IES Virgen del Pilar

What IES Virgen del Pilar does

IES Virgen del Pilar is a public secondary education institution (Instituto de Educación Secundaria) located in Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain, fully operated and funded by the Gobierno de Aragón through its Department of Education. The institution provides comprehensive secondary education across ESO (ages 12–16), three Bachillerato tracks (Sciences; Social Sciences and Humanities; Visual and Performing Arts), and an extensive Vocational Training (Formación Profesional / FP) division spanning Basic, Intermediate, and Superior levels across six professional families: Electricidad y Electrónica, Fabricación Mecánica, Frío y Calor, Madera y Mueble, Transporte y Mantenimiento de Vehículos, and FOL. Advanced FP offerings include programs in industrial automation and robotics, energy efficiency, mechanical design, industrial mechatronics, automotive technology, and wood design, plus post-degree specialization courses (Digitalización del Mantenimiento Industrial, Auditorías Energéticas) and a new Dual Intensive Training pathway for 2025–2026.

The institution supports international mobility through the EU-co-funded Erasmus+ program with partnerships at Lycée Cantau (Anglet, France) and ITIS Paleocapa (Bérgamo, Italy), and integrates industry exposure through partnerships such as AMAFRI REYCAL SL for HVAC (Frío y Calor) students. Operational technology consists of standard public-sector platforms — AEDUCAR for academic management, SIGAD for administration, EDUCARAGON for enrollment, plus a TPV virtual payment gateway — none of which constitute proprietary technology. The institution maintains a certified Quality Management System under AENOR/ISO standards, has renewed the Sello de Responsabilidad Social de Aragón (RSA) for 2024, and participates in skills competitions such as SpainSkills 2026.

The business model is government-funded: no tuition is charged for standard ESO, Bachillerato, and FP programs, with funding flowing from the Aragón regional education budget. Supplemental revenue or earmarked funds may exist for paid specialization courses (CEGS) and Erasmus+ co-financing, but the institution does not operate as a commercial entity and has no equity investors, parent company, or external ownership. Management is led by Director Almudena Latre Rueda and Secretary José Carlos Santolaria, supported by heads of department across the FP verticals.

Name

IES Virgen del Pilar

Legal name

IES Virgen del Pilar

Website

https://iesvirgendelpilar.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IES Virgen del Pilar is a public secondary education and vocational training institute in Zaragoza, Spain, funded by the Gobierno de Aragón. It delivers ESO, three Bachillerato tracks, and FP programs across six professional families, with international Erasmus+ mobility and AENOR-certified quality systems.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Zaragoza

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

IES Virgen del Pilar is a publicly funded secondary education institute in Zaragoza, Spain, that delivers compulsory secondary education (ESO), three tracks of upper-secondary Bachillerato (Sciences, Social Sciences/Humanities, and Visual/Performing Arts), and a broad Vocational Training (FP) division covering Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, and post-degree specialization levels across manufacturing, automotive, woodworking, refrigeration/heating, water treatment, and industrial automation disciplines. It complements classroom instruction with Erasmus+ international mobility, dual intensive vocational training, and an AENOR-certified quality management system.

Product overview

IES Virgen del Pilar is a public secondary education and vocational training institution in Zaragoza, Spain, offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs. The core offerings include compulsory secondary education (ESO) across four years, followed by three upper-secondary Bachillerato tracks (Sciences, Social Sciences/Humanities, and Visual/Performing Arts). The institution has a strong vocational training (FP) division providing Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced level programs across technical fields including manufacturing, automotive, woodwork, refrigeration and heating, water treatment, and industrial automation. Specialized programs include Dual Intensive vocational training and post-degree specialization courses. The school also supports international mobility through Erasmus+, publishes its own magazine (TRÓCOLA), organizes active recreation sports programs, and maintains a certified quality management system.

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Products and services

• Educación Secundaria Obligatoria (ESO) Mandatory four-year secondary education program (1º to 4º ESO) delivering a general academic curriculum to students aged 12-16, serving as preparation for both upper-secondary academic and vocational pathways.
• Bachillerato de Ciencias Upper-secondary science track preparing students aged 16-18 for university studies in STEM fields and the PAU (Prueba de Acceso a la Universidad) university entrance exam.
• Bachillerato de Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades Upper-secondary academic track focused on social sciences, humanities, and liberal arts for students aged 16-18 preparing for university entrance.
• Bachillerato de Artes Plásticas y Escénicas Upper-secondary artistic track covering visual arts, performing arts, and creative disciplines for students aged 16-18 preparing for arts-focused university or conservatory studies.
• Ciclos Formativos de Grado Básico (CFGB) Basic-level vocational training programs offering foundational technical qualifications, including Profesional Básico en Mantenimiento de Viviendas and Profesional Básico en Carpintería y Mueble, aimed at younger students entering vocational pathways.
• Ciclos Formativos de Grado Medio (CFGM) Intermediate vocational training programs delivering technical certifications across manufacturing, automotive, woodwork, refrigeration, water networks, and installation maintenance professional families, targeting adolescent learners and adult professionals.
• Ciclos Formativos de Grado Superior (CFGS) Advanced vocational training programs conferring higher technical qualifications, including degrees in industrial automation and robotics, energy efficiency, mechanical design, industrial mechatronics, automotive technology, and wood design.
• Cursos de Especialización de Grado Superior (CEGS) Official government-certified post-degree specialization courses targeting working professionals, including Digitalización del Mantenimiento Industrial and the official Auditoría Energética specialization offered for the 2025-2026 academic year.
• Formación Profesional Dual (Dual Intensive Vocational Training) Dual intensive vocational training combining academic classroom learning with company-based practical work, with the 2025-2026 cohort focusing on Redes y Estaciones de Tratamiento de Aguas (Water Networks and Treatment Stations).
• Programa Erasmus+ European Union co-funded international mobility program enabling IES Virgen del Pilar students to undertake vocational training exchanges at partner institutions including ITIS Paleocapa in Bergamo, Italy and Lycée Cantau in Anglet, France.

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AMAFRI REYCAL SLminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025AMAFRI REYCAL SL, a distributor and specialist in HVAC (climatización y calefacción) machinery and accessories, collaborated with and sponsored IES Virgen del Pilar students from the Frío y Calor department to attend the International C&R Salon (Salón Internacional de la Climatización y la Refrigeración) at IFEMA Madrid. This partnership supports the practical training and industry exposure of future HVAC professionals.
• Lycée Cantau (Anglet, France)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ mobility partnership where IES Virgen del Pilar students from the Frío y Calor department (groups I22Z and I23Z) completed an international exchange at Lycée Cantau in Anglet, France. Students gained practical experience in their vocational field while immersed in a different culture.
• ITIS Paleocapa (Bérgamo, Italia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ mobility partnership where students from ITIS Paleocapa technical institute in Bergamo, Italy visited IES Virgen del Pilar. Activities included workshops on Aragon postcards and tote bag screen printing organized by the Arts department, promoting cultural exchange.
• European Union (Erasmus+ Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIES Virgen del Pilar participates in the Erasmus+ program co-funded by the European Union. The program enables student and staff mobility, international exchanges, and collaborative educational projects across European institutions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CPIFP Los Enlaces: Public integrated FP center in Aragon (Zaragoza) offering intermediate and advanced vocational training across multiple technical families. Directly comparable as a public Aragon vocational training competitor with overlapping ciclos formativos and overlapping student catchment area.
• IES Pablo Serrano: Public secondary institute in Aragon offering ESO, Bachillerato and vocational training. Comparable as a regional public IES center with similar academic-plus-FP portfolio and overlapping student base in the Aragon secondary education market.
• IES Goya: Public secondary education institution in Zaragoza with ESO, Bachillerato and FP offerings. Comparable as a regional public secondary and vocational training competitor serving the same Zaragoza-area catchment.
• IES Miguel Catalán: Public secondary education institute in Zaragoza offering ESO, Bachillerato and Formación Profesional tracks. Comparable as a co-located public IES center competing for the same regional student pool across academic and vocational programs.
• IES Ramón y Cajal: Public IES with ESO, Bachillerato and vocational training tracks in Spain. Comparable as a public secondary institute offering similar breadth of academic and technical programs.

Broad incumbents

• IES Ramiro de Maeztu: Long-established public secondary institute in Madrid with broad ESO, Bachillerato and Formación Profesional offerings. Comparable as a large public IES incumbent with similar full secondary-plus-FP portfolio.
• IES Antonio Machado: Large public secondary institute with extensive academic and FP offerings across multiple technical families. Comparable as a broader-incumbent public IES center operating at greater scale than IES Virgen del Pilar.

Emerging players

• ITIS Paleocapa (Bergamo): Italian technical secondary institute partnering with IES Virgen del Pilar through Erasmus+ for cultural and technical exchanges. Comparable as an international technical-vocational peer engaging in the same student-mobility activities.
• Lycée Cantau (Anglet): French secondary and vocational lycée partnering with IES Virgen del Pilar through Erasmus+ mobility for Frío y Calor students. Comparable as an international vocational peer in the cold-and-heat / HVAC training space.

Regional players

• CPIFP Bajo Aragón: Public integrated FP center in the Bajo Aragón region offering intermediate and superior vocational training. Comparable as a regional peer for FP programs, though geographically separate within Aragon.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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