Antigua College International

What Antigua College International does

Antigua College International (ACI) is a privately held nursing education institution founded in 2013 and headquartered in Miami Lakes, Florida. It operates a single ~13,800 sq. ft. campus and is led by CEO Dr. Diony Antigua with Director of Nursing Christopher Gonzalez-Perera. The institution is licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education (License #4930), accredited institutionally by ABHES (ID# I-409, since 2018), holds Florida Board of Nursing approvals for its Practical Nurse Diploma, ASN, and BSN programs, and is an NC-SARA participant with initial NLN CNEA accreditation for the BSN program. ACI enrolls aspiring and working registered nurses primarily from Southeast Florida, with RN to BSN students also drawn from NC-SARA member states.

ACI's core product portfolio is a progressive nursing-education pathway: a two-year Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN), a four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), and an RN-to-BSN bridge program that awards 77 transfer credits. Two NCLEX add-ons — a 6-week preparation course and a remediation program for repeat test-takers — extend the offering across the licensure lifecycle. The instructional model is hybrid, combining online theoretical coursework with in-person clinical rotations at partner hospitals, long-term care facilities, and clinics under faculty supervision. The curriculum is delivered through the third-party Lippincott CoursePoint and NCLEX PassPoint adaptive learning platforms, supplemented by on-site simulation laboratories equipped with patient-simulation mannequins (infant, three adult, and CPR torsos) and a LIRN virtual library accessed via Gale Pages.

ACI operates a direct-to-consumer enrollment model: prospective students apply online or are guided by admissions counselors, with Title IV federal financial aid available through school code 042823. Programs are sold on a multi-year subscription basis with credit-locked curricula (81 credits ASN, 120 credits BSN, 120 credits RN to BSN). Marketing is concentrated on the company's website, blog content, and organic social channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube). ACI reported 2024 first-time NCLEX pass rates of 87.50% (ASN) and 82.14% (BSN), with 100% retention and placement in the RN to BSN program for AY 2024-2025.

Name

Antigua College International

Legal name

Antigua College International

Website

https://antigua.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Antigua College International is a privately held nursing school in Miami Lakes, Florida offering ASN, BSN, and RN-to-BSN programs plus NCLEX prep and remediation, serving aspiring and working registered nurses through a hybrid online and in-person model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nursing Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Junior Colleges (61121), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Healthcare & Nursing Universities (Allied Health, RN-to-BSN, etc.) (EDAHALAF)

Keywords

• Nursing education programs
• Associate degree nursing
• Bachelor of Science nursing
• NCLEX exam preparation
• RN to BSN bridge

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami Lakes, Florida

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue generated from tuition and fees for ASN, BSN, RN to BSN programs, and NCLEX preparation/remediation courses. Federal student aid (grants and loans) accepted.
2. Federal Financial Aid: Participating institution approved by U.S. Department of Education to offer Federal Student Aid including grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans. School code 042823.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Antigua College International is a private nursing college that delivers accredited Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), and RN-to-BSN bridge programs through a hybrid model of online coursework and on-campus/clinical instruction. It also provides NCLEX preparation and remediation courses for first-time and repeat test-takers preparing for RN licensure. Students finance enrollment through federal student aid, and clinical training is completed at affiliated healthcare partner sites.

Product overview

Antigua College International is a nursing education institution offering a portfolio of three credential programs (ASN, BSN, and RN-to-BSN bridge) that together form a progressive pathway from entry-level nursing education through bachelor's completion. The institution also provides two NCLEX exam preparation offerings—a 6-week preparation program and a remediation course for repeat test-takers—that support students across all programs in achieving licensure. All programs incorporate the Lippincott adaptive learning platform (CoursePoint and NCLEX PassPoint) and include both online/hybrid theoretical coursework and hands-on clinical training components at affiliate healthcare facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) A roughly three-year professional nursing bachelor's degree (120 credits: 50 General Education and 70 Nursing Core) combining liberal arts, sciences, and nursing coursework to prepare graduates for RN licensure and leadership roles. Delivered through hybrid online and in-person instruction.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) A roughly two-year nursing associate degree (81 credits: 27 General Education and 54 Nursing Core) providing a foundation of liberal arts, sciences, and nursing knowledge required for RN practice. Graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN exam to become registered nurses.
• RN to BSN Bridge Program An accelerated bachelor's completion program for licensed RNs holding an associate degree. 77 credits are awarded in transfer for the ASN and RN license, with the remaining 23 General Education and 20 Nursing Core credits completed via online theoretical coursework and local practicum hours.
• NCLEX Preparation Program A six-week NCLEX-RN test preparation course consisting of 12 three-hour sessions that includes a diagnostic exam to evaluate student knowledge, content review of nursing concepts, and a strategies course covering critical thinking and test-taking skills.
• NCLEX Remediation Program A remediation course for candidates who have failed the NCLEX three times, have not practiced nursing in over five years, or passed the NCLEX more than five years ago without being issued a license. Includes 80+ hours of classroom/lab and 96 hours of clinical experience to satisfy Florida Board of Nursing criteria.

Quantifiable outcome

• 87.50% first-time NCLEX pass rate for ASN program (2024)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Community Healthcare ProviderscoreOthersClinical education partnerships with top healthcare providers in the community. Students complete clinical rotations at approved clinical sites including hospitals, long-term care facilities, and clinics under supervision of experienced clinical faculty.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Herzing University: Private, multi-state university with a substantial nursing portfolio (ASN, BSN, MSN) including online and accelerated formats. Comparable on for-profit structure, laddered nursing credentials, and working-adult target.
• South University: Multi-state proprietary university with nursing (ASN, BSN, MSN) programs including online RN-to-BSN. Overlaps on hybrid delivery, accreditation stack, and Title IV-funded adult learners.
• Chamberlain University: Large, established nursing college (part of Adtalem Global Education) offering ASN, BSN, MSN, and DNP programs nationwide with extensive online and clinical footprint. Overlaps directly on nursing credentialing but at far greater scale and geographic reach.
• Walden University: Online-focused university owned by Adtalem with RN-to-BSN and graduate nursing programs. Comparable on online RN-to-BSN delivery, NC-SARA-style multi-state enrollment, and adult-learner GTM.

Direct peers

• ECPI University: For-profit career university offering accelerated nursing (BSN) and allied health programs with hybrid scheduling. Comparable on accelerated formats, adult-learner focus, and career outcomes emphasis.
• Florida Career College: For-profit career college with a nursing-focused ADN/ASN program serving adult learners in South Florida. Closely comparable on geographic market, for-profit structure, and hybrid scheduling.
• Concorde Career Colleges: For-profit, multi-campus healthcare-focused career college offering nursing (ADN/BSN) and allied health programs across multiple states. Closely comparable on for-profit healthcare education model, Title IV dependency, and adult-learner GTM.
• Galen College of Nursing: Private, nursing-focused institution offering ASN, BSN, and RN-to-BSN programs with hybrid and online modalities. Most directly comparable to Antigua in mission, program mix, and student demographic focus on working adults and career changers.

Regional players

• Keiser University: Florida-headquartered private not-for-profit university with strong ASN, BSN, and RN-to-BSN offerings across multiple Florida campuses. Direct Florida competitor for in-person nursing enrollment.
• Miami Dade College: Large public community college in South Florida offering an ASN program with significant NCLEX outcomes and lower price point. Represents the principal low-cost public alternative to Antigua's ASN in the same catchment area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@antiguaedu
• Facebookfacebook.com/antiguaedu
• Instagraminstagram.com/antiguaedu
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/antiguaedu

Compliance7 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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