La Salle Bilbao

What La Salle Bilbao does

La Salle Bilbao is a private K-12 Catholic educational institution located in Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain, operating as part of the global Lasallian educational network (Distrito ARLEP). The school delivers a continuous educational pathway spanning Haur Hezkuntza (Early Childhood, age 2+), Lehen Hezkuntza (Primary), DBH (Compulsory Secondary Education), and Batxilergoa (Bachillerato), with a stated headcount of 34 employees. It operates from a single main campus at Madariaga Hiribidea 67 with multi-building infrastructure, including renovated learning spaces, solar energy systems (108 + 148 modules of 455 Wp), and CO2-monitored ventilation.

The school's core educational technology is the NCA (Nuevo Contexto de Aprendizaje / New Learning Context) methodology, introduced in 2021 and progressively implemented across all stages by 2024-2025. NCA replaces traditional walled classrooms with open, transparent learning spaces where multiple teachers operate simultaneously across grade levels, emphasizing student autonomy and collaborative projects. Supplementary technology education covers educational robotics and programming from first grade using Blue-Bots, ScratchJr, LEGO Education BricQ Motion, and Wonder Workshop Dash Robot. Specialized programs include the Dual Bachillerato (in partnership with Academica International Studies since 2016, yielding both Spanish and American diplomas), Cambridge English exam preparation with British Council, and international student exchanges (notably with Germany). Ancillary services include Madrugadores/Guardería (before/after care), Comedor (canteen operated by Gastronomia Baska), and extracurricular activities such as judo, yoga, English, robotics, and cooking.

The revenue model is tuition- and fee-based, with recurring subscription-style payment for educational services plus ancillary services (childcare, cafeteria, extracurricular activities). Tuition fees are not publicly disclosed; childcare pricing is published via downloadable PDF for 2026-2027. Marketing and distribution are direct-to-consumer, relying on open house events (Jardunaldi irekiak / Jornadas de puertas abiertas), guided December/January visits, a bilingual Basque/Spanish website, a Facebook presence, and direct phone/email contact for admissions. The school is part of the broader ARLEP district (120 schools, 70,000 students, 5,000 educators across the Iberian Peninsula, Balearic Islands, and Canary Islands), which provides institutional credibility and referral pathways. No funding rounds, M&A activity, or financial disclosures are available.

Name

La Salle Bilbao

Legal name

La Salle Bilbao

Website

https://lasallebilbao.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

La Salle Bilbao is a private Catholic K-12 school in Bilbao, Spain, serving families with children ages 2-18 through a Lasallian educational network, offering Early Childhood through Bachillerato programs using the NCA open-space learning methodology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Classical Education K–12 Schools (EDAJABAF)

Keywords

• K-12 education services
• Catholic private schools
• Early childhood education
• Secondary education programs
• Educational daycare services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bilbao

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Educational Tuition and Fees: Tuition fees for K-12 education covering Educación Infantil, Primaria, ESO, and Bachillerato. Additional revenue from before/after school care (Madrugadores-Guardería), canteen services (Comedor), and extracurricular activities
2. Extracurricular Activities: Fees for optional activities including robotics, judo, English, yoga, clay play, and cooking workshops offered September through June

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

La Salle Bilbao is a private Catholic K-12 school delivering comprehensive education from Early Childhood (Haur Hezkuntza, ages 2-5) through Upper Secondary (Batxilergoa/Bachillerato) using the proprietary NCA (Nuevo Contexto de Aprendizaje) methodology in wall-less open learning spaces. The school offers four core educational stages plus ancillary paid services including before/after-school care (Madrugadores-Guardería), school cafeteria (Comedor), extracurricular activities (robotics, judo, English, yoga, pottery, cooking), international exchanges, and special programs such as Dual Bachillerato (Spanish + American diploma) and Cambridge English preparation.

Product overview

La Salle Bilbao is an educational institution offering comprehensive schooling from Early Childhood (Educación Infantil) through Upper Secondary (Bachillerato). The school operates with approximately 1,000 educational centers worldwide as part of the Lasallian network. Its portfolio includes core educational stages (Infant, Primary, ESO, and Bachillerato), special programs like the Dual Baccalaureate in partnership with Academica International Studies, technology-enhanced learning through robotics and programming curricula, and support services including cafeteria, nursery care, and extracurricular activities. The institution also provides pastoral programs (Izartxo) and international exchange opportunities. The school has recently implemented the NCA (Nuevo Contexto de Aprendizaje) methodology featuring open-space learning environments without traditional walls.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Distrito ARLEP: Lasallian educational district covering the Iberian Peninsula, Balearic Islands, and Canary Islands with 120 schools, 70,000 students, and 5,000 educators.

Products and services

• Educación Infantil (Haur Hezkuntza) Early childhood education stage for children (Haur Hezkuntza in Basque), focusing on holistic development and foundational learning through play-based activities within the NCA methodology.
• Educación Primaria (Lehen Hezkuntza) Primary education stage (Lehen Hezkuntza in Basque) covering grades 1-6, incorporating technology education including robotics and programming from Grade 1.
• ESO (DBH) Compulsory secondary education (DBH in Basque) covering grades 1-4, preparing students for baccalaureate or vocational training, delivered within the NCA methodology framework.
• Bachillerato (Batxilergoa) Upper secondary education (Batxilergoa in Basque) preparing students for university entrance, offering various modalities with individualized academic and career guidance.
• Bachillerato Dual (Dual Baccalaureate) Special program offered in partnership with Academica International Studies enabling students to earn both their native Spanish diploma and an American diploma simultaneously through online courses with American tutors.
• Robotics and Programming (Robotika eta Programazioa) Robotics and programming education across Primary levels using Blue-Bots, ScratchJr, LEGO Education BricQ Motion, and Wonder Workshop Dash Robot to develop computational thinking from Grade 1.
• Servicio de Guardería y Madrugadores Extended care service for Infant and Primary students, including early morning care (Madrugadores) and full-day nursery care (Guardería) to facilitate family work-life balance, billed monthly with downloadable tariff documents for 2026-2027.
• Comedor Escolar (School Cafeteria) Daily meal service prepared by Gastronomia Baska in the school's own kitchen, providing nutritionally balanced meals for students with special diet accommodations notified before 09:30.
• Actividades Extraescolares (Extracurricular Activities) After-school activities including robotics, judo, English, yoga, pottery, and cooking workshops offered on school premises from September through June.
• Izartxo - Pastoral y Tiempo Libre Leisure-time educational program (Izartxo) within the Lasallian tradition, offering activities such as Urratsak and Jende Xumea youth groups promoting values of responsibility, creativity, justice, and teamwork.
• Intercambios Escolares (School Exchanges) Student exchange programs with schools in other countries, such as the Germany exchange for 3rd-4th ESO students providing international learning, cultural, and friendship experiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• Progressive NCA methodology covering all educational stages by 2024-2025 academic year
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• OZASANminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 29 May 2023OZASAN installed solar panels on school rooftops for electricity generation and self-consumption, contributing to the school's carbon footprint reduction objectives supported by Next Generation Funds.
• British Council BilbaocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 March 2022British Council Bilbao offers intensive online courses specifically designed to prepare students for Cambridge University exams. La Salle Bilbao students have access to these preparation programs for Cambridge English certifications.
• Academica International StudiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Since the 2016 academic year, Academica International Studies enables La Salle Bilbao to offer Dual Bachillerato, allowing students to earn both their native country's diploma and an American diploma simultaneously through online format with American tutors.
• La Salle ARLEPflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLa Salle Bilbao is part of the ARLEP District, one of the largest educational networks globally. ARLEP encompasses the Iberian Peninsula, Balearic Islands, and Canary Islands with 120 schools, 70,000 students, and 5,000 educators. Sector Bilbao comprises 16 schools.
• PROYDE-PROEGAcoreOthersThe school's own NGO focused on development cooperation for over 25 years. Supports international solidarity projects including support for refugee children and adults in Lebanon. Organizes annual Carrera Solidaria (Solidarity Race) fundraising events.
• Gastronomia BaskaminorOthersGastronomia Baska prepares daily meals in the school's kitchen for the canteen service, with special diet accommodations notified before 09:30.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• International School of Bilbao: Private international K-12 school in the Bilbao metro area offering IB and bilingual programs; competes for internationally-minded families prioritizing global curricula over Lasallian identity.
• Colegio San Patricio (Jesuitas): Catholic K-12 school in Bilbao run by the Jesuits with values-based formation; competes directly with La Salle Bilbao for families seeking faith-based, holistic education with strong university placement.
• Colegio La Salle (ARLEP network): Sibling La Salle schools across the ARLEP district (120 schools, 70,000 students); share methodology, branding and benchmarking, making them the closest peer set for operational and pedagogical comparison.
• British School of Bilbao: International K-12 school in Bilbao offering a British curriculum with strong English immersion; directly competes with La Salle Bilbao for internationally-oriented, premium-tuition families in the same catchment area.
• Colegio Alemán de Bilbao (German School): German international K-12 school in Bilbao offering Abitur and bilingual education; competes head-to-head for families seeking foreign curricula, Cambridge-style rigor, and cross-border academic portability.

Emerging players

• Grupo Attendis: Spanish network of private K-12 schools offering bilingual and STEM-forward programs; comparable as an emerging multi-brand consolidator competing for the same premium private-school families across Spain.
• Colegios Casvi: Group of private K-12 schools in Spain emphasizing trilingual education and STEM; competes for families seeking innovation-oriented pedagogy and international credentials, similar to La Salle's NCA + Cambridge positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Colegio Nuestra Señora del Carmen (Salesianos): Salesian Catholic K-12 school network with similar values-based formation, vocational programs and extracurricular breadth; competing broad incumbent for tuition-paying families seeking Catholic education.
• Colegios Jesuitas (Jesuit Education Network): Spanish network of Jesuit K-12 schools with similar Catholic, values-based identity and academic rigor; broad incumbent competing for the same faith-oriented families across multiple Spanish regions.
• SEK International Schools (Grupo SEK): Established Spanish network offering IB and international curricula across multiple campuses; a broader incumbent with overlapping international and bilingual offerings that competes with La Salle Bilbao's Dual Bachillerato track.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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