IES Juan Antonio Castro

What IES Juan Antonio Castro does

IES Juan Antonio Castro is a public secondary education institute (Instituto de Educación Secundaria) located in Talavera de la Reina, Toledo province, in the Castilla-La Mancha region of Spain, operating under the regional education authority Junta de Comunidades de Castilla-La Mancha. The institution delivers compulsory secondary education (ESO, ages 12-16) and post-compulsory academic tracks (Bachillerato in Sciences & Technology and Humanities & Social Sciences), alongside an extensive vocational training portfolio (Ciclos Formativos) at basic, middle, and higher levels covering telecommunications, electrical installations, automation and industrial robotics, machining, automotive bodywork and electromecánica, electromechanical maintenance, interior construction, 3D animation and interactive environments, occupational risk prevention (distance), and building projects.

The technical stack is modest and largely inherited: the institute runs on the regional EducamosCLM distance-learning and enrollment platform, a Joomla-based institutional website, student email (Castro Mail via 1and1), a student-run Radio JAC media service, and Cisco/NetAcad curriculum integration for the telecommunications vocational track. The business model is that of a publicly funded non-commercial entity: there are no tuition fees, no disclosed revenue, and no external investors. Funding flows from the regional education budget, with operational scope confined to the Castilla-La Mancha region. All strategic positioning (Erasmus+ mobility, Cisco certification, curricular breadth) is consistent with public-sector education delivery rather than commercial growth.

Name

IES Juan Antonio Castro

Legal name

IES Juan Antonio Castro

Website

https://iesjuanantoniocastro.es

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IES Juan Antonio Castro is a public Spanish secondary education institute in Talavera de la Reina offering ESO, Bachillerato, and vocational training (Ciclos Formativos) to regional students, funded by the Junta de Castilla-La Mancha government.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education and Vocational Training

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHADAD

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Community & Junior Colleges

Keywords

• Secondary education programs
• Vocational training courses
• Baccalaureate education
• Technical professional training
• Distance learning education

Headquarters

HQ city

Talavera de la Reina

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: As a public secondary education institute under Junta de Comunidades de Castilla-La Mancha, IES Juan Antonio Castro is funded through government education budgets rather than direct tuition fees from students.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

IES Juan Antonio Castro is a public secondary education institute delivering compulsory secondary education (ESO) for students aged 12-16, upper secondary education (Bachillerato) with Sciences & Technology and Humanities & Social Sciences tracks, and a multi-level vocational training portfolio (Ciclos Formativos) at basic, middle, and higher levels across technical fields including automation and robotics, telecommunications (Cisco-certified), 3D animation, automotive, electrical installations, machining, and construction. The institute also operates a student-run radio station (Radio JAC), a Bolsa de Trabajo job placement service, an orientation counseling service, and distance learning options through the regional EducamosCLM platform.

Product overview

IES Juan Antonio Castro is a public secondary education and vocational training institution offering a comprehensive educational portfolio. The institution provides Compulsory Secondary Education (ESO) and Baccalaureate programs, alongside extensive vocational training at Basic, Middle, and Higher levels. The vocational training offerings span technical fields including telecommunications (Cisco-certified), automation and robotics, 3D animation and game development, automotive technology, electrical installations, machining, and interior construction. The institution also operates student support services including orientation counseling, a student radio station (Radio JAC), a job placement office, and distance learning through the regional EducamosCLM platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Educación Secundaria Obligatoria (ESO)
• Bachillerato Upper secondary education with two specializations — Sciences and Technology, and Humanities and Social Sciences — preparing students for university admission.
• Ciclos Formativos de Grado Superior - Animaciones 3D, Juegos y Entornos Interactivos Higher vocational training in 3D animation, game development, and interactive environments for students pursuing careers in digital media.
• Ciclos Formativos de Grado Superior - Automatización y Robótica Industrial Higher vocational training in industrial automation and robotics covering programmable logic controllers and industrial systems for manufacturing careers.
• Ciclos Formativos de Grado Superior - Sistemas de Telecomunicaciones e Informáticos Higher vocational training in telecommunications and computer systems focusing on network infrastructure and communication technologies.
• Ciclos Formativos de Grado Superior - Automoción (Vespertino) Higher vocational training in automotive technology delivered in evening (vespertino) format to accommodate working learners.
• Ciclos Formativos de Grado Superior - Prevención de Riesgos Profesionales (a distancia) Higher vocational training in occupational risk prevention delivered through distance learning format.
• Ciclos Formativos de Grado Superior - Proyectos de Edificación Higher vocational training in building and construction project design and management.
• Ciclos Formativos de Grado Medio - Instalaciones de Telecomunicaciones (Cisco System) Middle-level vocational training in telecommunications installations with Cisco certification, covering network cabling, equipment setup, and networking fundamentals.
• Ciclos Formativos de Grado Medio - Instalaciones Eléctricas y Automáticas Middle-level vocational training in electrical and automatic installations, covering residential and industrial electrical systems.
• Ciclos Formativos de Grado Medio - Mecanizado Middle-level vocational training in machining, covering CNC operations and precision manufacturing techniques.
• Ciclos Formativos de Grado Medio - Carrocería Middle-level vocational training in vehicle bodywork covering collision repair and vehicle refinishing.
• Ciclos Formativos de Grado Medio - Electromecánica de Vehículos Automóviles Middle-level vocational training in vehicle electromecánica covering automotive electrical and mechanical systems, offered in daytime and evening groups.
• Ciclos Formativos de Grado Medio - Mantenimiento Electromecánico Middle-level vocational training in electromechanical maintenance covering industrial maintenance and equipment servicing.
• Ciclos Formativos de Grado Medio - Obras de Interior, Decoración y Rehabilitación Middle-level vocational training in interior construction, decoration, and rehabilitation works.
• Ciclos Formativos de Grado Básico Basic vocational training programs including FPB de Electricidad y Electrónica and CFGB de Fabricación y Montaje, designed for students needing alternative educational pathways.
• Programas Específicos de Formación Profesional - Operaciones de Grabación y Tratamiento de Datos y Documentos Specific professional training program focused on data recording and document processing operations.
• A-Distancia Distance Learning Platform Distance learning service providing remote education access for enrolled students through the regional EducamosCLM platform.
• Radio JAC Student-run radio station providing practical media experience including programs, interviews, and information about vocational training courses.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Junta de Comunidades de Castilla-La ManchacoreOthersRegional education authority governing all public educational institutions in Castilla-La Mancha. Provides administrative oversight, funding, and policy direction for IES Juan Antonio Castro as part of the public regional education system.
• Cisco Systems / NetAcadcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Cisco through NetAcad program providing networking technology curriculum and certifications. The institute offers telecommunications installation vocational training with Cisco Systems certification, integrating industry-standard networking education.
• European Union Erasmus+ ProgrammecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive participation in Erasmus+ European mobility programs including KA121-VET (Vocational Education and Training) and KA131-HED (Higher Education) projects. Provides international exchange opportunities for students and staff with European partner institutions.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• CIFP Politécnico de Cartagena (Murcia): Integrated vocational training center (Centro Integrado de Formación Profesional) in Murcia offering intermediate and higher vocational programs across technical fields. Comparable as a publicly-funded Spanish vocational education provider, though structured as an integrated FP center rather than a full IES.
• IES Juan de la Cierva (Madrid): Public IES in Getafe (Madrid) with a strong vocational training portfolio across technical fields. Comparable curricular structure to IES Juan Antonio Castro, but operating under the Madrid regional education system rather than Castilla-La Mancha.
• IES Lope de Vega (Madrid): Public IES in Madrid offering ESO, Bachillerato, and Ciclos Formativos. Comparable in program structure and Spanish public secondary education model, though serving a different autonomous community (Comunidad de Madrid).

Direct peers

• IES Universidad Laboral de Toledo: Public IES in Toledo city (same province as IES Juan Antonio Castro) offering ESO, Bachillerato, and extensive Ciclos Formativos in technical fields. Most directly comparable public secondary and vocational institution in the regional market.
• IES Padre Juan de Mariana (Mérida): Public IES in Extremadura offering ESO, Bachillerato, and vocational training. Comparable as a mid-sized public Spanish secondary school with diverse program offerings, though in a different autonomous community.
• IES Sefarad de Toledo: Public IES in Toledo city, also under Junta de Castilla-La Mancha. Offers ESO, Bachillerato, and vocational training programs. Comparable in governance structure, regional funding, and student demographic to IES Juan Antonio Castro.
• IES El Greco de Toledo: Public IES located in Toledo city, governed by the same regional education authority. Provides secondary education and vocational training across academic and professional tracks, directly comparable in scale, governance, and curricular scope.
• IES Azarquiel de Toledo: Public IES in Toledo city under the same Junta de Castilla-La Mancha authority. Offers ESO, Bachillerato, and Ciclos Formativos across multiple technical and administrative specializations, making it a near-identical operating model peer.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/iesjacastro
• Facebookfacebook.com/iesjacastro
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ies-juan-antonio-castro

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about IES Juan Antonio Castro