Colegio Luz Casanova Usera (FEyE)

What Colegio Luz Casanova Usera (FEyE) does

Colegio Luz Casanova Usera is a concertado (state-funded private) Catholic school operated by the Fundación Educación y Evangelio (FEyE) non-profit foundation in the Usera district of Madrid, Spain. The institution provides a continuous educational pathway spanning the full K-12 range: 1st and 2nd Cycle of Infant Education (ages 0-6), Primary Education (1º-6º), and Compulsory Secondary Education ESO (1º-4º, ages 12-16). The school serves primarily working and middle-class families from Usera and surrounding neighborhoods including Almendrales, Moscardó, Orcasitas, and San Fermín. Its origins trace to 1934 when Luz Casanova's Apostólicas del Corazón de Jesús founded the school to serve children impoverished by the Spanish Civil War; the current building was inaugurated on January 8, 1957, and FEyE assumed direction on September 1, 2010.

The educational offering is anchored in a Catholic values-based pastoral approach combined with structured pedagogical methodologies including multiple intelligences theory, cooperative learning, project-based learning, learning spaces (Espacios de Aprendizaje), early stimulation (Estimulación Temprana), and the Atelier arts program. The school participates in several specialized programs: BEDA (bilingual English-Spanish instruction via Escuelas Católicas), TIC-TAC-TEP (technology integration), Innovation 43,19, and the government-funded PROA+ equity and reinforcement program. Complementary fee-based services include a school canteen, morning care (atención matinal), extracurricular activities, and a uniform/textbook store.

The revenue model combines public per-pupil subsidies (subvención pública) from the Comunidad de Madrid with family tuition and fee payments for non-funded services. Admissions are administered through the official Comunidad de Madrid RAÍCES system and SAE process, with the school operating under code 28012603. The school's marketing is largely community-led, relying on word-of-mouth in the neighborhood, the AMPA parent association, parish channels (Parroquia de la Virgen de la Fuensanta), Cáritas Diocesana de Madrid, and the broader FEyE network of 19+ schools across Spain. The technology footprint is modest: a WordPress-based website with Divi page builder, social media presence on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, and YouTube, and standard GDPR cookie consent tooling — with no proprietary digital platform or AI/ML capability evident.

Name

Colegio Luz Casanova Usera (FEyE)

Legal name

FUNDACIÓN EDUCACIÓN Y EVANGELIO

Website

https://luzcasanovausera.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1934

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Colegio Luz Casanova Usera is a concertado Catholic school in Madrid's Usera district, operated by FEyE foundation, offering K-12 education from infant through ESO to working and middle-class families with public subsidies and family tuition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Private Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter Montessori/Waldorf/Classical/Expeditionary (Pedagogical Models) (EDAJACAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Nursery & Playgroups (EDACACAK)

Keywords

• K-12 Catholic education
• Concertado school services
• Infant education programs
• Bilingual education BEDA
• School pastoral programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Public Funding (Subvención Pública): As a 'centro concertado' (state-funded private school), the school receives government subsidies from the Comunidad de Madrid for operating as a publicly-funded educational institution. This covers a significant portion of operational costs.
2. Tuition and Fees (Cuotas Familiares): Families pay tuition and service fees for items not covered by public funding, including extended services such as canteen, morning care (atención matinal), extracurricular activities, uniforms, and textbooks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Colegio Luz Casanova Usera is a concertado (state-funded private) Catholic school that delivers faith-based K-12 education covering First and Second Cycle Infant Education (0-6 years), Primary Education (1º-6º), and Compulsory Secondary Education (1º-4º ESO). It augments the core curriculum with specialized programs (BEDA bilingual, Programa Artes, Innovación 43,19, TIC-TAC-TEP, PROA+) and complementary services such as school canteen, morning care, extracurricular activities, family orientation, and pastoral formation, serving families in the Usera district of Madrid.

Product overview

Colegio Luz Casanova Usera is a concertado (state-funded private) Catholic school operated by Fundación Educación y Evangelio (FEyE). The institution offers a unified educational platform spanning Early Childhood Education (0-6 years), Primary Education (1º-6º), and Compulsory Secondary Education (1º-4º ESO). The core educational offering is supplemented by specialized programs including BEDA (bilingual education), Programa Artes, Innovación 43,19, TIC-TAC-TEP (technology integration), and PROA+ (educational support). Complementary services include cafeteria, after-school activities, morning care, and family orientation. The institution's pedagogical approach emphasizes innovation, interiority, service learning, and integral formation rooted in Christian values, with methodologies including multiple intelligences, cooperative learning, and project-based learning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Educación Infantil - Primer Ciclo (First Cycle Infant Education, 0-3 years) Early childhood education program for children aged 0-3 years, including developmental stimulation and early learning activities. Offered to families in the Usera district seeking structured care and education for infants.
• Educación Infantil - Segundo Ciclo (Second Cycle Infant Education, 3-6 years) Second cycle of early childhood education for children aged 3-6 years, building on early stimulation programs. Offered to families enrolling children in pre-primary education.
• Educación Primaria (Primary Education, 1º-6º) Primary education program covering six grades (1º to 6º) with curriculum including languages, sciences, arts, and physical education. Offered to families seeking state-funded private Catholic primary education.
• Educación Secundaria Obligatoria (Compulsory Secondary Education, 1º-4º ESO) Compulsory secondary education program (1º to 4º ESO) preparing students for baccalaureate or vocational training. Offered to families seeking Catholic secondary education.
• Servicio de Comedor (School Canteen) School cafeteria service operating throughout the academic year with balanced meal options, accommodating allergies and dietary requirements. Offered to enrolled students as a paid ancillary service. Reduced-price canteen available for qualifying low-income families.
• Actividades Extraescolares (Extracurricular Activities) After-school activities and complementary programs including sports, arts, and enrichment courses from October to May. Offered to enrolled students as a paid add-on service.
• Atención Matinal (Morning Care) Morning care service from 8:00 until class start time, providing educational activities through play and dynamics. Offered to families needing early drop-off before school hours.
• Orientación a Familias (Family Guidance) Family guidance service provided by the orientation team, offering personalized academic and professional counseling to help students discover talents. Offered to enrolled families.
• Programa BEDA (Bilingual Education) Bilingual English-Spanish education program with native English teaching staff and auxiliary conversation support, integrated with ECMadrid. Offered to enrolled students as part of the educational project.
• PROA+ (Programa para la Orientación, Avanzar y Enriquecer) Government-funded educational support program that provides reinforcement teachers, socio-emotional education activities, and barrier assessment for vulnerable students at no cost to families. Targeted at students needing curriculum support.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration9 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Escuelas Católicas (ECM - Escuelas Católicas de Madrid)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 April 2024Colegio Luz Casanova Usera is affiliated with Escuelas Católicas, the main association of Catholic schools in the Madrid region. FEyE and its centers actively participate in joint initiatives including advocacy communications, educational events (such as the Parque de Atracciones excursion for 6th graders), and collaborative projects defending the prestige of concerted (state-funded) Catholic education. The school participates in ECM programs including BEDA (bilingual education) and Innovation 43,19.
• Cáritas Diocesana de MadridcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 June 2021The school collaborates with Cáritas Diocesana de Madrid, particularly for the Day of Charity (Día de Caridad). Students participate in fundraising and social action activities organized by Cáritas, supporting the most vulnerable in the Usera neighborhood. The school coordinates with Cáritas and Social Services to support families facing economic hardship.
• Fundación Educación y Evangelio (FEyE)coreOthersFEyE is the foundation that owns and manages the school. Since September 1, 2010, FEyE has assumed full management of the center, supporting the values transmitted by the Apostólicas del Corazón de Jesús. FEyE provides organizational, pedagogical, pastoral, administrative, and HR support through its central services and coordinates a network of 19+ schools across Spain.
• Parroquia de la Virgen de la FuensantacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school maintains a close relationship with the Parish of Our Lady of the Fuensanta in the Usera district. The parish is the school's religious community of reference, supporting pastoral activities, liturgical celebrations, and the spiritual formation of students and families.
• Mapfre (Insurance / Mutua de Accidentes)minorOthersThe school's accident insurance is provided through Mapfre (Mutua de Accidentes del colegio). In case of school accidents, students are referred to the contracted medical center: Clínica Virgen del Camino (Paseo de las Delicias, 150).
• Ministerio de Educación y Formación Profesional (Government of Spain)coreOthersThe school receives PROA+ program funding from the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training, supported by EU Recovery and Resilience Mechanism funds. This enables the school to hire reinforcement teaching staff, run socio-emotional education programs, and provide barrier assessments for at-risk students at no cost to families.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Santa María de la Providencia (FEyE): FEyE network Catholic concertado school with comparable K-12 offering, faith-based mission, and reliance on concertado public funding — a structurally identical peer within the foundation.
• Colegio San Patricio (Madrid): Catholic concertado school in the Madrid region with similar comprehensive K-12 offering and faith-based identity; directly competes for families seeking Catholic education in the same metropolitan area.
• Blanca de Castilla (FEyE): Sister school within the FEyE network of 19+ Catholic concertado centers across Spain, operating under the same foundation management, shared pastoral and pedagogical programs (TIC-TAC-TEP, Artes, BEDA), and governance structure — the closest possible direct peer.
• Colegio San Juan Bautista (Madrid): Catholic concertado K-12 school in Madrid serving a comparable urban demographic with similar faith-based, comprehensive educational offering — a meaningful local peer in the same city and regulatory environment.
• Santo Ángel de la Guarda (FEyE): FEyE network Catholic concertado school operating with the same foundation oversight, shared programs, and value-based education model — directly comparable peer within the same management umbrella.
• Sagrada Familia (FEyE): Another FEyE-managed Catholic concertado school in Spain sharing the same foundation, brand, pedagogical methodology, and administrative back-office — directly comparable in mission, scale, and operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Colegio Santa María del Pilar: Large historic Catholic concertado school in Madrid with comprehensive K-12 programming under the Marist Brothers; comparable on faith-based identity and concertado status but with significantly greater scale and brand recognition.
• Colegio La Salle Madrid: Established Catholic concertado school network in Madrid offering K-12 education under the La Salle Brothers; overlaps on faith-based concertado model and bilingual programs but operates as part of a much larger, multi-site national/international network.

Others

• FEyE Centro de Estimulación Temprana (CET): FEyE-affiliated early stimulation center referenced from the school's main navigation; comparable as a sister entity within the same foundation offering adjacent early-childhood services.
• Escuelas Católicas de Madrid: Regional association of Catholic schools in Madrid, of which Colegio Luz Casanova Usera is a member; comparable as the institutional ecosystem peer providing shared advocacy, events, and programs (BEDA, Innovación 43,19).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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