ICHB Colentina

What ICHB Colentina does

ICHB Colentina (legal name Liceul Teoretic Internațional de Informatică București, Colentina campus) is a private K-12 educational institution located at Șos. Colentina Nr. 64B in the Colentina district of Bucharest, Romania. Founded in 1995 and operating on the Colentina campus since the 2017-2018 school year, the school is owned by Lumina Instituții de Învățământ, a private educational conglomerate that operates 14 educational units across Romania. The school delivers accredited Romanian national curriculum education from grade V through grade XII, with bilingual Romanian-English instruction and optional intensive Mathematics or intensive English tracks; sciences are taught in English at the liceu level to facilitate international university placement. The institution maintains a maximum 20 students per class and a 1:8 teacher-student ratio, and integrates technology through iPad-based learning, interactive Smart Boards, the SmartLab digital fabrication facility (3D printing, robotics, VR), and the MyEducare parent-teacher-student communication platform.

The school generates revenue primarily through recurring annual tuition (9,850 EUR for Gimnaziu, 9,950 EUR for Liceu), a one-time non-refundable registration fee of 1,000 EUR, and ancillary services including meals, school transport, and paid extracurricular clubs. Discounts are structured around full payment, sibling enrollment, loyalty tenure, and internal promotion from the Spectrum Primary School also co-located on the Colentina campus. Go-to-market is sales-led, with a dedicated PR & Admissions team conducting Open Days, scheduled campus visits, and digital pre-registration, supported by an active presence on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and TikTok. The institution reports 25 employees, is led by Manager Senol Abdi, and is distinguished academically by a student body that has accumulated 500+ national and 300+ international olympiad medals over approximately 20 years.

Name

ICHB Colentina

Legal name

LICEUL TEORETIC INTERNATIONAL DE INFORMATICA

Website

https://colentina.ichb.ro

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ICHB Colentina is a private K-12 school in Bucharest, Romania, part of the Lumina network of 14 educational institutions, offering bilingual Romanian-English education from grade V to XII with intensive Math or English tracks, SmartLab digital fabrication, and a 1:8 teacher-student ratio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

K-12 & School-Based Language Exam Prep (AP, IB, IGCSE/A-Levels) (EDANACAE)

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• Bilingual secondary school
• Informatics high school
• STEM olympiad preparation
• Cambridge certification programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bucharest

HQ country

Romania

HQ region

Europe

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 Registration Fees: The school generates primary revenue from annual tuition fees (9,850 EUR for Gimnaziu, 9,950 EUR for Liceu) plus a one-time non-refundable registration fee of 1,000 EUR. Tuition can be paid in full (with 5% discount) or in up to 5 installments (first installment minimum 2,000 EUR). Additional revenue comes from optional services including meals, school transport, and extracurricular clubs/courses.
2. Optional Services (Meals, Transport, Extracurriculars): Additional revenue streams from optional services not included in base tuition: lunch meals, school bus transport, and paid extracurricular clubs and courses. These represent ancillary revenue beyond core tuition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

ICHB Colentina is a private international informatics high school delivering secondary education (Gimnaziu grades 5-8 and Liceu grades 9-12) following the Romanian national curriculum with bilingual Romanian-English instruction and sciences taught in English. It offers intensive Mathematics or intensive English tracks, Cambridge certification preparation, academic olympiad coaching, career/university counseling (Career Builder program), and a tech-integrated learning environment featuring MyEducare communication platform, SmartLab digital fabrication lab, iPad Education system, and Smart Board interactive whiteboards. Students may choose real profiles (Mathematics-Computer Science or Natural Sciences) or humanities (Philology) starting in grade 9.

Product overview

ICHB Colentina is a private international informatics high school operating as part of the Lumina Instituții de Învățământ educational network. The institution offers a unified educational service spanning gymnasium (grades V-VIII) and high school (grades IX-XII) levels, with specialized programs in mathematics-intensive and English-intensive tracks. The core educational offering is complemented by the MyEducare online platform for parent-school communication, the iPad Education System for interactive learning, and the SmartLab digital laboratory for STEM experimentation. Additional services include career coaching, character education, and over 30 extracurricular clubs covering robotics, languages, sports, and arts. The school follows Romania's national curriculum while integrating international Cambridge certifications and preparing students for national and international academic competitions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gimnaziu Program (Grades 5-8) Private secondary education for students in grades 5-8 following the Romanian national curriculum with bilingual Romanian-English instruction. Offers intensive Mathematics or intensive English tracks, preparation for the Evaluarea Națională exam, and participation in national olympiads and competitions. Includes technology integration via iPad Education, SmartLab, and Smart Boards, with maximum 20 students per class.
• Liceu Program (Grades 9-12) Private high school education for students in grades 9-12 with real profiles (Mathematics-Computer Science or Natural Sciences) or humanities profile (Philology). Sciences taught in English to facilitate international scholarship access. Includes Bacalaureat exam preparation, university and career counseling via the Career Builder program, and integration with international university admission pathways.
• MyEducare Platform Online management system facilitating parent-school-student interaction. Enables parents to access grades, attendance, homework, clubs, recommendations, and payments, and to communicate with teachers via messaging. Provides daily activity reports, schedule tracking, and event notifications.
• SmartLab Digital Laboratory Intelligent digital laboratory featuring 3D modeling and printing, robotics, and virtual reality (VR) experiences. Students engage with cutting-edge experiments, conceptual modeling, and hands-on exploration of abstract concepts as part of the school's STEM curriculum.
• Career Builder Program Comprehensive career and university counseling program for grades 6-12 including university orientation, portfolio building, internship opportunities, and application support for scholarships and standardized tests (SAT, ACT). Supports students through university admission and scholarship application processes.
• Extracurricular Clubs and Activities Diverse paid extracurricular activities including robotics, STEM, music, sports (Lumina Wolves), languages (Cambridge, French, German, Turkish), programming (Python), and arts clubs. Represent ancillary services charged separately from base tuition.
• Academic Competitions Program Program preparing students for national and international academic competitions including Lumina Math, Infomatrix, Firstep, Math Without Borders, STEMCO, NASA-sponsored programs, and others. The school has accumulated 500+ national medals and 300+ international medals over approximately 20 years.
• Character Education Program School-wide program focused on developing responsible, empathetic, and dedicated students through four core values: Integrity, Communication, Determination, and Kindness. Supports social-emotional learning and character development as part of the educational experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ national medals and 300+ international medals in olympiads over ~20 years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 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

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lumina Instituții de ÎnvățământcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1995Lumina Instituții de Învățământ is the founding organization of ICHB Colentina, established in 1995. It is the umbrella organization overseeing a network of 14 educational units across Romania, including three ICHB high schools, The International School of Bucharest, and seven Spectrum International Schools. It provides institutional governance, accreditation, curriculum standards, and shared resources across its network of private international schools.
• Cambridge Assessment International EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICHB Colentina offers Cambridge preparation courses and international Cambridge certifications (PET, FCE, KET, CAE). Students prepare for and take Cambridge English exams, which are recognized internationally for university admissions and scholarship applications.
• Parents and Families (Parent Council)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school maintains a structured partnership with parents through the Consiliul Părinților (Parent Council), which meets monthly to discuss school initiatives, support educational projects, organize events, and collaborate on school decisions. Parents also participate through the MyEducare platform for ongoing communication.
• Competition Organizers (Lumina Math, Infomatrix, Firstep, IFLC, Bright Speakers, Comper, STEMCO, NASA, etc.)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents participate annually in various national and international competitions and olympiads including Lumina Math, Infomatrix, Firstep, IFLC (International Festival of Language and Culture), Bright Speakers, Comper, Stelele Matematicii, Math Without Borders, STEMCO, and NASA-sponsored programs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Nord Anglia Education: Global premium schools operator running 80+ international schools worldwide. Comparable as a broad incumbent in premium K-12 education with overlapping capabilities in international curriculum, technology integration, and university placement, though operating at much larger scale across multiple geographies.
• Cognita Schools: Global education group operating 100+ private schools across Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping capabilities in premium international K-12 education and similar business model of tuition-funded private schooling.
• GEMS Education: Global education group operating premium K-12 schools across multiple countries. Comparable as a broad incumbent in premium international education with similar business model of high-tuition private schools preparing students for top universities worldwide.

Direct peers

• Mark Twain International School: Private international school in Bucharest offering K-12 education with American and international curriculum elements. Comparable as a premium private school targeting similar Romanian families seeking English-medium instruction and international certifications.
• Avenor College: Premium private international school in Bucharest offering IB and Cambridge programs to Romanian and expatriate families. Comparable as a top-tier alternative for families seeking bilingual K-12 education with international university preparation.
• International School of Bucharest: Sibling school within the Lumina Instituții de Învățământ network, offering international curriculum K-12 education in Bucharest. Directly comparable as a premium private international school targeting the same upper-middle-class Romanian families with similar curriculum structure and Cambridge preparation.
• American International School of Bucharest: American curriculum international school in Bucharest offering IB programs and college-preparatory education. Comparable as a premium private international school competing for the same affluent Bucharest families seeking internationally-recognized credentials and university placement support.
• Bucharest International School: IB World School in Bucharest offering international curriculum from K-12. Directly comparable as a premium private international school targeting similar families with similar international university placement goals, operating in the same Bucharest market.
• British School of Bucharest: British curriculum international school in Bucharest serving K-12 students with international orientation. Comparable as a premium private international school competing for the same Romanian upper-middle-class families seeking English-medium instruction and international credentials.
• Lycée Français Anna de Noailles: French international school in Bucharest offering French curriculum K-12 education. Comparable as a premium private international school in Bucharest serving families seeking foreign curriculum credentials and international university access.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/ICHBCOLENTINA
• Facebookfacebook.com/ICHBColentina
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ichbcolentina
• Instagraminstagram.com/ichbcolentina
• TikToktiktok.com/@ichbcolentina

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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