platforms in the classroom environment. This partnership supports digital learning initiatives and provides students with technology skills.
• International Baccalaureate (IB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school offers the International Baccalaureate program, a globally recognized pre-university education for students aged 3-19. IB programs focus on teaching students to think critically and independently, supporting comprehensive educational development.
• SIELE (Servicio Internacional de Evaluación de la Lengua Española)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Spanish language certification and evaluation services, allowing students to obtain internationally recognized Spanish language credentials.
• DELE (Diplomas of Spanish as a Foreign Language)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial examination center for DELE certifications, enabling students to earn internationally recognized Spanish language diplomas administered by the Instituto Cervantes.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Cambridge Assessment International Education: Curriculum and assessment provider whose programs Estudiantes delivers as a Cambridge Educational Partner. Indirect ecosystem participant enabling Estudiantes' international credential offering.

Broad incumbents

• ISP (International Schools Partnership): Global operator of bilingual and international schools with several sites in Spain. Broader incumbent with greater geographic reach and capital backing than Estudiantes.
• Cognita Schools (Spain operations): International school group operating multiple schools in Spain (e.g., El Valle, Silsden). Larger, multi-campus operator competing for premium bilingual/international families in Spain.

Direct peers

• Colegio San Patricio: Bilingual private school in Madrid offering IB and Spanish national tracks. Comparable international credential portfolio and target demographic to Estudiantes.
• British Council School: English-medium international school in Madrid offering British curriculum alongside Spanish program. Direct competitor for English-first families seeking Cambridge-style international credentials in the Madrid market.
• Colegio Europeo de Madrid: European bilingual school in Madrid with multilingual instruction. Competes in the same Madrid bilingual K-12 segment with a similar international orientation.
• Hastings School: Bilingual school in Madrid offering British and Spanish curricula from early years through bachillerato. Competes for the same internationally-oriented Madrid families with a comparable bilingual/multilingual positioning.
• Brains International School: Bilingual school in Madrid with active learning methodology and international curriculum options. Competes head-to-head with Estudiantes in the Madrid bilingual concertado segment.
• SEK International Schools: Operates multiple international/bilingual schools across Spain (SEK-Ciudalcampo, SEK-El Castillo) offering Cambridge, IB, and bilingual tracks from nursery through bachillerato. Closest comparable model to Estudiantes in terms of international credential portfolio and multi-stage education.

Emerging players

• Kids&Us: Spanish language school operator specializing in English immersion for young learners. Comparable on bilingual/multilingual methodology and family-facing brand, though focused on language instruction rather than full K-12.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ColeEstudiantes
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCSx1yzbjD_6rv_Ce9TNsCEA
• Facebookfacebook.com/EstudiantesInternationalSchool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/estudiantesinternationalschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/estudiantes.school
• TikToktiktok.com/@estudiantes_is?lang=es

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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