ESCOLA PROFISSIONAL DE TORRES NOVAS

What ESCOLA PROFISSIONAL DE TORRES NOVAS does

ESCOLA PROFISSIONAL DE TORRES NOVAS (EPTN) is a privately organized but publicly funded vocational education institution located in Torres Novas, Santarém district, Portugal. Founded on 3 August 1991, the school operates under the legal entity ATEP – Associação Torrejana de Ensino Profissional, a non-profit association constituted on 29 September 1999 by the founding promoters Câmara Municipal de Torres Novas, NERSANT (Associação Empresarial da Região de Santarém), ACIS (retail traders association), and the Portuguese Ministry of Education. EPTN holds DGEstE Authorization No. 105 and the EQAVET Quality Seal (renewed 2023-2026), enabling it to deliver state-recognized professional courses.

The school's core offering is a portfolio of seven three-year Cursos Profissionais leading to dual certification (academic schooling plus professional qualification). Programs cover Community Animation and Mediation, Communication/Marketing/PR/Advertising, Management and Administration, Logistics, Tourism, Software Development, and Management IT. Through its Centro Qualifica division, EPTN also serves adults aged 18+ with Recognition, Validation and Certification of Competencies (RVCC) processes at basic, secondary, and professional levels in Commerce and Logistics. The institution holds Erasmus+ KA1 accreditation in VET and Adult Education (valid until 2027), runs the Eco-Escolas environmental program and the PES health-education project, and participates in EU cooperation partnerships such as the Roots Tourism EU project (2025-1-HU01-KA220-VET-000354851).

EPTN's revenue model is anchored in government contract-programa funding rather than tuition. Public funding flows through the Ministry of Education and municipal/business-association partners, with the school operating as a non-profit association under Portuguese law. The school employs approximately 20 staff at its Cancela do Leão campus, which contains 9 classrooms, 3 IT rooms, an auditorium, library, IT workshop, and multi-purpose spaces. Distribution is direct on-campus enrollment in the Torres Novas region, with secondary digital channels (website, Facebook, Instagram) and word-of-mouth referrals supporting student acquisition. No private equity, external shareholders, or parent company are disclosed.

Name

ESCOLA PROFISSIONAL DE TORRES NOVAS

Legal name

Associação Torrejana de Ensino Profissional (ATEP)

Website

https://eptn.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Publicly-funded Portuguese vocational school in Torres Novas, operating since 1991 under the ATEP legal entity. Offers seven three-year técnico courses and Centro Qualifica adult education programs, serving regional students aged 15-19 and adult learners seeking professional qualifications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Computer Training (61142)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAAALAE

Education Professionals (Teacher/Administrator CE, CPD)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Licensure & Continuing Professional Education (CE/CPE)

Keywords

• Vocational education training
• Professional courses Portugal
• Adult qualification services
• Dual certification training
• Erasmus+ mobility programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Torres Novas

HQ country

Portugal

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. Government Contract-Programa Funding: Public funding through contract-programa agreements between the school and governmental bodies including Câmara Municipal de Torres Novas, NERSANT, ACIS, and Ministério da Educação. School authorization number 105 issued by DGEstE.
2. Adult Education and Training Services: Centro Qualifica provides recognition, validation, and certification of competencies (RVCC) for adults, including basic level (4th, 6th, 9th grade), secondary level (12th grade), and professional certification in Commerce and Logistics areas.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

EPTN is a private vocational school that delivers three-year Cursos Profissionais (professional courses) covering community animation, communication/marketing, management/administration, logistics, tourism, software development, and management informatics, each granting dual certification (academic schooling plus professional qualification). It also operates the Centro Qualifica adult education center providing Recognition, Validation and Certification of Competencies (RVCC) at basic, secondary, and professional levels for learners aged 18 and over.

Product overview

ESCOLA PROFISSIONAL DE TORRES NOVAS is a vocational education institution offering a unified portfolio of professional training courses leading to double certification (school and professional). The school operates seven main professional courses (Técnico programs) covering areas of Animation and Community Mediation, Communication and Marketing, Management and Administration, Logistics, Tourism, Software Development, and Computer Science for Management. Beyond initial vocational training, the institution provides adult education services through Centro Qualifica (offering RVCC processes and professional certification in Commerce and Logistics), international mobility programs via Erasmus+ accreditation, and specialized projects including Eco-Escolas (environmental education) and PES (health education). The school holds EQAVET quality certification and DGEstE authorization (No. 105) to operate.

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Problem solved

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Products and services

• Cursos Profissionais – Técnico/a de Animação e Mediação Comunitária A 3-year professional course training students to promote social inclusion and sociocultural development of groups and communities through cultural, educational, social, recreational activities, and intercultural mediation projects. Targets young students aged 15–19 who have completed 9th grade, leading to dual certification (academic schooling plus professional qualification).
• Cursos Profissionais – Técnico/a de Comunicação, Marketing, Relações Públicas e Publicidade A 3-year professional course training students to participate in marketing and communication strategy development, public relations, and advertising through physical and digital channels. Targets young students aged 15–19 who have completed 9th grade, leading to dual certification.
• Cursos Profissionais – Técnico/a de Gestão e Administração A 3-year professional course training students to implement technical-administrative procedures, execute accounting and financial operations, manage supply needs, and organize quality management systems. Targets young students aged 15–19 who have completed 9th grade, leading to dual certification.
• Cursos Profissionais – Técnico/a de Logística A 3-year professional course training students in supply chain management, including goods reception operations, preparation and dispatch processes, and logistics quality performance evaluation. Targets young students aged 15–19 who have completed 9th grade, leading to dual certification.
• Cursos Profissionais – Técnico/a de Turismo A 3-year professional course training students to repair, promote, and commercialize tourist products and services, ensuring quality customer service, promotion, information, and tourist programming. Targets young students aged 15–19 who have completed 9th grade, leading to dual certification.
• Cursos Profissionais – Técnico/a de Desenvolvimento de Software A 3-year professional course training students in systems analysis, database management, application development, and installation and maintenance of computer equipment and applications. Targets young students aged 15–19 who have completed 9th grade, leading to dual certification.
• Cursos Profissionais – Técnico de Informática de Gestão A 3-year professional course training students to support coordination of management departments and develop, install, and use computer applications in any functional area of an organization. Targets young students aged 15–19 who have completed 9th grade, leading to dual certification.
• Centro Qualifica – Adult Qualification Services Specialized adult qualification center providing information, guidance, and referral to education and professional training offers. Includes Recognition, Validation and Certification of Competencies (RVCC) for basic level (4th, 6th, 9th grade), secondary level (12th grade), and professional certification in Commerce and Logistics. Designed for adults aged 18 and over.

Quantifiable outcome

• Completion rate tracking through EQAVET indicators
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tudás Alapítvány (Hungary)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Coordinator partner for the Roots Tourism EU Erasmus+ project (KA220-VET). Develops innovative curriculum for 'Roots Tourism Expert' profession in collaboration with European VET schools.
• Euphoria Net SRL (Italy)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Italian partner in the Roots Tourism EU project contributing to sustainable tourism education and training materials development.
• ECOCLUB S.A. (Greece)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Greek partner in the Roots Tourism EU project focusing on sustainable tourism practices and heritage preservation.
• Uniwersytet Śląski w Katowicach (Poland)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Polish university partner contributing academic expertise to the Roots Tourism EU project curriculum development.
• Provincia di Campobasso (Italy)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Italian provincial authority partner supporting Roots Tourism EU project with local government perspective on tourism development.
• Erasmus+ Program (European Union)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020EU-funded mobility program providing students, teachers, and staff opportunities for international learning experiences. EPTN holds KA1 accreditation in VET and Adult Education valid until 2027.
• ATEP – Associação Torrejana de Ensino ProfissionalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 September 1999Parent professional association formally established in 1999, succeeding the original promoters. Holds school authorization and governs institutional operations.
• Câmara Municipal de Torres NovascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 August 1991Municipal government of Torres Novas is a founding partner of the school through the original contract-programa agreement. Provides institutional support and local governance collaboration.
• NERSANT – Associação Empresarial da Região de SantarémcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 August 1991Business association of the Santarém region is a founding partner of the school. Provides industry connections and labor market alignment for vocational training programs.
• ACIS – Associação dos Comerciantes RetalhistascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 August 1991Retail traders association of Torres Novas, Entroncamento, Alcanena, and Golegã was a founding partner, contributing commercial sector expertise to training programs.
• Ministério da EducaçãocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 August 1991Portuguese Ministry of Education is a founding partner through the original contract-programa, providing regulatory oversight and public funding.
• IEFP – Instituto do Emprego e Formação ProfissionalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPortuguese employment and vocational training institute referenced for internship support programs (Estágio Profissional com apoio IEFP).

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• IEFP - Instituto do Emprego e Formação Profissional: Portugal's main public employment and vocational training institute, offering professional courses, adult qualification (similar to Centro Qualifica), and internship support. EPTN explicitly references IEFP for internship support, making IEFP both a partner and the dominant public competitor in VET.

Regional players

• Escola Profissional de Braga: Regional Portuguese vocational school in the Braga region offering 3-year dual certification courses and Centro Qualifica services. Comparable in scope and regulatory positioning to EPTN, but serving northern Portugal rather than the Santarém district.
• Escola Profissional do Vale do Tejo (EPVT): Regional Portuguese vocational school operating in the Tagus Valley, offering professional courses and Centro Qualifica services in a geography adjacent to Torres Novas. Closest structural analog as a similarly sized escola profissional in inland Portugal.
• Escola Profissional do Montijo: Another Portuguese Escola Profissional offering 3-year dual certification courses and Centro Qualifica services, this one in the Montijo region south of Lisbon. Shares EPTN's institutional model (non-profit association, government contract-programa) and student target segments.
• Escola Profissional de Setúbal: Portuguese Escola Profissional in the Setúbal region offering dual certification vocational courses and Centro Qualifica services. Mirrors EPTN's institutional design and course portfolio structure but serves a different coastal district.

Direct peers

• ATEC - Academia de Formação: Large private VET academy in Portugal focused on technical and industrial training, with dual certification pathways similar to EPTN's. Operates at significantly larger scale across multiple sites but competes for the same student and employer segments.
• CESAE Digital: Portuguese professional training center specializing in digital, management, and tourism courses, including adult qualification programs comparable to EPTN's Centro Qualifica. Targets similar adult reskilling demand with overlapping course categories like tourism and IT.
• FLAG: Portuguese training provider delivering professional courses, corporate training, and certification prep across technology, management, and languages. Comparable to EPTN in the professional development segment, particularly for adult learners and corporate clients.
• Rumos: Established Portuguese professional training provider with a wide portfolio across IT, management, and soft-skills courses, targeting both individuals and corporate clients. Overlaps with EPTN's professional course catalog, particularly in IT and management.

Others

• NERSANT - Associação Empresarial da Região de Santarém: Regional business association in the Santarém district and a founding partner of EPTN. Acts as a demand-side intermediary connecting local employers to EPTN graduates and shaping vocational course design, making it both a strategic stakeholder and an adjacent workforce-development player.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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