Colegio Gaudem

What Colegio Gaudem does

Colegio Gaudem is a private cooperative educational institution (legally Instituto Hispanoamericano de la Palabra, S.C.M., registered with the Cooperativas Registry of the Community of Madrid) operating a single campus at C/ Playa de Barlovento 14 in Madrid's Barajas district. It functions as a 'concertado' (partially state-funded) bilingual and inclusive school, serving families from 1er Ciclo de Educaci\u00f3n Infantil (ages 0\u20133) through 2\u00ba Bachillerato (ages 17\u201318), plus special education (EBO) and professional programs (Programas Profesionales / PPME in Auxiliares de Comercio). Its core differentiator is the integration of students with and without disabilities \u2014 deaf/hard-of-hearing students using Spanish Sign Language (LSE) and students with autism spectrum disorder (TEA) \u2014 in the same classrooms via a curriculum anchored on Proyecto Singular+, Programa TEI (anti-bullying), and a Bilingual Project.

The school operates an Alexia-based digital ecosystem (iOS/Android) for parent-teacher communication and academic management, a WordPress/WooCommerce website with an online uniform store, and an inrobics/NAO Robot social robotics platform deployed as an assistive tool for special-needs students. Recent product and partnership expansion includes the Diploma Dual program with Academica International Studies (American High School Diploma pathway), British Council-delivered English classes, 'Colegio Amigo del Teatro Real' cultural partnership, and active participation in Erasmus+ KA2 projects (STEMSiL, 3D4DEAF, Sign for Change, HIPEN, ADAPT).

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: (1) concertado tuition for Educaci\u00f3n Ordinaria stages and Educaci\u00f3n Especial/EBO (with fee schedules published as PDFs on the school's website), (2) fully private tuition for Bachillerato across three modalities (Arts; Humanities & Social Sciences; Science & Technology), and (3) fee-based ancillary services including extracurriculars (deportivas, art\u00edsticas, educativas, English Plus Gaudem, Escuela de M\u00fasica), extended childcare (horario ampliado), comedor escolar, ruta escolar, uniform and book sales, summer/winter camps, and sports campuses. Distribution is direct via the campus, the website, and community-driven open house events; there are no reseller channels. Marketing relies on community referrals, AMPA-led outreach, and earned national media (RTVE, Cadena SER) rather than digital-performance acquisition.

Name

Colegio Gaudem

Legal name

Instituto Hispanoamericano de la Palabra, S.C.M.

Website

https://gaudem.es

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Colegio Gaudem is a concertado (state-funded private) cooperative school in Madrid's Barajas district offering inclusive bilingual education from ages 0 to 18, integrating students with and without disabilities in mainstream classrooms and operating special-needs (EBO) and private Bachillerato programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Private and Concertado Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (611), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAL

Language Immersion & Bilingual Private Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

SECONDARYEDAJAGAB

English Learner (EL/ESL/ELL) & Bilingual Education Programs

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Special Programs (Gifted, ESL/ELL, Remedial, RTI/MTSS)

SECONDARYEDAKABAD

Inclusion Facilitation & Classroom Accommodation/Modification Support

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Inclusive Education & Mainstream Classroom Support

SECONDARYEDAKABAA

Co-Teaching & In-Class Instructional Support (Specialist Teachers)

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Inclusive Education & Mainstream Classroom Support

SECONDARYEDACADAI

Special Needs-Inclusive Early Learning Academies

Education/Early Childhood Education/Early Learning Academies & Montessori/Reggio/Steiner Programs

Keywords

• Bilingual school education
• Inclusive special education
• Private concertado school
• Early childhood education
• Secondary education programs

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, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees — Concertada (Government-Funded) Education: Colegio Gaudem operates as a 'concertado' (partially government-funded) school, meaning families pay tuition for levels partially subsidized by the Comunidad de Madrid. Tuition fees vary by educational stage (Ordinaria and Educación Especial/EBO). Pricing documents are available as downloadable PDFs on the school website (gaudem.es/descargas/precios/).
2. Private / Fully Paid Education (Bachillerato): Bachillerato (upper secondary) operates as a fully private program with families paying full tuition. The school actively promotes scholarship opportunities through the Comunidad de Madrid for eligible students.
3. Extracurricular and Ancillary Services: Revenue is generated from fee-based extracurricular activities (deportivas, artísticas, educativas, English Plus Gaudem, Escuela de Música), extended childcare services (horario ampliado), school meals (comedor escolar), school transportation (ruta escolar), uniform store (WooCommerce), and book store. Summer camps (Campamentos de verano) and sports camps (Campus de Basket, Campus Navideño) are additional service revenue streams.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Colegio Gaudem is an inclusive, bilingual (Spanish-English) concertado and private school operating a single campus in Madrid's Barajas district, delivering a continuous educational pathway from 1er Ciclo de Educación Infantil (ages 0–3) through 2º Bachillerato (ages 17–18), including Educación Básica Obligatoria (EBO) and Programas Profesionales (PPME) for students with special educational needs, and the Diploma Dual American-Spanish dual diploma. The school monetizes tuition for both concertado and private stages, complemented by ancillary services (school meals, school transport, uniform and book shops, extracurriculars, Escuela de Música, English Plus Gaudem, summer and sports camps, swimming pool, gym, Gabinete Engloba pedagogical/psychological support, physiotherapy, and Pilates) purchased separately by families.

Product overview

Colegio Gaudem is an inclusive, bilingual, and multilingual private/concerted (subsidized) school located in Madrid Barajas. The institution operates as a single unified educational center offering a comprehensive range of programs from Infant Education through Bachillerato. The core educational offerings include standard Infant, Primary, and Secondary education, complemented by specialized programs for students with special educational needs (EBO and Professional Programs), and three Bachillerato modalities (Arts, Humanities/Sciences, and Science/Technology). The school distinguishes itself through its inclusive model where students with and without disabilities learn together, its bilingual/bilingual project with British Council integration, the Diploma Dual program for international credentials, and innovative programs like Proyecto Singular+ for holistic development. Additional services include extracurricular activities (artistic, sports, educational, music), a summer adventure camp, heated swimming pool, exclusive gym, medical and psychological support services, and active participation in European Erasmus+ projects including STEMSiL and 3D4DEAF for deaf education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 1er Ciclo de Educación Infantil Play-based early childhood education for children aged 0 to 3, following a joyful, exploratory learning methodology, delivered on the Madrid Barajas campus as part of the school's continuous educational pathway.
• 2º Ciclo de Educación Infantil Second cycle of early childhood education for children aged 3 to 6, delivered bilingually (Spanish-English) on the Madrid Barajas campus with inclusive methodology including LSE.
• Educación Primaria Bilingual (Spanish-English) primary education for ages 6–12 with inclusive practices including LSE integration and cross-curricular English instruction.
• Educación Secundaria Obligatoria (ESO) Four-year compulsory secondary education (1º–4º ESO) with collaborative values, bilingual project, inclusive support, and option to participate in the Diploma Dual program from 2º ESO onwards.
• Educación Básica Obligatoria (EBO) Compulsory Basic Education for students with special educational needs, structured around three pillars: autonomy, communication, and functional learning, with LSE integration and assistive robotics support.
• Programas Profesionales (PPME Actividades Auxiliares de Comercio) Programa Profesional Modalidad Especial (PPME) in 'Actividades Auxiliares de Comercio' offering vocational training for students with special educational needs, with documented success enabling transition to ordinary FP Grado Medio.
• Bachillerato Fully private upper secondary education in three modalities (Arts – Plásticas, Diseño e Imagen; Humanities & Social Sciences; Science & Technology), preparing students for the EvAU university entrance exam and offering individualized academic support.
• Diploma Dual® Dual diploma program offered in partnership with Academica International Studies, enabling students from 2º ESO onwards to earn both the Spanish Título de Bachillerato and the American High School Diploma simultaneously.
• Extraescolares (Extracurricular Activities) Fee-based extracurricular activities organized into five categories: Artistic (Artísticas), Sports (Deportivas — Kárate, Judo, Pádel, Gimnasia Rítmica, etc.), Educational (Educativas), English Plus Gaudem, and Music School (Escuela de Música). Billed monthly.
• Campamento Escuela de Aventuras Summer adventure camp transforming the campus into an 'Escuela de Aventuras' from June 22 to July 31, 2026, with themed activities for enrolled and external students.
• Campus de Basket / Campus Navideño Basket Gaudem Basketball sports camps (including the Christmas Campus Navideño Basket Gaudem) operated by Club Deportivo Gaudem, with differentiated unit pricing for members (e.g., 1 day €35, 2 days €60) and external players (1 day €40, 2 days €70).
• Comedor Escolar (School Meals) On-campus school meals service (comedor escolar) with published daily/weekly menus available to enrolled students and families as an add-on recurring service.
• Horario Ampliado (Extended Childcare Hours) Extended childcare hours service (horario ampliado) providing before- and after-school care on the Madrid Barajas campus for families needing flexible schedules.
• Ruta Escolar (School Transport) School transport service (ruta escolar) picking up and dropping off students across the Madrid catchment as a recurring fee-based add-on.
• Tienda de Uniformes (Uniform Online Store) Online uniform store (tiendauniformes.gaudem.es / tienda.gaudem.es) operated on WooCommerce, selling branded school uniforms with home delivery to families.
• Tienda de Libros (School Book Store) Online book store selling the textbooks required for the academic year's curriculum, with home delivery to families.
• Gabinete Engloba Gaudem Comprehensive in-school support cabinet offering psychological, pedagogical, and speech therapy services to students as a fee-based ancillary offering.
• Fisioterapia y Pilates On-campus physiotherapy and Pilates service offered to the school community as a fee-based wellness add-on.
• Piscina Climatizada (Heated Swimming Pool) On-campus heated swimming pool developing aquatic skills from basic competencies to more specific training levels, available as part of the school's sports and physical education offerings.
• Gimnasio Exclusivo Exclusive on-campus gymnasium supporting physical education and sports programs for the school community.
• British Council English Classes English language classes taught by British Council experts available for Infant, Primary, and Secondary students on Tuesdays and Thursdays, delivered on the Gaudem campus (in-person) with informational sessions available online via Microsoft Teams.
• Alquiler de Espacios (Facility Rental) Rental of the school's facilities (gymnasium, pool, sports courts, and other campus spaces) for external events, sports activities, and community use.
• Social Assistive Robotics (Inrobics/Robic) Program Educational and therapeutic program integrating social robotics (Inrobics Robic NAO robot) with AI to support students with autism spectrum disorder (TEA), developmental delays, and special educational needs, developed with the Dirección General de Digitalización and tested via EDIH Madrid Region.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% pass rate in EvAU exams (2022 and 2023), with average score of 7.2/10 and 58% achieving notable or higher (2022); 58% notable or higher, 18.2% scoring 9+ (2023)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Academica International StudiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 October 2025Colegio Gaudem participates in the Diploma Dual program offered by Academica International Studies, allowing students from 2º ESO onwards to earn both the Spanish Título de Bachillerato and the American High School Diploma simultaneously. The partnership opens pathways to US universities and international academic opportunities, with direct videoconferences featuring figures like Manny Díaz Jr. (Florida Education Commissioner) and Madeline Pumariega (Miami Dade College President).
• Inrobics (José Carlos Pulido Pascual, CEO)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 September 2025Inrobics provides the Robic (Nao Robot) social robotics platform used at Gaudem as both an educational and therapeutic tool for students with autism spectrum disorder (TEA) and diverse educational needs. The project was developed with the Dirección General de Digitalización de la Comunidad de Madrid and tested via EDIH Madrid Region. The school was presented as a pioneer project by President Isabel Díaz Ayuso in February 2025.
• Teatro RealflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 September 2025Colegio Gaudem officially joined the 'Colegio Amigo del Teatro Real' program, initiated by the school's Music teacher. The partnership provides students exclusive access to opera performances, cultural workshops, and artistic experiences designed by one of Spain's most prestigious cultural institutions. The school gains a cultural education dimension while Teatro Real expands its educational outreach.
• British Council SpaincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2025Colegio Gaudem partners with the British Council to deliver English language classes taught by British Council experts, available for students from Infantil through Secundaria. Sessions are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Informational sessions offered both in-person and online (Microsoft Teams). This supplements the school's own bilingual project.
• EDIH Madrid RegionflagshipTechnology or Integration · 25 April 2025EDIH Madrid Region provided testing services for the Inrobics social robotics pilot project at Colegio Gaudem. The school was selected as a pilot site for testing AI-based assistive technology in a real educational environment, supported by the Dirección General de Digitalización.
• Istituto dei Sordi di TorinoflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Colegio Gaudem entered into a formal twinning (hermanamiento) agreement with the Istituto dei Sordi di Torino in Italy during the institution's 210th anniversary celebration. The partnership includes Deaf Studies training, Erasmus+ project collaboration, and shared educational initiatives for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. The Italian school inaugurated a new Academy for Deaf Studies during the event.
• Fundación GaudemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerColegio Gaudem's own charitable foundation (Fundación Gaudem) raises funds through events like the Mercadillo Solidario (solidarity market), solidarity race participation, and school events, donating proceeds to causes including childhood cancer research (Fundación Unoentrecienmil), community support, and the school's own inclusive programs.
• Fundación UnoentrecienmilflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerColegio Gaudem participates annually in 'La Vuelta al Cole', a charity school run organized by Fundación Unoentrecienmil to fund research for childhood leukemia. The school has participated since 2015. Over 2.1 million children have participated in this initiative across Spain. The school also participates in 'Canastas Contra el Cáncer Infantil', converting sports scores into donations for the foundation.
• AMPA GaudemcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe AMPA (Asociación de Madres y Padres de Alumnos) is the school's official parent association. It organizes the chocolateata at the Mercadillo Solidario, coordinates volunteering, supports admissions outreach, and runs the Escuela de Familias (parent education program). It is a key channel for community building and word-of-mouth referrals.
• Comunidad de Madrid — Programa PROA+coreGTM or Marketing PartnerColegio Gaudem participates in the PROA+ program (Programa de Refuerzo, Orientación y Apoyo), funded by the Ministerio de Educación y Formación Profesional through the Mechanism for Recovery, Transformation and Resilience and the EU NextGenerationEU. PROA+ supports inclusive patio design, teacher training, and educational improvement initiatives.
• Erasmus+ Consortium Partners (STEMSiL, 3D4DEAF, Sign for Change, HIPEN, ADAPT)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerColegio Gaudem is an active partner in multiple Erasmus+ KA2 strategic partnerships focused on deaf education and inclusive STEM pedagogy. Partners include Universidad Humboldt de Berlín (coordinator), schools and universities from France, Germany, Portugal, Greece, and Italy. Projects include STEMSiL (STEM for deaf students), 3D4DEAF (3D for deaf accessibility), Sign for Change (emotional skills), and others. The school hosts multiplier events and serves as a European reference center.
• Live N LearnminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThrough Live N Learn, Colegio Gaudem hosts American exchange students (ages 13–18) who stay with host families from the school community. This cultural immersion program provides international exposure for Gaudem students without leaving Spain, run in February annually.
• Fundación CNSEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerColegio Gaudem maintains a close relationship with the Fundación CNSE (Confederación Estatal de Personas Sordas) and its associated organizations (CNSE, FIAPAS, AICE). The school hosted the 35th anniversary celebration of the CNSE Youth Commission in 2023, attended by 80 deaf young people from across Spain. Students participate in CNSE competitions and programs, including national sign language storytelling contests.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Colegio Brains: Bilingual (Spanish/English) private school in Madrid offering Infant through Bachillerato with a strong academic reputation. Comparable to Gaudem in target market (Madrid premium families), bilingual delivery model, and emphasis on extracurricular and international programs, though without Gaudem's distinctive inclusion/sign-language specialization.
• British Council School: English-medium private school in Madrid with strong bilingual identity. Highly comparable on target demographic and English-language delivery, though it operates as a fully international school rather than a concertado institution with Spanish national curriculum.
• Hastings School: British-curriculum bilingual school in Madrid serving students from Infant through Bachillerato. Comparable bilingual private positioning in Madrid and similar family demographic, though it focuses on Anglo curriculum rather than inclusive special education.
• Colegio San Patricio (Jesuitas): Madrid-based Jesuit school with longstanding inclusion programs and a wide educational pathway. Comparable on K–12 breadth, inclusive ethos, and extracurricular program depth, though it carries a different religious/charismatic identity and different recreational specialization.
• Istituto Italiano Statale di Madrid: Italian state school in Madrid with a multilingual and inclusive program. Comparable on multilingual and Erasmus+ participation, though anchored to Italian curriculum and state funding rather than the Spanish concertado model.
• Colegio Alborada: Madrid concertado school known for special education and inclusion programs. Comparable on the special education EBO/programas profesionales offering and inclusive K-12 pathway, providing direct competition for families seeking integrated special education in Madrid.
• Casvi International British School: Madrid-region international school with bilingual model and broad educational pathway. Comparable on bilingual positioning and international program offering (Diploma Dual-style tracks), though centered in Boadilla rather than Barajas and lacking the deaf-inclusion USP.

Broad incumbents

• American School of Madrid: Established international school in Madrid offering K-12 with American curriculum and IB. Comparable as a premium international credentialing provider in Madrid (overlaps with Gaudem's Diploma Dual pathway), though materially larger and older with a different funding model.

Others

• CNSE / Fundación CNSE (deaf education ecosystem): Spanish national confederation of deaf people and its foundation, with which Gaudem maintains a close partnership. Listed as a peer for the LSE/deaf-education specialization rather than as a direct competitor; relevant ecosystem actor providing student referrals and program validation.

Regional players

• Colegio Trilema: Group of concertado schools across Spain with a focus on innovative pedagogy and inclusion. Comparable on the concertado funding model and inclusive educational positioning, though geographically dispersed rather than single-site concentrated like Gaudem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ColegioGaudem
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCsH5nB9OEwv0ALHL1qWzmgQ/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/Colegio-Gaudem-101512705763991
• Instagraminstagram.com/colegio.gaudem
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/colegio-gaudem

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries3 records

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