Idiomes Tarradellas, acadèmia d'idiomes

What Idiomes Tarradellas, acadèmia d'idiomes does

Idiomes Tarradellas is a Barcelona-based private language academy founded in 2002 by philologist and psychopedagogue Gemma Pascual, operating as IDIOMES TARRADELLAS SL from its headquarters on Avinguda Josep Tarradellas. The school delivers language instruction across six primary languages (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Catalan) plus additional languages on demand (Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Portuguese, Swedish), targeting three principal customer segments: children and adolescents (ages 5-17), adult learners, and corporate/B2B clients. Service delivery occurs through four channels: in-person instruction at the Barcelona school, live online classes, on-site corporate training (including FUNDAE-subsidized programs via Spain's national training fund), and community-based workshops delivered through 8+ Barcelona civic centers and partner schools. The product portfolio spans standard courses, official exam preparation (Cambridge English and Goethe-Institut certifications, for which the school holds official examination center status), corporate speaking packs (20/40/60 hours), translation and interpretation services (including sworn/official translations), language immersion travel programs abroad, and a differentiated NESE (Special Educational Needs) support program developed in collaboration with a General Health Psychologist.

The business model is a hybrid of recurring subscription-style course fees for individuals and corporate clients, per-word pricing for translation services, and one-time fees for immersion travel and summer programs. Pricing is uniformly quote-based with no public list; corporate B2B sales follow a needs-analysis questionnaire leading to custom proposals, and FUNDAE subsidy management allows the school to deliver effectively free training to Spanish companies. Distribution relies on organic channels: Instagram, monthly newsletter, school/AFA partnerships, civic center collaborations, free Google Forms-based level tests, and direct WhatsApp/email inquiries. The school holds competitive positioning through small class sizes (3-8 students), native and bilingual qualified teachers, the niche NESE specialization, official Cambridge and Goethe-Institut exam center credentials, GEIC industry association membership, and affiliation with the Generalitat de Catalunya's Catalan Language Normalization Network.

The underlying technology stack is conventional: standard video conferencing for online classes, Google Forms for level assessments, and a Zyro-hosted website — no proprietary platform, no AI/ML capabilities, and no developer-facing APIs or integrations. With 17 employees and no disclosed funding, the company operates as a privately-held, family-oriented business with no parent company, external investors, or institutional ownership. Ownership commentary confirms Gemma Pascual as founder/director with family members (Laia Pascual) in operational leadership roles, and the entity has not undergone disclosed M&A, restructuring, or leadership transitions since 2002.

Name

Idiomes Tarradellas, acadèmia d'idiomes

Legal name

IDIOMES TARRADELLAS SL

Website

https://idiomestarradellas.cat

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Idiomes Tarradellas is a Barcelona-based private language academy founded in 2002, delivering in-person, online, and corporate language instruction across six languages to children, adults, and businesses, with official exam center status for Cambridge and Goethe-Institut certifications and a differentiated special-needs support program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Language Education Services

NAICS

Language Schools (611630), Language Schools (61163), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

General Language Schools & Institutes (EDAMAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

English Language Schools (ESL/EFL) (EDAIAEAB), Exam Preparation Language Programs (IELTS/TOEFL/DELE/DALF/HSK, etc.) (EDAIAEAD), General ESL Programs (Multi-level Adult ESL) (EDAAACAA), Youth & Teen Language Camps (Summer/Winter) (EDAIAEAF), Foreign Language Subject Tutoring (School Coursework) (EDANAAAF)

Keywords

• Language school services
• Corporate language training
• Exam preparation courses
• Translation interpretation services
• Language immersion programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel

Revenue model

1. Language courses (group and individual): Recurring course fees for language instruction to individuals and corporate clients. Courses are delivered in-person at the Barcelona school, live online, or on-site at client companies. Pricing is quote-based and tailored per client/individual.
2. Translation and interpretation services: Professional translation services for documents, commercial content, legal texts, and official sworn translations. Interpretation services for meetings, conferences, and corporate events. Billed per word for translations.
3. Language immersion travel programs: Organized study abroad programs including academic trimesters/years, summer courses, thematic camps, and adult professional courses at international schools. One-time fee per program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Idiomes Tarradellas is a Barcelona-based language academy that teaches six languages (English, Spanish, Catalan, German, French, and Italian) to children, adolescents, and adults through in-person classes at its school, live online classes, and on-site corporate programs. The academy also provides official exam preparation, certified translation and interpretation services, language immersion travel in England, in-school language programs for primary/secondary schools, and specialized support for foreign NESE students.

Product overview

Idiomes Tarradellas is a Barcelona-based language academy offering a comprehensive portfolio of language education services. The core offering consists of in-person and online language courses across six languages (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Catalan) for children, adolescents, adults, and businesses. The product suite includes specialized streams: exam preparation for Cambridge, DELF/DALF and other official certifications; business/corporate training with sector-specific courses and FUNDAE subsidy management; translations and interpretations (including sworn/official translations); language immersion travel programs abroad; in-school language services; NESE (special needs) student support; and summer programs. Additional offerings include level assessment tests, morning enrichment courses (Els Matins a Tarradellas) covering technology, law, reading, humanities and photography, and community outreach through civic centers. The school operates from Avenida Josep Tarradellas 96, Barcelona, with online classes in live sessions, and emphasizes small group sizes, native/bilingual teachers, and personalized attention.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Language Courses for Children and Adolescents
• Language Courses for Adults
• Corporate Language Training (Empresas)
• Official Exam Preparation
• Certified Translation and Interpretation Services
• Language Immersion Travel in England
• In-School Language Programs (Anglès a l'Escola)
• NESE Student Support (Newly Arrived Foreign Students)
• Summer Language Programs (English Summer)
• Els Matins a Tarradellas (Preschool Morning Program)

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% official exam pass rate over the past 10 years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Civic Center Network (Barcelona)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-standing collaboration with 8+ Barcelona civic centers (Centre Cívic Bon Pastor, Can Portabella, El Carmel, Joan Oliver Pere Quart, La Sedeta, La Teixonera, Sagrada Família, Trinitat Nova, Urgell, El Sortidor) to deliver language courses and workshops in underserved neighborhoods. This partnership extends the school's reach beyond its physical location and serves as a community outreach channel.
• Schools and Institutes (Barcelona)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMulti-year partnerships with Barcelona schools and institutes (e.g., Escola Sant Ramon, Col·legi Pau Romera, Escola Paca Candel, Oikia Educació, Escola Mallorca) to provide English extracurricular programs, nursery English programs, and English assistant services on school premises.
• FUNDAE (Fundación Estatal para la Formación y el Empleo)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegistered training provider under the Spanish national training fund (FUNDAE), enabling corporate clients to access training subsidies that can make language courses fully free. The school manages the bonification process through partner gestories, making it a seamless service for corporate clients.
• Corporate Training Gestorías (Collaborating Agencies)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCollaborating administrative gestorías that handle the FUNDAE subsidy bonification process on behalf of the school's corporate clients, enabling companies to access free training credits without administrative burden.
• Elisabet Martorell (Psychologist)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Elisabet Martorell, a General Health Psychologist, to design and implement specialized support plans for students with NESE (Special Educational Needs). She conducts student profiling, develops individualized pedagogical strategies, briefs teachers, and monitors student progress — a key differentiator for the school's inclusive education offering.
• Cambridge Assessment EnglishcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthorized official examination center for Cambridge English language assessments, including Young Learners (Starters, Movers, Flyers), B2 First (FCE), and C1 Advanced (CAE). This official status validates the school's exam preparation quality.
• Goethe-InstitutcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthorized official examination center for Goethe-Institut German language certificates, enabling students to sit official German exams on-site.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Spanish & Catalan language schools (e.g., Escola Oficial d'Idiomes Barcelona): Public, government-run language school in Barcelona offering official Catalan and other language certifications. Comparable on official exam preparation and adult language learners, though it competes on price rather than personalized service.

Emerging players

• Preply: Online marketplace for 1-on-1 language tutors with native-speaker instructors across many languages. Competes for adult and corporate learners via flexible, on-demand tutoring that mirrors Idiomes Tarradellas' native-teacher value proposition at lower price points.
• Babbel (Babbel for Business / Babbel Live): Global digital language-learning platform with growing B2B offering (Babbel for Business) and live online classes. Competes with Idiomes Tarradellas' adult and corporate segments via a lower-cost, scalable digital product.

Broad incumbents

• Berlitz Spain: Global language-training brand with Spanish operations offering multi-language immersion, corporate training, and cross-cultural programs. Comparable especially on corporate B2B language training and immersion methodology.
• British Council Barcelona: Global English-teaching institution offering courses, exam preparation (Cambridge, IELTS) and teacher training in Barcelona. Comparable on English instruction and Cambridge exam prep, though it operates as part of a much larger international network.
• Wall Street English Spain: International English-language chain operating in Spain with a blended in-person + online methodology for adult learners. Competes for the same adult language-learner segment in Barcelona with a stronger brand but less local/community focus.
• Don Quijote (former Don Quijote Spanish Schools): Well-known Spanish-language school network historically headquartered in Spain with locations across Spain and Latin America. Comparable on Spanish-language instruction and immersion programs, but at significantly larger scale.
• Enforex (Enforex Spanish Schools in Spain): Spanish-language school group with multiple locations across Spain. Comparable on language course offerings and immersion programs, particularly for international students, though it operates at greater scale and more locations.

Direct peers

• International House Barcelona: Long-established Barcelona-based language school offering multi-language courses (English, Spanish, French, German, etc.) for individuals and corporate clients with Cambridge/official exam prep. Directly comparable in product, customer segments, and geographic market to Idiomes Tarradellas.
• Tandem Barcelona (Tandem Escuela Internacional): Barcelona-based language school offering Spanish and other languages for international and local students, with immersion-style pedagogy and small groups. Highly comparable product offering and target market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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