Colegio De La Salle - Bogotá DC

What Colegio De La Salle - Bogotá DC does

Colegio De La Salle Bogotá is a private Catholic bilingual international school serving approximately Pre-Kinder through 11th grade (ages 3–18) on a 70,000+ square meter campus in northern Bogotá. Founded in 1976 and operated as part of the Congregation of the Brothers of the Christian Schools (the global Lasallian network spanning 79 countries and 1,000+ institutions), the school delivers a unified bilingual curriculum in Spanish-English with a French option, organized across four academic "Houses": Crown (Preescolar), Chevrons (Primaria 1°–5°), Towers (Secundaria 6°–9°), and Lions (IB Diploma 10°–11°). Following December 2025 IB World School authorization and January 2026 Colegio Bilingüe Internacional licensing, the school is positioned as one of the formally accredited international bilingual institutions in Bogotá.

The school's core product offering centers on the newly authorized IB Diploma Programme, a Bilingualism Program with international language certifications (Oxford Test of English, Cambridge B1/B2, TOEFL, IELTS), an international mobility program to the USA, France, UK, and Canada, and a double-degree pathway with AIS Academica yielding both the Colombian Bachiller Académico and a US High School Diploma. Supporting infrastructure includes five Minciencias-registered research groups covering green citizenship, STEAM, language and culture, neurofuture, and spiritual-emotional innovation; an in-house media production unit (Colsalle Medios); and a branded online store (Colsalle Store) selling school merchandise and faculty-authored educational publications (cartillas on emotional intelligence, literacy, and bilingualism). Underlying technology is third-party rather than proprietary: Gnosoft for school management, Janium for the smart library, Zonapagos for payments processing, and standard calendar integrations.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring tuition and academic fees (PIN enrollment, monthly pensión, plus restaurant and transportation charges processed via ZonaPagos), supplemented by branded merchandise sales, language program fees, and extracurricular service revenue (cafeteria, transportation, sports facility concessions). The go-to-market model is direct consumer sales-led: families engage through the website, WhatsApp admissions line, scheduled campus visits, and events such as the III Congreso Internacional de Educación y Pedagogía, with referrals driven by the alumni network and existing parent community. The school is privately held under the religious order, has no subsidiaries, and reports no public financials or external funding rounds.

Name

Colegio De La Salle - Bogotá DC

Legal name

Colegio De La Salle de Bogotá

Website

https://colsalle.edu.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Colegio De La Salle Bogotá is a private Catholic bilingual international school in Bogotá, Colombia, serving students ages 3–18 across Preescolar, Primaria, Secundaria, and an IB Diploma Programme. Founded in 1976 as part of the global Lasallian network, it operates a 70,000+ m² campus with bilingual and international mobility programs.

Ownership category

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Product category

Private Bilingual International 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

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

Keywords

• Bilingual international education
• IB Diploma Programme
• Private K-12 school
• Catholic Lasallian education
• International student mobility

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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Tuition-based private school model with fees for enrollment (PIN), monthly tuition (pensión), and other academic services. Payments processed through ZonaPagos platform for tuition, restaurant, and transportation services.
2. School Store (Colsalle Store): E-commerce store selling branded merchandise including uniforms (hoodies, t-shirts, polos, windbreakers), accessories (bottles, caps, keychains, ID lanyards, pens), bags, mugs, and educational materials (cartillas, books).
3. Extracurricular and Supplementary Services: Revenue from transportation services, cafeteria/restaurant, and potentially sports facility concessions (tennis and football courts licensing).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Colegio De La Salle de Bogotá is a private Catholic, co-educational, bilingual international school offering education from Preescolar (ages 3–5) through 11th grade, including the IB Diploma Programme. The school delivers a Lasallian educational tradition combined with international bilingual instruction (Spanish-English-French), international mobility programs (USA, France, UK, Canada), and a double-degree pathway with a US High School Diploma via AIS Academica. Operations are supported by a 70,000+ m² campus, an online store selling branded merchandise and faculty-authored educational publications, and ISO 9001/ISO 21001 certified management systems.

Product overview

Colegio De La Salle Bogotá offers a unified bilingual international education spanning Preescolar (ages 3–5), Primaria (grades 1–5), and Bachillerato (grades 6–11). The core educational offering is the IB Diploma Programme (grades 10–11, authorized December 2025), supplemented by bilingual instruction in English and French, international mobility programs (to USA, France, UK, Canada), a double-degree track with AIS Academica (US High School Diploma), and language certification pathways (Cambridge, Oxford Test of English, TOEFL, IELTS). The school also operates a ColSalle Medios media production unit and an online store selling branded merchandise and educational publications (cartillas and libros). Infrastructure includes the Gnosoft school management system, Janium smart library, and Zonapagos online payments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Programa del Diploma IB: International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme offered in grades 10-11
• Colsalle Smart Library
• Centro Cultural H-Art
• Programa Pastoral Fratelli
• Movimiento Indivisa Manent
• Colsalle Medios

Products and services

• Programa del Diploma del Bachillerato Internacional (IB Diploma Programme) A two-year pre-university curriculum for grades 10–11 providing an internationally recognized qualification for higher education access. Includes six subject groups, Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS). Authorized as an IB World School in December 2025 and launched in 2026.
• Programa de Bilingüismo (Bilingualism Program) A bilingual education program integrating English and French across Science, Maths, Social Studies, and Technology, with a goal of developing communicative and intercultural competencies. Language labs, gamification rooms, and libraries support the program; students sit for international language exams (Cambridge B1/B2, Oxford Test of English, TOEFL, IELTS, YLE).
• Doble Titulación con AIS Academica (Double Degree Program) A dual-diploma program offered from grades 8–10 in partnership with AIS Academica International Studies, allowing students to earn both the Colombian Bachiller Académico and the US High School Diploma simultaneously, opening pathways to international universities.
• Movilidades al Exterior (International Mobility Program) Cultural and academic immersion experiences including international trips to the USA, France, UK, and Canada, plus local immersive experiences. Programs include the Canadian School Experience (4 weeks, October 2026), UK University Summer Experience, Holy Family Catholic School immersion in Minnesota, and ILA Académie in Montpellier, France.
• Programa Pastoral Fratelli A pastoral program strengthening integral formation through the gospel and Lasallist tradition, promoting fraternity, faith, service, and ecological commitment. Includes 'Encuentro Fratelli Day' retreats, the Indivisa Manent youth movement, daily prayer, Mass celebrations, and sacramental preparation (First Communion and Confirmation).
• Programa de Investigación e Innovación (Research and Innovation Program) A research program including research seedbeds (semilleros), research groups registered with Minciencias, participation in the International Book Fair of Bogotá (FILBO), and the Cátedra Exploradores de Saberes lecture series. Five active research groups cover green citizenship, language and culture, STEAM, neurofuture, and spiritual-emotional innovation.
• Transportation, Cafeteria and Supplementary Services School-operated transportation service (school bus routes) and cafeteria (restaurante) for enrolled students and families, with payments processed through the Zonapagos platform. Additional offerings include licensed use of sports facilities (tennis and football courts).
• Tienda ColSalle (Online Store – Branded Merchandise) An online retail store selling branded merchandise including clothing (hoodies, sweatshirts, T-shirts, jackets), accessories (mugs, keychains, lanyards, water bottles, bags, caps), and faculty-authored educational publications (cartillas and libros).
• Cartillas Educativas (Educational Workbooks & Books) Educational publications produced by school faculty, including 'Cartilla Emotimundos' (emotional skills for children), 'Cartilla Alfabetización emergente' (early literacy), 'Cartilla Plasticidad neuronal: ejercita la memoria' (memory training), 'Cartilla Construyendo puentes' (emotional support strategies), and books on bilingualism and neuroscience, sustainability, and 21st-century educational practices.

Quantifiable outcome

• ISO 9001 certified since 2006, ISO 21001 certified since 2024 (valid until 2027)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Asociación Andina de Colegios del Bachillerato Internacional (AACBI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 July 2026Admitted as member of AACBI, joining IB authorized schools across Andean region, Central America, and Caribbean. Provides access to seminars, forums, training workshops, collaborative projects, and academic exchange.
• Oxford University PresscoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic collaboration with Oxford University Press for application of the Oxford Test of English Advanced certification, strengthening the bilingualism program and international language credentials for students.
• Centro Certificador MultilinguacoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Centro Certificador Multilingua for administration of international language tests including IELTS, Cambridge, and TOEFL certifications for students.
• AIS Academica International StudiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance for double degree program with USA, allowing students from grades 8-10 to earn both Colombian Bachiller Académico and US High School Diploma through bilingual virtual courses.
• Universidad de La SabanacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for III Congreso Internacional de Educación y Pedagogía, bringing together experts in neuroeducation, emotional intelligence, and innovative pedagogies.
• Universidad de La SallecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for III Congreso Internacional de Educación y Pedagogía, aligning academic events with higher education institutions.
• ILA Académie (Montpellier, France)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench language immersion partner for students in grades 9-11, scheduled for October-November 2026. Part of international mobility program.
• Holy Family Catholic School (Victoria, Minnesota, USA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural and academic immersion partner for students in grades 7-11, scheduled for September-October 2026. Part of international mobility program in collaboration with DeLaSalle High School network.
• Canadian School ExperienceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational mobility partner for 4-week immersion program in Canada, scheduled October 2026, strengthening English language skills and global awareness.
• UK University Summer ExperienceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSummer university experience program in London, England for students aged 11-15, scheduled June-July 2026, providing exposure to UK higher education.
• Distrito Lasallista de BogotácoreOthersPart of the Lasallist Educational District of Bogotá, a network of Lasallist schools and universities in Colombia managed by the Brothers of the Christian Schools.
• Lasalle Global NetworkcoreOthersPart of the global Lasallist educational network with over 3 centuries of history, presence in 79 countries, and more than 1,000 educational and social institutions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Gimnasio Moderno: One of Bogotá's most prestigious private K-12 schools, offering bilingual education with strong international programs. Directly comparable as a premium, private Bogotá school competing for the same high-income families considering La Salle.
• Gimnasio Campestre: Long-established private K-12 school in Bogotá with bilingual program and international orientation. Comparable as a heritage bilingual competitor in the same premium market.
• Colegio Anglo Colombiano: Top-tier bilingual international school in Bogotá with established IB Diploma Programme. Most direct competitor given its IB authorization history, English-Spanish bilingual model, and northern-Bogotá catchment overlap.
• Liceo Francés Louis Pasteur de Bogotá: French international school in Bogotá offering bilingual French-Spanish education with international curriculum pathways. Comparable as a premium foreign-curriculum school with strong language immersion, similar to La Salle's English-French bilingual program.
• Colegio Los Nogales: Private bilingual school in northern Bogotá with international programs and strong university placement record. Comparable as a northern-Bogotá premium competitor at similar tuition tier.
• Colegio San Carlos: Jesuit-run private K-12 school in Bogotá offering bilingual education and IB programmes. Comparable as a religious-order, premium-tier, IB-offering competitor in the same city.
• Colegio Mayor de los Andes: Private bilingual international school in Bogotá with IB Diploma Programme. Directly comparable as a premium-priced K-12 IB school targeting upper-middle-class families.
• Colegio San Bartolomé La Merced: Jesuit private K-12 school in Bogotá with bilingual education and international accreditation. Comparable as a religious-order, academically rigorous competitor with overlapping mission and curriculum philosophy.

Broad incumbents

• American School of Guatemala: Long-established IB World School in Guatemala City with a comprehensive K-12 international program. Comparable as a Latin American premium IB school of similar scale and Catholic-independent heritage, useful as a regional peer for AACBI benchmarking.

Regional players

• Colegio Bolívar (Cali): Top-tier private bilingual IB school in Cali, Colombia. Comparable as a Colombian premium IB school but operating in a different geography; useful for understanding pricing and IB positioning benchmarks outside Bogotá.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

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