Instituto D. João V

What Instituto D. João V does

Instituto D. João V (IDJV) is a private educational institution founded in the 1987/88 academic year, operating under the Portuguese Ministry of Education from a single campus in Louriçal, Pombal, in the Leiria district of Portugal. It currently enrolls 285 students and has produced approximately 2,100 alumni since its founding, operating as a multi-cycle school delivering Basic Education (2nd and 3rd cycles, grades 5–9), Secondary Education (grades 10–12 across Sciences and Technologies and Languages and Humanities tracks), and six Level 4 professional courses covering hairdressing, sports, software development, multimedia, electrical networks, and computer systems and networking. The professional courses are anchored by a Centro Tecnológico Especializado (CTE) in Informatics, co-funded by the EU's Plano de Recuperação e Resiliência (PRR) with a €1,086,701.89 investment that modernized the institution's technology infrastructure and integrates the software and networking programs.

The business model is that of a publicly-funded educational institution: no tuition is charged for regular education, with revenue derived from Portuguese state per-student funding, EU co-funded project grants (Erasmus+ KA121/KA122 vocational mobility, PRR capital investment, Portugal 2030 / Pessoas 2030 adult training grants via PESSOAS-FSE+ project codes), and certified modular adult training. Distribution occurs through Portugal's national Portal das Matrículas enrollment system and the school's own e-community platform (ecommunity.idjv.pt), with administrative operations on SIGE3. Distribution and community engagement extend to physical campus visits in Louriçal, online information sessions (Zoom), the Escola de Pais parent engagement program, and partnerships with Junta de Freguesia, Cáritas, Universidade de Coimbra (psychology support), Hospital Santo André, and local SMBs serving as vocational internship hosts. External validations include EQAVET certification for vocational quality, UNESCO Associated Schools Network membership, and the UNICEF School for Children's Rights Seal. The institution also runs a Sala de Estudo Ativa active study room, a peer mentoring program, PISA participation, and an Erasmus+ international mobility stream placing vocational students in Spain and Italy.

Name

Instituto D. João V

Legal name

Instituto D. João V

Website

https://idjv.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Instituto D. João V is a private K-12 and vocational training institution in Louriçal, Pombal, Portugal, serving 285 students across basic, secondary, and six Level 4 professional courses, funded primarily by Portuguese state education allocations and EU program grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 and Vocational Education

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Virtual CTE & Career Pathways Programs (K–12) (EDAJADAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE) (EDAAALAM)

Keywords

• Basic education
• Secondary education
• Vocational training
• Professional courses
• Adult education

Headquarters

HQ city

Louriçal

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Government-funded public education institution operating under the Portuguese Ministry of Education. Revenue derived from state funding for basic, secondary, and professional education programs.
2. European Funding Programs: Co-funded projects through EU programs including Erasmus+ for international mobility and PRR (Plano de Recuperação e Resiliência) for technology infrastructure investments
3. Adult Education and Training: Certified modular training for adults through (Re)Qualificação Adults program, funded by Portugal 2030 (Pessoas 2030) programs

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Instituto D. João V is a Portuguese educational institution delivering basic education (2nd and 3rd cycles), secondary education (Sciences and Technologies and Languages and Humanities tracks), and six Level 4 professional vocational courses in Hairdressing, Sports, Software Development, Multimedia, Electrical Networks, and Computer Systems and Networks. The school also runs the Erasmus+ international mobility program, certified modular training for adults, and the Centro Tecnológico Especializado (CTE) in Informatics co-funded by the EU PRR.

Product overview

Instituto D. João V is a comprehensive educational institution offering a multi-level portfolio of educational services. The core offerings include Ensino Básico (2nd and 3rd cycles) and Ensino Secundário (secondary education), supplemented by six professional courses (Técnico/a de Cabeleireiro/a, Técnico/a de Desporto, Técnico/a de Desenvolvimento de Software, Técnico/a de Multimédia, Técnico/a de Redes Elétricas, Técnico/a de Sistemas de Computação e Redes) leading to Level 4 qualifications. The institution operates a Centro Tecnológico Especializado (CTE) in Informatics, co-funded by the EU's PRR, integrating the software and computer systems programs. Additional offerings include Erasmus+ international mobility, adult education through certified modular training, and support services such as the Sala de Estudo Ativa and school mentorship program. The institution participates in PISA assessments and offers Articulated Music Education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ensino Básico (2.º e 3.º Ciclos) Basic education for 2nd and 3rd cycles (5th to 9th grade) for students aged 10-15, featuring innovative methodologies, Swimming Academy, Articulated Music Education, Science Academy, and Step by Step Language School with Cambridge English.
• Ensino Secundário Secondary education (10th-12th grade) offering Science and Technologies or Languages and Humanities tracks, with differentiated projects including The World Need's IDJV, Plano Nacional das Artes, Academia Descartes and Decididos, and Academia LIFE.
• Técnico/a de Cabeleireiro/a Professional hairdressing course (Level 4 qualification) covering hair treatment, cutting, coloring, styling, treatments, extensions, client communication, and salon management, with practical training in real salon contexts.
• Técnico/a de Desporto Professional sports technician course (Level 4 qualification) preparing students for sports training planning, organization, physical activity promotion, and sports event management in clubs, fitness centers, municipalities, and schools.
• Técnico/a de Desenvolvimento de Software Software development professional course (Level 4 qualification) covering algorithm design, implementation of web/desktop/mobile applications, database administration, software development methodologies, and version control.
• Técnico/a de Multimédia Multimedia professional course (Level 4 qualification) covering design, production, and integration of multimedia content including images, audio, video, 2D/3D animation, interactive content, and UX/UI design for web and mobile platforms.
• Técnico/a de Redes Elétricas Electrical networks professional course (Level 4 qualification) covering construction, operation, maintenance and repair of low, medium and high voltage electrical distribution networks including overhead and underground systems.
• Técnico/a de Sistemas de Computação e Redes Computer systems and networks professional course (Level 4 qualification) covering installation, configuration and maintenance of computing tools, equipment and systems, network administration (Windows and Linux), and cybersecurity implementation.
• Centro Tecnológico Especializado na área Informática (CTE) Centro Tecnológico Especializado (CTE) specializing in informatics, integrating professional courses in Software Development and Computer Systems and Networks with state-of-the-art technology infrastructure.
• Erasmus+ International Mobility Program International mobility program providing students, teachers and staff with international internship and exchange opportunities in Spain, Italy and other countries, enhancing professional training with a European dimension.
• Formação Modular Certificada Certified modular training for adults, including Cake Design, Christmas Pastry, First Aid courses, and other professional development offerings funded by Portugal 2030 program for adult reskilling and upskilling.

Quantifiable outcome

• Catarina Fernandes achieved 19.1 average and entered Medicine at University of Coimbra with 18.82 admission score
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Spanish and Italian Institutions (Erasmus+)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2018Erasmus+ program partnerships for international student mobility. 2017/18 project involved 12 students from Multimédia and GPSI courses in Spain and Italy placements.
• Academia de Música Sebastião e MelocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing articulated music education program. Students receive integrated music and academic training. Annual concerts held at Caixa de Crédito do Centro Litoral auditorium in Pombal.
• Universidade de Coimbra - Unidade de Psicologia Clínica Cognitivo-ComportamentalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew partnership for psychological support and mental health initiatives for students. Contributes to student well-being and support services.
• Hospital Santo AndréminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partnership for student health programs and potential internship opportunities in healthcare sector.
• CáritasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable partnership for community support initiatives including food drives and essential goods collection for families in vulnerability.
• AJEC (Associação de Empresas do Concelho de Pombal)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal business association partnership hosting training programs such as Christmas pastry training courses and first aid training.
• Junta de Freguesia do LouriçalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal governance partnership for community events, student integration activities, and civic engagement programs. Represents school at official community events.
• ECOVALOR Program PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental program partnership promoting sustainable practices with student environmental delegates coordinated by teachers Antónia Gonçalves and Lucília Santos.
• Estabelecimento Prisional de LeiriaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrison institution partnership where students created AI-generated Christmas cards for inmates, promoting inclusion and human values education.
• Canil Municipal de PombalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal dog shelter partnership for animal welfare and adoption awareness activities, including photo sessions with students.
• Associação Cultural, Recreativa e Desportiva do LouriçalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal cultural association co-organizing 'Tecno-Férias Divertida' summer camp for children aged 7-10, part of national Férias 5.0 program.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Colégio de São Tomás: Private Portuguese K-12 school in Coimbra with multi-level offering. Comparable to IDJV as a private regional Portuguese school delivering basic through secondary education with vocational orientations.
• CENFIM: National Portuguese vocational training center focused on metalworking, electrical, and related trades. Comparable to IDJV's professional courses in electrical networks and computer systems, particularly on the Level 4 qualification pathway.
• Colégio Valsassina: Established private K-12 school in Lisbon, Portugal offering basic and secondary education. Comparable to IDJV as a private/independent Portuguese school with multi-level offerings and extracurricular programs.
• St. Julian's School: Private international school in Carcavelos, Portugal, offering K-12 education with strong extracurricular and international programs. Comparable to IDJV as a non-public Portuguese school with multi-tier programming and international orientation.

Regional players

• Agrupamento de Escolas de Pombal: Public school grouping serving the same Pombal municipality as IDJV. Operates the basic and secondary education layers that IDJV also targets, making it the most direct geographic competitor for in-district students.

Broad incumbents

• Cognita: Global independent schools group operating in Portugal (e.g., Escola Internacional de Vilamoura, Prime School). Comparable to IDJV as a multi-site K-12 operator in Portugal, but at much larger scale and with broader international curriculum.
• Inspired Education: International premium schools group with multiple Portuguese campuses. Shares IDJV's private K-12 positioning in Portugal but competes at a higher price point and broader international-curriculum tier.
• Nord Anglia Education: Global premium schools group with extensive curricula and university-prep focus. Comparable to IDJV's secondary education pathway and premium positioning, though at vastly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• TASIS Portugal (International School of Lisbon): International K-12 school in Portugal offering American/international curriculum. Comparable to IDJV as a non-state K-12 operator in Portugal pursuing premium positioning, though with a different curriculum and catchment.

Emerging players

• IADE: Portuguese private institution specializing in design, multimedia, and technology education. Comparable to IDJV's IDJV Multimédia and Desenvolvimento de Software professional courses at the same Level 4 / higher-vocational tier.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/idjv
• Instagraminstagram.com/institutodjoaov

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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