Colegio Cedros Norte

What Colegio Cedros Norte does

Colegio Cedros Norte is a private K-12 educational institution in Atizapán de Zaragoza, Estado de México, founded in 1987 and operated by the association Patronatos Escolares, A.C. It is the flagship of a three-institution consortium that also includes Colegio Paseo (girls' school) and Kinder Cedros Norte (early childhood education from 6 months), all unified under the proprietary GROW educational model and affiliated with Opus Dei for spiritual formation. The consortium offers elementary through high school (grades 1-12) with co-educational and gender-separated classroom configurations, Cambridge and TOEFL/IELTS certifications, an American High School Diploma dual-certification track, and exchange programs.

The GROW framework structures instruction around four pillars — Global competencies, Responsibility, Orientation (personalized Christian preceptorship), and Wellness — and is operationalized through technology-enhanced classrooms, a Preceptoría follow-up system, the CIMA values project, and the Aprender a Amar affective formation program. Supporting platforms include GSuite for Education, Colegium (academic management), Mathletics, OnMAT, LEGO Education, and CISO. The institution claims a 100% first-choice university placement rate and was ranked the 2nd best Preparatoria in Mexico by the Reforma 2025 ranking.

Colegio Cedros Norte operates on a subscription tuition model with annual billing; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is communicated through direct contact (phone, WhatsApp, email). The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, targeting premium-segment families in the Estado de México metropolitan area willing to invest in values-based, internationally accredited private education. Beyond tuition, revenue is supplemented by after-school programs (Suzuki music, sports), the Centro de Educación Familiar, and the APA parent association. All operations are consolidated at a single Calacoaya campus; no funding rounds, M&A activity, or management disclosures are recorded in the input data.

Name

Colegio Cedros Norte

Legal name

Patronatos Escolares, A.C.

Website

https://colegios-cedros-paseo.mx

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Colegio Cedros Norte operates a private K-12 school in Estado de México as part of a three-institution consortium (Cedros Norte, Colegio Paseo, Kinder Cedros Norte) unified by the GROW educational model and Opus Dei affiliation, serving premium-segment families with Cambridge certifications, university placement pathways, and values-based Christian formation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Boarding Schools (EDAJABAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Reggio Emilia-Inspired Early Learning Programs (EDACADAB)

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• Christian values education
• University preparatory school
• Early childhood education
• International certification programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Atizapán de Zaragoza

HQ country

Mexico

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: Private school tuition model with annual/semester tuition payments from enrolled students. Primary revenue stream from educational services covering elementary, middle, and high school levels. Financial aid and scholarships referenced (+50% BECAS for university access).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Colegio Cedros Norte is a private K-12 educational institution offering continuous academic programs from early childhood (Baby Cedros from 6 months) through Preparatoria (grade 12), built around the proprietary GROW educational model. It is one of three schools (Cedros Norte, Colegio Paseo, Kinder Cedros Norte) operated by Patronatos Escolares, A.C., affiliated with Opus Dei for Christian formation, and offering international certifications such as Cambridge, TOEFL, IELTS, and the American High School Diploma. Revenue is generated through recurring tuition and enrollment fees billed to families.

Product overview

Colegio Cedros Norte operates as part of a consortium of three private educational institutions in Mexico—Cedros Norte (co-educational, ranked second-best preparatory in the 2025 Reforma Ranking), Colegio Paseo (for girls), and Kinder Cedros Norte (early childhood education)—unified by the GROW educational model focused on holistic development through Global knowledge, Responsibility, Christian Orientation, and Wellness. The portfolio includes core educational programs spanning from infant care (6 months) through high school (grade 12), complemented by international certification pathways (Cambridge, TOEFL, IELTS, American High School Diploma), exchange programs, after-school activities (including Suzuki music method), and family education initiatives. All institutions are affiliated with Opus Dei's Prelature for spiritual formation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Colegio Cedros Norte (Elementary, Middle, and High School) Private co-educational K-12 school for boys and girls, offering Elementary School (grades 1-4), Middle School (grades 5-8), and High School / Preparatoria (grades 9-12) under the GROW educational model. Ranked as the second-best Preparatoria in Mexico in the 2025 Reforma Ranking. Designed for families seeking premium private education with Christian values formation in Estado de México.
• Colegio Paseo (Elementary, Middle, and High School)

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% university placement at first-choice institutions
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Universidad PanamericanacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance for international program support, exchange opportunities, and alumni pathway. Universidad Panamericana (UP) is referenced as a partner institution providing educational content and exchange programs for students.
• IPADE Business SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPADE (Instituto Panamericano de Alta Dirección de Empresas) partnership for educational collaboration and alumni development. Referenced as a community partner institution.
• Cambridge AssessmentcoreTechnology or IntegrationCambridge Assessment English certification program partnership providing international English language certifications and assessment standards for students.
• National Geographic LearningcoreTechnology or IntegrationEducational content partnership using National Geographic Learning materials and curriculum for English language teaching and global awareness programs.
• ICAMIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstituto de Ciencias para la Familia y la Vida - referenced as a community partner institution for family education programs.
• ETS (TOEFL/IELTS)coreTechnology or IntegrationETS certification partnership enabling students to obtain TOEFL and IELTS international English proficiency certifications.
• Universidad de NavarracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDirect admission pathway and scholarship programs for students continuing to university studies at Universidad de Navarra with preferential access.
• Universidad de CatalunyacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDirect admission pathway and scholarship programs for students at Universidad de Catalunya with preferential access.
• ITAMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDirect admission pathway partnership with Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México for scholarship and preferential admission programs.
• GooglecoreTechnology or IntegrationGSuite for Education platform partnership including Google Classroom, Google Meet, and Hangouts for digital learning and class management.
• ColegiumcoreTechnology or IntegrationAcademic management system platform for student records, grades, and administrative functions integration.
• RockbrookminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational exchange or summer camp partner referenced in alliances section for student international experiences.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Greengates School: Premium English-language private K-12 school in Mexico City with international curriculum and high university placement rates; directly comparable to Cedros on bilingual preparation, international certifications, and premium-family target segment.
• Liceo Mexicano Japonés: Premium bilingual (Spanish-Japanese) private K-12 school in Mexico City; comparable on premium positioning, bilingual curriculum, and international certification emphasis.
• Westhill Institute: High-fee private K-12 institution in Mexico City focused on bilingual education and global preparation; competes for the same affluent Estado de México/Mexico City family segment as Cedros Norte.
• Instituto Patria Mexico: Prestigious private K-12 school in Mexico City with secular, values-based curriculum and strong university placement; competes in the same premium Mexico City/Estado de México market segment.
• Colegio Suizo (Swiss School) Mexico: Long-established premium private K-12 school in Mexico City with bilingual curriculum and international affiliations; comparable on premium positioning, longevity, and university placement outcomes.
• Highlands Mexico (Instituto Andes): International private K-12 school offering Cambridge and American-style curricula in Mexico City; directly comparable bilingual/international positioning and target premium demographic.
• Colegio Madrid (Acapulco / Mexico City network): Multi-campus private K-12 institution in Mexico with bilingual curriculum and university preparation focus; comparable scale and multi-segment offering, competing for similar premium families.
• Colegio de San Ignacio (Loyola) Mexico: Jesuit-affiliated private K-12 school in Mexico City with values-based curriculum and strong university placement; comparable religious-affiliated, values-driven positioning to Cedros's Opus Dei affiliation.
• Colegio Americano de Monterrey: Top-tier private K-12 school in Mexico offering bilingual education with strong university placement; competes directly with Cedros Norte for premium families and national ranking positions.
• Peterson Schools: Multi-campus premium private K-12 network in Mexico City with bilingual curriculum; comparable scale, multi-campus model, and premium-family targeting.

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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