Colegio Americano de Puebla

What Colegio Americano de Puebla does

Colegio Americano de Puebla (Puebla American School Foundation) is a private, for-profit K-12 educational institution founded in 1942 in Puebla, Mexico, operating across two campuses (Las Ánimas for Primary and Junior High; La Paz for High School) plus a Bilingual Stimulation and Preschool campus. The school serves families seeking bilingual (English/Spanish) international education from infancy (16 months) through Grade 12, with a stated community of 40+ nationalities and an estimated 800-1,500 students supported by 251-500 staff. Academic programs are built on the International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) combined with College Board Pre-AP and AP courses, supported by specialized facilities including the Guillermo Jenkins Anstead Media Center (5,243 books, 125-person capacity), a Makerspace, the Well-being Center, Maker Bus, and Ecolab on Wheels.

Revenue is generated entirely through recurring annual tuition and registration fees across six academic divisions (Bilingual Stimulation, Pre-kinder, Preschool, Primary, Junior High, High School). Tuition pricing is not publicly disclosed; prospective families engage through online inquiry forms, WhatsApp admissions, scheduled campus tours, and on-campus events. The school's go-to-market is direct-to-consumer with event-driven visibility through open houses, the annual PASMUN conference (700+ participating students), ASOMEX sports tournaments, and earned media from student achievements in competitions such as GCMUN, INFOMATRIX, and NEHS.

The institution is governed as a foundation (Puebla American School Foundation) under a General Director (Donna Swenson) and Deputy General Director (Ana Derbez), with separate Principals/Directors for each academic division. The school holds a triple-stack of credentials (IB World School authorization, College Board AP/Pre-AP authorization with SAT/ACT test center status, and Cognia international accreditation earned in 2025) and reports that 70%+ of 2023 high school graduates received scholarships to universities including ITAM, UNAM, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Columbia, UCLA, Brown, and Berklee. No parent company, private equity, or venture capital ownership is disclosed.

Name

Colegio Americano de Puebla

Legal name

Puebla American School Foundation

Website

https://cap.edu.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

1942

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Colegio Americano de Puebla is a private K-12 bilingual international school in Puebla, Mexico, founded in 1942, serving families from infancy through Grade 12 with IB, College Board AP, and STEAM programs across two campuses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 International Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Language Immersion & Bilingual Private Schools (EDAJABAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Bilingual K-12 education
• International baccalaureate programs
• College preparatory education
• Private international school
• STEAM bilingual curriculum

Headquarters

HQ city

Puebla

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Registration Fees: Private school revenue generated from tuition payments across academic programs from Bilingual Stimulation through High School. Families pay enrollment and tuition fees for the academic year.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Colegio Americano de Puebla is a private bilingual (English/Spanish) K-12 international school in Puebla, Mexico, offering accredited education from Bilingual Stimulation (16 months) through High School. The school delivers the International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP, MYP, DP), College Board Pre-AP/AP programs, an internal Honors Program, and specialised facilities including makerspaces, a Media Center, Well-being Center, Maker Bus, and Ecolab on Wheels, all supported by educational technology and a multicultural community of 40+ nationalities. Tuition and registration fees fund the recurring academic programs and supporting services for student families.

Product overview

Colegio Americano de Puebla (Puebla American School) offers a comprehensive K-12 educational system with bilingual instruction in English and Spanish. The institution operates across two campuses (Las Ánimas and La Paz) serving students from Bilingual Stimulation through High School. The academic portfolio centers on International Baccalaureate programs (PYP, MYP, Diploma Program) alongside College Board Pre-AP and AP courses, complemented by a school-developed Honors Program. The school provides specialized facilities including the Guillermo Jenkins Anstead Media Center, Well-being Center, Makerspace, and mobile learning units (Maker Bus, Ecolab on Wheels). STEAM education, Skills for Life programs, and CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) experiences form integral components of the educational offering, with international CAS Trips to destinations like Prague and Budapest. The multicultural community comprises over 40 nationalities, emphasizing holistic development including social-emotional well-being, with graduates accepted to top Mexican and international universities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Husky Spirit Games: An annual inclusive sports event promoting teamwork and community engagement with special athletes.
• Maker Bus
• Ecolab on Wheels
• Well-being Center (WBC)
• PASMUN

Products and services

• Bilingual Stimulation Program Early childhood bilingual (English/Spanish) development program focused on language development, psychomotor skills, and social-emotional learning from infancy. Designed for families seeking early bilingual immersion for their children.
• Pre-kinder Program Educational program for children aged 16 months and above, focusing on holistic development, world-class bilingual education, social awareness, biliteracy, and innovation as part of the school's foundational level offerings.
• Preschool Education Multicultural, inclusive, and transdisciplinary bilingual preschool learning environment where students develop independent thinking and a global mindset with social and environmental awareness.
• Primary School Education Primary (elementary) bilingual education implementing the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), encouraging inclusive, multicultural development and integration of social, communication, and critical thinking skills across academic and personal worlds.
• Junior High School Education (MYP & Pre-AP) Junior High School education combining the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), College Board's Pre-AP program, and SEP national curriculum, preparing students for High School academic excellence across multiple frameworks.
• High School Education (IB Diploma, AP, Honors) High School education developing globally minded citizens through the IB Diploma Programme (DP), Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and a school-developed Honors Program that integrates DP and AP curricula, with college counseling, SAT/ACT testing services, and university placement support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70%+ of graduates receive scholarships to top universities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Baccalaureate (IB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPuebla American School is an authorized IB World School, implementing the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP) across grades K1-12. The IB continuum provides internationally recognized education programs aimed at developing students into active participants in learning and the world.
• College BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthorized to implement Pre-AP (Junior High) and AP (High School) programs, and serves as an official SAT and ACT testing center. College Board programs prepare students for college-level coursework and provide university admissions guidance.
• CogniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarned accreditation from Cognia in 2025, one of the world's most renowned international organizations for educational accreditation and improvement with presence in over 100 countries. Accreditation certifies compliance with global standards in academic excellence, leadership, and continuous improvement.
• Food Bank of Puebla (Banco de Alimentos de Puebla)minorOthersSchool partnered with the Food Bank for the Zero Hunger Campaign, collecting 622 kilograms of food donations. Students also visited facilities and volunteered in packaging and distribution activities.
• Special Olympics MexicominorOthersAnnual Special Olympics events hosted at school facilities, promoting inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. The school has organized these events for 9 consecutive years, hosting over 200 athletes.
• AMANC (Asociación Mexicana de Ayuda a Niños con Cáncer)minorOthersPartnership for plastic cap collection campaigns supporting children undergoing cancer treatment. School community collected approximately 9,000 caps (70 kg) for AMANC.
• Una Nueva EsperanzaminorOthersNonprofit organization supporting children with cancer from low-income rural communities. School's Honor Society donated 45,000 MXN and participated in Descabellado Challenge raising 55,203 MXN.
• CINIAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany promoting workplace inclusion for people with disabilities. Junior High students visited facilities for empathy and inclusion workshops, learning how CINIA adapts workspaces for employees with disabilities.
• Tri-AssociationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational association of American Schools in Latin America. School participates in annual Educators' Conferences, student tournaments (ASOMEX), and leadership conferences with other member schools.
• ASOMEX (American Schools of Mexico)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAssociation of American Schools in Mexico organizing academic and sports competitions. School participates in ASOMEX tournaments in soccer, volleyball, basketball, and leadership conferences.
• AntolinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading automotive supplier (partner to Audi, Volkswagen) whose Huamantla, Tlaxcala plant hosted Primary STEAM students for industry visits demonstrating mechatronics, automation, AI, and data analysis in manufacturing.
• BUAP (Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with school for student book publication project 'Los Monstruos sí tienen corazón'. General Direction of Publications at BUAP supported the Husky Book Club literary project.
• CAS TripsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational organization coordinating global exchange programs for IB schools. Organized Prague-Berlin educational experience for 10th-11th grade students focusing on UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Westhill Institute: Private bilingual K-12 school in Mexico City. Similar mid-premium positioning and target demographic to Colegio Americano de Puebla, competing in the broader Mexican private international school market.
• American School Foundation of Mexico City (Colegio Americano A.C.): The flagship American international school in Mexico City, operating as a private bilingual K-12 institution with IB programs. Closest structural analog to Colegio Americano de Puebla as a peer ASOMEX member school serving multinational and affluent Mexican families.
• American School of Guadalajara (ASG): ASOMEX member American international school in Guadalajara offering K-12 bilingual education with IB and College Board programs. Directly comparable in mission, curriculum stack, and target family segment to Colegio Americano de Puebla.
• The American School of Querétaro: ASOMEX-affiliated American international school in the Bajío region. Comparable bilingual K-12 model with IB and AP offerings, serving a similar expat and affluent Mexican family demographic in a mid-sized Mexican city.
• American School of Tampico: ASOMEX member American international school with a long history of bilingual K-12 education in northeastern Mexico. Similar institutional profile and accreditations, serving a comparable multinational family base.
• Greengates School: Private bilingual K-12 IB World School in Mexico City. Directly comparable in curriculum (IB continuum), bilingual delivery, and premium private positioning serving affluent Mexico City families.
• Edron Academy: Private K-12 international school in Mexico City offering IB programs and bilingual instruction. Competes for the same premium segment of Mexican and expat families in the broader Mexico private education market.
• Peterson Schools: Long-established private K-12 bilingual and IB school in Mexico City. Comparable heritage (decades-old), international curriculum, and target demographic of high-income Mexico City families.
• The British School of Mexico City: Premium private K-12 international school in Mexico City following a British curriculum (with IB). Comparable premium positioning, expat family focus, and university placement outcomes.

Others

• ASOMEX (American Schools of Mexico): Association of American Schools in Mexico that coordinates academic, athletic, and leadership events among member schools including Colegio Americano de Puebla. Functions as a peer network and indirect industry association.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/americanopuebla
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Compliance4 records

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Profiles7 records

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