IES Cartuja

What IES Cartuja does

IES Cartuja is a public secondary education institution (Instituto de Educación Secundaria) located at Calle Julio Moreno Dávila 18 in Granada, Spain, with a separate building for vocational training sections. The school serves local students and families from Granada and surrounding areas — including disadvantaged students from the Albaicín neighborhood and immigrant students — through a comprehensive educational portfolio comprising compulsory secondary education (ESO), pre-university Bachillerato (including an adult learner modality), vocational training (Formación Profesional at both medium and higher degree levels), dual vocational training (FP Dual), Trinity College London English certification preparation at B1/B2 levels, Certificados de Profesionalidad, and the ACREDITA program for accrediting prior professional competencies. Specialized support services include ATAL (Aulas Temporales de Adaptación Lingüística) for immigrant students and Educación Compensatoria with reduced class sizes of 18-20 students.

The institution is part of the Spanish public education system and is funded by the Junta de Andalucía (through its Consejería de Desarrollo Educativo y Formación Profesional) and the Spanish Ministry of Education. It does not generate commercial revenue; secondary education in Spain is free for students. The technology stack is composed of regional government-managed platforms — SENECA for academic records, PASEN for parent-student communication, Moodle for ESO-Bachillerato courses, a Semipresencial Platform for adult education, and a dedicated FP virtual classroom — with Google Analytics used for website traffic measurement. The institution does not have proprietary technology assets or commercial product IP.

Since 2014, IES Cartuja has operated an extensive portfolio of Erasmus+ mobility and collaboration projects under the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education and subsequent KA121 accreditation. Projects span KA1, KA2/KA219, and KA3 (CLEDI) frameworks with partner schools in France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Poland, and Turkey, covering environmental education, architecture and heritage, creative learning districts for inclusion, immigration support, and dual VET management. The school is co-financed by the European Social Fund Plus (FSE+) for dual vocational training coordination under the Andalucía 2021-2027 operational program. Recognition includes the Premio Bandera de Andalucía 2018, the SEPIE Reconocimiento a la Calidad Erasmus+ 2017 for the environmental education project 'La educación ambiental recurso didáctico que motiva el aprendizaje en un contexto Europeo', and the SEPIE Reconocimiento de Buenas Prácticas 2019. Distribution is direct to students/families through the official Junta de Andalucía enrollment system, with no commercial go-to-market motion or pricing structure.

Name

IES Cartuja

Legal name

IES Cartuja

Website

https://iescartuja.es

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IES Cartuja is a public secondary education institution in Granada, Spain, funded by the Junta de Andalucía, serving local students through ESO, Bachillerato, vocational training, adult education, and Erasmus+ international mobility programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Education (SPED), IEP & Accessibility/Assistive Technology (EDAJAMAH)

Keywords

• Secondary education programs
• Vocational training courses
• Adult education programs
• International student exchange
• English language certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Granada

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: IES Cartuja is a public secondary education institution (Instituto de Educación Secundaria) funded by the Junta de Andalucía and the Spanish Ministry of Education. As a public school, it does not generate commercial revenue but operates through government educational budgets.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

IES Cartuja is a public secondary education institution in Granada, Spain, operating under the Junta de Andalucía education system. It provides mandatory secondary education (ESO), pre-university Bachillerato (including adult education), vocational training (Formación Profesional) at medium and higher degree levels including dual FP with workplace learning, English certification preparation (Trinity B1/B2), professional competency certificates, ACREDITA accreditation services, and extensive Erasmus+ international mobility programs. Programs are delivered free of charge to enrolled students and families.

Product overview

IES Cartuja is a public secondary education institution in Granada, Spain offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs. The institution operates as a unified educational center providing mandatory secondary education (ESO), pre-university Bachilleratos (including adult education), and extensive vocational training (Formación Profesional) at both medium and higher degree levels. The center distinguishes itself through its Dual Vocational Training (FP Dual) program co-financed by the European Social Fund, English language certification preparation through Trinity College London, professional competency certificates, and international mobility programs under the Erasmus+ framework. Recent initiatives include an Advanced Digital Transformation and Entrepreneurship program that culminates in Demo Day events. The institution also provides specialized support services including ATAL for immigrant students, compensatory education programs, and accreditation services through ACREDITA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ESO (Educación Secundaria Obligatoria) Mandatory secondary education program for students aged 12-16 providing foundational academic preparation and personal development, offered free of charge under the Spanish public education system.
• Bachillerato Pre-university secondary education program preparing students aged 16-18 for higher education, available in regular in-person format.
• Bachillerato de Adultos Semi-presential (blended in-person and distance learning) Bachillerato program designed for adult learners, delivered through the Junta de Andalucía distance learning platform.
• Formación Profesional (FP) Vocational training programs at Medium Degree (Grado Medio) and Higher Degree (Grado Superior) levels across multiple professional fields, using the Aulavirtual FP virtual classroom.
• Formación Profesional Dual (FP Dual) Dual vocational training that combines classroom instruction with work-based learning in partner enterprises, co-financed by the European Social Fund Plus.
• Trinity English Certification Preparation English language certification program preparing students for Trinity College London GESE exams at B1 and B2 CEFR levels.
• Certificados de Profesionalidad Official professional competency certificates recognized within the Spanish national qualifications framework, validating professional skills for the labor market.
• ACREDITA Program for recognizing and officially accrediting professional competencies acquired outside formal education through work experience.
• Erasmus+ Programs European mobility and exchange programs including student and teacher mobility, KA1/KA2/KA3 strategic partnerships and KA121 accreditation projects for international educational collaboration.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Institut Dr Nureddin Erk Perihan Erk Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi (Istanbul, Turkey)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Turkish vocational school where two IES Cartuja teachers (M.ª José Caba Arco and Francisco Javier Palma Martín) conducted a week-long training stay in May 2026 to learn about dual FP management and business relations in the Turkish vocational education system.
• Zespół Szkół w Jodłowej (Poland)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 February 2025Polish school partnership within Erasmus+ framework. The Polish center visited IES Cartuja in February 2025 as part of international collaboration activities.
• European Partner Schools (KA3 CLEDI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 November 2019Creative Learning Districts for Inclusion (CLEDI) project promoting social and digital inclusion among students through science education and multicultural approaches. Uses astronomy as a unifying theme for innovative teaching methodologies and digital technologies.
• Lycée Les Bourdonnières de Nantes (France)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 October 2019French vocational high school collaborating with IES Cartuja on dual vocational training (FP Dual) programs. The partnership facilitates student mobility exchanges and internship placements in Granada businesses for French students. Two teachers from the French institution visited in October 2019 to finalize collaboration details.
• European Partner Schools (KA219 Architecture et Patrimoine)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2017Collaborative project with European schools from Greece, Germany, Italy, and France for interdisciplinary work on architecture and heritage education. The project 'Architecture et Patrimoine: Collaboration interdisciplinaire entre Partenaires Europeens pour la Reussite des Eleves' was coordinated through transnational meetings hosted at IES Cartuja in January 2018.
• Cámara de Comercio de GranadaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Chamber of Commerce of Granada collaborates with IES Cartuja for professional orientation activities, including participation in the Mesa de Experiencias Profesionales (Professional Experiences Panel) during cultural weeks.
• Save the Ideas, Senttia Escuela de Liderazgo, Secadero Estudio, MindboxminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional sector participants who evaluated student projects during the Demo Day event of the Digital Transformation, Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation program. These professionals provided expert feedback on student entrepreneurial projects.
• AMPA Siglo XXI (Parents Association)minorOthersParents association that supports school activities and provides assistance to the educational community. The association maintains an active presence at the school.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SEK Education Group: Large private K-12 and post-secondary education operator in Spain with multiple campuses across regions. Comparable as a Spanish secondary education provider, though operating on a private fee-based model rather than public funding.
• Colegios El Valle: Multi-campus private K-12 education group operating across several Spanish regions with integrated secondary, Bachillerato, and vocational tracks. Comparable in offering the full secondary education portfolio that IES Cartuja provides, but through a private rather than public model.

Others

• Educaweb: Spanish education portal and orientation service covering secondary, vocational, and continuing education programs nationwide. Comparable as an adjacent enabling platform serving the same Spanish secondary and vocational education audience that IES Cartuja addresses.
• Cámara de Comercio de Granada: Local Chamber of Commerce collaborating with IES Cartuja on professional orientation activities, FP Dual placements, and the Mesa de Experiencias Profesionales panel. Comparable as an ecosystem partner enabling the school's vocational training and work-based learning offerings.

Direct peers

• IES Zaidín-Vergeles: Public secondary school in Granada's Zaidín neighborhood offering ESO, Bachillerato, and Formación Profesional. Directly comparable as a fellow IES operating under the same regional education authority and serving similar urban Granada student demographics.
• IES Padre Manjón: Public secondary school (Instituto de Educación Secundaria) in Granada under Junta de Andalucía, offering ESO, Bachillerato, and Formación Profesional programs in the same city. Directly comparable as a public IES with overlapping student catchment and program offerings.
• IES Ángel Ganivet: Public IES in Granada serving secondary and vocational students through the same Junta de Andalucía system. Directly comparable in mission, funding model, and curriculum portfolio including ESO, Bachillerato, and FP tracks.

Regional players

• Lycée Les Bourdonnières: French vocational high school in Nantes collaborating with IES Cartuja on dual vocational training (FP Dual) programs and student mobility. Comparable as a European secondary institution with active Erasmus+ mobility programming and dual vocational training models.
• Institut Dr Nureddin Erk Perihan Erk Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi: Turkish vocational and technical Anatolian high school in Istanbul where IES Cartuja teachers conducted training stays in May 2026 to learn about dual FP management. Comparable as a European vocational secondary institution engaged in cross-border vocational training collaboration under Erasmus+.
• Zespół Szkół w Jodłowej: Polish secondary school partner within IES Cartuja's Erasmus+ framework, visiting Granada in February 2025 for international collaboration. Comparable as a European secondary education institution participating in similar Erasmus+ mobility programming.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/iescartuja
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Compliance5 records

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