IES FERNANDO AG

What IES FERNANDO AG does

IES Fernando Aguilar Quignon is a public secondary education institute (Instituto de Educación Secundaria) located in Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain, operated by the Junta de Andalucía regional government through the Consejería de Desarrollo Educativo y Formación Profesional. The institute serves approximately 250+ graduating students annually across compulsory secondary education (ESO, ages 12-16), post-obligatory Bachillerato (Sciences and Humanities/Social Sciences tracks), and three tiers of vocational training — Basic, Intermediate, and Superior Grade — spanning disciplines including administration and finance, computing (DAM/DAW/ASIR), telecommunications, civil works and construction, optics/optical retail, and electromechanical maintenance. The school is supported by 29 employees and integrates a Master's-level specialization course in Artificial Intelligence and Big Data (IABD) as part of its upper-tier vocational portfolio.

The institute's technology stack centers on a Digital Transformation (TDE) initiative launched in 2020/2021, built on Google Workspace and Google Classroom as the primary educational platform, supplemented by interactive digital panels in all classrooms, dedicated computer labs, laptop carts, the regional Moodle Centros LMS, and the iPasen/Séneca/Secretaría Virtual administrative portals mandated by the regional education authority. Its business model is non-commercial: education is free for all students, funded entirely by the Junta de Andalucía, with supplementary European Union co-funding through Erasmus+ mobility programs and minor student/teacher contributions for international projects.

The school has built institutional differentiation through a strong programming culture — its Javarrachos team achieved national runner-up status in Spain's ProgramaMe competition for two consecutive years (2025, 2026) — and through international mobility partnerships with industry (knowmad mood, PARADOX CAT GmbH) for dual vocational training placements. Complementary programs include PARCES academic reinforcement, the Aula de Emprendimiento entrepreneurship lab, a Drone and Photogrammetry working group, and biennial interdisciplinary projects (e.g., the 2022 Magallanes anniversary initiative). The institute holds regional recognition including the 2026 FEDAPA Award for Educational Excellence and the Centro de Convivencia Positiva designation.

Name

IES FERNANDO AG

Legal name

IES Fernando Aguilar Quignon

Website

https://iesfernandoaguilar.es

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Public secondary education institute in Cádiz, Spain, operated by the Junta de Andalucía, offering ESO, Bachillerato, and vocational training (basic, intermediate, superior) across disciplines including ICT, optics, construction, and a Master's-level AI and Big Data specialization.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• Vocational training programs
• Bachillerato education
• Digital transformation education
• Erasmus student mobility

Headquarters

HQ city

Cádiz

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: IES Fernando Aguilar Quignon is a public secondary education institute (Instituto de Educación Secundaria) funded entirely by the regional government of Andalucía (Junta de Andalucía). Education is free for students at all levels (ESO, Bachillerato, and vocational training). No tuition revenue is generated from students or families.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

IES Fernando Aguilar Quignon is a public secondary education institute that delivers compulsory secondary education (ESO), post-obligatory Bachillerato, and three tiers of vocational training (Basic, Intermediate, Superior) across disciplines including IT, administration, construction, telecommunications, and optics. The institute operates as a free public school funded by the Junta de Andalucía, with education delivered through both traditional classroom instruction and a digital transformation infrastructure built on Google Workspace.

Product overview

IES Fernando Aguilar Quignon is a public secondary education institute (IES) in Cádiz, Spain, offering a comprehensive educational portfolio spanning compulsory secondary education (ESO), post-obligatory bachillerato, and three levels of vocational training (Basic, Intermediate, and Superior Grade). The institute operates as a unified platform with the core academic programs forming the foundational offerings, supplemented by specialized modules including a Master's-level Artificial Intelligence and Big Data specialization course, the Erasmus+ international mobility program, PARCES academic reinforcement classes, TDE digital transformation infrastructure, an Entrepreneurship Lab, and biennial interdisciplinary projects. Educational delivery is supported by integrated digital tools including Google Workspace, Moodle, and various Junta de Andalucía administrative portals, with specialized facilities for optics, IT, construction, and administrative vocational training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ESO (Educación Secundaria Obligatoria) Four-year compulsory secondary education program for students typically aged 12-16, divided into first cycle (1st-3rd year) and second cycle (4th year focused on preparation for further studies). Includes a Diversification Program for 3rd and 4th year students. Free of charge to enrolled students.
• Bachillerato (Sciences and Humanities/Social Sciences) Two-year post-obligatory secondary education program for students aged 16-18, offering Sciences or Humanities/Social Sciences tracks. Prepares students for higher education or direct labor market entry. Free of charge.
• Ciclos Formativos de Grado Básico Two-year basic vocational training programs (approximately 1000 hours each) for students aged 16+, offering Administrative Services and Carpentry specializations. Leads to secondary school graduation and basic technician certification.
• Ciclos Formativos de Grado Medio Intermediate vocational training (Level 2) with specializations including Administrative Management, Telecommunications Installation, Electromechanical Maintenance, Microcomputer Systems and Networks, and Carpentry and Furniture. Two-year programs with mandatory enterprise training periods.
• Ciclos Formativos de Grado Superior Advanced vocational training (Level 3) including Administration and Finance, Optical Optics, Telecommunications Systems, Civil Works Projects, Construction Organization and Control, Building Projects, Network Computer Systems Administration (ASIR), Multiplatform Application Development (DAM), and Web Application Development (DAW).
• Curso de Especialización en Inteligencia Artificial y Big Data (IABD) Post-degree specialization (Master's Level FP, Grade E) in Artificial Intelligence and Big Data offered as afternoon program. Deepens competencies in AI, machine learning, and data analytics for technicians with prior FP qualifications. Covers generative AI fundamentals, model training, NLP, and Big Data processing pipelines.
• Curso de Acceso a Grado Medio (CAM) Access course for students aged 17+ who do not meet direct entry requirements for intermediate vocational training. Prepares students to pass admission tests for any intermediate grade program.
• Erasmus+ Program European mobility program for students (ESO, Bachillerato, and Vocational Training) and teachers, offering exchanges with Germany, Denmark, Poland, England and other countries. Includes dual vocational training placements in European companies, partially funded by the European Union.

Quantifiable outcome

• National runner-up (subcampeón de España) in ProgramaMe programming competition for two consecutive years (2025, 2026), selected from 24 teams among 148 competing nationally
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• knowmad moodcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKnowmad mood hosted IES Fernando Aguilar Quignon students (Marcos, Raúl, and Anouar) during three-month dual training (FCT) internships prior to the 2026 ProgramaMe national competition. This work experience was integral to the team's preparation, demonstrating that dual training can be effectively combined with competitive programming preparation.
• PARADOX CAT GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPARADOX CAT GmbH hosted IES Fernando Aguilar Quignon students for three-month dual training (FCT) internships prior to the 2026 ProgramaMe national competition. The internships enabled students to gain professional software development experience alongside their studies in DAM/DAW programs.
• Association Al FarahminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation Al Farah collaborated with the IES Fernando Aguilar Quignon Erasmus project team during their visual health mission to the village of Tiniskt, Morocco. The association facilitated the on-ground coordination of the mission, including eye examinations, prescription glasses distribution, and daily coexistence with the local population.
• Jose María Herce — Multiópticas FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJose María Herce, an optometrist from the Multiópticas Foundation, collaborated with the school in the Erasmus visual health project to Morocco, providing professional optometric expertise for eye examinations and vision care for the local population.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Stuyvesant High School: A NYC public specialized secondary school with national prestige in STEM and computer science. Comparable as a publicly funded secondary school recognized for technical excellence and selective admissions.
• Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy: A publicly funded residential secondary school in Illinois focused on STEM acceleration. Comparable as a publicly funded specialized secondary institution demonstrating that public funding can support deep technical specialization.
• Brooklyn Technical High School: One of New York City's three specialized public high schools, with a long tradition of engineering, computing and applied sciences majors. Comparable as a public technical secondary school offering multiple specialized career pathways.
• Hills Road Sixth Form College: A public post-16 college in Cambridge, UK, offering A-levels alongside vocational and applied pathways. Comparable as a publicly funded academic/vocational secondary institution serving older adolescents with diverse program tracks.
• Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology: A US public magnet secondary school specializing in STEM, consistently nationally ranked. Comparable because it is a publicly funded secondary school whose reputation is built on technical/STEM excellence and competitive recognition.
• Bronx High School of Science: One of NYC's original specialized public high schools, nationally recognized for STEM outcomes and competition success. Comparable as a public secondary school built around technical excellence and external competitions.
• North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics: A public residential secondary school in North Carolina focused on science and mathematics. Comparable as a publicly funded specialized secondary institution prioritizing STEM outcomes and external recognition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@iesbahiacadiz
• Instagraminstagram.com/ies_fernandoaguilar
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ies-fernando-ag

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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