ESSAT · Escuela Superior de Auxiliares y Técnicos

What ESSAT · Escuela Superior de Auxiliares y Técnicos does

ESSAE is a Spanish private vocational training institution, legally operated by AULA FORMA AM S.L., founded in 2005 and headquartered in Madrid. The company delivers official Formación Profesional (FP) cycles in the healthcare sector — including nursing assistance (TCAE), dental hygiene, pharmacy, dietetics, and social integration — plus a portfolio of proprietary professional courses spanning aesthetic medicine, thanatopraxia, veterinary assistance, dental assistance, hospital orderly training, and adjacent areas. Programs are offered both in-person across nine Spanish cities (Madrid with two sites, Barcelona, Valencia, Sevilla, Zaragoza, Málaga, Alicante, and A Coruña) and fully online through a Classlife Education-powered virtual campus.

The business generates revenue primarily through one-time tuition fees per course or FP cycle, with current promotional discounts of -25% on professional courses and -50% on official FP enrollment tied to its 20th anniversary scholarship. Its go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: prospective students reach the school via website forms, a 900 toll-free number, WhatsApp, walk-in campus visits, and a "Plan Amigo" referral program. The core value proposition rests on three pillars: (1) official FP titles recognized by the Spanish Ministry of Education, (2) a 6,000+ company partnership network providing guaranteed internships and an alumni lifetime job board (Bolsa de Empleo), and (3) reported 89% employability with 9 out of 10 graduates placed within three months. The company also offers an exclusive micro-credential in Patient Care co-developed with HM Hospitales (European Commission-endorsed, 1 ECTS credit) and academic accreditation via Universidad de Alcalá.

Name

ESSAT · Escuela Superior de Auxiliares y Técnicos

Legal name

AULA FORMA AM S.L.

Website

https://essatformacion.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ESSAE is a Madrid-based private vocational training school operating nine campuses across Spain, offering official FP cycles and professional courses primarily in healthcare (nursing assistance, dental hygiene, pharmacy, dietetics) delivered in-person and online to individual students seeking recognized qualifications and employment pathways.

Ownership category

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Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course Tuition Fees: ESSAE generates revenue primarily through one-time tuition fees charged for individual professional courses (cursos profesionales) and official FP (Formación Profesional) cycles. Each course or FP program has its own fee, with periodic discounts (e.g., -25% on professional courses, -50% on FP enrollment). Revenue is one-time per enrollment, with additional revenue from renewals or new program enrollments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ESSAE is a Spanish healthcare vocational training institution offering official FP (Formación Profesional) programs in nursing assistance (TCAE), dental hygiene, pharmacy and parapharmacy, dietetics, and social integration, plus proprietary professional courses. Training is delivered both in-person at nine campuses across Spain and fully online through a Classlife Education-powered virtual campus, with mandatory internships facilitated through more than 6,000 partner companies.

Product overview

ESSAE Formación Profesional Sanitaria is a specialized healthcare vocational training institution offering official FP (Formación Profesional) programs and proprietary professional courses. The portfolio centers on FP Oficial programs in healthcare (Auxiliar de Enfermería TCAE, Higiene Bucodental, Farmacia, Dietética, Integración Social) available in both in-person and online modalities, complemented by master combination programs (TCAE + masters in Medicine Estética, Odontología, Tanatopraxia, Nutrición). The institution provides supplementary professional courses including Medicina Estética, Tanatopraxia, Auxiliary Veterinary, Auxiliary Dentistry, Pharmacy, Hospital Orderly, Medical Secretarial, Administrative, Personal Training, and Marketing. Supporting infrastructure includes the ClassLife Education-powered virtual campus, a private employment exchange, and exclusive microcredentials. The company operates physical campuses across 8 Spanish cities (Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Sevilla, Zaragoza, Málaga, Alicante, A Coruña) and maintains partnerships with over 6,000 companies for student practical placements.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• FP Auxiliar de Enfermería (TCAE) - Presencial In-person official vocational training program for nursing assistants (Técnico en Cuidados Auxiliares de Enfermería) delivered at ESSAE's Madrid campus, conferring a Título Oficial de FP recognized by the Spanish Ministry of Education and spanning 2 academic years.
• FP Auxiliar de Enfermería (TCAE) - Online Fully online official FP program for nursing assistants, providing theoretical and practical knowledge in patient care through the Classlife Education virtual campus, accessible from anywhere in Spain.
• FP Higiene Bucodental - Presencial In-person official FP program training dental hygiene technicians at ESSAE's Madrid campus, leading to a Título Oficial de FP.
• FP Higiene Bucodental - Online Fully online official FP program for dental hygiene technicians, delivered through the Classlife Education virtual campus.
• FP Farmacia y Parafarmacia Online official FP program for pharmacy and parapharmacy technicians, covering pharmaceutical care and parapharmacy products.
• FP Dietética Online official FP program training dietetics technicians, conferring a Título Oficial de FP recognized by the Spanish Ministry of Education.
• FP Integración Social Online official FP program preparing students for social integration and community services roles, conferring an official Título de FP.
• FP Auxiliar de Enfermería con Máster en Medicina Estética Combined program offering TCAE certification plus a master's degree in aesthetic medicine, delivering three qualifications in two years with an advertised initial salary range of 1,400-1,650 euros.
• TCAE y Máster Odontología Nursing assistant certification combined with a master's program in odontology, conferring two qualifications.
• TCAE y Máster Tanatopraxia Nursing assistant certification combined with a master's program in thanatopraxia and funeral services.
• TCAE y Máster Nutrición Nursing assistant certification combined with a master's program in nutrition.
• TCAE + Higiene Bucodental Combined nursing assistant and dental hygiene certification program awarding two official FP qualifications.
• Farmacia + Dietética Combined pharmacy technician and dietetics certification program awarding two official FP qualifications.
• TCAE + Dietética Combined nursing assistant and dietetics certification program awarding two official FP qualifications.
• Dietética y Máster Entrenador Personal Dietetics certification combined with a personal trainer master's program, awarding two qualifications.
• Auxiliar de Medicina Estética Proprietary professional course for aesthetic medicine assistants, available in-person and online, comprising 690 training hours plus 200 hours of practical placement.
• Tanatopraxia y Tanatoestética Proprietary professional course in thanatopraxia and funeral aesthetics comprising 520 training hours and 160 hours of practical placement.
• Auxiliar Técnico Veterinario (ATV) Semipresencial/online proprietary professional course for veterinary technicians with 960 training hours and 300 hours of practical placement.
• Auxiliar de Odontología Proprietary professional course for dental assistants comprising 550 training hours.
• Auxiliar de Farmacia Proprietary professional course preparing students for pharmacy assistant roles.
• Celador Instituciones Sanitarias Proprietary professional course for hospital orderlies comprising 560 training hours.
• Pruebas de Acceso Universidad Mayores 25 Preparation course for the official university entrance exam (Pruebas de Acceso a la Universidad) for adults over 25 years old.
• Pruebas de Acceso Grado Superior Preparation course for the official entrance exam (Pruebas de Acceso) for higher-level FP cycles.
• Graduado ESO Course preparing students to obtain the official ESO (Educación Secundaria Obligatoria) secondary education credential.
• Microcredencial HM Hospitales en Atención al Paciente Exclusive micro-credential in Patient Care, accredited by HM Hospitales, endorsed by the European Commission, equivalent to 1 university ECTS credit, comprising 25 training hours of videos, manuals, exams, and activities. Available only to ESSAE students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 89% average employability rate across ESSAE courses
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• HM HospitalesflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerHM Hospitales partnered with ESSAE to co-develop and launch an exclusive micro-credential in Patient Care (Atención al Paciente). The micro-credential is officially accredited by HM Hospitales, backed by the European Commission, equivalent to 1 university credit (ECTS), and consists of 25 training hours including videos, manuals, exams, and activities. This is a unique offering only available to ESSAE students, representing a deep co-development partnership between a leading hospital group and ESSAE's training programs.
• Fundación General Universidad de AlcalácoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerESSAE has a collaboration agreement with the Fundación General Universidad de Alcalá (University of Alcalá General Foundation) to accredit the theoretical component of selected ESSAE courses. Under this partnership, students receive 200 hours of theoretical training and 8 university credits (ECTS), providing academic legitimacy and university recognition to ESSAE's professional courses.
• 6,000+ Company Internship PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerESSAE has signed internship agreements with more than 6,000 leading companies in the healthcare sector, enabling all students to complete mandatory work placements. Key named partners include Clínica Bruselas, Dorsia, Clínica Menorca, ALBIA, Vitaldent, Asisa, Faunia, Hospital Veterinario Privet 24 Horas, Oceanographic Valencia, Sanitas, HM Hospitales, and Quirón Salud. These partnerships are central to ESSAE's value proposition of guaranteed practical training and employment pipeline.

Scale indicators6 records

Direct peers

• Cesur: Cesur is a leading Spanish private FP training center group offering official vocational training cycles across multiple campuses, with a strong healthcare vertical including TCAE and dental hygiene. Directly comparable to ESSAE on official FP delivery and healthcare specialization.
• FP Company: FP Company operates a network of private FP training centers across Spain, offering official vocational programs in healthcare, technology, and business. Directly comparable to ESSAE in modality (online + in-person), official FP accreditation, and multi-city footprint.
• Medac Instituto: Medac is one of the largest private FP (Formación Profesional) networks in Spain, operating multiple campuses and offering official vocational programs in healthcare, sports, and technical fields. Directly comparable to ESSAE in business model, official FP accreditation, and healthcare vertical focus.
• Deusto Salud: Deusto Salud is a Spanish distance-learning school focused on healthcare vocational training, offering proprietary courses in nursing assistance, pharmacy, dental hygiene, and related auxiliary healthcare roles. Directly comparable to ESSAE on healthcare vocational distance learning and target student persona.

Emerging players

• Ilerna Online: Ilerna is a Spanish online FP training provider offering official vocational cycles in healthcare and other fields, with strong online delivery. Comparable to ESSAE's online modality and FP accreditation, though with a less developed physical campus network.
• European School of Health & Welfare (Escuela Europea de Salud y Bienestar): An emerging Spanish training provider focused specifically on healthcare vocational credentials, with overlap to ESSAE's TCAE, pharmacy, and dental auxiliary programs but a narrower city footprint and earlier stage brand recognition.

Broad incumbents

• CCC (Centro de Estudios CCC): CCC is a large established Spanish distance-learning provider offering professional courses across many sectors including healthcare auxiliaries. A broader incumbent than ESSAE, with overlapping healthcare course offerings but a much wider portfolio spanning business, technology, and languages.
• CEAC: CEAC is a long-standing Spanish distance-learning school offering vocational and professional training programs across healthcare, education, business, and technical fields. Comparable to ESSAE on healthcare distance learning but operates at much larger scale across multiple verticals.
• MasterD: MasterD is one of Spain's largest private vocational and continuing education groups, offering courses in healthcare auxiliaries, technical trades, and professional development across in-person and online modalities. Comparable to ESSAE on healthcare training and online reach, though significantly broader in scope.

Others

• Fundación Tripartita / FUNDAE (now FUNDAE) employer training credits: FUNDAE manages Spain's subsidized employer-paid training credits used by companies to upskill healthcare workers. It is an enabling institution rather than a direct competitor, but ESSAE participates in this ecosystem through its B2B partnerships and is shaped by its subsidy policies.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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