RESIDENCIA INTERNACIONAL

What RESIDENCIA INTERNACIONAL does

Residencia Internacional Colegio Leonés is a private student residence operated by COLEGIO LEONÉS, S.L. (Sociedad Limitada, CIF B24026403) from a single 6,000+ square meter facility on Calle Corredera, 5 in the center of León, Spain. Founded in 1996, it has run continuously for nearly three decades, providing accommodation, full on-site dining with customized diets, 24-hour reception, video surveillance, study rooms, gym and outdoor sports facilities, gaming zones, parking, and laundry services to international students, Spanish/national students, Spanish-as-a-foreign-language learners, and high-performance athletes. The residence offers three room tiers — Superior with private bathroom, Individual with shared bathroom, and Double with pre-matched roommates — billed on a monthly subscription basis, with separate one-time fees for academic enrollment through the affiliated Colegio Leonés institution.

The company's commercial model is direct-to-consumer, relying on its own website reservation system, phone, and email rather than third-party distribution channels, and is materially reinforced by institutional referral pipelines from major Spanish sports bodies: the Real Federación Española de Golf (hosting eight national golf prospects annually since 2014), Fundación Baloncesto León (over 100 basketball players hosted since 1996), Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa football club, and an endorsement from Spain's Consejo Superior de Deportes. A virtual resident card extends the value proposition through discount partnerships with at least seven local businesses including gyms, cafes, a university bookstore, an academy, a dental clinic, and a driving school.

Technology infrastructure is standard hospitality stack rather than a differentiated platform: WordPress-based website with online payment gateway, WiFi network, CCTV, and the resident card system. The company has no proprietary software product, no mobile app, no public or partner API, and no disclosed AI or automation capabilities. Residents originate from at least 12 countries spanning Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia, indicating active international recruitment despite the single-site footprint. The company is privately held with no disclosed external funding, no M&A history, and a headcount of 12 employees.

Name

RESIDENCIA INTERNACIONAL

Legal name

COLEGIO LEONÉS, S.L.

Website

https://residencialeones.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Residencia Internacional Colegio Leonés operates a single 6,000+ sqm student residence in central León, Spain, serving international students, Spanish-language learners, and high-performance athletes from basketball, golf, and football federations since 1996.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Student Accommodation Services

NAICS

Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps (7213)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAGAEAF

Student/Academic Serviced Residences

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Extended-Stay & Serviced Apartments (Aparthotels)

SECONDARYEDAIALAB

Student Residence Halls & Dormitory Management (On-/Near-Campus)

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/Study Abroad Housing & Accommodation Services

SECONDARYTHAMAGAA

University Dorms & Affiliated Summer Housing

Travel & Hospitality/Vacation Rentals & Short-Term Stays/Student & Intern Short-Term Housing

Keywords

• Student accommodation services
• High-performance athlete housing
• International student residence
• Spanish language programs
• Student housing amenities

Headquarters

HQ city

León

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Accommodation/Housing: Room reservations and long-term housing for students, athletes, and international visitors. Payment is made in advance to guarantee reservation. Room types include Superior (with private bathroom), Individual (shared bathroom), and Double rooms.
2. Academic Enrollment: Academic registration and enrollment fees for courses and educational programs, particularly Spanish language courses for international students
3. Meals and Dining: Full catering service with customized diets and menus adapted to individual preferences and special dietary requirements

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Residencia Internacional Colegio Leonés is a private student residence in central León, Spain, providing monthly furnished accommodation in three room types (Superior with private bathroom, Individual with shared bathroom, and Double with pre-matched roommate). The residence bundles housing with on-site dining, adapted diets, 24-hour reception and video surveillance, WiFi, fitness facilities, study rooms, a gaming zone, parking, and laundry services. It operates a High-Performance Athlete Program supporting elite basketball, golf, and football players, as well as Spanish language programs for international students.

Product overview

Residencia Internacional Colegio Leonés is a university student residence operated by COLEGIO LEONÉS, S.L. in León, Spain, offering accommodation services across three room types (Superior with private bathroom, Individual, and Double rooms) along with comprehensive support services including on-site dining, 24-hour reception, video surveillance, fitness facilities, study rooms, gaming areas, and parking. The residence specializes in hosting international students and high-performance athletes through dedicated programs in basketball (since 1996), golf (partnered with Spanish Golf Federation since 2014), and football (Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa), providing academic support, adapted meals, and sports-aligned schedules. A virtual resident card offers discounts at local partner businesses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Habitación Superior Spacious furnished room with a private bathroom inside the room, offering enhanced comfort for residents. Priced on a monthly subscription basis.
• Habitación Individual Ample and bright individual furnished room with a shared bathroom adjacent to the room. Priced on a monthly subscription basis.
• Habitación Doble Shared furnished accommodation for two residents, with profiles pre-matched by the residence to ensure compatibility. Priced on a monthly subscription basis.
• Restauración / Dining Service On-site restaurant with its own kitchen providing daily meals with customized diets and menus adapted to individual preferences, allergies, and special nutritional requirements such as athlete-specific plans.
• Programa Alto Rendimiento / High-Performance Athlete Program Specialized accommodation and support program for elite athletes, including basketball (since 1996 with over 100 players hosted), golf (since 2014 hosting 8 national prospects via Spanish Golf Federation), and football (in partnership with Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa). Provides training-aligned schedules, adapted nutrition, equipment storage, and academic balance.
• Spanish Language Programs Spanish language courses for international students from countries including USA, Canada, China, Korea, and England, designed for learning Spanish as a second language in a pure Castilian linguistic environment.
• Recepción 24H / 24-Hour Reception and Security Round-the-clock reception service with comprehensive interior and exterior video surveillance covering all areas of the installation for resident safety.
• Gimnasio / Fitness Center

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 basketball players hosted since 1996
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Real Federación Española de GolfcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Since 2014, the residence coordinates with the Spanish Golf Federation to host 8 of the best national golf prospects who study at the residence and pursue their Bachiller (high school diploma) while developing their athletic potential. This is a flagship partnership demonstrating the residence's capability to serve high-performance athletes.
• Fundación Baloncesto LeóncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1996Long-standing partnership with the León Basketball Foundation hosting professional and formation basketball players. Over 100 players have stayed at the residence since 1996. The residence provides accommodation adapted to athletes' schedules, nutrition, and training needs.
• Consejo Superior de DeportescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpain's Higher Council for Sports (government sports authority) trusts the residence as a hosting facility for high-performance athletes. This institutional endorsement provides credibility for athlete accommodation services.
• Cultural y Deportiva LeonesacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe residence serves as the reference accommodation center for football players of Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa, one of the main football clubs in León. Many of their players currently stay at the residence.
• Power Fitness LeónminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal gym partner offering discounts to residence residents through the virtual resident card program.
• Cafetería SonríeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal café/restaurant partner offering discounts to residence residents through the virtual resident card program.
• Librería UniversitariaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUniversity bookstore partner offering discounts to residence residents through the virtual resident card program.
• Academia ÓlimpusminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAcademic academy partner offering discounts to residence residents through the virtual resident card program.
• 3D Dental HealthminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDental clinic partner offering discounts to residence residents through the virtual resident card program.
• Gimnasio En Forma LeónminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFitness center partner offering discounts to residence residents through the virtual resident card program.
• Autoescuela MontecarlominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDriving school partner offering discounts to residence residents through the virtual resident card program.
• Estadio HispánicominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports facility located 4 minutes from the residence where residents can access additional sports facilities. The residence has agreements with this sports center to complement its own athletic offerings.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Colegio Mayor (Spanish university residence halls): Traditional Spanish Colegios Mayores are university-affiliated residence halls with bundled meals and academic support, comparable in full-service student residence positioning and Catholic/academic heritage; largely domestic-Spanish student focus compared with Residencia Internacional's international and athlete mix.

Broad incumbents

• The Student Hotel: Pan-European hybrid student/long-stay hospitality brand offering co-living, study, fitness and F&B under one roof. Overlaps with Residencia Internacional's full-service residence concept but at much larger scale across multiple countries.
• Student.com: Global booking platform for international student housing, aggregating rooms in university cities worldwide. Comparable international-student demand segment and Spanish university market; competes indirectly for inbound bookings.

Emerging players

• Enforex Spanish Schools: International Spanish-language school chain with multiple campuses in Spain and Latin America, offering student residence and host-family housing. Comparable demand pool (international Spanish learners) and language/accommodation bundling model.
• Don Quijote Spanish Language School: Long-standing Spanish-language school network with accommodation bundles for international students studying Spanish in Spain. Comparable in the international student + Spanish-language-accommodation customer overlap, though primarily a language operator with housing as a complement.
• Uniplaces: Online marketplace for student accommodation targeting international students in Europe. Comparable international student audience and short/medium-term housing use case; differentiates via a marketplace model rather than owned inventory like Residencia Internacional.

Direct peers

• Resa (The Social Hub): One of Spain's largest student residence operators (formerly Resa, now part of The Social Hub), managing student accommodation across multiple Spanish university cities. Directly comparable as a multi-city student residence operator targeting similar international and domestic student segments.
• Micampus Residencias: Spanish chain of modern student residences offering furnished rooms with study, gym, dining and community services. Closely comparable in the bundled-student-services positioning, room-tier model, and target international student segment in Spain.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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