Colegio San Bartolomé

What Colegio San Bartolomé does

Colegio San Bartolomé is a private K-12 bilingual educational institution founded in 1868 in Rosario, Argentina, currently operated by the Asociación Civil Churchill de Rosario, a nonprofit civil association. The school serves approximately 2,300 students across three educational levels: Nivel Inicial (early childhood, ages 2-5), Nivel Primario (primary, grades 1-7), and Nivel Secundario (secondary with three academic orientations in Economics/Administration, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences). Its core pedagogical offering is a dual schooling (doble escolaridad laica) model combining academic instruction in Spanish and English with French as a third language, supported by Cambridge University and DELF international certification pathways progressing to B1 level by seventh grade.

The institution's underlying infrastructure includes two physical campuses in Rosario (the historic Centro campus at Tucumán 1257 with over 20,000 m2 of facilities across four buildings, and the Fisherton campus inaugurated in 2006) plus the 17-hectare Grantfield sports complex shared with the Old Resian Club. Technology supporting operations consists of conventional institutional platforms: a Student Portal (Plataforma Alumnado), an online library, a community mobile application, and Google Forms-based admissions pre-inscription. The school operates a House System (Hudson, Canning, Cunninghame Graham) to structure student community engagement.

Colegio San Bartolomé generates revenue through recurring monthly tuition fees across its three educational levels, with pricing determined via a quote-based admissions process rather than public disclosure. Its go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer, targeting mid-market families in Rosario seeking bilingual education through online pre-inscription forms, the institutional website, and Instagram/Facebook organic social channels. The school is part of a broader Churchill Civil Association ecosystem that includes the Old Resian Club alumni network, Instituto Churchill language institute, ISPI San Bartolomé teacher training program, and Fundación Churchill foundation supporting the Grantfield sports complex.

Name

Colegio San Bartolomé

Legal name

Colegio San Bartolomé de la Asociación Churchill de Rosario

Website

https://colegiosanbartolome.edu.ar

Company type

Private

Founded year

1868

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Colegio San Bartolomé is a private K-12 bilingual (Spanish-English-French) school founded in 1868 in Rosario, Argentina, serving 2,300+ students across two campuses via recurring tuition, operated by the nonprofit Asociación Civil Churchill de Rosario.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Bilingual Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Language Immersion & Bilingual Private Schools (EDAJABAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Bilingual K-12 education
• Early childhood education
• Primary education services
• Secondary education programs
• International certification curricula

Headquarters

HQ city

Rosario

HQ country

Argentina

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Registration Fees: The school generates revenue through tuition fees paid by enrolled students across its three educational levels (Nivel Inicial, Nivel Primario, Nivel Secundario). The school operates a mandatory uniform policy as part of its institutional identity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Colegio San Bartolomé is a private K-12 bilingual school offering education in Spanish-English with French as a third language across three levels: Nivel Inicial (ages 2-5), Nivel Primario (grades 1-7), and Nivel Secundario (with three academic orientations). The school operates a dual schooling system (doble escolaridad laica) combining academic instruction with sports, and prepares students for Cambridge University and DELF international certifications. It operates two physical campuses (Centro and Fisherton) plus the 17-hectare Grantfield sports complex in Rosario, Argentina.

Product overview

Colegio San Bartolomé is an educational institution offering a comprehensive K-12 bilingual education program across three levels: Nivel Inicial (Early Childhood, ages 2-5), Nivel Primario (Primary, grades 1-7), and Nivel Secundario (Secondary with three orientations). The institution operates a dual schooling system with emphasis on bilingual English-Spanish instruction and a third French language option. Core educational products include the Bilingual English Program with Cambridge certifications, Physical Education and Sports Program utilizing the Grantfield sports complex, and specialized programs in robotics, mathematics olympiads, and academic writing. Supporting services include the Online Library, Student Portal platform, School App, and Admissions System. The school operates across two campuses (Centro and Fisherton) and serves as part of the Churchill Civil Association of Rosario.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nivel Inicial (Early Childhood Education) Early childhood education program for children ages 2-5 featuring bilingual teaching methodologies with simultaneous presence of native and English teachers, play-based pedagogy, artistic expression, and outdoor lifestyle programs.
• Nivel Primario (Primary Education) Primary education program covering grades 1-7 with bilingual Spanish-English instruction, French as third language, contemporary French mathematics didactics, robotics, institutional reading program, mathematics olympiad participation, and psychopedagogical support.
• Nivel Secundario (Secondary Education) Secondary education with three academic orientations: Economics and Administration, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences. Features academic writing programs, research projects, business idea competitions, Model UN, and math olympiads.
• Bilingual English Program Intensive English language education with Cambridge University certification examinations (A1 to C2), progressing from beginner level in 1st grade to B1 level by 7th grade, with French as a third language option through DELF Prim A1 certification.
• Physical Education and Sports Program Physical education program featuring dual schooling system with afternoon sports activities including swimming, hockey, rugby, football, handball, and athletics, conducted at the Grantfield sports facility.
• Grantfield Sports Complex 17-hectare sports facility featuring 4 rugby fields with automated irrigation and lighting, 2 artificial turf hockey fields with lighting, football fields, 25-meter swimming pool with solarium, covered gymnasium, social areas, and locker rooms.
• Online Library (Biblioteca Online) Digital library service providing online access to educational resources and materials for enrolled students.
• Student Portal (Plataforma Alumnado) Online student management platform for academic records, communications, and administrative functions serving enrolled students and families.
• School Community App Mobile application for school community communication and access to school information for families, students, and staff.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students achieve B1 English level by 7th grade (Cambridge B1 Preliminary for Schools)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Buenos Aires PlayersminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 June 2025English theater group that performed 'Striking Angels' for 2nd year students on June 10, 2025, providing cultural and language enrichment opportunities.
• Stories in a Bag (Fabiana Parano)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 June 2025Theater company that presents English-language theatrical performances for students. On June 3, 2025, presented 'The Ugly Mermaid' for grades 1-2, and on June 4, 2025, presented 'Trapped in Tutankhamun's Tomb' for grades 4-5.
• Old Resian ClubcoreOthers · 5 May 1942Alumni club founded on May 5, 1942 by former students of Rosario English School to maintain friendship, camaraderie, and belonging beyond the classroom. The club operates alongside Grantfield sports complex and is integral to the school's sporting traditions and community life.
• Instituto ChurchillcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institute affiliated with the school, operating under the Churchill Civil Association umbrella. Part of the educational ecosystem alongside the school and ISPI San Bartolomé.
• ISPI San BartoloméminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstituto Superior San Bartolomé, a higher education institution under the Churchill Civil Association, part of the broader educational network.
• Hospital de Niños 'Víctor J. Vilela'minorOthersChildren's hospital that received book donations from the school's solidarity campaign, organized by Junior and Senior Captains.
• Asociación Civil Educativa y Solidaria El HogarminorOthersFormerly known as 'Hogar del Huérfano', this civil association received book donations from the school's solidarity campaign organized by student leaders.
• Fundación ChurchillcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation that supports the development and expansion of Grantfield sports complex, working jointly with the school and Old Resian Club to build facilities for future generations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• St. Andrew's Scots School: Private bilingual K-12 school in Buenos Aires with Anglo/Scottish heritage and Cambridge international curriculum — the closest Argentine analogue to Colegio San Bartolomé's heritage bilingual model.
• Northlands School: Established bilingual K-12 school in Buenos Aires with a strong British-heritage identity and international examination pathway, mirroring San Bartolomé's Anglo-rooted bilingual positioning.
• Belgrano Day School: Private K-12 bilingual school in Buenos Aires offering English-Spanish instruction with international certifications — directly comparable in product offering, target family, and tuition positioning.
• Colegio San Marcos: Argentine private K-12 school offering bilingual instruction; less historic than San Bartolomé but competes in the same mid-premium bilingual family market.
• St. George's College (Buenos Aires): Anglican-heritage bilingual K-12 school in Buenos Aires with international curriculum and Cambridge examinations — directly comparable in mission and historical positioning.

Regional players

• Markham College: British-founded bilingual K-12 school in Lima, Peru with Cambridge pathway and strong sports tradition — comparable in heritage, curriculum, and value proposition to San Bartolomé across the region.
• The British Schools: Uruguayan bilingual K-12 institution with British heritage, comparable in age and Anglo identity to San Bartolomé; regional peer in the broader Río de la Plata bilingual-school market.

Broad incumbents

• Asociación Escuelas Lincoln: Large American-international K-12 school in Buenos Aires offering full IB continuum; broader scope and larger scale than San Bartolomé, but competes for the same premium bilingual-family segment.
• Wellington College International: Global network of premium British-heritage international schools; illustrative of where San Bartolomé's brand could extend if the institution chose to scale via franchising or partnership models.

Others

• ISPI San Bartolomé (internal affiliate): Higher-education teacher-training institute under the same Churchill Civil Association, illustrating the internal pipeline that supports San Bartolomé's faculty pipeline and curriculum continuity.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php?id=100063707103863
• Instagraminstagram.com/csb_rosario
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/colegio-san-bartolom%C3%A9

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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