COLEGIO GRAN BRETAÑA

What COLEGIO GRAN BRETAÑA does

Colegio Gran Bretaña (CGB) is a private international school founded in 1997 and headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia, serving students from Nursery through Year 13 across a single Bogotá campus. The school delivers a vertically integrated curriculum spanning VESS (Foundation), International Primary Curriculum (Years 1-6), Cambridge Lower Secondary (Years 7-9, launched 2025), IGCSE (Years 10-11), and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (Years 12-13), enabling graduates to earn three concurrent diplomas: IB, US High School, and Colombian Bachillerato. CGB holds dual CIS and NEASC accreditation (since 2004) and IB World School authorization, and reports 99% IGCSE pass rates (2024), 85% IB Diploma attainment over five years, 100% university acceptance worldwide, and A+ (Muy Superior) classification in Colombian Pruebas Saber national tests.

CGB operates a tuition-driven subscription revenue model at 85-88 million COP per family annually (~$20,500-21,500 USD), inclusive of instruction, materials, food service, transport, and PTA fees. The student body of approximately 500-650 pupils is 75% foreign-nationality, drawn from 50+ countries, with a 1:5 student-teacher ratio and a faculty drawn from 11 nationalities, predominantly native English-speaking. Distribution is direct on-campus with year-round admissions supported by online informative talks, virtual 360-degree tours, and remote interview pathways. The go-to-market targets expatriate families (corporate relocations, diplomats) and Colombian families seeking English-medium international credentials.

The technology stack is third-party and operational rather than differentiated: Phidias for parent-staff communication, Google Classroom for instruction, Follett Destiny for the 14,500-title library, iDAT for admissions testing, and standard interactive-whiteboard infrastructure in 95% of classrooms. Support services include Educational Achievement, Additional Language, Counselling, Career/University Guidance, Outdoor Education (Beyond The Summit via Zambo), Performing Arts, transportation, food service, and on-site medical care. Strategic partnerships with Round Square, LAHC, AACBI, UNCOLI, and 100+ visiting universities annually reinforce positioning as the most international school in Colombia.

Name

COLEGIO GRAN BRETAÑA

Legal name

Colegio Gran Bretaña

Website

https://cgb.edu.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Colegio Gran Bretaña is a private international K-13 school in Bogotá, Colombia, founded in 1997, serving roughly 500-650 students from 50+ nationalities through a triple-diploma pathway (IB, US, Colombian) at tuition of approximately $21,000 USD per family annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Private Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Conditional Offer / Package Programs (Language + Pathway + Progression) (EDAIAJAJ)

Keywords

• International education
• K-12 schooling
• IB diploma programme
• IGCSE curriculum
• Bilingual education

Headquarters

HQ city

Bogotá

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and School Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition fees. Families pay annual tuition covering instruction, learning materials, digital resources, textbooks, cafeteria service, school transport, yearbook, and PTA fee. Average annual investment approximately 85-88 million COP depending on year level.
2. Food Service: Daily snacks and lunches provided to all students. The school provides nutritionally balanced menus including vegetarian options, with costs incorporated into school fees.
3. Transportation Service: School bus service contracted through an external bus company, with CGB arranging additional vehicle inspections and safety standards beyond Colombian legal requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Colegio Gran Bretaña is a private international school in Bogotá, Colombia delivering K-13 education from Nursery to Year 13 through a sequenced curriculum of VESS (Foundation), International Primary Curriculum (Years 1-6), Cambridge Lower Secondary (Years 7-9), IGCSE (Years 10-11), and the IB Diploma Programme (Years 12-13). Its core paid offering is annual tuition, which bundles instruction, learning materials, digital resources, textbooks, cafeteria service, school transport, yearbook, and PTA fee, with an average annual investment of COP 85-88 million per family. Complementary paid or bundled services include food service, school transportation, and university/career guidance leading to triple-diploma graduation (IB, US High School, Colombian Bachillerato).

Product overview

Colegio Gran Bretaña is a private international school in Bogotá, Colombia offering comprehensive educational programmes from Nursery through Year 13. The school operates a unified educational platform combining internationally recognized curricula: VESS Curriculum for Foundation Stage, International Primary Curriculum (IPC) for Years 1-6, Cambridge Lower Secondary for Years 7-9, IGCSE for Years 10-11, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Years 12-13. The school provides extensive support services including the Educational Achievement Department (EAD), Additional Language Department (ALD), Counselling and Emotional Guidance Department (CEG), Career and University Guidance (CUG), library resources, co-curricular activities, performing arts, outdoor education (Beyond The Summit), transportation, food service, and health services. The institution is accredited by CIS and NEASC, offering students the opportunity to graduate with three diplomas: IB Diploma, US High School Diploma, and Colombian High School Diploma.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VESS Foundation Curriculum Foundation Stage curriculum for Nursery to Reception based on the VESS Meaningful Life with Balance and Wisdom model, focusing on cultures of thinking and habits of mind using thinking as a pedagogical tool. Available to young learners entering the school.
• International Primary Curriculum (IPC) Thematic, creative curriculum for Years 1-6 covering Science, History, Geography, Computing, Design Technology, Internationalism, Art, and PE, with specific learning goals for international mindedness.
• Cambridge Lower Secondary Cambridge Assessment International Education curriculum for Years 7-9, serving as a precursor to IGCSE and offering rigour to prepare students for subsequent learning stages.
• IGCSE Programme Cambridge Assessment curriculum in Years 10-11 with core subjects (First Language English, Spanish, Mathematics, Combined Sciences, Global Perspectives) and electives (French, History, Geography, Drama, Music, Computer Science, Art and Design).
• IB Diploma Programme International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Years 12-13, requiring students to take one subject from each of six IB groups with three at Higher and three at Standard Level, plus Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and CAS requirements.
• Educational Achievement Department (EAD) Student support service for varying abilities, providing academic support, enrichment opportunities, IEP design, and coordination with speech/language or occupational therapy.
• Additional Language Department (ALD) Department of bilingual teachers offering English and Spanish as additional languages throughout the school, providing language proficiency support for students across all curriculum subjects.
• Counselling and Emotional Guidance Department (CEG) Psychologists available five days a week providing group and individual counseling, crisis intervention, adaptation guidance, career and college planning, and admission selection support.
• Career and University Guidance (CUG) University and career counselling programme running throughout the Secondary years, including career exploration from age 11 through to one-to-one university application support.
• Food Service Daily snacks and lunches with nutritionally balanced menus, vegetarian options, and alignment with Instituto Colombiano de Bienestar Familiar standards, included in school fees for all enrolled students.
• Transportation Service School bus service contracted through an external bus company with vehicles meeting school standards, individual seat belts, and permanent Avantel communication systems, included in school fees.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% pass rate in Cambridge IGCSE results 2024
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Round SquarecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Round Square is a worldwide network of innovative schools in 50 countries that creates adventure opportunities through International Service for students. CGB has been a member since 2013 and participates in international events including INTERCAS, Global Young Leaders Conference, and Latin American Heads Conference.
• Zambo (Outdoor Education Partner)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZambo provides Beyond the Summit outdoor education programme offering students from Y3 to Y12 excursions to different parts of Colombia. Zambo's pedagogical pillars align with CGB's philosophy: Positive Youth Development, Social and Cross Cultural Awareness, Enriched Learning, Empathy and Environmental Awareness.
• UNCOLI (Union Colegios Internacionales)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with other international schools allowing students to compete in sporting events and participate in artistic festivals with other international schools in Bogotá. CGB also works with schools located in less privileged areas of Bogotá.
• LAHC (Latin American Heads Conference)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLatin American Heads Conference brings together educational excellence reflecting British and international educational practice. CGB's Director serves on the LAHC Executive Committee and represents LAHC on the International Taskforce on Child Protection.
• AACBI (Andean Association of IB Schools in Colombia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAndean Association of IB Schools in Colombia connecting CGB with other IB schools in the region for collaboration and best practice sharing.
• University Partnerships (100+ institutions)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerOver 100 universities from around the world visit CGB annually including institutions from Colombia, USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Spain, Netherlands, France, Mexico, and others. These visits strengthen connections and open doors for students' university admissions.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• International School of Medellín: English-medium IB and Cambridge school in Medellín serving expatriate and Colombian families; comparable academic offering and international positioning but operating in a different Colombian region.
• Colegio Bolívar (Cali): Premier IB World School in Cali offering English-medium K-12 instruction to expatriate and Colombian families; comparable academic profile and curriculum offering but in a different Colombian city.

Direct peers

• Colegio Anglo-Colombiano: Bogotá-based private bilingual school offering IB and Cambridge pathways to a mix of Colombian and expatriate families; directly competes with CGB for premium K-12 enrollment and similar university placement outcomes.
• Colegio Rochester: Bogotá international school with IB Diploma Programme and English-medium instruction targeting expatriate and Colombian families; competes head-to-head with CGB on curriculum breadth and university placement.
• Colegio San Jorge (San Jorge International School): Private Bogotá international school offering IB and Cambridge programs to a diverse student body; closely comparable to CGB in mission, fee structure, and target families.
• The British School of Bogotá: Bogotá-based British international school offering English-medium instruction with Cambridge/IGCSE and IB pathways; directly comparable to CGB on curriculum structure and expatriate positioning.
• The American School of Bogotá (Colegio Americano): Long-established Bogotá international school offering English-medium instruction with US-style curriculum and IB; serves a similar expatriate and affluent Colombian demographic with comparable tuition band.
• Nord Anglia International School Bogotá: Premium Bogotá campus of the global Nord Anglia network offering IB and English-medium K-12 education; competes for the same expatriate and affluent Colombian families with the added backing of an international brand.
• Pan American School (Bogotá): Bogotá international school offering IB and English-medium curriculum to expatriate and Colombian families; competes in the same premium K-12 segment as CGB.
• Green Hills International School (Bogotá): Private Bogotá international school offering Cambridge and IB programs with English-medium instruction; serves a similar expat and affluent Colombian demographic with comparable fee tier.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

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Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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