What Colegio Mayor de San Bartolome does

Colegio Mayor de San Bartolomé is a Jesuit K-12 educational institution headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia, founded circa 1604 as the first Jesuit school in Latin America. It operates through two campuses — Sede Infantiles (preschool and primary, Carrera 23 sur) and Sede Bachillerato (secondary, Carrera 7 No. 9-96 in central Bogotá's historic Manzana Jesuítica) — serving families with children from approximately age 4 through 17 across preschool (Jardín and Transición), primary (Grades 1-5), and high school (Grades 6-11). The institution is owned and operated by the Compañía de Jesús (Society of Jesus), functioning as part of the global Jesuit educational network rather than a commercially-owned entity, and is formally affiliated with ACODESI, FLACSI, and Pontificia Universidad Javeriana.

The school's core educational offering is delivered through a five-cycle formation model (Formación Integral por Ciclos) combining academic instruction with Ignatian spiritual pedagogy. Core programs include the Tardes Bartolinas after-school enrichment program (robotics, dance, soccer, volleyball, music, theater, English), Pastoral y Espiritualidad (spiritual formation, retreats, sacraments), the Servicio de Asesoría Escolar (academic advising, psychological support, vocational orientation), the Cambridge English preparation program, and library services. Supporting digital infrastructure includes the Control Academic student information platform (hosted at edu.controlacademic.co), School Pack for administrative functions, Microsoft 365 institutional email, and AvalPayCenter (PSE) for fee processing. The institution holds ICONTEC quality certification and operates dedicated science laboratories, a robotics lab, and an astronomical observatory.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring annual tuition and enrollment fees processed via PSE, supplemented by subscription-based Tardes Bartolinas extracurricular program fees and ancillary income from events such as ExpoMayor. The school uses a direct-to-family go-to-market motion: Open House events (July 26 annually), campus tours, virtual information sessions, personalized admissions support, and community-led recruitment through the Jesuit alumni network and #OrgullosDelMayor campaigns. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and must be obtained through the admissions office. Distribution is entirely direct — no intermediaries, resellers, or third-party channels are used.

Name

Colegio Mayor de San Bartolome

Legal name

Colegio Mayor de San Bartolomé

Website

https://sanbartolome.edu.co

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Colegio Mayor de San Bartolomé is a 420-year-old Jesuit K-12 school in Bogotá, Colombia, operating two campuses serving preschool through Grade 11 families with Ignatian pedagogy, recurring tuition revenue, and a direct admissions model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bogotá

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrollment Fees: Primary revenue from student tuition and enrollment fees, processed through PSE payment system. Fees vary by grade level (Pre-escolar, Primaria, Bachillerato)
2. Extracurricular Programs (Tardes Bartolinas): Revenue from after-school programs including sports, robotics, dance, music, theater, and arts

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Colegio Mayor de San Bartolomé is a private Jesuit K-12 educational institution offering comprehensive cycle-based integral formation (Formación Integral por Ciclos) from preschool through 11th grade across two campuses in Bogotá. The school combines a rigorous academic curriculum aligned with Colombian national standards and Saber 11 exam preparation with Ignatian spiritual formation, pastoral care, English language programming, and an after-school enrichment program (Tardes Bartolinas) covering robotics, arts, sports, and music. It operates as part of the global Jesuit (Compañía de Jesús) educational network and is recognized as the first Jesuit school in Latin America (founded 1604).

Product overview

Colegio Mayor de San Bartolomé is a Jesuit educational institution offering comprehensive K-12 education through its core programs. The school operates through a cycle-based formation model (Formación Integral por Ciclos) spanning pre-school through 11th grade, complemented by the Tardes Bartolinas extracurricular program, pastoral/spiritual services (Pastoral y Espiritualidad), academic counseling (SAE), English language program, and library services. Key facilities include robotics labs and science labs. The school supports its operations with digital platforms including Control Academic for student management. Additional offerings include annual STEM fairs, mathematics olympiads, the El Bartolino student newspaper, university fairs (ExpoMayor), and the Fiestas Bartolinas celebration week.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Formación Integral por Ciclos
• Tardes Bartolinas
• Servicio de Asesoría Escolar (SAE)
• Pastoral y Espiritualidad
• Programa de Inglés

Quantifiable outcome

• Student excellence in Saber 11 national examinations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pontificia Universidad JaverianacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier Jesuit university partnership for university fairs (ExpoMayor), student orientation, and collaboration in academic and spiritual activities. Located in Bogotá, Colombia.
• ICONTECcoreOthersColombian quality certification and standards organization providing institutional accreditation and quality management system certification.
• ACODESI (Asociación de Colegios Jesuitas)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerColombian association of Jesuit schools network enabling student competitions, teacher formation, and shared educational resources across Jesuit institutions.
• FLACSI (Federación Latinoamericana de Colegios Jesuitas)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLatin American federation of Jesuit schools facilitating regional exchanges, competitions (including ACODESI events), and educational collaboration.
• Compañía de Jesús (Jesuits Global)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal Jesuit order providing spiritual guidance, educational methodology (Ignatian pedagogy), and connection to worldwide Jesuit school network.
• Colegio BerchmansminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJesuit school in Cali, Colombia participating in joint academic competitions and educational events.
• Colegio Santa LuisaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJesuit school in Bogotá participating in joint STEM competitions and educational activities.
• Colegio San Bartolomé La MercedminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJesuit school in Bogotá, brother institution participating in academic Olympiads and shared activities.
• Manzana Jesuítica de BogotácoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric Jesuit complex in central Bogotá including the school, Church of San Ignacio, and other Jesuit institutions forming a cultural and spiritual heritage site.
• Universidad del RosariominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university participating in vocational orientation talks and university fairs for student career guidance.
• Universidad Externado de ColombiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university participating in vocational orientation talks and university fairs.
• Universidad Santo TomásminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university participating in vocational orientation talks and university fairs.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gimnasio Moderno: Elite private K-12 school in Bogotá with a comparable college-prep profile and similar aspirational positioning for affluent Colombian families seeking rigorous values-based education.
• Colegio Anglo Colombiano: Elite bilingual K-12 school in Bogotá offering similar college-prep positioning with strong international and STEM programs, competing for the same affluent Bogotá family demographic.
• Colegio San Bartolomé La Merced: Brother Jesuit K-12 school in Bogotá, formally partnered with Colegio Mayor de San Bartolomé for academic competitions, Olympiads, and shared ACODESI Jesuit network resources.
• Colegio Berchmans: Jesuit K-12 school in Cali, Colombia, partnering with Colegio Mayor de San Bartolomé for joint academic competitions and educational events within the ACODESI/FLACSI Jesuit network.
• Colegio Nueva Granada: Elite private K-12 school in Bogotá with similar college-prep focus, comparable tuition positioning, and direct competition for affluent Bogotá families seeking rigorous academic preparation.
• Colegio Santa Luisa: Jesuit K-12 school in Bogotá participating in joint STEM competitions and educational activities with Colegio Mayor de San Bartolomé under the Jesuit school federation.

Others

• Pontificia Universidad Javeriana: Premier Jesuit university in Bogotá and institutional partner for university fairs (ExpoMayor), student orientation, and academic collaboration; represents the Jesuit network's higher-education arm rather than a direct K-12 competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sanbartolomeedu

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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