Colegio Valdeluz

What Colegio Valdeluz does

Colegio Valdeluz is a private Catholic K-12 school located in the Fuencarral-El Pardo district of Madrid, Spain, founded in 1967 and operated by the Provincia de San Juan de Sahagún of the Order of Saint Augustine (Orden de San Agustín). The school serves approximately five educational stages covering students from age 2 through 18: Educación Infantil (Early Childhood, private for 2-year-olds and concertada for 3-5 year-olds), Educación Primaria (concertada), Educación Secundaria Obligatoria (ESO, concertada), and Bachillerato (private). It employs 71 staff and operates from a single campus at Fermín Caballero 53, Madrid.

The school monetizes through a hybrid public-subsidy and private-tuition model. Under the 'centro concertado' arrangement, the Comunidad de Madrid subsidizes Ciclo II Infant Education, Primary, and ESO stages, with families paying reduced fees; Ciclo I Infant Education (2-year-olds) and Bachillerato operate as fully private stages with tuition billed monthly. Complementary revenue streams include the media pensión cafeteria service (€8.40/day for enrolled students), extracurricular activities, and ancillary services. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the official Comunidad de Madrid admission platform (Secretaría Virtual/Raíces) for concertada stages and direct school admissions with personal interviews for private programs.

Differentiated educational programs include the proprietary Bilingual Project (Drama/theater methodology, launched 2012, extended to Infant Education in 2025-2026), the Proyecto Tecnológico (iPad-based 1:1 digital learning from 6th Primary through 2nd Bachillerato), the BEDA/Cambridge English certification pipeline, specialized TEA (autism spectrum) classrooms for inclusive education, and the Diploma Dual program providing access to the US university system. Documented outcomes include a 100% EvAU (university entrance exam) pass rate with a mean score of 7.302 versus the UAM average of 6.606, and consistent Cambridge A2/B1 certification results. The school has achieved consecutive EFQM Recognitions (2018, 2021) and the EFQM 500-level seal for 2024-2027.

Name

Colegio Valdeluz

Legal name

COLEGIO VALDELUZ

Website

https://colegiovaldeluz.es

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Colegio Valdeluz is a private Catholic K-12 school in Madrid, operated by the Augustinian Order, serving students ages 2-18 across concertada and private stages with a Drama-based bilingual program, iPad technology integration, and EFQM-recognized quality management.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Private Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Language Immersion & Bilingual Private Schools (EDAJABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Classical Education K–12 Schools (EDAJABAF), English Learner (EL/ESL/ELL) & Bilingual Education Programs (EDAJAGAB), Bilingual & Language-Immersion Early Learning Academies (EDACADAG)

Keywords

• K-12 Catholic education
• Bilingual primary education
• Concertada subsidized school
• Bachillerato pre-university
• Early childhood education

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, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Concertada (Subsidized) Education: The school operates as a 'centro concertado' receiving public funding for Ciclo II de Educacion Infantil (3-5 years), Educacion Primaria, and Educacion Secundaria Obligatoria. Parents pay reduced fees as the government subsidizes a portion of the costs.
2. Private Education (Ciclo I Infantile and Bachillerato): Ciclo I de Educacion Infantil (2-year-olds) operates fully privately, as does Bachillerato. These programs are funded entirely by tuition fees paid by families.
3. Complementary Services: Optional services including cafeteria/meal service (media pension at 8.40 EUR/day), extracurricular activities, and other ancillary offerings generate additional revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Colegio Valdeluz delivers Catholic concertado K-12 education for students aged 2 through 18, structured across four stages (Educación Infantil with Ciclo I private and Ciclo II subsidized, Educación Primaria concertada, Educación Secundaria Obligatoria concertada, and Bachillerato private). The school integrates a Drama-based bilingual program, an iPad-based digital competency project (Proyecto Tecnológico), Cambridge English certifications, a U.S. Dual Diploma pathway, and complementary services including on-site cafeteria (media pensión), extracurricular activities, healthcare, psychopedagogical support, and specialized TEA (Autism Spectrum Disorder) classrooms.

Product overview

Colegio Valdeluz is a Catholic school operated by the Province of San Juan de Sahagún of the Order of Saint Augustine, serving students from ages 2 to 18. The institution offers a comprehensive educational portfolio spanning five stages: Educación Infantil (Early Childhood), Educación Primaria (Primary), Educación Secundaria Obligatoria (Secondary), and Bachillerato (Pre-University). The school distinguishes itself through specialized programs including the Bilingual Project (using Drama methodology), the Technological Project (1:1 iPad program from 6th Primary through 2nd Bachillerato), language immersion experiences, and the Dual Diploma pathway to US universities. Complementary services include extracurricular activities, cafeteria, healthcare, and psychopedagogical support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Beda Kids: Program for Infant Education English language enrichment, in partnership with Escuelas Católicas and Cambridge English Language Assessment
• Proyecto Bilingüe
• Proyecto Tecnológico
• Diploma Dual

Products and services

• Educación Infantil (Early Childhood Education) Early childhood education for children aged 2-5 years. Ciclo I (2-year-olds) operates as fully private, while Ciclo II (3-5 year-olds) is government-subsidized concertada. Includes specialized TEA (Autism Spectrum Disorder) classrooms for inclusive education and bilingual exposure beginning at age 2. Targeted at families in Madrid seeking Catholic early childhood education.
• Educación Primaria (Primary Education) Primary education for children aged 6-12 delivered under concertada (government-subsidized) arrangement across 1st to 6th grade. Features the Bilingual Project with Drama-based methodology, technology integration, cooperative learning, and Cambridge English preparation with students sitting A2 and B1 exams.
• Educación Secundaria Obligatoria (Compulsory Secondary Education) Compulsory secondary education covering years 1-4 for students aged 12-16, provided under concertada arrangement. Includes intensive English learning with native conversation assistants, international immersion experiences, and optional subject pathways in 4th year. Targeted at students continuing from Primary Education at the school.
• Bachillerato (Pre-University Education) Two-year pre-university education for students aged 16-18, offered as a fully private (non-subsidized) stage. Available pathways include Sciences, Humanities, and Arts, with intensive EvAU/PAU university entrance exam preparation. Targeted at students seeking Spanish university admission or the Dual Diploma route to U.S. universities.
• Diploma Dual (Dual Diploma Program) Certification program enabling Bachillerato students to obtain a U.S. high school diploma alongside their Spanish qualification, facilitating access to the American university system and improving English competence. Targeted at Bachillerato students and families interested in international higher education pathways.
• Media Pensión (School Cafeteria / Lunch Service) Daily cafeteria and meal service provided to enrolled students from September through June, with meals prepared on-site by Scolarest. Accommodates dietary restrictions and allergies. Priced at 8.40 EUR/day for enrolled students (2025-2026), with single tickets at 10 EUR for occasional users. Targeted at enrolled students and their families.
• Actividades Extraescolares (Extracurricular Activities) Optional extracurricular activities program with offerings spanning sports, arts, languages, and academic support, available during the school year for enrolled students. Targeted at enrolled students seeking supplementary development beyond core academics.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of presented students passed university entrance exams (EvAU) with mean score 7.302 out of 10
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• British CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for English language learning support and resources, aligning with the school's bilingual education project.
• Cambridge English Language AssessmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Cambridge English certifications (A2, B1 levels). Students prepare for and take Cambridge exams as part of the school's bilingual program, with the school integrated in Cambridge English and BEDA programs.
• BEDA (Programa de Escuelas Catolicas)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeda Kids program for Infant Education (since 2015) and BEDA program for Secondary Education, providing native conversation assistants and Cambridge English preparation through the Schools Catholic network.
• Academica School (Diploma Dual)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to offer the Diploma Dual (Dual Diploma) program, enabling students to obtain a US high school diploma alongside their Spanish bachillerato, facilitating access to the American university system.
• Fondo Social Europeo (European Social Fund)coreOthersCo-funding from the European Social Fund for educational programs including mathematics and science classes in 3rd and 4th ESO, and additional teaching groups during the COVID-19 pandemic period (2020-2021). Partnership between Ministry of Education, Comunidad de Madrid, and FSE.
• Teatro RealminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural partnership designating the school as 'Colegio Amigo del Teatro Retiro,' supporting arts and cultural education.
• ScolarestminorOthersExternal company specialized in school meal services. Scolarest designs menus for the school's cafeteria (media pension), with meals prepared in the school's own kitchen.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Lycée Français de Madrid: French international K-12 school in Madrid with a comparable full pathway and similar premium international-bilingual positioning.
• Colegio Estudio: Long-established Madrid concertado school with a strong pedagogical reputation, comparable K-12 offering, and similar academic profile competing for the same catchment families.
• Colegio Retamar: Concertado Catholic K-12 school in Pozuelo/Madrid area offering similar full pathway with bilingual emphasis and competitive academic outcomes.
• British Council School: International bilingual school in Madrid offering English-Spanish instruction across the K-12 pathway; directly competes with Valdeluz's bilingual positioning and Cambridge/British Council partnerships.
• Colegio San Patricio: Jesuit concertado K-12 school in Madrid with a comparable full Infant-Primaria-ESO-Bachillerato pathway, similar religious-educational identity, and emphasis on university preparation.
• Colegio Santa María del Pilar (Maristas): Marista (Marist Brothers) concertado school in Madrid offering the same K-12 pathway under a religious order, comparable in scale, mission and concertado funding model.
• Colegio San Agustín (Red de Colegios Agustinos): Network of 17 Augustinian schools across Spain operated by the same Province of San Juan de Sahagún that runs Valdeluz. Same religious order, shared educational project, similar concertado structure and bilingual programs — the most directly comparable peer set.
• Hastings School: Private bilingual (English-Spanish) K-12 school in Madrid with a comparable bilingual methodology focus and premium pricing, competing for the same middle-class international-minded families.
• Colegio Nuestra Señora de las Maravillas: Historic Madrid concertado Catholic K-12 school with comparable academic profile, religious identity, and strong university entrance exam outcomes.

Broad incumbents

• Colegio Internacional SEK El Castillo: SEK is a broader international schools group operating multiple bilingual K-12 campuses in Madrid and beyond — overlaps with Valdeluz on bilingual K-12 offering but serves a wider premium international segment.

Market position

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Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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