IES Ingeniero De la Cierva

What IES Ingeniero De la Cierva does

IES Ingeniero de la Cierva is a public secondary education and vocational training institute (Instituto de Educación Secundaria y Formación Profesional) located in the Patiño district of Murcia, Spain, inaugurated in 1988 and operated under the Consejería de Educación y Formación Profesional of the Comunidad Autónoma de la Región de Murcia. The institution delivers the full Spanish public education stack — four years of compulsory ESO, Bachillerato (Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences) with a 96% PAU university entrance pass rate, and an extensive vocational training (Formación Profesional) portfolio spanning Basic, Medium, and Superior cycles in IT, healthcare (dental prosthetics, electromedicine, image diagnosis, radiation therapy), administration and finance, telecommunications, and emerging technologies. It complements these with four FP Master's-level specialization courses in Artificial Intelligence and Big Data, Video Game Development and Virtual Reality, Cybersecurity, and Python application development, plus dual vocational training (FP Dual Intensiva) and Erasmus+/eTwinning mobility programs with partner schools in Greece and Hungary.

The technology base is a regional digital learning ecosystem rather than proprietary infrastructure: Moodle-based Aula Virtual (aulavirtual.murciaeduca.es), Mirador academic monitoring, Tablón Virtual notice board, GLPI-powered Incidencias Informáticas ticketing, FCT workplace-training platform, and an internal Canal TV/Radio (tv.iescierva.net). On-campus facilities include the Aula ATECA applied-technology lab, a dental prosthetics laboratory, sports facilities, and 69 air-conditioned classrooms. The go-to-market is admissions-led through the regional CARM portal (admisiones.carm.es), with reputation-driven recruitment amplified by SpainSkills national championships, WorldSkills/EuroSkills representation, EPAS designation, and a Top 100 national ranking.

The revenue model is non-commercial. The center is financed by regional and national education budgets plus earmarked European funds (16,000 EUR from NextGenerationEU for FP materials) and grants from Dualiza Bankia/FPEmpresa. Education is free to enrolled students; the only fees are a 1.12 EUR school insurance charge and a 1.50 EUR online matriculation platform fee. There are 37 staff and no equity funding, subsidiaries, or M&A activity — operations are wholly within the public-sector governance framework of the CARM.

Name

IES Ingeniero De la Cierva

Legal name

IES Ingeniero de la Cierva - Instituto de Educación Secundaria y Formación Profesional

Website

https://iescierva.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IES Ingeniero de la Cierva is a public Spanish secondary and vocational training institute in Murcia, founded 1988, offering ESO, Bachillerato (96% PAU pass rate), and Formación Profesional cycles in IT, healthcare, and emerging technologies under the regional government of Murcia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary and Vocational Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAG

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.)

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

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• Vocational training
• Bachillerato programs
• Dual vocational training
• European mobility programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Patiño, Murcia

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public secondary and vocational training institute under the Regional Ministry of Education of Murcia, the center receives government funding for operations, staffing, and educational programs. Revenue derives from regional and national education budgets.
2. European NextGenerationEU Funding: Received 16,000 EUR from European NextGenerationEU funds via the Ministry of Education for fungible materials for vocational training programs in Administration and Finance, Electromedicine, and Python Programming specialization courses.
3. Dualiza Bankia/FPEmpresa Grants: Selected for Dualiza Bankia project funding to improve IT infrastructure management. Ongoing participation in Dualiza and FPEmpresa support programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IES Ingeniero De la Cierva is a public secondary education and vocational training institute operating under the Regional Ministry of Education of Murcia (CARM). It delivers compulsory secondary education (ESO), upper secondary (Bachillerato), and Formación Profesional (FP) cycles across IT, healthcare, administration, dental prosthetics, and emerging technology specializations. Educational services are free for enrolled students and supplemented by European mobility programs (Erasmus+), eTwinning projects, and dual training with regional companies.

Product overview

IES Ingeniero de la Cierva is a public secondary education and vocational training institute offering a comprehensive educational portfolio from ESO through advanced vocational qualifications. The institution operates as a unified educational center providing: compulsory secondary education (ESO) with bilingual tracks, upper secondary education (Bachillerato) with 96% university entrance exam success, basic through advanced vocational training cycles in ICT, healthcare, administration, and technical fields, plus specialized postgraduate-equivalent courses (Máster de FP) in AI/Big Data, Video Game Development, Cybersecurity, and Python Programming. The school supplements core academics with European mobility programs (Erasmus+) and collaborative eTwinning projects, supported by digital platforms including Moodle-based virtual learning, academic monitoring (Mirador), virtual notice boards, and internal media production facilities. The institution has achieved recognition as a SpainSkills champion, eTwinning School status, and Top 100 national ranking, demonstrating excellence in both traditional and vocational education pathways.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Educación Secundaria Obligatoria (ESO) Compulsory Secondary Education program offering four years of study (1º to 4º ESO) including bilingual education tracks and diversificación programs for students aged 12-16 requiring adapted curriculum.
• Bachillerato Upper secondary education preparing students aged 16-18 for university entrance, with streams in Sciences, Humanities, and Social Sciences, achieving a 96% pass rate in PAU examinations.
• FP - Ciclos Formativos de Grado Básico Basic vocational training cycles providing introductory professional qualifications for students seeking early workforce entry or continued vocational education.
• FP - Ciclos Formativos de Grado Medio Intermediate vocational training cycles including Healthcare (Cuidados Auxiliares de Enfermería), IT (Sistemas Microinformáticos y Redes), Administration (Administración y Finanzas), and other technical programs.
• FP - Ciclos Formativos de Grado Superior Advanced vocational training cycles in Multiplatform and Web Application Development, Systems Administration, Electromedicine, Dental Prosthetics, Image Diagnosis, Radiation Therapy, and Telecommunications.
• Máster FP en Inteligencia Artificial y Big Data Specialization course in AI and Big Data, available in semipresencial (blended) format from 2026/2027, training students in machine learning, data analytics, and artificial intelligence applications.
• Máster FP en Desarrollo de Videojuegos y Realidad Virtual Specialization course in Video Game Development and Virtual Reality, covering game design, 3D modeling, VR technologies, and immersive experience creation.
• Máster FP en Ciberseguridad en Entornos de las Tecnologías de la Información Cybersecurity specialization course covering network security, threat analysis, and information protection in technology environments.
• Curso de Especialización en Desarrollo de Aplicaciones en Lenguaje Python Python programming specialization course focusing on application development, automation, and software engineering with the Python language.
• Formación Profesional Dual Intensiva Intensive dual vocational training combining classroom instruction with workplace learning in partnership with regional businesses across IT, healthcare, and administrative sectors.
• Programas de Movilidad Erasmus+ European mobility programs for students and staff including Erasmus+ for Secondary students, Erasmus+ for VET students, and Erasmus+ for School staff, enabling international exchanges and collaborative projects.
• Programa eTwinning de Colaboración Europea European collaborative projects connecting the school with partner institutions across Europe, including initiatives like 'Beats Without Borders', 'Mosaics in Our Lives', and 'Lighthouses that Illuminate'.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% PAU university entrance exam pass rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AVANZA FIBRA / Grupo AVANZAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTelecommunications company providing student visit opportunities for vocational training students in Instalaciones de telecomunicaciones and Sistemas de telecomunicaciones e informáticos cycles. Students toured facilities and participated in workshops on FTTH fiber optic deployment and telecommunications services.
• AJE Región de MurciacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of Autonomous Workers co-organized the 'Cuéntame tu película 2' entrepreneurship event connecting first-year Administration and Finance students with regional entrepreneurs and business leaders.
• Fundación IntegracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation co-organizing entrepreneurship activities with students to build bridges between academic training and the regional business ecosystem, including entrepreneurial event participation.
• CIFP Politécnico de MurciacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead coordinator of the SaliV-AI: Bio-IA Connected and 5G Circular Economy innovation project, developed with CIFP Lorca and biotechnology company Viva in vitro. IES Cierva contributes technology infrastructure and database management.
• CIFP LorcaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the SaliV-AI research project alongside CIFP Politécnico de Murcia and Viva in vitro, contributing to the Bio-IA Connected and 5G Circular Economy initiative.
• Viva in vitrocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiotechnology company collaborating on the SaliV-AI research project, providing biotechnology expertise for saliva sample collection and analysis protocols in the first project phase.
• Dualiza Bankia / CaixaBank DualizacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelected in 2019 for Dualiza Bankia project funding (among 100+ applicants) to improve IT infrastructure administration. Ongoing participation in IX convocatoria de ayudas Dualiza y FPEmpresa programs supporting FP-company collaboration.
• Colegio Musical de Larissa (Grecia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreek music school in Larissa, Greece, collaborating on multiple eTwinning projects including 'Mosaics in Our Lives' and 'Beats Without Borders' (2025-26), promoting musical collaboration and cultural exchange.
• Escuela Musical de Giannista (Grecia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew Greek partner school in Giannista, Greece, joining the 'Beats Without Borders' eTwinning music project alongside the established Larissa partnership for 2025-26 academic year.
• Instituto de Fót, Budapest (Hungría)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost school in Fót, Budapest, Hungary for Erasmus+ secondary student mobility program. Hungarian families hosted 14 IES Cierva eTwinners for integrated classes, cultural activities, and sustainability education including Budapest Parliament visit.
• Universidad Católica de Murcia (UCAM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity hosting scientific olympiads and competitions where IES Cierva students won first and third prizes. Students receive scholarships (100% first year) and the school maintains ongoing academic competition and orientation relationships.
• Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (UPCT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUPCT organized scientific competitions where IES Cierva won third prize among 100+ projects. The university conducts joint activities including water quality monitoring research and provides 100% first-year scholarships for competition winners.
• Universidad de Murcia (UMU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead coordinator of the European OrganKits project (plastinated organ educational materials) that IES Cierva participates in. School visited UMU Veterinary Museum for anatomical education. UMU research students conducted Mar Menor monitoring presentations at the school.
• Virtual ZoneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVirtual reality entertainment company that hosted students from the Master's in Video Game Development and Realidad Virtual for immersive VR technology experiences and industry professional interactions.
• Centro Regional de Hemodonación / Servicio Murciano de SaludminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional blood donation center that conducts regular blood donation campaigns at the school, achieving 56 donors (37 new) and recruiting 22 bone marrow donors in recent campaigns.
• Fundación Jesús AbandonadominorOthersLocal foundation receiving funds from the school's annual solidarity market (Mercadillo Solidario), raising nearly 400 EUR for the organization's social services in the community.
• Tribunal Superior de Justicia de MurciacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJudicial authority recognizing the school's participation in the 'Educando en Justicia' program for promoting peaceful conflict resolution, mediation, and restorative justice practices among students.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Dualiza Bankia / CaixaBank Dualiza: CaixaBank's FP-employer collaboration program that funds IES Cierva's dual training infrastructure. Functions as a funder and ecosystem orchestrator rather than a competitor, but directly shapes the school's vocational training capacity and employer partnerships.
• Fundación Integra: Foundation co-organizing entrepreneurship activities with IES Cierva students. Adjacent to the school as a social-impact partner bridging academic training and the regional business ecosystem rather than a direct education provider.

Direct peers

• IES San Isidro (Madrid): Historic public secondary school in central Madrid with strong FP offerings. Comparable as a flagship public secondary institution serving a major Spanish urban market with overlapping ESO, Bachillerato, and vocational training programs under Spain's national education framework.
• IES Ramiro de Maeztu (Madrid): Historic public secondary school in Madrid consistently ranked among Spain's top secondary schools. Comparable as a high-performing public secondary institution competing in national rankings (Top Micole 100) and offering both Bachillerato and vocational pathways.

Regional players

• CIFP Politécnico de Murcia: Public integrated FP center in Murcia co-leading the SaliV-AI research project with IES Cierva. Offers overlapping vocational cycles in IT, healthcare, and administration within the same regional catchment, making it a direct competitor for the same student pool and regional FP Dual program slots.
• CIFP Carlos III de Cartagena: Public integrated FP center in Cartagena hosting the XVII Olimpiada Informática where IES Cierva students won multiple prizes. Competes directly for FP students in IT and technology cycles across the Region of Murcia and produces its own WorldSkills representatives.
• IES La Flota (Murcia): Public secondary and FP institute in Murcia offering comparable ESO, Bachillerato, and vocational training programs. Operates within the same CARM funding system and competes for the same student placement pool in the Murcia metropolitan area.
• CIFP Lorca: Public integrated FP center in Lorca partnering with IES Cierva on the SaliV-AI Bio-IA project. Provides overlapping vocational training cycles in the same regional market, competing for the same Dualiza Bankia grants and FP Dual company partnerships.
• IES Alfonso X el Sabio (Murcia): Public secondary school in Murcia with strong Bachillerato and FP offerings. Comparable to IES Cierva in serving the same regional catchment under the CARM education authority with overlapping ESO and vocational training cycles.
• IES Miguel Hernández (Alicante): Public secondary and FP institute in Alicante with strong vocational training programs. Comparable as a regional public FP powerhouse in the Valencian Community, sharing the same public education model and competing for similar championship and recognition status nationally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/iesingeniero
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ies_cierva
• Instagraminstagram.com/ies_cierva/?utm_source=ig_profile_share&igshid=1fw4z3tuy9gmg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/ies-ingeniero-de-la-cierva

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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