IES Valle Del Sol

What IES Valle Del Sol does

IES Valle del Sol is a public secondary school (Instituto de Educación Secundaria) located in Álora, Málaga province, Spain, operating under the administrative control of the Junta de Andalucía. The institution delivers mandatory secondary education (ESO levels 1-4) with flexible grouping options, two pre-university Bachillerato tracks (Science and Technology; Humanities and Social Sciences), and basic vocational training programs including Instalaciones de Telecomunicaciones and Comercialización de Productos Alimentarios. Its core educational technology stack centers on consumption of standard platforms: Arduino and web-based game creation tools for the Computación y robótica module; Moodle for course delivery; Pasen/iPasen for administration; Google Sites, Wix, and Webnode for student digital output; and Loom and YouTube for enrollment tutorials. The school supplements its curriculum with differentiated programs including the Ecoescuela environmental certification, an Erasmus+ international mobility program (with a 2026 Berlin exchange involving 15 students from 2º ESO), the STOP BULLYING anti-harassment initiative, and transversal values projects such as the 'Historias de Vida' intergenerational program with Residencia Virgen de Las Flores.

The business model is that of a publicly funded educational institution: there is no commercial revenue, no tuition, and no investors. Operating funds flow from the Junta de Andalucía education budget, supplemented by family-paid fees for ancillary services (cafeteria and school transport with income-based bonificaciones) and from community fundraising via the AMPA families association. Customer segments are not commercial but institutional: secondary school students aged 12-18 from the Álora municipality and surrounding rural pedanías, served through four school bus routes (El Chorro, Algarrobo, Angostura, Pizarra). Go-to-market is passive—student enrollment is administered through the regional Secretaría Virtual platform rather than through sales motions. The institution reported approximately 5 employees in firmographic data (likely an undercount of total teaching staff), with operating scale and revenue figures not disclosed.

Name

IES Valle Del Sol

Legal name

IES Valle del Sol

Website

https://iesvalledelsol.es

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IES Valle del Sol is a public secondary school in Álora, Málaga, Spain, operated by the Junta de Andalucía, serving students aged 12-18 from rural areas with ESO, Bachillerato, and vocational training programs supported by Ecoescuela, Erasmus+, and community partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

English Learner (EL/ESL/ELL) & Bilingual Education Programs (EDAJAGAB)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Baccalaureate programs
• Vocational training
• Public school services
• Environmental education

Headquarters

HQ city

Álora

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

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

IES Valle del Sol is a public secondary school (Instituto de Educaci\u00f3n Secundaria) that delivers compulsory secondary education (ESO grades 1-4), pre-university Bachillerato (Sciences/Technology and Humanities/Social Sciences tracks), and basic vocational training (Formaci\u00f3n Profesional B\u00e1sica). It supplements academics with computing and robotics coursework, an Ecoescuela environmental program, Erasmus+ international exchanges, and complementary paid services including school transport and cafeteria.

Product overview

IES Valle del Sol is a public secondary education institution offering a multi-level educational portfolio comprising mandatory secondary education (ESO), pre-university BachILLERATO programs (Science/Technology and Humanities/Social Sciences tracks), and basic vocational training (Formación Profesional Básica) including technical and food commerce programs. The institution operates as a unified educational center with integrated support services including school transport, cafeteria, and complementary programs. Core academic offerings are supplemented by specialized modules including Computación y Robótica for digital skills, theater programs, and transversal values education projects. The institution participates in international exchange programs (Erasmus+) and environmental initiatives (Ecoescuela with green classroom and school garden). Support services include anti-bullying programs with peer support groups and dedicated communication channels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Educaci\u00f3n Secundaria Obligatoria (ESO) Mandatory secondary education program covering 1\u00ba through 4\u00ba ESO with flexible grouping options for students needing additional support, preparing students for Bachillerato or vocational pathways. Targeted at students aged 12-16 in \u00c1lora and surrounding rural areas.
• Bachillerato Pre-university secondary education with Sciences and Technology and Humanities and Social Sciences tracks, including transversal values education projects, designed to prepare students for the EBAU/PAU university entrance examinations. Targeted at students aged 16-18.
• Formaci\u00f3n Profesional B\u00e1sica (FPB) / CFGB Basic vocational training including Grado B\u00e1sico and ciclos formativos in Electricity and Electronics (Instalaciones de Telecomunicaciones) and Commercialization of Food Products (Comercializaci\u00f3n de Productos Alimentarios), preparing students for technical employment or further vocational study. Targeted at students pursuing entry-level vocational qualifications.
• Servicio de Transporte Escolar School bus service with multiple routes covering \u00c1lora municipality and surrounding pedan\u00edas including El Chorro, Algarrobo, Angostura, and Pizarra. Targeted at enrolled students who live outside the immediate \u00c1lora catchment.
• Comedor Escolar School cafeteria service providing meals to enrolled students, with complementary service bonificaciones available for eligible families during specified enrollment periods based on family income criteria. Targeted at enrolled students and their families.

Quantifiable outcome

• Third institute with best air quality in the province of Málaga

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Asociación Proyecto 4 EstacionescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental association in Álora that collaborates with IES Valle del Sol on the Ecoescuela program, environmental mediators, and outdoor education activities including the inauguration of the school's Green Classroom (Aula Verde).
• AMPA Tomás GarcíacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school families association that collaborates on educational activities, fundraising events (lottery tickets), and the 'Historias de Vida' intergenerational project.
• Erasmus+ Program / Instituto Internacional Wangari MaathaicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational mobility program through which students participate in exchanges. In 2026, 15 students from 2º ESO were selected for an exchange to Berlin with the Instituto Internacional Wangari Maathai.
• IES Gerald Brenan (Alhaurín de la Torre)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school in the 'I Encuentro de gestión de la convivencia' event and the Emocion-ARTE project focused on emotional intelligence and school coexistence through theater activities.
• IES Fuente Luna (Pizarra)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school participating in the coexistence management project and theater workshops under the Emocion-ARTE and Medi-ACTORES programs.
• Ayuntamiento de ÁloracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe local municipal government collaborates on environmental activities (World Environment Day celebrations), educational events, and provided support during flood recovery in October 2024.
• Centro Municipal de Información a la Mujer (Álora)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided books for working on gender violence prevention and equality promotion, funded through the Pact of State funds.
• Área de Igualdad de la Diputación de MálagaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInvited IES Valle del Sol students to participate in the Provincial Debate Tournament for Equality in November 2024.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Nord Anglia Education: Global operator of premium international K-12 schools. Comparable on offering internationally oriented secondary curriculum and digital/STEAM enrichment, though at very different scale and as a private fee-paying model.
• Cognita Schools: International K-12 school group operating across Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Comparable in managing secondary education institutions with emphasis on international curriculum and community engagement.
• GEMS Education: Large international K-12 school group with global footprint. Comparable in delivering internationally accredited secondary education with technology integration, though as a private premium operator.
• International Schools Partnership: Global K-12 school group with European and Latin American presence. Comparable in operating secondary schools with international curriculum and EdTech integration programs.

Others

• Maple Bear Global Schools: Global bilingual K-12 school network with strong presence in Latin America and emerging markets. Adjacent comparator for international curriculum delivery and bilingual education models relevant to IES Valle del Sol's Erasmus+ integration.
• Stride Inc: US-based online K-12 education provider (formerly K12 Inc). Adjacent in K-12 digital and curriculum delivery, particularly relevant given IES Valle del Sol's investment in online platforms (Moodle, iPasen) and AI tools.

Direct peers

• IES Gerald Brenan: Public secondary school (IES) in Alhaurín de la Torre, Málaga, with which IES Valle del Sol co-organizes the 'I Encuentro de gestión de la convivencia' and the Emocion-ARTE theater project. Same regional public-school model and shared coexistence programming.
• IES Fuente Luna: Public IES in Pizarra, Málaga, partner in the Emocion-ARTE and Medi-ACTORES theater workshops. Comparable Andalusian public secondary school serving a similar rural catchment and student population.

Regional players

• Bright Scholar (formerly Bright China): International K-12 operator with schools primarily in China and expanding globally. Comparable in operating secondary schools with international curriculum orientation, though predominantly Asia-Pacific focused.
• Instituto Internacional Wangari Maathai: Berlin-based international secondary school partnering with IES Valle del Sol on the 2026 Erasmus+ exchange. Comparable K-12 secondary institution, though operating under the German system and outside IES Valle del Sol's direct catchment.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Ies-Valle-Del-Sol-%C3%81lora-102580201527806
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ies-valle-del-sol

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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