escola profissional do vale do tejo, s.a.

What escola profissional do vale do tejo, s.a. does

EPVT — Escola Profissional do Vale do Tejo, S.A. — is a private Portuguese vocational education institution structured as a sociedade anónima and headquartered at Largo Pedro Álvares Cabral 1 in Santarém, operating a second site (Centro Qualifica) at Rua 1º de Dezembro 14 in the same city. The school delivers EQF Level 4 three-year professional technician courses in Multimédia, Cozinha e Restauração, Turismo, and Comunicação/Marketing/Relações Públicas/Publicidade to young learners, alongside a one-year Operador/a de Comércio CEF track. Its adult portfolio through Centro Qualifica includes RVCC (Recognition, Validation and Certification of Competencies), modular UFCD training, customized Forma\u00e7\u00e3o \u00e0 Medida para Empresas, and PLA Portuguese-language programs for foreign citizens.

The school's technical infrastructure is anchored by the Centro Tecnológico Especializado (CTE) Digital — a €1,111,253.64 PRR/EU-funded facility installed by Pantalha, Lda., featuring Blackmagic Design URSA Broadcast G2 cameras, ATEM Television Studio 4K8 switchers, Fujifilm photography equipment, DJI drones and gimbals, ClassVR immersive environments, a multicamera production studio with fiber-optic routing, and dedicated audio and podcast studios. The new Centro de Simulação de Comércio e Retalho adds simulated retail/commerce environments, while the long-running Claustrum Restaurante Pedagógico provides a real-operating teaching restaurant. The school is EQAVET-certified (ANQEP, 28 July 2020), ISO 9001:2015-aligned in its quality management system, and recently received a positive external evaluation from IGEC in March 2025.

EPVT's economic model is overwhelmingly public-sector funded: youth professional courses and adult modular training are financed through Portuguese government and EU programs (Pessoas 2030, Portugal 2030, PRR, FSE+), with courses free at point of use and modest meal subsidies of €6.00–€6.15/day. Distribution is hybrid — direct enrollment via epvt.pt pre-registration portal and physical intake at the school's two Santarém sites, supplemented by open days (Experimenta EPVT), the InTER-EDUCA regional education fair, school visits, and Erasmus+ outbound mobility to partners in Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Croatia, Malta, and Poland. The customer base spans individual learners (primary segment), employers using FCT placements and corporate training (secondary segment), and Angolan government institutions via the RETFOP project.

Name

escola profissional do vale do tejo, s.a.

Legal name

escola profissional do vale do tejo, s.a.

Website

https://epvt.pt

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

EPVT is a private vocational school in Santarém, Portugal, offering three-year professional technician courses in multimedia, hospitality, tourism, and communication for youth, plus modular adult training and Centro Qualifica qualification services.

Ownership category

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Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Computer Training (611420), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAEANAN

Training Delivery Services (Onsite/Virtual Instruction, Workshops, Coaching)

Business & Public Services/IT & Digital Services (Managed Services, Systems Integration)/IT Training & Technical Enablement Services

SECONDARYBPAEANAI

Software Engineering & Application Development Training (Languages, Frameworks, Testing)

Business & Public Services/IT & Digital Services (Managed Services, Systems Integration)/IT Training & Technical Enablement Services

SECONDARYEDAIAJAF

Integrated Language + Academic Skills (EAP) Bridging Programs

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/Overseas Pathway, Foundation & Bridging Programs

SECONDARYEDAAABAL

Tutoring, Study Skills & Learning Strategies for ASE

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Adult Secondary Education (ASE) / High School Equivalency (GED/HiSET)

Keywords

• Vocational education
• Professional training
• Adult qualification
• Hospitality training
• Multimedia education

Headquarters

HQ city

Santarém

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State-Funded Vocational Education: EPVT operates as a publicly funded vocational school receiving financing from the Portuguese government through national and EU programs. Courses for young people and adults are primarily funded through operational fichas approved under Pessoas 2030, Portugal 2030, and PRR frameworks.
2. EU Funded Training (FSE+/FSE): Modular training courses for employed and unemployed adults are financed by the FSE+ (Fundo Social Europeu Plus), resulting in no cost to participants. Subsidies for meals (6,00-6,15 €/day) are provided to qualifying trainees.
3. PRR Investment Funding: Capital investment of 1,111,253.64€ from the Plano de Recuperação e Resiliência (PRR) and the European Union for the creation of the Centro Tecnológico Especializado Digital.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

EPVT delivers vocational education and training for young people (3-year EQF Level 4 professional courses in Multimedia, Kitchen and Restaurant, Tourism, and Communication/Marketing) and adults through Centro Qualifica RVCC services, modular UFCD training, customized corporate training, and Portuguese language courses for foreigners. Practical training is delivered through specialized infrastructure including the €1.1M CTE Digital audiovisual/broadcast center, the Claustrum pedagogical restaurant, and the Centro de Simulação de Comércio e Retalho, supported by Erasmus+ international mobilities.

Product overview

EPVT (Escola Profissional Vale do Tejo) is a vocational education institution offering a portfolio of professional courses and training services. The core offering consists of three-year professional technician courses (EQF Level 4) including Multimédia, Cozinha e Restauração, Turismo, and Comunicação/Marketing. Additional offerings include Centro Qualifica (adult competency certification), modular training courses (Formações Modulares), customized corporate training (Formação à Medida para Empresas), Portuguese language courses for foreigners (PLA), and one-year CEF courses. Supporting infrastructure includes the Centro Tecnológico Especializado (CTE) Digital (audiovisual/broadcast facility), Centro de Simulação de Comércio e Retalho, Claustrum teaching restaurant, and Erasmus+ international mobility programs. The institution follows EQAVET quality standards and is funded by various EU and national programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Centro Qualifica EPVT: A qualification and recognition centre for adults (RVCC and modular training).
• Claustrum Restaurante
• CTE Digital

Quantifiable outcome

• Alumni placement at Michelin-starred restaurants (e.g., Belcanto, Eneko Lisboa, Midori, Fortaleza do Guincho)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• RETFOP (Revitalização do Ensino Técnico e da Formação Profissional de Angola)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 May 2024EPVT collaborated with ANESPO and Camões/Expertise France on the RETFOP project, financed by the EU, contributing to the design of professional qualification frameworks for Angola's National Qualifications Catalogue in the areas of Hospitality and Tourism. EPVT trainers and experts worked on referentials in Portugal and Angola.
• Pantalha, Lda.coreTechnology or Integration · 1 May 2024Pantalha was responsible for the technical design, supply, installation, integration, and training for the CTE Digital's advanced audiovisual and broadcast infrastructure, including Blackmagic Design systems, studio equipment, and production workflows. The partnership was evaluated as excellent by EPVT staff, with ongoing support provided.
• ANESPO (Associação Nacional de Escolas Profissionais)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPVT is a member of ANESPO, the national association of professional schools. The school actively participates in ANESPO's Pedagogical Journeys and collaborative initiatives. EPVT also worked with ANESPO on the RETFOP project for Angola's vocational education system.
• Grupo Vila BaleiraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership reinforced through HR department visits and collaboration, likely involving student placement or training opportunities for EPVT hospitality students.
• NERSANT (Associação Empresarial da Região de Santarém)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPVT participated in NERSANT's I Jornada do Emprego, Qualificação e Empreendedorismo at CNEMA, Santarém, to discuss employment, qualification, and entrepreneurship with regional businesses.
• Erasmus+ Partner Schools (Spain, France, Greece, Croatia, Malta, Italy, Poland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPVT maintains Erasmus+ mobility partnerships with schools and organizations including CPIFP Hurtado de Mendoza (Granada, Spain), Lycée Lautréamont (France), Lycée Marie Curie (France), schools in Split (Croatia), Athens (Greece), Malta hotels, Agrigento (Italy), and Gdańsk (Poland). Mobilities include student internships, staff training, and group visits.
• ANQEP (Agência Nacional para a Qualificação e o Ensino Profissional)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerANQEP is the national agency that certified EPVT with the EQAVET Seal and oversees the national qualifications framework within which EPVT operates, providing regulatory approval and quality assurance for its programs.
• Câmara Municipal de SantarémminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government partner involved in the EPVT's school board, the Santos pre-registration process, hosting events such as InTER-EDUCA fair, and representation through vice-president João Leite at EPVT events.
• Instituto Nacional de Qualificações (INQ) / INEFOP / INFQE / INADE - AngolaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAngolan government institutes that participated in the RETFOP study visit to EPVT, working on the revitalization of Angola's technical and vocational education system.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

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