IES La Rosaleda

What IES La Rosaleda does

IES La Rosaleda is a public secondary education institution (Instituto de Educación Secundaria) located in Málaga, Spain, founded in 1947 and administered by the Junta de Andalucía's Consejería de Desarrollo Educativo y Formación Profesional. It serves over 2,600 students across compulsory secondary education (ESO), upper secondary (Bachillerato), vocational training (Formación Profesional) covering 11 professional families, adult education, distance learning, and professional certification courses (Certificados de Profesionalidad). The institution operates without tuition fees as a publicly funded entity, generating operating capacity through regional government budget allocations, European Social Fund Plus (FSE+ Andalucía 2021-2027) co-financing, and supplementary corporate partnerships.

The school's core offering centers on hands-on vocational training delivered through specialized workshops and laboratories spanning automotive/vehicle maintenance, electrical/electronic systems, mechanical manufacturing, woodwork and carpentry, graphic arts and printing, construction, hospitality and tourism, food industries, commerce and marketing, administration, and physical-sports activities. Its instructional technology stack includes standard educational platforms (Pasen/iPasen for family communication, virtual classrooms, Google-based intranet) rather than proprietary systems. The dual training system (Formación Dual) integrates classroom instruction with workplace apprenticeships at local enterprises including SEAT España, DAYJO, Formauto, Ford Garum Motor, and Hotel Ilunion. The institution maintains international mobility programs through Erasmus+ partnerships across 8+ EU countries and holds recognitions including the Centro CIMA designation and the 2025 Erasmus Prize for Excellent Management.

The business model is government-funded public education with no direct tuition revenue from students. Enrollment is managed through the standardized Junta de Andalucía admission portal, with physical administrative services at the Av. Luis Buñuel campus in Málaga. Revenue diversification comes from European co-financing for specialized projects (such as the 2026 advanced automotive high-voltage safety program) and corporate partnerships that supply equipment donations and dual-training placements. The institution targets multiple customer segments: secondary-age students seeking formal qualifications, adult learners pursuing professional certificates, and local businesses accessing trained workforce pipelines. Distribution relies on official regional channels, educational fairs (FANTEC, Hola Dual), open days (Jornadas de Puertas Abiertas), and active social media presence across Facebook, X, and Instagram.

Name

IES La Rosaleda

Legal name

Instituto de Educación Secundaria La Rosaleda

Website

https://ieslarosaleda.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IES La Rosaleda is a publicly funded Spanish secondary school and vocational training center in Málaga, founded 1947, serving 2,600+ students across ESO, Bachillerato, and 11 vocational training families under the Junta de Andalucía.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Málaga

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Government-funded public educational institution under the Junta de Andalucía (Andalusian Regional Government) Consejeria de Desarrollo Educativo y Formación Profesional. No tuition fees for students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

IES La Rosaleda is a public secondary education institution that delivers compulsory secondary education (ESO), upper secondary education (Bachillerato), vocational training (Formación Profesional) across 11 professional families, adult education programs, and professional certification courses (Certificados de Profesionalidad). It also operates international mobility programs (Erasmus+), an employment portal (Bolsa de Empleo), and a science and technology dissemination program, with all instruction provided on its single campus in Málaga.

Product overview

IES La Rosaleda is a comprehensive public educational institution offering a multi-level educational portfolio centered around vocational training (Formacion Profesional) across 11 professional families including Mechanical Manufacturing, Wood/Furniture/Cork, Automotive/Transport, Hospitality/Tourism, Electricity/Electronics, Graphic Arts, Administration/Management, Commerce/Marketing, Construction, Food Industries, and Physical/Sports Activities. The institution also provides ESO (secondary education), Bachillerato (upper secondary), distance learning, adult education programs, and specialized certification programs (Certificados de Profesionalidad). Additional services include an employment portal (Bolsa de Empleo), Acredita certification procedures, a Science and Technology dissemination program, Erasmus+ international mobility programs, and sports education. The school operates as a pioneer in vocational education since 1947 with over 2,600 students, and was recognized as a CIMA (Centro para la Innovacion y la Mejora del Aprendizaje) center for innovation and learning improvement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Educación Secundaria Obligatoria (ESO) Compulsory secondary education program for students typically aged 12-16, providing foundational academic preparation for students in Málaga and Andalusia.
• Bachillerato Upper secondary education program including Bachillerato de Ciencias, Bachillerato de Humanidades y Ciencias Sociales, and Preparación para prueba de acceso to university.
• Formación Profesional (FP) - Vocational Training across 11 professional families Vocational training cycles across 11 professional families covering physical-sports activities, administration, graphic arts, commerce/marketing, construction, hospitality/tourism, electricity/electronics, vehicle maintenance, food industries, wood/furniture, and mechanical manufacturing. Programs range from basic to higher vocational levels with bilingual sections and dual training options.
• Enseñanzas de Adultos (Adult Education) Adult education programs including Education Secondary for Adults (ESA), professional certificates, and special basic training programs (FP Básica) for adult learners.
• Enseñanzas a Distancia (Distance Learning) Distance learning educational offerings for students who cannot attend traditional in-person classes, accessed via the institution's virtual classrooms platform.
• Enseñanzas Deportivas de Régimen Especial Special regime sports education programs including Técnico Deportivo en Fútbol with specific admission procedures and physical-technical tests.
• Certificados de Profesionalidad Professional certification courses at level 2 including vehicle electrical systems and refrigeration installation, typically offered in afternoon sessions, directed at unemployed individuals and active workers.
• Acredita Procedure allowing individuals with demonstrable work experience or non-formal training to obtain official accreditation related to professional qualifications they wish to certify.
• Bolsa de Empleo (Employment Portal) Employment portal service connecting students and graduates with employers offering job opportunities.
• Programa de Divulgación de Ciencia y Tecnología Science and technology dissemination program aimed at promoting scientific and technological knowledge among students and the broader community.
• Programas Específicos (Special Programs) Specific programs including Agrojardinería and Carpintería for students requiring specialized occupational training.

Quantifiable outcome

• Award for Excellent Erasmus Management - 8th edition 2025
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

40 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FECITEC (Feria de la Educación Científica y Tecnológica de Málaga)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 April 2026Students from 1º Diseño y Edición de Publicaciones Impresas y Multimedia developed the corporate image for FECITEC, including logo and promotional video for bus advertising.
• MART (Fórmula Student - UMA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 February 2026Students from 1º Programación de la Producción en Fabricación Mecánica collaborated with MART (Fórmula Student team from Universidad de Málaga), manufacturing 10 A-Arm Housing units for rear suspension bearings on the competition vehicle using conventional lathes.
• GreenvetCompminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 September 2025Environmental project collaboration contributing to sustainability initiatives at the educational center.
• Cámara de Comercio de MálagacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 May 2025Co-organizer of Hola Dual fair, the first Vocational Training fair in Málaga with 33 exhibitors and 43 FP centers participating.
• Ayuntamiento de MálagacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 May 2025Municipal government collaborating in Hola Dual FP fair organization at Tabacalera gardens.
• ONG ArrabalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 May 2023Málaga-based NGO conducting workshops on European mobility opportunities for study, work, and volunteering under the Internationalization department.
• Instituto Forssam (Finland)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 May 2023Finnish vocational institute in southeast Finland (between Turku and Tampere) conducting student exchange with 5 students of 1º Instalaciones Eléctricas y Automáticas (bilingual classroom) for 2-week mobility.
• Instituto Epal Orestiada (Greece)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 May 2023Greek secondary institute from northeast Greece (Thrace region) participating in international exchange activities at IES La Rosaleda.
• Agrupamiento Escolar Dr. Serafim Leite (Portugal)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 May 2023Portuguese school from São João da Madeira (near Porto) participating in international activities with IES La Rosaleda.
• Profesora Dª Marika Eremenko (Finland)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 May 2023Finnish teacher conducting job shadowing and English-language workshop on European educational collaboration.
• European Vocational Skills WeekminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 May 2022Participation in EU-wide event promoting vocational education and mobility.
• SEAT EspañacoreOthers · 20 April 2022SEAT España donated a SEAT León FR 2.0 TDI as a prize for the gold medal won in Spainskills 2022 automobile technology. Additional collaborating companies included Formauto, Seat Málaga, Ford Garum Motor, Automotor Premium, Gómez Pleguezuelos, Recambios Serrano, and Caetano Benet.
• FormautominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2022Automotive training partner collaborating in student preparation for Spainskills competition.
• SEAT MálagaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2022Local automotive dealer supporting training and competition preparation.
• Ford Garum MotorminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2022Automotive partner contributing to professional training.
• Automotor PremiumminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2022Automotive training support partner.
• Gómez PleguezuelosminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2022Automotive sector collaborator in training initiatives.
• Recambios SerranominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2022Auto parts supplier supporting practical training.
• Caetano BenetminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2022Automotive business collaborating in training support.
• Fairfood ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 April 2022European project consortium on sustainable food and smart living practices with Finnish and Estonian partners.
• Erasmus+ Program Partners (Germany, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Slovakia, France, Portugal, Sweden)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 April 202216 students conducting internships in 8 EU countries under Erasmus+ program during third trimester. Programs include Agencias de viajes y gestión de eventos, Dirección de cocina, Cocina y gastronomía, Actividades comerciales, and Obras de interior.
• 75th Anniversary CollaboratorsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 March 2022Various students and teachers contributing to Fenomix sculpture commemorating 75 years of educational excellence.
• Fundación Andrés OlivaresminorOthers · 8 October 2020Foundation supporting children with cancer at Materno Infantil hospital. IES La Rosaleda collaborated with paper recycling campaign raising funds for the foundation.
• Bye FileminorOthers · 8 October 2020Company providing recycling containers for paper and books, with proceeds supporting Fundación Andrés Olivares.
• Hotel Ilunion (Paseo Antonio Machado, Málaga)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 December 2019Hotel visit by 2º Instalaciones electrotécnicas y automáticas students to learn about photovoltaic and thermal solar installations.
• Ángeles Malagueños de la NocheminorOthers · 1 December 2019Annual Christmas food drive beneficiary - social organization helping malagueños in need.
• Casa Ronald McDonaldminorOthers · 1 December 2019Annual Christmas toy drive beneficiary - organization supporting families of hospitalized children.
• Rute (Córdoba) - Christmas Sweetness FactoriesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 November 2019Educational visit to Córdoba province to learn about traditional Christmas confectionery production at local factories.
• BTP CFA Isère (France)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 November 2019French vocational institute participating in Safety in the Workshop etwinning project with 6 students and multiple teachers from various departments.
• Programa Mentor 10minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 2019Mentorship program hosting notable visitors like 7-time European skating champion Javier Fernández to share experiences with students.
• Ayuntamiento de Málaga - Área de IgualdadcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 2019Municipal government department organizing 'Mujeres en Escena' cinema event and providing equality education resources.
• European Voluntary Service ParticipantsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 October 2019Two European volunteers organizing speaking conversation sessions with students and teachers to practice foreign languages.
• Yrkesakademin Österbott (Finland)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 October 2019Finnish vocational academy hosting job shadowing activities for IES La Rosaleda teachers.
• DAYJOcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 June 2019Málaga-based LED lighting and electrical materials company providing teacher training for FP teachers across Málaga province, equipment donations for practical training with DMX512, DALI, and KNX protocols, and collaboration agreements for dual training.
• Fundación EXE and Fundación OrangeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2019Foundations organizing FP Básica en Red meeting at Caixa Fórum Madrid where IES La Rosaleda presented Wooden Islands Project.
• BBS Cuxhaven (Germany)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 May 2019German vocational school participating in student exchange program with IES La Rosaleda.
• UniDiversity Erasmus Project Partners (Poland, Romania)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 March 2019IES La Rosaleda coordinates international Erasmus project with schools from Poland and Romania focused on diversity and inclusion.
• Plastic2PlasticminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 March 2019Selected as one of 16 success stories representing Andalucía at the I International Congress of Vocational Training.
• Organizaciones de ciegos y discapacidad visualminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 March 2019Organizations training students to improve attention to people with visual disabilities.
• CEIP José Moreno VillaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2019Local primary school participating in Peace Day celebrations at IES La Rosaleda.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• BBS Cuxhaven: German vocational school participating in IES La Rosaleda's Erasmus+ exchange program. Operates under the German dual training system (a global reference model) with comparable structure of school plus workplace-based learning, though in a different national context.
• CIPFP Mislata (Valencia): Public integrated vocational training center in the Valencian Community with multi-family FP offerings. Comparable institutional model and dual training approach but operates in a different region under a different regional education authority.
• Instituto Forssam (Finland): Finnish vocational institute and IES La Rosaleda Erasmus+ partner for student exchanges. Provides comparable vocational secondary education under the Finnish national system, with a particular focus on electrical installations and bilingual programs.

Direct peers

• IES Cánovas del Castillo: Public IES in Málaga providing secondary education and vocational training cycles. Directly comparable as a same-city public secondary institution under the same regional education authority serving overlapping student populations.
• Salesianos San Bartolomé (Málaga): Concerted secondary and vocational training institution in Málaga offering ESO, Bachillerato, and FP cycles. Comparable mix of school-delivered secondary education and vocational training under a partially-subsidized model in the same city.
• IES Politécnico Sevilla: Public vocational secondary school in Andalusia offering multiple FP cycles across technical and industrial families. Same public funding model and regulatory framework, with comparable dual training and international programs.
• IES Universidad Laboral de Málaga: Public secondary and vocational training institution in Málaga under the same Junta de Andalucía framework. Offers overlapping ESO, Bachillerato, and FP cycles, competing directly with IES La Rosaleda for students in the same catchment area.

Broad incumbents

• Cesur: Largest private vocational training network in Spain with multiple centers across Andalusia. Competes for FP students with broader marketing reach and more flexible program structures, though charges tuition while IES La Rosaleda is tuition-free.
• MEDAC: Private vocational training operator with expanding presence across Spain including Andalusia. Offers similar FP cycles to IES La Rosaleda but operates as a private commercial provider with multiple campuses and employer-aligned curriculum.

Emerging players

• iFP (Institución Formación Profesional): Private FP network offering dual training programs with strong employer partnerships. Targets similar vocational student segments as IES La Rosaleda but operates with more flexible program structures and faster curriculum updates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ieslarosaleda
• Facebookfacebook.com/ieslarosaleda
• Instagraminstagram.com/ieslarosaleda/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ies-la-rosaleda

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