Colegio Parroquial Diocesano Santiago Apóstol

What Colegio Parroquial Diocesano Santiago Apóstol does

Colegio Parroquial Diocesano Santiago Apóstol is a Catholic concerted (semi-public) school located in the Cabanyal-Cañamelar neighborhood of Valencia, Spain, operated since 1920 under the ownership of the Parish of Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles and the Archdiocese of Valencia. It serves approximately 200 students from Early Childhood through Basic Vocational Training, with a student body that is 84% of Romani origin, 10% migrant, and drawn from 13 nationalities across the Cabanyal, Beteró, and Malvarrosa neighborhoods. The school operates as a Learning Community (Comunidad de Aprendizaje) since October 2012, implementing the Successful Educational Actions framework from the European INCLUD-ED research project (6th Framework Programme), including interactive groups, dialogic literary gatherings, dialogic teacher formation, dialogic conflict prevention, dialogic reading, and family formation programs.

The institution differentiates through an evidence-based dialogic learning methodology grounded in the work of Vygotskii, Mercer, and Freire, paired with specialized programs such as Innovamat mathematics, Radio Escalante 329, the Sarsalé Romani community promotion program, the HEALTHY integral health program, and an Erasmus+ portfolio of five active European projects under 2021-2027 accreditation. Its product portfolio spans four educational stages (Infantil, Primaria, ESO, Basic Vocational Training in Administrative Services) plus a comprehensive wraparound service suite — Escola Matinera morning care, school meals, Centro de Tarde afternoon care, school nursing, family formation, women's autonomy workshops, and the Zona Santiago community cultural and sports space — all provided completely free of charge to families through public concerted funding.

The business model is non-commercial: 100% of revenue is sourced from the Generalitat Valenciana's concerted education per-student grants, regional social services funding, EU program grants (Erasmus+, European Social Fund), and contributions from foundations including Fundación La Caixa and Fundación Probitas. The school is staffed by approximately 25 direct employees plus a multidisciplinary weekly contributor network of roughly 100 people, and is governed by the Fundación San Vicente Mártir Colegios Diocesanos within the Archdiocese of Valencia. It is recognized as a regional reference center for educational inclusion and school coexistence, and has received more than 20 awards at municipal, regional, national, and European levels since 2001.

Name

Colegio Parroquial Diocesano Santiago Apóstol

Legal name

COLEGIO SANTIAGO APOSTOL

Website

https://santiagoapostolcabanyal.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Colegio Parroquial Diocesano Santiago Apóstol is a Catholic concerted school in Valencia's Cabanyal neighborhood serving approximately 200 predominantly Romani and migrant students (ages 3-16+) through a Learning Community model that delivers free K-12 education, Basic Vocational Training, and wraparound social services entirely via public funding.

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Product category

Concerted K-12 Education (Primary and Secondary Education with Basic Vocational Training)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

English Learner (EL/ESL/ELL) & Bilingual Education Programs (EDAJAGAB), Cultural Responsiveness & Inclusive Curriculum Materials (Anti-bias, Diverse Representation) (EDACAJAM), Individualized Learning Plans & Differentiated Instruction Materials (IEP/IFSP-Aligned) (EDACAJAE)

Keywords

• Concerted K-12 education
• Inclusive learning community
• Basic vocational training
• School coexistence programs
• Community-based education

Headquarters

HQ city

Valencia

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

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. Public Concerted Funding (Financiación Concertada): The school operates as a concerted (concertada) private school receiving public funding, meaning tuition and all services are completely free for families. Revenue comes from government subsidies and agreements with the Generalitat Valenciana and Consellería de Educación.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The school delivers a four-stage K-12 educational pathway (Educación Infantil, Primaria, ESO, and Basic Vocational Training in Administrative Services) together with extended-hours complementary services (Escola Matinera, school meals, Centro de Tarde afternoon care), all provided completely free of charge under Spain's concertada model and structured around a Learning Community methodology based on INCLUD-ED successful educational actions. Approximately 200 students, predominantly from Romani (84%) and migrant (10%) backgrounds in the Cabanyal neighborhood of Valencia, access the curriculum alongside socio-educational support including school nursing, family formation, and labor insertion programs.

Product overview

Colegio Parroquial Diocesano Santiago Apóstol is an educational institution offering a comprehensive K-12 portfolio spanning four main stages: Educación Infantil (Early Childhood), Educación Primaria (Primary), Educación Secundaria Obligatoria (ESO), and Grado Básico de Formación Profesional (Basic Vocational Training in Administrative Services). The school operates as a Learning Community (Comunidad de Aprendizaje) since 2012, implementing successful educational actions from the INCLUD-ED European research project. Its integrated service model combines academic instruction with extensive complementary offerings including morning care (Escola Matinera), lunch, afternoon programs (Centro de Tarde), school nursing, and holiday programs—all provided free of charge. The institution differentiates through specialized programs such as Radio Escalante 329 (media education), Innovamat (mathematics methodology), Erasmus+ international exchanges, and the Zona Santiago community space. The school serves approximately 200 students predominantly from disadvantaged backgrounds, with 84% of Romani origin, operating as an inclusive institution with extensive community partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Educación Infantil (Early Childhood Education) Free early childhood education program for children, operating from 8:45 to 14:00 with complementary services including Escola Matinera (from 7:45), lunch, and afternoon activities until 17:30. Designed for families in the Cabanyal-Cañamelar district seeking inclusive early-years education under the concertada model.
• Educación Primaria (Primary Education) Free primary education program operating from 8:45 to 14:00 with complementary services including lunch and afternoon activities until 17:30. Delivered through Learning Community methodology with interactive groups, dialogic literary gatherings, and family participation.
• Educación Secundaria Obligatoria (ESO) Free compulsory secondary education operating from 8:45 to 14:55 with afternoon services including lunch and support activities, aimed at students aged 12–16 from disadvantaged backgrounds.
• Grado Básico de Formación Profesional — Servicios Administrativos (Basic Vocational Training in Administrative Services) Free Basic Vocational Training (Formación Profesional Básica) program in Administrative Services, leading to the secondary school-leaving certificate and enabling access to intermediate vocational training without additional entrance exams. Approved by the Generalitat Valenciana's Consellería de Educación.
• Escola Matinera (Morning Care Service) Free morning care service available from 7:30 (center opens 7:45) providing healthy breakfasts and changing facilities for students, supporting working families.
• Centro de Tarde (Afternoon Center) Free afternoon care from 15:00 to 17:30 for Infant and Primary, and 15:30 to 16:30 for GBFP students, providing homework support, recreational workshops, and health assistance.
• Radio Escalante 329 Free weekly school radio program in which students produce radio content, develop oral expression and journalism skills, and learn recording, video editing, and broadcasting skills. Broadcast through school channels and iVoox.
• Erasmus+ Programs Free European mobility and exchange programs (KA121-SCH, KA121-VET, KA229, KA220-SCH EcoThings, KA210-SPORT) running under the school's 2021–2027 Erasmus+ accreditation, enabling student and teacher international experiences.
• Programa Sarsalé (Comprehensive Community Intervention Program) Free comprehensive promotion program selected by the Generalitat Valenciana for community intervention supporting families in vulnerable situations — covering educational success, labor insertion, and family participation — with funding from the Consellería de Servicios Sociales.
• Enfermería Escolar (School Nursing Service) Free school nursing service integrated into the HEALTHY project, providing comprehensive student health monitoring for the school community.
• Innovamat Mathematics Program Mathematics learning program implemented at the school using dialogic mathematics and computational manipulation to develop mathematical competence through reflection, creativity, and engagement.
• Zona Santiago (Community Cultural and Sports Space) Free open cultural and sports space adjacent to the school, serving as a community hub for health, sports, and cultural activities from 17:30 and on weekends for the entire Cabanyal neighborhood.
• Escuela de Navidad (Christmas Holiday Program) Free holiday program (marking its 10th edition) serving approximately 60 neighborhood children with learning activities, snacks, sports, and excursions during the Christmas break.
• Formación de Familiares (Family Education Programs) Free family education and training programs open to the community, including women's autonomy workshops and family literacy initiatives, organized through the school's dialogic learning approach.
• Aprendizaje-Servicio (Service-Learning Program) Free educational approach combining community service with learning objectives, recognized with national awards (1er Premio Estatal Aprendizaje Servicio in 2021 and Primer Premio Participa in 2023).

Quantifiable outcome

• 50 students obtained their secondary school-leaving certificate (graduado escolar) through Basic Vocational Training in the last 7 academic years, continuing to intermediate vocational studies or Level II courses
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered core, important and minor.

• Vicepresidencia y Conselleria de Servicios Sociales, Igualdad y Vivienda (Generalitat Valenciana)coreOthers · 1 January 2024Since 2024, the school develops integrated itineraries for the labor insertion of women at risk of social exclusion, funded by the European Social Fund and the Vice-presidency and Consellería de Servicios Sociales.
• European Commission (Erasmus+)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021The school holds Erasmus+ accreditation (2021-2027) and currently operates five active Erasmus+ projects including KA121-SCH, KA121-VET, KA220-SCH 'EcoThings', KA210-SPORT, and KA229 projects for student and teacher mobility across Europe.
• Parroquia Nuestra Señora de los ÁngelescoreOthersThe Parish of Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles in the Cabanyal neighborhood is the entity titular (owner) of the school, exercising direct ownership through the Arzobispado de València. The parish, through Cáritas Parroquial, performs extensive social work with vulnerable groups, and the school serves as a community cohesion element.
• Arzobispado de ValènciacoreOthersThe Archdiocese of Valencia is the ultimate titular entity of the school, which is part of the network of Diocesan Schools of Valencia under the Fundación San Vicente Mártir Colegios Diocesanos.
• Fundación San Vicente Mártir Colegios DiocesanoscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school belongs to the Foundation of Diocesan Schools San Vicente Mártir, which coordinates and supports all Catholic concerted education centers in the Valencia region.
• Cáritas ValenciacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCáritas Valencia collaborates with the school's social action programs and parish social work, addressing housing, health, employment guidance, family formation, transport, truancy, and hygiene issues in the community.
• Generalitat Valenciana - Consellería de Educación, Cultura y DeportecoreOthersThe school holds a new agreement for a Basic Vocational Training in Administrative Services (Ciclo Formativo de Grado Básico de Servicios Administrativos), approved by the regional education authority. The school is also recognized as a reference center for inclusive education (RESOLUCIÓN de 7 de enero de 2020).
• Campus RomcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCampus Rom is a university network of Romani students from Catalonia that visits the school regularly to share personal experiences, serve as role models, and encourage students to pursue higher education and break cycles of exclusion.
• Scholas OccurrentesimportantStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school participates in Scholas Occurrentes, a global educational network promoted by the Vatican, implementing ecumenical and intercultural activities including joint events with Catholic, Muslim, and Evangelical communities.
• Associació BrúfolimportantImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAssociació Brúfol collaborates on the educational-labor orientation plan and coordinates with the Basic Vocational Training teaching team. The association also coordinates dance and guitar workshops with the school at Teatre El Musical.
• Fundación OceanogràficminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school collaborates with Fundación Oceanogràfic on the marine life project (Proyecto de vida marina), bringing marine biology education and conservation awareness to students.
• MercadonaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMercadona appears as a collaborating company, providing support for school activities and community programs.
• Universitat de València (UV)importantStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe University of Valencia has collaboration agreements with the school, providing academic support, student placements, and joint educational initiatives.
• Universidad Católica de Valencia (UCV)importantStrategic or Co-development PartnerUCV collaborates through its Scholas Occurrentes Chair and provides student placements and academic partnerships.
• Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV)importantStrategic or Co-development PartnerUPV collaborates on sports and citizenship programs and awards recognition to the school's inclusive sports initiatives.
• Florida UniversitariaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlorida Universitaria has a collaboration agreement with the school for student training and educational programs.
• Universidad EuropeaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversidad Europea has a collaboration agreement with the school for student training and academic programs.
• Universidad Virtual Internacional (VIU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVIU collaborates with the school through academic partnership agreements.
• UNIR (Universidad Internacional de La Rioja)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNIR has a collaboration agreement with the school for educational programs.
• UOC (Universitat Oberta de Catalunya)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUOC collaborates with the school through open university partnership agreements.
• Ajuntament de ValènciaimportantOthersThe Valencia City Council supports the school's programs through various departments including Servicios Sociales, Educación, Igualdad y Vivienda, and has awarded multiple innovation and social awards to the school.
• INCLUD-ED Research ProjectcoreOthersThe school implements all Successful Educational Actions (Actuaciones Educativas de Éxito) from the INCLUD-ED research project, funded by the European Commission's 6th Framework Programme and presented at the European Parliament in December 2011.
• Teatre El Musical del CabanyalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school coordinates dance and guitar workshops with Teatre El Musical through Associació Brúfol, providing students with artistic expression opportunities.
• Centro Cultural Islamico de ValenciaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with the school on interreligious dialogue and ecumenical activities through Scholas Occurrentes.
• Iglesia de Filadelfia de AlborayaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvangelical church that participates in interreligious dialogue events with the school, reflecting the school's ecumenical approach.
• Zona Santiago / Entidades colaboradoras (approximately 100 entities)importantOthersAround 100 private entities, companies, public administrations, and universities collaborate weekly with the school's project, supporting the comprehensive attention to students and families through the Learning Community model.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Fundación Secretariado Gitano: Spain-wide non-profit providing educational and labor insertion programs for the Romani community. Comparable as both organizations share the same target demographic, mission to break cycles of Romani exclusion, and labor insertion programs for vulnerable women.
• Asociación Brúfol: Valencia-based association collaborating on labor insertion and educational orientation at the subject school. Comparable as both work with vulnerable youth on vocational training and social inclusion in the Cabanyal neighborhood.
• Campus Rom: Catalan university network of Romani students that visits the school as role models and mentors. Comparable as both focus on educational advancement of the Romani community through mentorship and breaking intergenerational cycles of exclusion.

Broad incumbents

• Scholas Occurrentes: Global educational network promoted by the Vatican in which the subject school participates. Comparable as both promote inclusive education through intercultural dialogue, community participation, and connection with religious educational missions worldwide.
• INCLUD-ED Consortium: EU 6th Framework Programme research consortium that developed the Successful Educational Actions methodology implemented at the subject school. Comparable as the subject school is a flagship implementation site of INCLUD-ED's evidence-based dialogic learning model.

Direct peers

• Escola Virolet: Barcelona-based school operating as a Comunidad de Aprendizaje, sharing the same dialogic learning methodology and inclusive ethos. Directly comparable as both implement INCLUD-ED Successful Educational Actions with similar community-participation structures.
• Colegio Diocesano San Vicente Ferrer: Sibling school within the same Fundación San Vicente Mártir Colegios Diocesanos network under the Archdiocese of Valencia. Directly comparable as both operate as concerted Catholic diocesan schools under the same titular foundation with similar governance and funding structures.
• CEIP Andalucía: A recognized Spanish public school operating as a Comunidad de Aprendizaje (Learning Community) implementing the INCLUD-ED Successful Educational Actions. Directly comparable as both share the same pedagogical framework and inclusive mission targeting disadvantaged populations.
• CEIP Giner de los Ríos: Madrid-based Learning Community school implementing the same INCLUD-ED dialogic learning methodology. Direct peer given its similar Comunidad de Aprendizaje model, focus on inclusion of vulnerable populations, and evidence-based pedagogical approach.

Others

• Cáritas Diocesana de Valencia: Partner organization of the subject school addressing social needs in the same Cabanyal community. Comparable as both serve vulnerable populations in Valencia through faith-rooted social and educational programs with overlapping beneficiary families.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/escalante329
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@rtvescalante329
• Facebookfacebook.com/santiagoapostolcabanyal
• Instagraminstagram.com/santiagoapostolcabanyal
• TikToktiktok.com/@escalante329
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/colegio-parroquial-diocesano-santiago-ap%C3%B3stol

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