Colegio Integral Patagonia Argentina

What Colegio Integral Patagonia Argentina does

Colegio Integral Patagonia Argentina (CIPA) is a privately funded K-12 educational institution operating in Puerto Madryn, Chubut Province, Argentina. Founded as an SRL in September 2019 by three local professionals — Sergio Fernandez, Adriana Fernandez, and Gabriela Demichelis — and opened for classes on March 9, 2020, the school serves families seeking a values-based alternative to the limited supply of private and public education options in the city. It currently offers both primary (Primaria) and secondary (Bachillerato Orientado en Agro y Ambiente) education, with the secondary program differentiated as the only one of its kind in Puerto Madryn, focused on agricultural, environmental, and sustainability competencies. CIPA holds the distinction of being a 100% gestión privada, sin aporte estatal institution — entirely tuition-funded and organizationally independent of provincial subsidies.

The school's product surface comprises core academic levels (Primaria and Bachillerato), an online campus ("Campus Online") built on Google Suite for Education and Google Classroom that delivers didactic materials, virtual classes, and parent access to grades and activities, plus dedicated facilities including a workshop classroom (Aula Taller, 2023), science laboratory (2025), school library (2025), multi-purpose hall/SUM (2025), and outdoor recreational space (2025). Enrichment offerings include an Espacio de Ciencias STEAM workshop for ages 3-11, a free Taller de Producción de Medios Digitales, and a Huerta e Invernadero sustainability project. Operations are split between two Puerto Madryn sites: the main Gutyn Ebrill campus housing primary (morning) and secondary (afternoon), and the former Marcelo T. de Alvear location, which from 2025 hosts the secondary morning shift.

CIPA's revenue model is subscription-recurring monthly tuition paid directly by enrolled families, with no third-party resellers, no public pricing, and no disclosed financial figures. Enrollment is constrained by capacity, with waiting lists reported and demand described as outstripping supply. GTM motion blends community-led outreach (events, word-of-mouth, partnerships with Vínculos de Libertad kindergarten) and direct-to-consumer admissions (website pre-inscription, WhatsApp, dedicated phone lines per level). The customer base is exclusively local families in Puerto Madryn, served through digital channels (school website, Instagram) and physical touchpoints (campus visits, community events). No external investment, PE/VC involvement, or M&A activity is present; ownership remains with the three founding partners and the institution operates as a founder-owned single-jurisdiction private school.

Name

Colegio Integral Patagonia Argentina

Legal name

Colegio Integral Patagonia Argentina

Website

https://cipa.net.ar

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Colegio Integral Patagonia Argentina (CIPA) is a privately funded K-12 school in Puerto Madryn, Chubut, Argentina, offering primary and secondary education with the city's only Agricultural and Environmental orientation, serving local families via tuition-based enrollment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Puerto Madryn

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition / School Fees: As a 100% privately managed school without state contributions (SIN APORTE ESTATAL), CIPA operates on tuition fees paid by enrolled families. The school collects monthly tuition payments through bank transfers and deposits.
2. Sibling Discounts (Convenio Escolar): Through a school agreement with 'Vínculos de Libertad', families receive discounts for siblings enrolled at both institutions, strengthening enrollment retention and cross-institutional value.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Colegio Integral Patagonia Argentina (CIPA) is a private K-12 educational institution offering primary education (Primaria) and a unique secondary program called Bachillerato Orientado en Agro y Ambiente (Secondary with Agricultural and Environmental Orientation) in Puerto Madryn, Chubut, Argentina. The school operates as a 100% privately managed institution without state contributions, providing values-based holistic education supported by Google Classroom-powered Campus Online distance learning, modern facilities (laboratory, library, workshop classroom, multi-purpose hall), and enrichment programs in STEAM, digital media, and agricultural projects.

Product overview

Colegio Integral Patagonia Argentina (CIPA) is a private K-12 educational institution offering primary and secondary education with a specialization in Agriculture and Environment (Bachillerato Orientado en Agro y Ambiente). The school operates a unified educational platform comprising its core academic programs (Primaria and Secundaria), supplemented by dedicated facilities including a Workshop Classroom (Aula Taller), Science Laboratory, School Library, Multi-purpose Hall (SUM), and Recreational Spaces. The institution supports distance learning through its Campus Online powered by Google Suite for Education, and offers enrichment programs including a Science Workshop (Espacio de Ciencias), Digital Media Production Workshop, and agricultural projects (Huerta e Invernadero).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primaria (Primary Education) Primary education (Primaria) level at CIPA focused on harmonious development combining knowledge, creativity, and values, with emphasis on study, play, and environmental awareness for school-age children enrolled by their families.
• Bachillerato Orientado en Agro y Ambiente (Secondary Education with Agricultural and Environmental Orientation) Secondary education (Bachillerato) program with a unique Agricultural and Environmental Orientation, addressing sustainable food production, ecological consciousness, renewable energy, and rural construction, preparing students for university studies in agronomy, bioengineering, and related fields.
• Campus Online Proprietary distance education platform powered by Google Suite for Education, providing students with permanent access to the school, teachers, and classmates through didactic materials, virtual classes, and allowing parents to monitor activities, grades, and projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6 years of continuous operation and community building
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Programa MAYMAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2023Programa MAYMA - Humanidad Emprendedora brought CIPA into a network of triple-impact entrepreneurs, with organizers Marcelo Baudés and Norberto Fraile leading a 4-month program that fostered sustainable development awareness and socio-environmental consciousness in the school community.
• AluarminorOthers · 1 May 2023Aluar, an aluminum company, donated 10 cubic meters of wood to support CIPA's Huerta e Invernadero (Garden and Greenhouse) project, enabling students to construct planting boxes and composters.
• IngevamaminorOthers · 1 May 2023Ingevama provided transportation services for the 10 cubic meters of wood donated by Aluar, facilitating the delivery of materials for the school's garden and greenhouse project.
• Vínculos de LibertadcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2020School agreement between Vínculos de Libertad (kindergarten) and CIPA providing sibling discounts at both institutions and assured enrollment quotas for graduates transitioning from the kindergarten to primary level. Both institutions share the Gutyn Ebrill campus, enabling a continuous K-12 educational trajectory for families.
• Biblioteca Popular GüemesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIPA collaborated with the Biblioteca Popular Güemes to organize an educational event where writer and philosopher Jorge Ortiz delivered a talk on Microficciones to secondary students from CIPA and School N° 790, promoting literary and cultural exchange.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Colegio San Andrés: Prestigious private K-12 institution in Argentina with extensive facilities and academic programs. Comparable as a top-tier private school competitor in the broader Argentine market.
• Colegio del Salvador: Long-established Jesuit private K-12 school in Buenos Aires. Comparable as a private primary and secondary institution in Argentina, though operating at significantly larger scale and broader scope than CIPA.

Direct peers

• St. George's College Buenos Aires: Well-established private K-12 institution in Argentina offering primary and secondary education with a values-based ethos. Comparable as a tuition-driven private school serving families across multiple grade levels.
• Northlands School: Private K-12 school in Argentina offering bilingual education across primary and secondary levels. Highly comparable to CIPA in operating an independently managed private school dependent on tuition revenue, though at substantially larger scale.
• Pestalozzi Buenos Aires: Private progressive-education school in Argentina. Comparable to CIPA in its emphasis on values, autonomy, environmental awareness, and a constructivist pedagogical approach.
• Tarbut: Private K-12 school in Argentina with primary and secondary levels. Comparable to CIPA in business model (private, tuition-funded, no state subsidy) and in serving families seeking values-based education.
• Lincoln International School: Private K-12 school in Argentina offering primary and secondary education. Comparable to CIPA in operating independently of state funding and in targeting families seeking holistic, internationally oriented education.
• ORT Argentina: Private K-12 network in Argentina with a strong focus on technology, science, and hands-on workshop learning. Closely comparable to CIPA's Aula Taller and technology-infused curriculum model.
• Belgrano Day School: Private K-12 school in Argentina. Comparable to CIPA in operating an independently managed private institution with full K-12 trajectory funded primarily by tuition.

Emerging players

• Waldorf Escuelas de Argentina: Network of Waldorf (Steiner) schools in Argentina emphasizing holistic, values-based, and environmentally conscious education. Comparable to CIPA in pedagogical philosophy and in promoting sustainability, autonomy, and experiential learning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/colegio-integral-patagonia-argentina

Compliance2 records

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Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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