IES Luis Vives

What IES Luis Vives does

IES Luis Vives is a public vocational training institute (Instituto de Educación Secundaria) located in Leganés, Madrid, operating under the Community of Madrid's Department of Education. Founded in 1974 and celebrating its 50th anniversary, the institution delivers Basic, Intermediate, and Superior level vocational qualifications across six professional families: Administration and Management, Mechanical Manufacturing, Industrial Mechatronics, Personal Image, IT and Communications, Renewable Energies, and Transport and Vehicle Maintenance. It serves approximately 1,385 students with 124 teachers and operates across 1,500 square meters of facilities in three buildings. The institution has been designated a Centro de Excelencia de Formación Profesional by Spain's Ministry of Education, one of 44 such centers nationally.

The school is equipped with industry-aligned technology including CNC machines, Markforged Mark TWO 3D printers, industrial robotics (Universal Robots cobots with RoboDK simulation), VR maintenance simulators, and Smart Manufacturing systems aligned with Industry 4.0 standards. Complementing its core training programs, the institution operates a Maker-Lab (the first in the Madrid region), a Virtual Learning Environment, the HidroVives hydroponic sustainability initiative, the Vives en la Onda podcast/radio program, and a dedicated Entrepreneurship Classroom (Aula de Emprendimiento). Certifications include AENOR UNE 0071:2021 (tolerance management) and ISO 14001 (environmental management), and the institution is a Siemens Partner Center and the first JetBrains-certified Kotlin training center in Spain.

Revenue is generated entirely through public budget allocations from the Community of Madrid; training is provided free of charge to students. The institution supplements this core funding through extensive corporate partnerships (Siemens, Volkswagen, Escribano, Gene Haas Foundation, JetBrains, Bosch, Renault, Martinrea Honsel, among 30+ partners) that provide equipment, scholarships, internships, dual-training pathways, and direct employment channels. Its Programa Talentia automotive dual training with Volkswagen achieves over 90% graduate employment, anchoring the school's labor-market integration value proposition. The primary customer segments are Madrid-region youth seeking vocational qualifications and regional industrial companies seeking skilled technical workforce.

Name

IES Luis Vives

Legal name

IES Luis Vives

Website

https://iesluisvives.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

IES Luis Vives is a public vocational training institute in Leganés, Madrid, funded by the Community of Madrid, offering Basic, Intermediate, and Superior qualifications across six professional families (manufacturing, mechatronics, IT, renewables, automotive, administration, personal image) with industry-aligned equipment and dual training partnerships.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Leganés

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: Government-funded vocational education institution operated by the Community of Madrid's Regional Ministry of Education. Revenue comes from public budget allocations for educational operations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

IES Luis Vives is a public vocational training institute delivering Basic, Intermediate, and Superior level qualifications across seven professional families: Administration and Management, Mechanical Manufacturing, Industrial Mechatronics, Personal Image, IT and Communications, Renewable Energies, and Transport and Vehicle Maintenance. The institute emphasizes hands-on training with industry-standard equipment (CNC machines, 3D printers, VR/robotics simulators) and operates dual training programs that integrate classroom learning with paid company internships. Complementary offerings include a Maker-Lab innovation space, a virtual learning environment, the HidroVives hydroponic initiative, and an Entrepreneurship Classroom.

Product overview

IES Luis Vives is a public vocational training institute (Instituto de Educación Secundaria / Centro Público de Formación Profesional) offering a comprehensive portfolio of vocational education programs across multiple professional families. The institution provides Basic, Intermediate, and Superior level qualifications in Administration and Management, Mechanical Manufacturing, Industrial Mechatronics, Personal Image, IT and Communications, Renewable Energies, and Transport and Vehicle Maintenance. In addition to its core vocational training programs, the institute operates complementary offerings including a Virtual Learning Environment (Aula Virtual) for online education, a Maker-Lab innovation space for technological projects, the HidroVives hydroponic initiative, a school radio/podcast program (Vives en la Onda), and an Entrepreneurship Classroom. The institution is recognized as a Center of Vocational Excellence and maintains partnerships with industry leaders for hands-on training.

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Products and services

• Administración y Gestión (Administration and Management) Professional training programs in business administration and financial management, including administrative services, technical administrative management, and higher-level qualifications. Designed for students seeking careers in office administration, accounting, and financial services.
• Fabricación Mecánica (Mechanical Manufacturing) Professional training programs covering machining, mechanical design, CNC programming, and production planning in mechanical manufacturing sectors. Targets students pursuing careers in advanced manufacturing and metal-mechanical industries.
• Mecatrónica Industrial (Industrial Mechatronics) Professional training in configuring and maintaining industrial mechatronic systems, including automated production lines, machinery, and industrial equipment. Designed for students entering industrial automation and maintenance roles.
• Imagen Personal (Personal Image) Professional training in hairdressing, beauty aesthetics, and personal image management, including basic, intermediate, and advanced qualifications. Targets students pursuing careers in the beauty and personal care industry.
• Informática y Comunicaciones (IT and Communications) Professional training in software development, web development, systems administration, and computer networks. Includes the first JetBrains-certified Kotlin training program in Spain for DAM and DAW students.
• Energías Renovables (Renewable Energies) Professional training in renewable energy systems, solar, wind, and sustainable energy technologies. Designed for students entering the clean energy and sustainability sector.
• Transporte y Mantenimiento de Vehículos (Transport and Vehicle Maintenance) Professional training in automotive technology, vehicle maintenance, and transport systems, including dual vocational training programs with Volkswagen (Programa Talentia) and Renault Trucks.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 90% job placement rate for dual program graduates
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• SiemenscoreTechnology or IntegrationIES Luis Vives is a Siemens Partner Center, providing specialized training and certifications in Siemens industrial technologies for manufacturing and mechatronics students.
• Escribano Mechanical & EngineeringcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partnership including donation of 3-axis milling machine, creation of training classroom at company facilities, and provision of professional software for metal-mechanical industry training. Company employs over 100 Madrid students through internships or contracts.
• Gene Haas FoundationcoreOthersFoundation providing grants and prizes for manufacturing engineering students. Awarded 17,500 USD to student team and offers continued specialized training opportunities.
• JetBrainscoreTechnology or IntegrationFirst educational center in Spain certified for JetBrains Kotlin training. Students in DAM and DAW programs receive JetBrains-certified training with validated content and methodologies.
• BBBA Next, Robert Bosch, Bralo S.A, Serveo, Renault Truck EspañamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual IES-Empresa event partners including major industrial companies participating in school activities, providing lectures, practical workshops and employment opportunities.
• Volkswagen Group España (Programa Talentia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual FP program with Volkswagen dealership network achieving over 90% graduate employment. Daily coordination between institute and group training coordinator.
• Martinrea Honsel SpainmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScholarship program for women in manufacturing engineering with tuition coverage, paid internships, and employment pathway upon completion.
• IMDEA Networks InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch institute providing educational activities for IT students including talks on Android privacy risks and 5G networks through Researchers at Schools program.
• STAR UC3MminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with University Carlos III rocket team for CNC manufacturing of components for reusable rocket development projects.
• Fundación Exit (Proyecto Coach)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate volunteering initiative providing coaching and mentoring for at-risk youth through 6-session programs with business volunteers.
• CPEE Alfonso X El SabiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecial education center collaborating on HidroVives hydroponic project, providing inclusive learning experiences for students.
• Renault Group España FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation providing sustainable mobility workshops for vehicle maintenance students, part of corporate social responsibility programs.
• CaixaBank DualizamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational encounter on renewable energies organized at the center, fostering industry-education connections.
• Renault Trucks EspañamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining sessions for automotive and electromechanics students at Renault Trucks training center covering latest industrial vehicle technologies.
• AENORmajorOthersCertification body providing ISO 14001 environmental management and UNE 0071 tolerance management system certifications.
• CESA (Héroux Devtek)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAerospace company offering scholarships for higher vocational education graduates in manufacturing, maintenance and vehicle maintenance families.
• Fundación ExitmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation managing Proyecto Coach for youth coaching and providing scholarships for basic vocational training students.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Escola del Treball de Barcelona: Historic public vocational training institute in Barcelona offering intermediate and superior FP across mechanical manufacturing, mechatronics, IT, and administration. Comparable as a multi-disciplinary Spanish public FP center of reference.
• Florida Universitària: Valencia-based vocational and higher education institution combining FP programs with applied research and industry partnerships. Comparable in offering dual training pathways and integrating industry-aligned curricula in technical and administrative families.
• Salesians Sarrià: Long-established private vocational training center in Barcelona offering FP programs across mechanical, automotive, electronics, and IT families. Directly comparable as a multi-family FP institution with strong industry partnerships and dual-training pathways.

Broad incumbents

• CESUR: Major private FP chain in Spain with national footprint offering technical and vocational training programs. Comparable as an FP provider competing for similar students, though privately funded and commercially operated.
• IFP (Grupo Planeta): Private FP institution backed by Grupo Planeta offering vocational training across multiple professional families in Spain. Comparable in offering similar FP program mix to industry-aligned student audiences.
• MEDAC: Largest private FP network in Spain, offering vocational programs across mechanical, automotive, IT, and health families at multiple campuses. Comparable as an FP provider but with private/commercial funding model versus IES Luis Vives' public structure.
• CCC (Centro de Estudios CCC): Major private vocational and professional training provider in Spain covering IT, business, and technical disciplines. Comparable as an alternative training pathway for students weighing FP options, though with predominantly distance-learning delivery.

Regional players

• IES Politécnico (Sevilla): Public vocational training institute in Seville with programs in mechanical manufacturing, mechatronics, and IT. Comparable as a public FP center with similar program mix but serving a different regional labor market.
• IES Juan de la Cierva (Madrid): Public FP center in Madrid offering vocational programs in technical and administrative families. Comparable as a same-region public competitor drawing from the same Community of Madrid student pool.
• IES Francesc de Borja Moll: Public FP center of reference in Palma de Mallorca offering technical and vocational programs across similar professional families. Comparable in mission and structure but operates in a different regional market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ies-luis-vives

Compliance5 records

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Profiles1 record

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