Colegio Colombo Britanico

What Colegio Colombo Britanico does

Colegio Colombo Británico (CCB) is a private international school located in the Pance neighborhood of Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia, operating a single campus at Av. La María (Cra. 125) # 10-51. The school delivers a British-influenced, bilingual (Spanish-English) curriculum integrated with the International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes, covering Early Childhood (from 18 months) through Primary, Secondary, and the IB Diploma. It is an IB World School offering all three IB programmes (PYP, MYP, and Diploma Programme), and is a member of Round Square since 2021, granting access to the global IDEALS framework and international exchanges. The school is supported by approximately 347 staff (including teachers, a Medical Department habilitated by the Secretary of Health, library Infocentre, cafeteria, and athletics), and serves families in the Cali region seeking internationally recognized secondary credentials and university preparation.

The product surface spans core academic sections (Early Childhood, Primary, Secondary), IB programmes, the GoBeyond experiential education programme (outdoor camps in Colombia plus annual cultural trips to the UK and France), CCBMUN (Model United Nations), sports and a High Performance Athletes Programme, and support services including the Medical Department, Infocentre libraries, Cafetería, and Counselling & International Services. The school's technology stack relies on third-party platforms — Phidias for school management, Google Suite for collaboration, Toddle for portfolios, IXL for math/language practice, and Follett Destiny for library management — with no proprietary AI or advanced technology product disclosed.

The business model is a subscription-based, recurring annual tuition structure billed directly to families, with admissions handled in-house via phone, email, and Open House events. The school operates under a private non-profit association governance model (PTA, General Assembly, Rector-led leadership), with no external equity owners identified. Go-to-market is sales-led direct admissions, supported by organic social media presence (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube) and a content-driven website. Notable strategic partnerships include Round Square, Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School (UK exchange since 2004), Hereford Cathedral School, IBS of Provence, and a community outreach collaboration with the Cali Secretariat of Education and Pick-Dream (Tu Tarea es Brillar campaign). Revenue and tuition pricing are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Colegio Colombo Britanico

Legal name

Colegio Colombo Británico

Website

https://colombobritanico.edu.co

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Colegio Colombo Británico is a private international K-12 school in Cali, Colombia offering IB programmes (PYP, MYP, Diploma) and a British-influenced bilingual curriculum from Early Childhood (18 months) through Secondary, enriched with Round Square exchanges and experiential education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 International 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

Project-Based/Inquiry-Based Learning (School-Delivered) (EDAJAFAN)

Keywords

• International baccalaureate education
• Private school education
• Bilingual education services
• Experiential education programs
• Secondary education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Cali

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrollment Fees: Private school tuition model where families pay for educational services including academic programmes, extracurricular activities, and facilities. Enrollment for 2026-2027 academic year is currently open.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Colegio Colombo Británico (CCB) is a private international school in Cali, Colombia, delivering bilingual (Spanish-English) education from Early Childhood (starting at 18 months) through Secondary, structured around the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework including Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). It blends a British-influenced curriculum with experiential learning (GoBeyond), Model United Nations (CCBMUN), sports, and community service, supported by an on-campus medical department and library.

Product overview

Colegio Colombo Británico (CCB) is a British-international school in Cali, Colombia offering a comprehensive educational program from Early Childhood (18 months) through Secondary education. The school operates as a unified educational platform with multiple integrated services: IB Programmes (Diploma and Middle Years), the GoBeyond Experiential Education Programme for outdoor/cultural trips, CCBMUN for Model United Nations, and Round Square membership providing international exchange opportunities. Academic sections include Early Childhood, Primary, and Secondary, supported by the Medical Department, Infocentre (libraries), sports programs with High Performance Athletes Programme, and community services including PTA and Corazón Verde sustainability initiative. Students access learning platforms including Google Suite, Phidias (school management), IXL, Toddle, and Follett Destiny (libraries). The school maintains partnerships with Round Square for educational framework and Medical Group for health services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GoBeyond: CCB's Experiential Education Programme with outdoor education camps across Colombia and annual cultural trips to the United Kingdom and worldwide
• Greenbeats
• Corazón Colombo
• Corazón Verde
• CCBMUN
• Tu Tarea es Brillar
• We Have a Voice
• Round Square

Products and services

• Early Childhood Education Educational program for students starting at 18 months of age, providing foundational learning experiences and nurturing through the Tiny Cubs grade.
• Primary Education Primary school program that builds on foundational skills established in early childhood, integrated with the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP).
• Secondary Education Secondary school program preparing students for IB programs and higher education, including IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP).
• IB Diploma Programme (DP) International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for grades 11-12, providing a globally recognized qualification that supports university admission worldwide.
• GoBeyond Experiential Education Programme Outdoor education camps across Colombia and annual cultural trips to the United Kingdom, France, and worldwide, including exchanges with Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School, Hereford Cathedral School, and IBS of Provence.
• CCBMUN (Model United Nations) Model United Nations conference and program enabling students to develop diplomacy, public speaking, and global awareness skills; students also participate in external conferences including Asobilca MUN and NMUN.
• Sports and Extracurricular Activities Comprehensive athletic programs including various sports, along with extracurricular activities, including the High Performance Athletes Programme.
• Medical Department (Departamento Médico) On-site medical facility staffed with a general physician and two nursing assistants, providing first aid, health promotion, low-complexity health care, and emergency transport services; one of the first school-based health areas in Cali habilitated by the Secretary of Health.
• Infocentre (School Library) School library services supporting academic research and learning across all sections, managed via the Follett Destiny library system.
• Counselling & International Services Academic counselling and international program coordination including IB Diploma Programme college placement guidance.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cali Secretariat of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCB partners with the Cali Secretariat of Education and Pick-Dream to extend educational support beyond its own students. The partnership donated over 1,200 comprehensive vocational assessments to students aged 14 to 16 from 11 public schools in Cali, as part of the 'Tu Tarea es Brillar' (Your Homework is to Shine) campaign aimed at helping underserved students discover their vocational calling.
• Pick-DreamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Pick-Dream to provide vocational assessments to public school students in Cali as part of the 'Tu Tarea es Brillar' initiative. Pick-Dream provides the advanced vocational assessment tools designed for genuine self-discovery among students aged 14 to 16.
• Round SquarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCB is a member of Round Square, a worldwide association of schools founded on Kurt Hahn's educational beliefs. The membership provides a framework for educational excellence and continuous improvement, with structured opportunities for students including international exchanges, service projects, and conferences. Round Square promotes six IDEALS: Idealism, Democracy, Environment, Adventure, Leadership, and Service.
• Barnardiston Hall Preparatory SchoolcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAnnual intercultural exchange programme where CCB 6th grade students spend approximately one month studying at Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School in the UK. Students attend classes with British students, participate in extracurricular activities (Rugby, Cricket), visit cultural sites (St. Paul's Cathedral, London Eye, Tower of London, Windsor Castle, Buckingham Palace), and experience British culture and English language immersion. This exchange programme began in 2004.
• IBS of ProvenceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCCB students travel to the IBS of Provence in France for academic immersion aimed at strengthening linguistic competencies in French. This is part of the school's experiential education GoBeyond programme offering cultural trips worldwide.
• Hereford Cathedral SchoolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCCB students participate in intercultural exchange programmes to Hereford Cathedral School in the UK as part of the school's GoBeyond experiential education programme, allowing students to experience British education and culture.
• PTA (Parent Teacher Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive PTA organization supporting school community through events, fundraising, and parent engagement. The PTA's 'Comité de Obra Social' (COS) organizes social initiatives including the 'Un Regalo con Amor' gift basket programme benefiting students from partner schools like Institución Educativa La Buitrera.
• Greenbeats (Alumni Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCB's official alumni association, Greenbeats, maintains connection with former students and keeps alumni engaged with the school community through news, events, and networking opportunities. Notable alumni include Faryd Camilo Mondragón (Class of 1991, Colombian national football team goalkeeper), José Manuel Suso (Class of 1981, CEO of Arrocera la Esmeralda SAS), and María Consuelo Díaz (Class of 1963, former Head of CCB).
• CCBMUNcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCB hosts its own Model United Nations conference, providing students with opportunities to develop diplomacy, public speaking, and global awareness skills. Students also participate in external MUN conferences including Asobilca's MUN and NMUN.
• Medical GroupminorOthersContracted medical service provider for the school's Medical Department, providing physician home visits at the school and patient transport for medical emergencies or urgencies.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Colegio Nueva Granada: International K-12 school in Bogotá offering IB programmes and bilingual instruction. Directly comparable peer in the Colombian premium IB-school category.
• Colegio Marymount Bogotá: Private Catholic girls' K-12 school in Bogotá with IB programmes and bilingual education. Comparable to CCB's premium offering, IB authorisation, and family demographic.
• Colegio Anglo Colombiano: Prestigious private K-12 international school in Bogotá offering IB programmes and bilingual education. Closest Colombian analogue to CCB in terms of curriculum, fee structure, and family demographic.
• Colegio San Carlos Bogotá: Private Catholic bilingual K-12 school in Bogotá with international curriculum. Comparable to CCB on premium fee structure, family demographic, and Colombian international school positioning.
• The English School Bogotá: Long-established British-influenced K-12 school in Bogotá with strong alumni network and international curriculum. Directly comparable to CCB's British-Colombian positioning and IB focus.

Broad incumbents

• Dwight School (Global Network): International network of IB-emphasising schools (IB continuum including DP). Comparable for premium positioning and IB continuum delivery to globally mobile families.
• Nord Anglia Education: Global operator of premium international schools across multiple countries including Latin America. Comparable for premium IB-aligned positioning, although operating multi-campus at much larger scale.
• Inspired Education Group: International premium schools group operating across multiple geographies including Latin America. Comparable for premium positioning, IB delivery, and family demographic.
• Brighton College (UK and International): Premium British independent school that has expanded internationally to the Middle East and Asia. Comparable for international pedagogy branding and premium positioning that informs Colombian families' reference set.
• GEMS Education: Global premium schools operator offering IB and British curricula across many countries. Comparable for premium pricing model and international curriculum delivery, though at very different scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/colombobritanicocali
• Facebookfacebook.com/colombobritanico.cali
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/colegio-colombo-britanico
• Instagraminstagram.com/colombobritanicocali

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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