Cambrian School & College

What Cambrian School & College does

Cambrian School & College is a private Bangladeshi educational institution founded in 2004, operating 16 campuses across Dhaka, Chittagong, Rajshahi, Narayanganj, Ashuganj, and Akhaura, serving approximately 12,295 students from pre-primary through higher secondary (HSC). It is structured as Cambrian Education Group, comprising wholly-owned subsidiaries including Kings School & College, Metropolitan School & College, Winsom School & College, North City College, Cambrian International School, Arabic International School, Cambrian International College of Aviation, and Cambrian International Study Center. The institution positions itself as "Bangladesh's first digital college" with smart classrooms (multimedia projectors, smart boards) deployed across all campuses.

The business operates a subscription-based tuition model with tiered pricing ranging from ~150,000 BDT (play-nursery to class 8) to ~300,000 BDT (class 9-10) annually, with GPA-based scholarships reducing effective tuition to 72,000-216,000 BDT depending on academic tier. Revenue streams include recurring tuition, hostel fees (~1,500 boarding students across 13 hostels with 2,000 capacity), transportation, examination and administrative fees, and ancillary program fees for Cricket Academy, Cultural Academy (500+ awards), and the AALCCO scholarship program reaching 6,000 beneficiaries. The proprietary EMU Project (Engineering, Medical, University) delivers 30-month integrated HSC-plus-admission-prep coaching. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via on-campus enrollment across 16 sites, supplemented by WhatsApp-based community recruitment and referral networks.

The go-to-market is community-led and campus-driven, with marketing conducted through the official website, WhatsApp groups, direct phone/email, campus tours, and parent-teacher engagement rather than paid advertising. Governance is founder-controlled (Chairman Ln. M. K. Bashar PMJF) with a Management Committee and 519 certified teachers (out of ~600-1,500 total staff per various sources). The institution has obtained ISO 9001:2000/2008 certifications, ASIC UK Premium Status recognition, Dhaka Board approvals for HSC/SSC/Grades 6-8/pre-primary, and articulation partnerships with 9+ foreign universities including Limkokwing (Malaysia), Swiss Institute of Management, University of Michigan Flint, IUMW, and Pearson Edexcel.

Name

Cambrian School & College

Legal name

Cambrian School & College

Website

https://cambrian.edu.bd

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cambrian School & College is a private Bangladeshi K-12 and HSC institution operating 16 campuses serving 12,295 students with a tiered tuition model, smart-classroom digital delivery, and integrated admission-prep programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 and Higher Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Junior Colleges (6112)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Private/Independent Community & Junior Colleges (EDAHADAB)

Keywords

• K-12 education
• Higher secondary school
• University admission preparation
• Digital classroom education
• Boarding school facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhaka

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices17 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 Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition fees across play group to class 12. Tuition varies by grade level and scholarship status, ranging from 150,000 BDT annually for lower grades to 300,000 BDT for class 9-10. Monthly installments available up to 24 installments.
2. Hostel/Boarding Fees: Residential facilities for approximately 1500 students with hostel capacity of 2000 across 13 hostels (11 for boys, 2 for girls)
3. Transportation Services: Transport services for day students commuting to various campuses across Dhaka
4. Examination and Administrative Fees: Board registration fees, examination fees, and various administrative charges included in the comprehensive 101 facilities package

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cambrian School & College is a private educational institution in Bangladesh operating 16 campuses that delivers pre-primary through higher secondary (HSC) education, including specialized programs for engineering and medical university admission preparation. It combines academic instruction with extensive co-curricular activities such as cricket, cultural academy, BNCC, scouting, and debate, supported by digital classrooms, hostels, libraries, labs, and on-campus medical services.

Product overview

Cambrian School & College operates as Bangladesh's first digital college, offering a unified educational platform spanning pre-primary through HSC (Class 12) across 16 campuses. The portfolio includes the main institution with digital classrooms, supplemented by specialized programs: EMU Project 2028 for engineering/medical/university admission preparation, and AALCCO scholarship program for merit students. Co-curricular offerings include Cricket Academy, Cultural Academy (500+ awards), BNCC, Scout program, Debate Club, and facilities for library, laboratories, hostel accommodation, and medical services. The institution emphasizes 'Education to Inspire Innovation' with technology-enabled teaching methods.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EMU Project 2028: Engineering, Medical, University Project - a 30-month academic and admission preparation program for HSC students, operated by AALCCO Center and Cambrian's top 100 teachers with targets of 100% pass rate, 98% A+ grades, and 95% top university admissions.
• AALCCO
• Cambrian Cultural Academy
• Cambrian Cricket Academy

Products and services

• Cambrian School & College (Main Institution) A comprehensive educational institution in Bangladesh offering pre-primary through higher secondary education (HSC) across 16 campuses in Dhaka, Chittagong, Narayanganj, Rajshahi and other locations, known as Bangladesh's first digital college.
• EMU Project 2028 (Engineering, Medical, University) A specialized 30-month academic and admission preparation program for HSC students targeting engineering universities (BUET, CUET, RUET, KUET), medical colleges, and public universities, with targets of 100% HSC pass and 95% top university admission.
• AALCCO Scholarship Program Scholarship examination and coaching program offering monthly scholarships of 500 Taka to 6000 students from nursery to class 9, with exams in Bengali, English, Mathematics, and General Knowledge.
• Cricket Academy Free cricket training program for all students offering 100% scholarships for talented players, with students regularly participating in tournaments organized by Education Board and Bangladesh Cricket Board.
• Cultural Academy Cultural education program covering music, dance, painting, recitation, drama, debate, presentation skills, chess, swimming, athletics, magic, mime, and religious scripture reading, with over 1000 domestic and international awards.
• Hostel Facilities Residential facilities with approximately 2000 seat capacity, including 11 boys' hostels and 2 girls' hostels, accommodating about 1500 students with evening academic support.
• Transportation Services Transport services for day students commuting to various campuses across Dhaka.
• Debate Club Debating society with achievements including winning television debate competitions against government colleges.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% HSC pass rate achieved in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2014
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Sri Lanka University of Information TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017IT-focused university partnership for South Asian regional education pathways.
• University of Kalaniya, Sri LankaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Sri Lankan university partnership for comprehensive academic articulation.
• International University of Malaya Wales, MalaysiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Malaysian university partnership for degree programs and student exchanges.
• Aviation Management CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Specialized aviation management education partnership integrated with Cambrian International College of Aviation.
• University of Michigan Flint, USAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014US university partnership providing pathways for American higher education and scholarship opportunities.
• Pearson Education (Edexcel, BTEC), BritaincoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2014Curriculum and certification partnership providing international qualifications (Edexcel, BTEC) for Cambrian students.
• Nanchang Hong Kong University, ChinacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Academic articulation partnership for Chinese higher education opportunities, established in 2013.
• Swiss Institute of Management and Hospitality, SwitzerlandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Partnership for hospitality and management education articulation, providing pathways for Swiss higher education to Cambrian graduates.
• Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, MalaysiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005Academic partnership established in 2005 for student exchange, credit transfer, and articulation agreements for higher education opportunities in Malaysia.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Maple Leaf International School: Private K-12 institution in Dhaka offering both national and international curricula with multiple campuses. Directly comparable to Cambrian in scale, multi-campus Dhaka operations, and competing for the same private-school parent segment.
• Scholastica: Leading private K-12 school group in Dhaka offering national and international curricula (Edexcel, IB). Directly comparable to Cambrian as a premium Dhaka-based private school chain competing for the same affluent parent segment with multi-campus operations and international qualifications.
• Sir John Wilson School: Long-established private K-12 school in Dhaka offering Edexcel-based programs. Comparable to Cambrian as a Dhaka-based private school competing in the same premium parent segment with international curriculum options.
• Aga Khan Academy Dhaka: Aga Khan Academies' Dhaka campus, an IB-track private school. Comparable to Cambrian in serving premium-segment Dhaka families seeking international higher-education pathways, and competes on similar brand and outcome-based positioning.
• Sunbeams School: Private K-12 school group in Bangladesh with national and international curriculum offerings. Comparable to Cambrian as a multi-program private school competing for Dhaka-based families seeking a structured, premium educational pathway.
• Manarat Dhaka International School: Private K-12 school in Dhaka offering international curriculum tracks. Competes with Cambrian for premium Dhaka students and shares the multi-program (national + international) school positioning.
• British School of Dhaka: International K-12 school in Dhaka offering British curriculum (IGCSE, A-Levels). Comparable to Cambrian as a Dhaka-based private school competing in the international-curriculum premium segment.
• International School Dhaka (ISD): International school in Dhaka offering IB curriculum from K-12. Competes directly with Cambrian for the same Dhaka-based, internationally-oriented families and represents the upper-tier international benchmark that Cambrian's Edexcel/BTEC pathway is positioned against.

Broad incumbents

• Nord Anglia Education: Global premium K-12 school group operating 80+ campuses worldwide with IB and British curricula. While not Bangladesh-based, it represents the broader international-school benchmark that anchors premium expectations in markets like Dhaka and is a relevant comparable for Cambrian's international-curriculum ambitions.

Regional players

• Chittagong Grammar School: Private K-12 school in Chittagong offering Edexcel-based international curriculum. Comparable to Cambrian as a Bangladesh-based private school with Edexcel offerings, but primarily serving the Chittagong region where Cambrian also operates one campus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/cambrian-school-college11

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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