Colegio Virgen del Carmen

What Colegio Virgen del Carmen does

Colegio Virgen del Carmen is a private Catholic school located in Santa Coloma de Gramenet, Barcelona, operating since 1966 as part of the FEDAC educational network (Fundació Educativa de l'Arquebisbat de Barcelona). The legal entity is COL·LEGI FEDAC - VIRGEN DEL CARMEN, SL (CIF B66570664). The school operates a single-line model (one class per year level) serving students across three stages: Educació Infantil (P3-P5, ages 3-5), Educació Primària (ages 6-12), and Educació Secundària Obligatòria (ESO, ages 12-16). The pedagogical offering is differentiated by trilingual instruction in Catalan, Spanish, and English, with CLIL methodology applied to non-linguistic subjects in Primary under the Projecte Generació Plurilingüe (GEP) framework. Specialized programs include EMAT mathematics, Glifing reading, EntrenaMent cognitive training, Filosofia 3/18, Robotics (5th-6th Primary), Mass Media (3rd ESO), and a Coaching program for secondary students.

The school operates on the Clickedu third-party platform for grade reporting, attendance, scheduling, and family communication, with digital whiteboards in all classrooms and tablet-based activities in early childhood education. An in-house Departament d'Orientació Psicopedagògica (DOIP) provides annual evaluation of approximately 300 students from P5 through 4th ESO, with 97 students receiving specialized interventions including individual interviews, classroom observations, tutor and family meetings, and coordination with external professionals.

Revenue derives from tuition fees (undisclosed, managed through direct enrollment), school meal services (menú escolar with multiple dietary options), extended care (servei d'acollida), extracurricular activities (activitats extraescolars), and school uniform sales through the FEDAC store. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the school's website, Clickedu, social media (Instagram, Twitter, YouTube), fortnightly bulletins (butlletí quinzenal), WhatsApp parent groups, and annual open door weeks (Setmana de Portes Obertes). The school holds ISO 9001:2015 quality certification (validated for 6 consecutive years without non-conformities), ASPY Espai Segur safety certification, the 'Escola amb Cor' recognition from Càritas Diocesana de Barcelona, and GEP certification from the Departament d'Educació de Catalunya. Management includes Director Inma Román, Head of Studies Sara Fernández (Infant and Primary), Head of Studies Mònica Guixé (ESO), School Psychologist Joan Miquel Soldevilla, and Diversity Support Teacher Sabrina Corbera.

Name

Colegio Virgen del Carmen

Legal name

COL·LEGI FEDAC - VIRGEN DEL CARMEN, SL

Website

https://colegiovirgendelcarmen.cat

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Colegio Virgen del Carmen is a private Catholic single-line school in Santa Coloma de Gramenet, Barcelona, serving students ages 3-16 across Infant, Primary, and ESO levels under the FEDAC network, with trilingual CLIL instruction and integrated psychopedagogical support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Private Catholic Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Montessori K–12 Schools (EDAJABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Charter Special Education & Inclusive Programs (EDAJACAF), English Learner (EL/ESL/ELL) & Bilingual Education Programs (EDAJAGAB)

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• Catholic primary school
• Secondary education services
• Trilingual schooling
• Psychopedagogical support

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Coloma de Gramenet

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Educational Tuition Fees: The school generates revenue through tuition fees charged to families for educational services across Infantil, Primària, and ESO levels. Specific pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled through direct enrollment process.
2. School Meal Service: Daily school meals (menú escolar) provided to students with various dietary options (normal, sin porc, sense vedella, sin porc/présssec/tropical), generating additional revenue.
3. Extended Care Services: Morning and midday supervision services (servei d'acollida) providing childcare before and after regular school hours.
4. Extracurricular Activities: After-school activities (activitats extraescolars) offered to students generating supplementary revenue.
5. School Materials and Uniforms: Sale of school uniforms (roba escolar) through FEDAC store, and educational materials including textbooks and school supplies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Colegio Virgen del Carmen is a private Catholic K-12 school providing Infant (P3-P5), Primary, and Compulsory Secondary (ESO) education in a single-line, personalized format. Core services include trilingual instruction (Catalan, Spanish, English), a Department of Psychopedagogical Orientation (DOIP), school meal service, extended care (Servei d'Acollida), extracurricular activities, and school uniform sales. The school is integrated into the FEDAC network of the Archdiocese of Barcelona and operates under ISO 9001:2015 quality certification.

Product overview

Colegio Virgen del Carmen is a private Catholic school in Santa Coloma de Gramanet, Barcelona, offering a comprehensive educational program from Infant education (P3-P5) through Secondary education (ESO). The institution provides a unified educational offering that integrates academic instruction with values-based education, emotional development programs (EntrenaMent, Coaching), and innovative methodologies (EMAT mathematics, Glifing reading, CLIL plurilingual project). Support services include school meals, reception services, extracurricular activities, psychopedagogical orientation, and community service programs. The school operates on a single-track model with personalized attention, maintaining quality certifications (ISO 9001:2015) and utilizing the Clickedu platform for family communication and academic management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Educació Infantil (Infant Education, P3-P5) Catholic, trilingual early-childhood education for children aged 3-5 (P3, P4, P5) at Colegio Virgen del Carmen, the first stage of the school's single-line K-12 pathway.
• Educació Primària (Primary Education) Trilingual Catholic primary education following the Spanish/Catalan curriculum, delivered in a single-line format with differentiated instruction and integration of programs such as Glifing (reading fluency), EMAT and EntrenaMent (mathematics), and robotics.
• Educació Secundària Obligatòria (ESO) Compulsory secondary education (ESO) for students typically aged 12-16, completing the school's K-12 pathway with trilingual instruction, Catholic formation, and preparation for post-compulsory studies.
• Menú Escolar (School Meal Service) Daily school meal service offered to enrolled students, with menus adapted for different stages (including infant-specific menus) and dietary needs.
• Servei d'Acollida (Extended Care / Welcome Service) Before- and after-school care service providing supervised reception of students outside regular class hours, supporting working families.
• Activitats Extraescolars (Extracurricular Activities) After-school extracurricular activity program offered to enrolled students, complementing the academic curriculum with sports, cultural, and enrichment activities.
• Roba Escolar (School Uniform) Sale of school uniforms and required dress items to enrolled students through the school.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6 consecutive years of ISO 9001:2015 validation without non-conformities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Residència Lantus OlimpominorOthers · 23 December 2021Elderly residence that students visit with Christmas cards and participate in intergenerational activities.
• Defensora de la Ciutadania de Santa ColomaminorOthers · 19 November 2021Citizen Defender office of Santa Coloma de Gramenet that visits the school to explain its work on human rights and citizen advocacy.
• Grup EirenecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 November 2021Pacifist, educational, and solidarity association promoting respect for human rights from a creative and innovative perspective. Collaborates with the school on human rights education projects and community service programs.
• AMMAMEminorOthers · 16 November 2021Association of relatives of people with mental health issues that promotes improvement of quality of life through activities and social awareness.
• Rebel·lió o Extinció GramenetminorOthers · 16 November 2021Action group for the fight against climate emergency based in Santa Coloma de Gramenet.
• ÀrtemisminorOthers · 16 November 2021Colomenca women's association fighting against discrimination and gender-based violence.
• Centre Obert Rialles (Maristes)minorOthers · 16 November 2021Open center working with children in vulnerable situations to achieve better inclusion in their environment.
• Ateneu Cooperatiu del Barcelonès NordminorOthers · 16 November 2021Initiative promoted by the Departament de Treball, Afers Socials i Famílies focused on promotion and strengthening of Social and Cooperative Economy.
• Ajuntament de Santa Coloma de GramenetcoreOthersMunicipal government providing food aid programs, school material subsidies, school bus grants, and various student support services.
• Departament d'Educació de CatalunyacoreOthersCatalan Department of Education providing official recognition of educational programs and certifications including the Projecte Generació Plurilingüe.
• FEDAC (Fundació Educativa de la DKU)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducational foundation that manages school uniform sales, provides administrative resources, and supports the school network with shared services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Other Col·legis FEDAC (FEDAC Network Schools): Fellow private Catholic K-12 schools within the same FEDAC network (Fundació Educativa de l'Arquebisbat de Barcelona). Operate under identical governance and branding umbrella with comparable curricula, methodology portfolios, and revenue models — the most direct comparables for benchmarking enrollment and pricing.
• Colegio San Ignacio (Jesuïtes Barcelona): Jesuit Catholic K-12 school in Barcelona offering trilingual education (Catalan, Spanish, English) from Infantil through Bachillerato. Comparable private Catholic model targeting similar middle-class families in the broader Barcelona metropolitan area.
• St. Peter's School Barcelona: Private Catholic international school in Barcelona offering bilingual Spanish/English education from early years through Bachillerato. Competes for families seeking Catholic values plus international curriculum, often at a higher price point.
• Escola Pia de Sarrià: Long-established Catholic K-12 school run by the Piarist order in Sarrià, Barcelona. Similar private school model with full Infant-through-Secondary offering, competing for the same urban family demographic.
• Col·legi Maristes Sants-Les Corts: Catholic K-12 school operated by the Maristes order in Barcelona with Infant through Secondary stages. Comparable private Catholic education model with personalized attention emphasis and similar values-based positioning.
• Colegio Casp (Jesuïtes Barcelona): Jesuit Catholic K-12 school in Barcelona providing Infant through Secondary education with strong values-based and multilingual curriculum. Direct competitor for the same family segment in metropolitan Barcelona.

Emerging players

• Benjamin Franklin International School: American international school in Barcelona offering IB curriculum from preschool through grade 12. Competes for globally-minded families in the same metropolitan area but operates at a higher price tier with a different pedagogical positioning.
• American School of Barcelona: American-style international school in Barcelona offering IB and US-aligned curriculum from early years through high school. Overlaps with the target family demographic but at significantly higher price points and with international rather than religious positioning.
• British School of Barcelona: English-medium international school serving Barcelona families seeking British curriculum. Competes for the same premium private school segment but with materially higher price points and broader international positioning.
• SEK-Catalunya International School: Private international school network with a Catalonia campus offering IB curriculum from Infant through Secondary. Adjacent competitor at the higher end of the private school market with significantly larger facility footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagramlinktr.ee/vcarmen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/colegio-virgen-del-carmen

Compliance2 records

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Profiles5 records

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