Colombo American School

What Colombo American School does

Colombo American School (Colegio Colombo Americano CAS) is a private bilingual K-12 institution founded in 1993 in Bogotá, Colombia, serving families from Nursery (age 2.5) through 11th grade. The school delivers a trilingual curriculum built on the Colombian national framework combined with Cambridge Assessment International Education (Primary, IGCSE, ICE diploma) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, plus French instruction certified by the Sello Colegio Francófono. It employs 142 staff including directors, teachers, coordinators, and administrative personnel organized under a Junta Directiva, Academic Directions, and Academic Council.

The school operates a comprehensive digital ecosystem centered on its internally developed CAS HUB platform — an integrated academic, administrative, and treasury management system — alongside ManageBac (LMS), Moodle, and Common Sense Schools digital citizenship frameworks. On-campus technology infrastructure includes an Innovation Center/Media Center (CRAI model), STEM and robotics laboratories, and a proprietary BIOBUS air-renewal system on its transportation fleet. All instruction is delivered on a single 1,262 m²-plus campus located within the Reserva Forestal Thomas van der Hammen in north Bogotá, featuring preschool specialized classrooms, a 1,100 m² coliseum, ecological trails, and solar panels.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring annual tuition (Nursery through IB Diploma) plus add-on subscription streams: school bus transportation (covering Bogotá neighborhoods and Sabana municipalities), cafeteria services with an in-house chef and nutritionist, and after-school extracurricular programs spanning sports, arts, and technology. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and requires direct engagement with the admissions office. GTM motion is sales-led via a structured 7-step admissions process. The school has held ICFES 'Muy Superior' classification since 2002, was the first Colombian school to receive EFQM 6 Stars (2023), and has layered additional international certifications (Common Sense School, Eco-Schools Green Flag, IB World School, Cambridge CAIE, Colegio Francófono) to differentiate its positioning in Bogotá's premium private school segment.

Name

Colombo American School

Legal name

Colegio Colombo Americano CAS

Website

https://colomboamericanschool.edu.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Colombo American School is a private bilingual K-12 institution in Bogotá, Colombia (founded 1993, 142 employees) serving families from Nursery through IB Diploma with Cambridge, IB, and French-certified international curricula on a single premium north-Bogotá campus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Bilingual K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAG

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

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

SECONDARYEDAJAGAB

English Learner (EL/ESL/ELL) & Bilingual Education Programs

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Special Programs (Gifted, ESL/ELL, Remedial, RTI/MTSS)

SECONDARYEDACADAK

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

Education/Early Childhood Education/Early Learning Academies & Montessori/Reggio/Steiner Programs

Keywords

• Bilingual K-12 education
• International curriculum programs
• Preschool early childhood
• IB diploma programme
• Cambridge international school

Headquarters

HQ city

Bogotá

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: The primary revenue stream is tuition charged to enrolled families. The school offers programs from Nursery (2.5 years) through 11th grade (IB Diploma). Fees cover academic instruction, access to CAS HUB, and core extracurricular offerings.
2. Transportation Services: School bus service operated with own vehicles and an allied company, covering Bogotá neighborhoods (Hayuelos, Chapinero Alto, North sector) and Sabana municipalities (Cota, Chía, Cajicá, Sabana Norte). Managed through the Buses Cool app.
3. Cafeteria and Food Services: On-site cafeteria and food service managed by a professional chef and nutritionist-dietitian, offering daily menus with two protein options, varied carbohydrates, salads, and beverages. Includes an in-house bakery.
4. After-School Extracurricular Activities: Extracurricular program offering sports (football, basketball, volleyball, tennis, taekwondo, swimming, skating, gymnastics, BMX, cheerleading), arts (dance, violin, plastic arts), and technology (robotics, astronomy, entrepreneurship). Some activities held at nearby specialized schools. The Playful After-School Program for preschoolers is provided at no additional cost.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Colombo American School is a private bilingual K-12 institution in Bogotá, Colombia that delivers education from Nursery (2.5 years) through 11th grade (IB Diploma). The school integrates the Colombian national curriculum with Cambridge Assessment International Education (Primary, Checkpoint, IGCSE, ICE) and the IB Diploma Programme, while providing supporting services such as transportation, cafeteria, student wellbeing, and an after-school extracurricular program.

Product overview

Colegio Colombo Americano CAS is a private bilingual K-12 school in Bogotá, Colombia, founded in 1993, offering a unified educational platform centered on its internally-built CAS HUB management system. The school operates internationally recognized curriculum programs including Cambridge International Education (CIE) for grades 6–9 and the IB Diploma Programme for grades 10–11, alongside a bilingual Spanish-English preschool and primary section. CAS HUB serves as the core platform for academic management, while complementary offerings include the Innovation Center/Media Center for learning resources, a dedicated Computer Science & Robotics ICT Programme, student support services (Bienestar y Apoyo), transportation with the proprietary BIOBUS air renewal system, and a college preparatory programme. The school holds the EFQM 6-Star Excellence model certification and the Eco-Schools Green Flag, positioning it as a comprehensive educational institution combining international curriculum standards with in-house technology platforms and support services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CAS HUB: An integral educational management platform developed internally by the school for its institutional community.
• Colegio Francófono

Products and services

• Preescolar (Preschool Programme) Bilingual preschool program for children aged 2.5 to 6 years, integrating Cambridge International curriculum with specialized classrooms (multisensory gym, dance, music, computer science, library), swimming, and after-school activities designed for school readiness.
• Cambridge International Education (CIE) Programme International curriculum program spanning Cambridge Primary through IGCSE, offering Checkpoint assessments and culminating in the ICE (International Certificate of Education) diploma for grades 6 through 9, recognized by 1,400+ universities worldwide.
• Bachillerato Internacional (IB) Diploma Programme Two-year pre-university program for grades 10-11 aligned with International Baccalaureate standards, preparing students for global university admission through inquiry-based learning and holistic development.
• Colegio Francófono (French Language Programme) Third-language French program for students in grades 4 through 7, certified by Institut français Colombia and the Embassy of France, taught by C1/C2-level instructors.
• Computer Science & Robotics (ICT Programme) Technology and computer science curriculum spanning Transition through grade 11, covering computational thinking, block-based and text-based programming (C, C++, Python, Java), and robotics prototyping within a STEM ecosystem.
• Bienestar y Apoyo (Student Support Services) Comprehensive student wellbeing program offering occupational therapy, speech therapy, psycho-pedagogy, psychology, learning support, and career/orientation counseling services delivered on school premises.
• School Bus Transportation Service School bus service covering Bogotá neighborhoods (Hayuelos, Chapinero Alto, North sector) and Sabana municipalities (Cota, Chía, Cajicá, Sabana Norte), managed via the Buses Cool app with the Transtec BIOBUS air renewal system.
• After-School Extracurricular Activities Extracurricular program offering sports (football, basketball, volleyball, tennis, taekwondo, swimming, skating, gymnastics, BMX, cheerleading), arts (dance, violin, plastic arts), and technology (robotics, astronomy, entrepreneurship) activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 20 national ranking in Pruebas Saber consistently since 2002 (ICFES 'Muy Superior' classification maintained for 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

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and contextual.

• Institut français Colombia / Embassy of FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Awarded the 'Sello Colegio Francófono' certification in 2025, recognizing the quality of the French language program for students in grades 4-7. Provides internationally certified French language instruction with C1/C2 level teachers.
• Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024The school received the 'Bandera Verde' (Green Flag) in 2024, entering the international Eco-Schools program. FEE supports the school's environmental project aligned with 7 Eco-Schools thematic axes.
• Neurolearning / Centro Terapéutico NeurolearningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeurolearning provides therapeutic services (occupational therapy, speech therapy, neuropsychology, psychology) through the Learning Center program called 'Aula Viva'. Services are delivered within the school premises during and after school hours, offering continuous therapeutic support tailored to each child's needs.
• TranstecsupportingTechnology or IntegrationThe school is a pioneer in installing the Transtec air renewal system on its school buses. This technology continuously refreshes the air inside the vehicles transporting students and staff, contributing to health and safety during commutes.
• Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school belongs to the Cambridge CAIE academic community, offering Cambridge Computing curriculum from Primary through IGCSE and ICE diploma. Students complete international certifications recognized by 1,400+ universities worldwide.
• International Baccalaureate (IB) OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school offers the IB Diploma Programme for grades 10-11, a globally recognized pre-university qualification. The school is authorized as IB World School (School Code: 061836).
• Buses CoolsupportingTechnology or IntegrationBuses Cool is a mobile application used by the school for transportation management, allowing families to track bus routes, access route information, and report incidents in real time.
• Red PaPazsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRed PaPaz is a non-profit organization that protects the rights of children and adolescents in Colombia. ASSOCAS, the parent association, participates in Red PaPaz activities and promotes its resources among the school community.
• Reserva Forestal Thomas van der HammencontextualOthersThe school's campus is located within the Reserva Forestal Thomas van der Hammen, a protected natural area in northern Bogotá. This location provides a unique natural environment for education and environmental projects.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves18 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Colegio Bolívar (Cali): Top-tier bilingual K-12 school in Cali offering IB Diploma, often cited as a national benchmark for Colombian private international education. Comparable in curriculum and quality, serving a different geographic market than CAS.

Direct peers

• North Hills School: Bilingual K-12 school in Bogotá offering IB Diploma with emphasis on international education. Comparable curriculum profile and family demographic to CAS in the northern Bogotá premium segment.
• Colegio San José de Las Vegas: Jesuit bilingual K-12 school in Medellín offering IB Diploma, a benchmark premium international school outside Bogotá. Comparable business model and curriculum, though operating in a different Colombian city.
• Colegio Rochester: Bilingual K-12 school in Bogotá offering IB and Cambridge programs with a strong STEM and international focus. Comparable premium positioning and curriculum mix to CAS.
• Colegio Anglo Colombiano: One of Bogotá's most established bilingual K-12 schools with IB Diploma and Cambridge programs, serving affluent Bogotá families. Direct premium competitor with similar international curriculum and family demographic to CAS.
• Colegio San Carlos: Traditional bilingual Catholic K-12 school in Bogotá with IB Diploma authorization, long-standing reputation and comparable premium positioning. Competes directly for Bogotá's international-education families.
• Colegio Marymount: Elite Catholic bilingual K-12 school in Bogotá with IB Diploma Programme. Competes directly in the premium bilingual segment and frequently appears in top school rankings alongside CAS.
• Gimnasio Campestre: Bilingual K-12 school in north Bogotá with IB Diploma Programme and a similar northern Bogotá catchment. Direct peer in the same geographic and socioeconomic segment as CAS.
• Colegio Los Nogales: Elite bilingual K-12 school in north Bogotá offering IB Diploma and recognized for strong academic outcomes. Direct competitor in the same premium segment, frequently appearing alongside CAS in top school rankings.

Broad incumbents

• Greenwood High International School: Large international K-12 school network with IB and Cambridge curricula across multiple campuses. Comparable curriculum framework (IB + Cambridge) and bilingual model to CAS, but operates at much greater scale and across geographies.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/colegiocolomboamericanocas
• Instagraminstagram.com/colegiocolomboamericanocas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/colegiocolomboamericanocas

Compliance7 records

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