Colegio Cristóbal Colón, A.C.

What Colegio Cristóbal Colón, A.C. does

Colegio Cristóbal Colón, A.C. is a non-profit (Asociación Civil) private K-12 institution operating under the Lasallist educational tradition in Naucalpan de Juárez, Estado de México, with roots dating to 1905 and formal establishment in 1938. The school delivers four academic sections — Preescolar, Primaria, Secundaria, and Preparatoria — with morning and afternoon shifts at the secondary and high school levels, and serves as the regional center for the Red Educativa Lasallista de América Latina (RELAL) Distrito Antillas-México Sur. Educational offerings include bilingual instruction (80% English immersion in Pre-First), STEAM methodology delivered through a dedicated laboratory inaugurated in 2022, Cambridge and College Board certification preparation, and structured participation in international competitions (COLONMUN, NASA programs, ConCienCia science fair). Technology integration centers on the Educa+ methodology with iPads, the SYSTELAR student/teacher portal, and videoconference-enabled classrooms, supported by strategic alliances with Cambridge, Microsoft, Mathletics, Mathseeds, twigScience, and other curriculum providers.

The institution generates revenue through multiple recurring and transactional streams: tuition (colegiatura) across all four sections, the public-facing CCC4life language center offering English, French, and Japanese courses in in-person and online modalities, facility rentals (auditoriums, sports courts, chapels, the 473-seat San Juan Bautista de la Salle Auditorium and 300-seat Emilio Reversat Audiovisual Hall), school transportation, extended-hours childcare, and the wholly-owned San Miguel de la Victoria ecological event center operated as an adjacent subsidiary. Go-to-market is sales-led through a structured direct admissions process with scheduled entrance exams, supplemented by event-driven visibility (open houses, academic competitions, book fairs), an alumni network (AECCC) serving as ambassadors, and a paid referral program offering MXN $5,000 tuition credit per successful enrollment for the 2026-2027 cycle. Leadership is provided by General Director Erika Liliana Álvarez Macías (since 2019) and section-level directors across each academic level.

Name

Colegio Cristóbal Colón, A.C.

Legal name

Colegio Cristóbal Colón, A.C.

Website

https://ccc.edu.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

1931

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Colegio Cristóbal Colón, A.C. is a Lasallist non-profit private K-12 school in Naucalpan, Estado de México, serving families with preschool through high school education, bilingual STEAM-based programs, Cambridge certification pathways, and ancillary language, transportation, and event-rental services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• K-12 private education
• Bilingual education
• Lasallian schools
• STEAM learning
• Language instruction

Headquarters

HQ city

Naucalpan, Estado de México

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 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 School Fees (Colegiatura): Primary revenue from tuition payments across Preescolar, Primaria, Secundaria, and Preparatoria sections, with both morning and afternoon shifts available. Extended hours service available at additional cost.
2. CCC4life Language Center: Language courses in English, French, and Japanese offered to the general public in both in-person and online modalities. Provides placement exams, group classes, private lessons, and corporate courses.
3. Facility Rentals: Auditoriums, chapels, gyms, sports courts (basketball, volleyball, padel, soccer), dance studios, and event spaces available for rental. Includes venues like the 473-seat San Juan Bautista de la Salle Auditorium and 300-seat Emilio Reversat Audiovisual Hall.
4. School Transportation: Transportation service for students covering full trips or half-trips to home or designated meeting points. Operates for Preescolar, Primaria, Secundaria (morning and afternoon shifts), and Preparatoria vespertina.
5. San Miguel de la Victoria Eco-Event Center: Retreat, excursion, camp, and event center rental for families, companies, schools, religious groups, and missionaries. Includes sports facilities, swimming pool, and nature areas.
6. Extended Hours Service: After-school extended hours program from 14:30 to 16:30 or 17:30 for Preescolar, Primaria, and other sections at additional cost.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Colegio Cristóbal Colón, A.C. operates a comprehensive K-12 private school in Naucalpan, Estado de México, offering Preschool through High School education following the Lasallian educational model with bilingual instruction, Cambridge certification preparation, and STEAM methodology. The institution also runs a public language center (CCC4life), school transportation services, an ecological retreat/event center, and facility rentals for external clients.

Product overview

Colegio Cristóbal Colón, A.C. offers a comprehensive K-12 educational ecosystem spanning four academic levels (Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and High School) plus a Language Center (CCC4life) and Ecological Events Center. The institution follows a Lasallian educational model called 'Educa+' that integrates technology-enhanced learning (iPads, STEAM labs, videoconferencing) with humanistic formation. Supporting services include school transportation, facility rentals, extended childcare hours, and a referral program. The school operates as a unified institution where students progress through all levels, with dedicated programs for academic competitions (CONCIENCIA), student portal (SYSTELAR), and international programs (La Salle global network).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preescolar (Preschool) Early childhood education from Maternal through 3rd grade, featuring 80% English immersion in Pre-First, Educa+ technology-enhanced learning with iPads, robotics, sports, music, and STEAM lab activities for young learners.
• Primaria (Elementary School) Elementary education from 1st to 6th grade with emphasis on academic excellence, digital citizenship, collaboration, talent development, and Cambridge English certification preparation, plus diverse extracurricular activities.
• Secundaria (Middle School) Middle school education in both morning and afternoon sessions, with Cambridge and College Board certifications, participation in COLONMUN, NASA programs, Science Fairs, and formation focused on critical thinking, sensitivity, and innovation.
• Preparatoria (High School) High school education in morning and afternoon shifts following SEP's DGB curriculum, with transversal projects, vocational orientation, community service, university fair, and global leadership focus.
• CCC4life Centro de Idiomas (Language Center) Language center offering English, French, and Japanese classes for the general public (children, adults, and corporate clients) in both in-person and online modalities, with placement exams and group, private, and corporate options.
• Transporte Escolar (School Transportation) Safe, punctual, and eco-friendly school transportation service with door-to-door and meeting point options, available for Preescolar, Primaria, Secundaria, and Preparatoria students.
• Renta de Instalaciones (Facility Rental) Rental of school facilities including auditoriums (473-seat San Juan Bautista de la Salle Auditorium, 300-seat Emilio Reversat Audiovisual Hall), chapels, gyms, sports courts, classrooms, and outdoor spaces for events, festivals, meetings, and filming.
• Centro de Eventos Ecológico San Miguel de la Victoria Ecological retreat center offering excursions, camps, gatherings, sports facilities, pool, green areas, and team-building activities for families, companies, schools, religious groups, and missionaries.
• Horario Extendido (Extended Hours Service) Extended childcare service from 14:30 to 17:30 hours for students needing supervision beyond regular school hours, offered at additional cost.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students prepared for Cambridge KEY certifications and equivalent YLE certifications
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Lectura InteligentecoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic alliance for reading and literacy programs enhancing language development for students across all sections.
• WordFlyerscoreTechnology or IntegrationLiteracy platform partner providing online reading and writing resources for student development.
• Soluciones Exa EducacióncoreTechnology or IntegrationEducational solutions provider supporting academic programs and digital learning initiatives.
• MathseedscoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline mathematics learning platform for early childhood and elementary students focusing on foundational math skills.
• MathleticscoreTechnology or IntegrationMathematics learning platform used across sections to support and enhance math education through interactive digital resources.
• twigSciencecoreTechnology or IntegrationScience curriculum and resources provider supporting STEAM methodology and hands-on science education.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing software platforms and digital tools supporting educational technology integration.
• Cambridge (Universidad de Cambridge)flagshipTechnology or IntegrationCambridge certification preparation for KEY and YLE exams, as well as other Cambridge qualifications for students to earn internationally recognized credentials.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Westhill Institute: Long-established private international K-12 school in Mexico City offering bilingual curriculum and international certifications; competes for the same Naucalpan/CDMX premium family segment with a similar tuition-driven model.
• Liceo Mexicano Japonés: Private K-12 school in Mexico City with Japanese-Mexican bilingual curriculum and international certifications; comparable on premium bilingual K-12 model, extended-hours services, and affluent-family target market.
• Escuela Moderna Americana: Historic private K-12 school in Mexico City with similar longevity and bilingual curriculum; competes in the same premium private-school segment with comparable tuition and academic positioning.
• Colegio Madrid de México: Private K-12 school in Mexico City with bilingual program and university-prep focus; comparable on target market (middle-to-upper-middle-class families), tuition range, and curriculum structure in the CDMX metro area.
• Colegio Suizo de México: Private international school in Mexico City offering Swiss curriculum with bilingual instruction; comparable on premium positioning, international certification pathways, and target affluent families in the same metro area.
• The American School of Mexico City (ASOMEX): Private K-12 international school in the Mexico City metro area offering US-style curriculum and IB programs; directly comparable to Colegio Cristóbal Colón on premium private K-12 positioning, bilingual instruction, and affluent-family target market.

Broad incumbents

• Universidad La Salle México: Higher-education institution within the same Lasallian network as Colegio Cristóbal Colón; directly comparable on educational philosophy, governance under the Instituto de Hermanos de Escuelas Cristianas, and shared brand equity, though focused on university level.
• Tecnológico de Monterrey (Prepa TEC): Mexico's leading private education system offering preparatory (high school) and university programs; competes with Colegio Cristóbal Colón's Preparatoria for the same upper-middle-class families seeking premium university-prep education.

Emerging players

• Centro de Idiomas Berlitz México: National language-school chain offering English, French, and other language courses to individuals and corporate clients; comparable specifically to CCC4life's language-center business line, with overlapping corporate training market.

Regional players

• Colegio Americano de Puebla / Red de Colegios Lasallistas: Other Lasallian K-12 schools in Mexico (e.g., Colegio La Salle in other Mexican cities) within the same Red Educativa Lasallista network; highly comparable on pedagogy and brand, though operating in different geographies and not directly competing for the same students.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/ColeCristobalColon
• Facebookfacebook.com/lasalleccc
• Instagraminstagram.com/lasalleccc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/colegio-crist-bal-col-n-a.c.

Compliance2 records

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Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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