Colegio Hacienda Los Alcaparros

What Colegio Hacienda Los Alcaparros does

Colegio Hacienda Los Alcaparros is a private bilingual (Spanish-English) K-12 school located on a 10-hectare campus in La Calera, Cundinamarca, Colombia, serving approximately 800 students from preschool (K4) through 11th grade, with about 6% foreign students and 9% dual nationals. Founded in 1992 by Rosa Cecilia Caro Restrepo, Constanza Caro de Casas, and María Teresa Botero, the school originally operated in the hills of Suba in north Bogotá before relocating to its current campus. It is governed by a Corporation Board of Directors, a multi-stakeholder Board of Directors, and an Academic Council, and remains family-led, with founder Rosita Caro serving as Director. The institution is recognized as one of the Top 10 schools in South America by K12Digest (2023) and holds Cognia reaccreditation with an Educational Quality Index score of 338 against an international average of 296, granting its curriculum U.S. equivalence for university admissions.

The school's product portfolio spans the full educational ladder (Preschool, Elementary 1st–5th, Middle School 6th–8th, High School 9th–11th), supplemented by a Learning Center staffed with 8 specialists, a Family Matters Center, a Global Connections program that includes annual NASA visits, Model UN in New York, and academic exchanges with Canadian schools, and a GRULAC Junior environmental leadership summit that brings together over 100 Latin American youth leaders annually. Pedagogical differentiation rests on the HighScope active learning approach at preschool and the Suzuki Method for music instruction, layered with project-based STEAM learning, a dedicated theater program with 30+ years of festival wins, and over 21 extracurricular workshops. Technology is composed of third-party platforms: Phidias for school management and family communication, Schoology as the LMS, the Alcaparros mobile app, OnTrack for bus tracking, and a suite of international educational content tools (BrainPop, Headsprout, Seesaw, Raz-Kids, Singapore Math). The annual Cerebro y Aprendizajes initiative, active since 2017, brings external experts to address brain-science themes, with the 2025 cycle focused on AI in education.

The business model is a tuition-based subscription. The school is funded entirely through recurring tuition payments, with sibling and family discounts available for more than two children; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Distribution is direct-to-consumer, with prospective families attending information sessions, completing online applications, participating in family interviews, and for Elementary through High School, submitting admission tests and MAP results. The addressable market is affluent families in north Bogotá and La Calera seeking a premium bilingual education, and the school is actively expanding capacity toward its stated maximum of 1,100 students through a new 4,500 m2 elementary building inaugurated in 2024.

Name

Colegio Hacienda Los Alcaparros

Legal name

Colegio Hacienda Los Alcaparros

Website

https://alcaparros.edu.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Colegio Hacienda Los Alcaparros is a private bilingual (Spanish-English) K-12 school in La Calera, Colombia, serving approximately 800 students from preschool through 11th grade with active learning, STEAM, and international exchange programs supported by Cognia accreditation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Bilingual Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Bilingual K-12 education
• Private school services
• Active learning methodology
• STEAM project-based learning
• International exchange programs

Headquarters

HQ city

La Calera, Cundinamarca

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Educational Fees: Private school revenue generated through tuition payments from enrolled students. Offers sibling discounts and family discounts for more than two children.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Colegio Hacienda Los Alcaparros is a private bilingual (Spanish-English, with Portuguese as third language) K-12 school offering comprehensive education from Preschool (K4) through High School (11th grade). The school delivers its core offering through active learning methodology, HighScope preschool curriculum, STEAM project-based learning, and integrated arts and music education (Suzuki Method), supported by international exchange programs with NASA, Model UN, Canadian schools, and GRULAC Junior environmental leadership summits.

Product overview

Colegio Hacienda Los Alcaparros is a private bilingual (Spanish-English) school in Colombia offering comprehensive K-12 education from preschool through high school. The institution operates as a unified educational system with distinct programs including bilingual immersion education, active learning methodologies (HighScope), STEAM/project-based learning, and arts education integrated into the core curriculum. The school's product portfolio encompasses educational levels (Preschool K4-K5, Elementary 1st-5th grade, Middle School 6th-8th, High School 9th-11th), supported by specialized programs such as the Learning Center for student support, Family Matters Center for family engagement, Global Connections for international exchanges, and Brain and Learning initiative for neuroscience-based education. The school maintains technology platforms including Phidias (communication), Alcaparros App (mobile), and integrates educational tools like BrainPop, Headsprout, Seesaw, Raz-Kids, and Singapore Math. Additionally, the school offers extensive extracurricular activities through over 21 workshops spanning sports, music (Suzuki violin), theater, visual arts, and robotics, plus specialized programs like GRULAC Junior environmental leadership and Green Alcaparros sustainability initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Phidias: School management platform used for grades, communication, and calendar access
• La Llama
• GRULAC Junior
• Alcaparros App

Products and services

• Bilingual Education Program (Spanish-English-Portuguese)
• Preschool (Preescolar) Program
• Elementary School (Primaria) Program
• Middle School (Escuela Media) Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 338 IEQ score in Cognia accreditation, above international average of 296
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• CogniacoreOthersInternational accreditation organization that certifies educational quality. The school achieved an IEQ score of 338, significantly above the international average of 296, demonstrating compliance with global education standards.
• UNCOLI (Union of International Schools)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of international schools in Colombia. Alcaparros participates in sports, academic, and cultural meetings through this network, including mountain biking festivals and competitions.
• UCB (Union of Bilingual Schools)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of bilingual schools in Colombia. Joint development of Encuentros Lúdicos pedagogical proposal for children ages 7-10, based on respect philosophy. School participates in sports and academic competitions.
• NASAflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual visits to NASA Kennedy Space Center and Astronaut Training Experience Facility in Florida. Students participate in immersive space programs including microgravity simulations, robotics, rocketry, and interactions with NASA astronauts.
• Canadian SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFifth grade students participate in academic exchange programs with partner schools in Canada, providing international exposure and cultural immersion.
• NHSMUN (National High School Model United Nations)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual participation in world's largest Model UN conference in New York. Senior team of 14 students from grades 9-11, trained through MUN, Debate and Dialogue program.
• University of MinnesotaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through OPOC (Our People Our Climate) project in collaboration with the Environmental Secretariat of La Calera, focusing on climate action and environmental education.
• HighScope FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational educational foundation promoting child development through active, participatory learning model. Teachers are certified in HighScope curriculum. School uses the 'Wheel of Learning' methodology.
• Dr. Shinichi Suzuki InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplementation of Suzuki Method for music education in violin, piano, and acoustic guitar, promoting memory, concentration, psychomotor development, and hemispheric integration.
• GRULAC Junior NetworkflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLatin American and Caribbean Youth Group network created and organized by Alcaparros. Brings together about 200 young people from Colombia and delegates from Argentina, Mexico, Honduras, Costa Rica, Peru, Chile, and Brazil for annual UN-related environmental summits.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Colegio Rochester: Private bilingual school with IB curriculum and international accreditation in Bogotá, targeting similar families seeking rigorous English-Spanish bilingual education. Comparable in premium fee structure, global program offerings, and K-12 scope.
• Colegio Anglo Colombiano: One of Bogotá's largest and most established bilingual K-12 schools, offering IB-aligned programs and serving affluent families. Directly comparable to Alcaparros in target segment, bilingual immersion model, and premium positioning in north Bogotá.
• Colegio San Jorge de Inglaterra: Premium British-style bilingual K-12 school in Bogotá, serving similar upper-middle-class families with English immersion, international accreditation, and university placement focus. Comparable in tuition tier, pedagogical philosophy, and competitive catchment area.
• Colegio Mayor de San Bartolomé: Jesuit private school in central Bogotá offering strong academic programs and bilingual tracks. Competes with Alcaparros for academically oriented families seeking holistic development, though more traditional in pedagogical approach.
• Colegio Santa Francisca Romana: Private Catholic bilingual school in Bogotá's northern corridor, serving affluent families with rigorous academic and bilingual programming. Overlaps with Alcaparros in geographic catchment and socioeconomic segment.
• Colegio Colombo Americano: Long-standing bilingual school in Bogotá with strong English immersion and cultural programming tied to U.S. educational standards. Overlaps with Alcaparros in target demographic, bilingual methodology, and emphasis on international university placement.
• Colegio San Carlos: Established private K-12 school in Bogotá with bilingual offerings and international orientation. Competes in the same premium segment serving affluent families in northern Bogotá, though with a more traditional academic orientation.
• Colegio Nuevo Gimnasio: Premium private K-12 school in Bogotá with bilingual programs and active-learning emphasis. Comparable to Alcaparros in family demographic, progressive pedagogy, and emphasis on arts and extracurricular development.

Broad incumbents

• North/Central Colombian international school networks (e.g., Colegio Campestre, Colegio Granadino): Larger, more established private K-12 networks in Bogotá with multi-decade histories and broader program portfolios. They compete on prestige and scale but generally with a less differentiated pedagogical identity than Alcaparros' active-learning and neuroscience-driven model.

Others

• HighScope Educational Research Foundation (curriculum licensor): International foundation whose active-participatory learning model underpins Alcaparros' preschool methodology and Wheel of Learning approach. Not a competitor, but a strategic ecosystem partner whose training, certification, and curriculum shape Alcaparros' pedagogical identity.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/colegio.los.alcaparros
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/colegio-hacienda-los-alcaparros

Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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