Colegio Pureza de María Cid

What Colegio Pureza de María Cid does

Colegio Pureza de María Cid is a Catholic concertado (government-subsidized private) school in Valencia, Spain, operated by the Congregación Pureza de María Santísima under the educational philosophy of Madre Alberta Giménez. The school delivers a continuous K-12 educational pathway from Early Childhood (age 3) through Bachillerato (age 18), organized across five stages — Infantil, Primaria, ESO, Bachillerato, and the add-on Dual Bachillerato with a US High School diploma delivered in partnership with Academica Corporation. A community of 115+ professionals supports delivery, including dedicated pedagogical directors for each stage, coordinators for pastoral, Erasmus+, quality, ICT, and the Dual Bachillerato program, and an on-site kitchen, library (14,000+ volumes), and nursing service.

The school's core technology stack integrates Google Workspace and Chromebook-based learning from 5th Primary onward, the Moodle-based Aula Virtual LMS, and the Educamos administrative platform for parent communication and grading. Differentiated pedagogical assets include the proprietary EMAT/EntusiasMAT mathematics methodology for Early Childhood and Primary (multiple-intelligences-based), the ARIT hybrid mathematics project for Secondary, the CiberEMAT digital-math program, a school chess curriculum, and the PIIE inclusion and emotional well-being program. International programming is delivered through Erasmus+ exchanges (France, Poland, Germany) and the Dual Bachillerato US diploma pathway. A meteorological station installed in December 2022 and linked to the AVAMET network provides real-time data integrated into the curriculum.

The revenue model combines per-pupil public subsidies from the Valencian Community Education Department with tuition fees from families, supplemented by ancillary services including canteen meals, extracurricular activities (sports, robotics, languages via Lenguas Vivas and external English providers), summer/winter school programs, and uniform sales. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: families enroll through the GVA Education Portal and a personal interview process, with demand generated primarily through community referrals, the Pureza de María network, the Movimiento Familia Albertiana lay community, and information events. The school operates a single campus on Avenida del Cid in Valencia, purpose-built beginning in 1964-65 and designed by architect Mauro Lleó, with 43 classrooms, laboratories, sports facilities covering 6,750 m², chapels, and a Docomomo-recognized modernist main building.

Name

Colegio Pureza de María Cid

Legal name

Colegio Pureza de María Cid Congregación Pureza de María Santísima

Website

https://pmaria-cid.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Colegio Pureza de María Cid is a Catholic concertado school in Valencia, Spain, serving students ages 3-18 across Infantil through Bachillerato with proprietary EMAT/ARIT mathematics programs, Dual Bachillerato, Erasmus+, and the PIIE inclusion initiative.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAG

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

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

SECONDARYEDACADAH

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies

Education/Early Childhood Education/Early Learning Academies & Montessori/Reggio/Steiner Programs

Keywords

• Private Catholic education
• K-12 school services
• Bachillerato dual diploma
• Educational extracurricular programs
• School dining and library services

Headquarters

HQ city

Valencia

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and School Fees: As a concertado (government-subsidized private) Catholic school, the institution receives partial government funding supplemented by tuition fees from families. The school offers various optional services (canteen, extended care, extracurricular activities) that generate additional revenue streams.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Colegio Pureza de María Cid is a concertado (government-subsidized private) Catholic school that delivers complete K-12 education from Early Childhood (age 3) through Bachillerato (age 18), with five enrolled stages (Infantil, Primaria, ESO, Bachillerato, and Bachillerato Dual). The school's offering is augmented by proprietary mathematics methodologies (EMAT and ARIT), Chromebook-based digital learning, the PIIE emotional well-being program, Erasmus+ international exchanges, and on-site support services including its own kitchen, school library with over 14,000 volumes, nursing, and extracurricular activities.

Product overview

Colegio Pureza de María Cid is a Catholic private school offering comprehensive education from ages 3 through Baccalaureate (age 18). The school provides a unified educational platform comprising five core stages (Infantil, Primaria, Secundaria, Bachillerato, and the add-on Bachillerato Dual), supported by specialized programs including EMAT/EntusiasMAT for mathematics, ARIT for secondary mathematics, CiberEMAT for digital math learning, chess instruction, and the PIIE inclusion program. Additional services include dining, nursing, library, and extracurricular activities. The institution emphasizes technology integration through Google Workspace and Chromebooks, internationalization via ERASMUS+, and values-based education aligned with Christian identity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Educación Infantil Early childhood education program for children from age 3, focused on self-discovery and the development of affective and communicative skills through active pedagogy.
• Educación Primaria Primary education stage focusing on the ethical development of students and on the physical, intellectual, and affective capacities appropriate to their age.
• Educación Secundaria (ESO) Compulsory secondary education stage that develops students' capacities and competencies, including their ethical and social sense as future adult members of society.
• Bachillerato Upper-secondary education stage continuing the intellectual and emotional development of students and preparing them for Spanish university entrance examinations and future careers.
• Bachillerato Dual Add-on program enabling students to be simultaneously enrolled in the Spanish school and a US High School via Academica, earning both Spanish and American qualifications and unlocking access to both Spanish and US universities.
• Comedor (Cafeteria/Dining Service) On-site dining service run by the school's own kitchen, preparing healthy, balanced, and nutritious meals supervised by a nutritionist, with lunch timing tailored to each educational stage.
• Enfermería (School Nursing) School nurse service providing health education, hygiene promotion, and direct care for students with chronic illnesses, rare diseases, or special needs.
• Biblioteca (School Library) School library with around 14,000 volumes including rare books dating to the late 19th century, offering lending services, reading workshops, storytelling sessions, and research support.
• Actividades Extraescolares (Extracurricular Activities) After-school program offering sports, musical expression, robotics, languages, and special holiday programs including summer and winter schools.
• ERASMUS+ Exchange Program European mobility and exchange program enabling student and teacher exchanges with partner schools across Europe, including participation in Erasmus+ projects such as the Time Machine initiative.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successful university preparation demonstrated by decades of educational track record and 40+ years of experience preparing students for Selectividad exams

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AcademicacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Academica Corporation for the Dual Bachillerato program, allowing students to be simultaneously enrolled at the school and a US High School, earning both Spanish Bachiller and American High School diplomas. Students can access US university system upon graduation.
• Universidad CEU Cardenal HerreraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership providing pathways for students and potential collaboration in educational projects.
• Universidad Católica de Valencia (UCV)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership with Catholic university in Valencia, part of the Pureza de María network's educational ecosystem.
• Universidad Internacional de Valencia (VIU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnline university partnership providing flexible educational pathways for students and families.
• BaildeportminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSports and extracurricular activities partner providing physical education programs including after-school sports.
• Lenguas VivasminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLanguage school partner for English and foreign language extracurricular programs.
• International Center for English (Inglés Extraescolar)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEnglish language extracurricular partner providing additional language learning opportunities outside regular curriculum.
• Erasmus+ Program PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean exchange partners including Liceo Primus (Poland), schools in France and Germany. The school participates in Erasmus+ projects including the 'Time Machine' project, enabling student and teacher mobility across Europe.
• Congregación Pureza de MaríacoreOthersThe school is operated by the Congregación Pureza de María Santísima, part of a global network of educational institutions following the spiritual and educational mission of Madre Alberta Giménez.
• Movimiento Familia Albertiana (MFA)coreOthersLay movement sharing the charism and spirituality of the Sisters of Pureza de María following the style of Madre Alberta. Connects families with the school's mission and values.
• ASINDOWNminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organization partner supporting inclusion and social responsibility initiatives within the school community.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Academica Corporation: US-based education company that partners with schools globally to deliver the Dual Diploma / Dual Bachillerato program. Directly comparable because it is the partner enabling Colegio Pureza de María Cid's US diploma pathway and operates similar dual diploma programs at competing schools.

Direct peers

• Colegio San José (Jesuitas Valencia): Jesuit-run K-12 school in Valencia combining Catholic formation with academic rigor. Comparable as a similarly-conceived Catholic concertado school with comparable curricula and concertado economics.
• British School of Valencia: British international school in Valencia providing UK curriculum from Early Years through Sixth Form. Comparable as a premium international K-12 school in Valencia, competing for the same internationally-minded families.
• Colegio Santa María del Pilar (Marianistas): Catholic concertado K-12 school in Madrid operated by the Marianists. Comparable as a religious-congregation-owned concertado school offering similar academic and values-based K-12 education to Spanish families.
• Caxton College: British international school in Puçol (Valencia metropolitan area) offering K-12 education with international curriculum and English-language instruction. Comparable as a premium K-12 school in the Valencia catchment competing for the same internationally-minded family segment.
• American School of Valencia: Private American-international K-12 school in Valencia offering US-aligned curriculum and dual pathways. Directly comparable as a Valencia-based international school competing for the same expatriate and internationally-oriented Spanish family base.
• Colegio Inmaculada (Jesuitas): Jesuit K-12 concertado school in Valencia with comprehensive academic and pastoral programs. Comparable as a same-geography Catholic concertado school targeting similar families with parallel concertado funding and tuition structure.
• Colegio Pureza de María (other campuses): Other schools operated by the same Congregación Pureza de María Santísima network (e.g., Cartagena, Málaga, Madrid). They share the same educational philosophy, proprietary EMAT/ARIT methodologies, PIIE inclusion project, and Catholic identity, making them the most directly comparable peer institutions.
• Colegio El Pilar (Valencia): Catholic concertado school in Valencia providing K-12 education with Christian values and academic preparation. Comparable as a religious concertado school serving the same Valencia family market with similar concertado economics.
• Colegio La Salle (Valencia): Catholic concertado school in Valencia operated by the La Salle Brothers network. Comparable as a parallel religious concertado K-12 school competing for the same faith-based family demographic in Valencia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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