Colegio Highlands Chile

What Colegio Highlands Chile does

Colegio Highlands Chile is a private Catholic K-12 institution located in Chicureo, Colina, in Chile's Santiago Metropolitan Region. Founded on March 19, 2001, the school operates three academic cycles—Infant School (Bambolino/PlayGroup through 2° básico), Middle School (3° through 6° básico), and High School (7° básico through IV medio)—and currently serves children ages 2 through 18 under a unified Sunrise competency-based pedagogical model. The school is a member institution of the Red de Colegios Regnum Christi, the international Catholic educational network operated by the Legionaries of Christ that comprises 154 colleges across 18 countries with over 65,000 alumni.

The school's core educational offering centers on the DUAL bilingual program, which delivers 50% English immersion from age 2 with the stated outcome of B2 (Intermediate-High) English proficiency upon graduation, validated through Cambridge English certifications (FCE/CAE). Supporting programs include a sports curriculum with football, athletics, rhythmic gymnastics, and equestrian academies; pastoral and sacramental formation overseen by a permanent chaplain; and an active family and alumni community. Technology infrastructure is operational rather than product-oriented: the school runs the Alexia platform for academic administration, Buk for internal management, and Upago for tuition payments.

The business model is tuition-driven subscription revenue, with annual enrollment fees published for 2026 and 2027 admission cycles. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer targeting families seeking Catholic education in the upper-middle-class Chicureo corridor, supported by the school's website, Instagram presence, community events such as the Highlands Family Weekend, and referrals from sister Regnum Christi schools (Cumbres, Everest). The 79,867 m² campus with 8,640 m² of built infrastructure is being expanded with a 660 m² multifunctional space delivered in November 2025. Ownership rests entirely with the Regnum Christi network; there is no independent shareholder or venture capital structure.

Name

Colegio Highlands Chile

Legal name

Colegio Highlands Chile

Website

https://colegiohighlands.cl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Colegio Highlands Chile is a private Catholic K-12 school in Chicureo, Colina, serving children ages 2-18 under the Regnum Christi educational network. It offers a DUAL bilingual curriculum (50% English immersion from age 2), Cambridge certifications, and sports/pastoral programs funded through annual tuition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

International Curriculum Early Learning Academies (e.g., IB Early Years) (EDACADAK)

Keywords

• K-12 catholic education
• Bilingual immersion schooling
• Preschool through high school
• Competency based pedagogy
• Religious private education

Headquarters

HQ city

Colina, Santiago Metropolitan Region

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

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 Enrollment Fees: The school generates revenue through tuition payments from families. Tuition structure varies by grade level and cycle. Families pay enrollment and tuition fees annually through the school's payment platform (Upago). Values for 2026 admission are published on the school's website.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Colegio Highlands Chile is a private Catholic K-12 school delivering integral formation from early childhood (Bambolino, age 2) through IV medio (high school senior year). It operates three academic cycles (Infant School, Middle School, High School) under the Regnum Christi educational network, featuring a DUAL bilingual program with 50% English immersion, the Sunrise competency-based learning model, and Cambridge English certification preparation.

Product overview

Colegio Highlands Chile is a Catholic educational institution offering a unified preschool through high school program under the Regnum Christi educational network. The school operates three academic cycles (Infant School, Middle School, and High School) unified by the Sunrise Pedagogical Model focused on competency-based learning and integral formation. Core offerings include the Intensive English Program with DUAL bilingual immersion from age 2, Sports Programs, and comprehensive Catholic formation. The school provides a virtual tour facility for prospective families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Infant School Program Early childhood education from Bambolino (age 2) through 2nd basic, featuring the DUAL bilingual program with 50% English exposure and the Sunrise pedagogical model for cognitive, affective, and psychomotor development. Targets families seeking values-based early education with language immersion.
• Middle School Program Elementary education covering 1st through 6th basic, implementing the DUAL bilingual curriculum in Spanish and English with active methodologies, project-based learning, and STEAM components. Targets families seeking bilingual primary education with Catholic formation.
• High School Program Secondary education from 7th basic to IV medio, featuring active methodologies, sacramental preparation (Confirmation), vocational guidance, social participation programs, leadership development, and preparation for Chilean university entrance exam (PDT). Targets adolescents seeking rigorous academics and spiritual formation.
• Intensive English Program Progressive English language instruction aligned with the Common European Framework, aiming for B2 (Intermediate-High) level proficiency, including Cambridge international certifications (FCE, CAE). Recognized as a Cambridge English Exam Preparation Centre.
• Sports Program Comprehensive sports program including football academy, athletics academy, rhythmic gymnastics academy, and equestrian options through a partnership with Brisas de Chicureo. Targets students seeking holistic physical development alongside academics.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students reach B2 English level (Intermediate-High) by graduation, aligned with Common European Framework
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• APTUSsupportingOthers · 1 January 2025APTUS provides professional development and training for the educational team in behavior management strategies. The entire educational team participates in APTUS training to strengthen strategies for student accompaniment and positive behavior guidance.
• Cambridge English (University of Cambridge)coreTechnology or IntegrationColegio Highlands is recognized as an Exam Preparation Centre by Cambridge Language Assessment. Students are prepared for Cambridge certifications including FCE (B2) and CAE (C1) levels. The school follows the Common European Framework and monitors student progress with internal and external assessments.
• Instituto Chileno Británico de CulturasupportingTechnology or IntegrationStrategic alliance to offer English language training and professional development opportunities for the school community.
• Academias Oak InternacionalsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerOAK International network provides international exchange programs and facilitates experiences with schools in other countries, including academies in USA, Ireland, Switzerland, France, and Mexico.
• Red de Colegios Regnum ChristicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerColegio Highlands is part of the Red de Colegios RC, an international network of Catholic schools present in 18 countries with 154 colleges and 65,000 alumni. The network shares the same Educational Project and provides shared resources, training, and coordination.
• Colegio CumbrescoreOthersPart of the Regnum Christi school network in Chile, located in San Carlos de Apoquindo. Shared educational model and personnel exchange.
• Colegio EverestcoreOthersRegnum Christi school located in La Dehesa, Lo Barnechea. Part of the Chile network with shared educational philosophy.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Colegio Everest: Fellow Regnum Christi network school in La Dehesa, Lo Barnechea. Operates under the same Red de Colegios RC framework, sharing curriculum, faculty exchange, and Catholic formation model, competing for the same affluent bilingual-education-seeking families in Santiago's eastern suburbs.
• The Grange School: Leading bilingual (English-Spanish) private school in Santiago's Chicureo/Colina sector offering IB curriculum. Directly comparable on bilingual immersion model, premium positioning, and overlapping catchment area, though non-Catholic.
• Colegio San Francisco Javier: Catholic private school in Santiago that achieved a top-100 ranking in Chile under the previous leadership of Highlands' incoming High School Coordinator. Competes for the same Catholic, academically rigorous market segment in the Santiago Metropolitan Region.
• Colegio Dunalastair: Catholic private school in Santiago's Vitacura district offering bilingual education with a strong formation model. Comparable on faith-based identity, academic rigor, and affluent-family targeting in Santiago's eastern suburbs.
• Colegio Monte Tabor y Nazaret: Santiago-based Catholic private school. Highlands' Middle School Coordinator previously served there as English teacher and Académica Encargada. Comparable on Catholic identity, academic rigor, and bilingual programming for middle-class Santiago families.
• Colegio La Cruz: Catholic school in Rancagua where multiple Colegio Highlands team members previously held senior roles. Shares Catholic identity and formation philosophy; comparable in school type but serves a different (more regional) market.
• Colegio Cumbres: Sibling Regnum Christi school in Santiago's San Carlos de Apoquindo sector sharing the same educational project, Sunrise/DUAL pedagogical model, and bilingual Cambridge-aligned program. The most directly comparable institution given shared network affiliation and similar target families.

Broad incumbents

• Colegio Mayor: Historic, large Catholic private school in Santiago's Ñuñoa/Peñalolén area. Comparable on Catholic identity and academic excellence, but operates at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach than a single-campus institution like Highlands.
• Colegio Alemán de Santiago: Long-established, large-scale bilingual (German-Spanish) school in Santiago with a comprehensive K-12 program. Competes for bilingual-education-seeking families in Santiago's upper-income segments and offers broader scale and longer history than Highlands.

Others

• Oak International Academies: International exchange network (USA, Ireland, Switzerland, France, Mexico) that partners with Colegio Highlands. While not a competitor, it functions as a peer ecosystem participant, enabling international student experiences that compete for parents' value perception alongside direct school peers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/colegiohighlands.cl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/colegio-highlands

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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