Comuna Soluciones Educativas

What Comuna Soluciones Educativas does

Comuna Soluciones Educativas (operating as Comuna School) is a private bilingual K-12 educational institution headquartered in Quito, Ecuador, legally structured as the nonprofit Fundación Educativa Comuna. Founded in 2020 by Daniela Armendáriz, a psychologist and educator with 20+ years of experience, the school offers a personalized education model built on three pillars: sporting development, academic excellence, and socio-emotional growth. Core pedagogy features small class sizes of 15 students, bilingual instruction aligned with the European Common Framework (CEFR/MCER), and active learning methodologies including problem-based learning, STEM projects, gamification, and flipped classroom approaches. The institution also operates the School for Athletes (CSfA) program, described as unique in Ecuador, which provides flexible academic scheduling, personalized tutoring, and Ministry of Sports-endorsed scholarships for student athletes from formative to elite levels.

The school's product portfolio includes the core Comuna School educational model, the School for Athletes program, the Hudson Global Scholars dual-degree partnership enabling US and Ecuadorian credentials with SAT exemption, and a Sports Scholarship program. Revenue is generated through recurring tuition (matriculation fees and monthly pensions) processed via the Recobranzas platform, supplemented by sports program fees. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled through WhatsApp-based inquiry. The go-to-market model is sales-led and direct, with families engaging via WhatsApp, scheduling campus visits, and requesting tester classes. The school employs 24 staff, maintains a single campus in Quito's northern business district, and distributes marketing through Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and WhatsApp Business. Strategic partnerships include Hudson Global Scholars (dual-degree curriculum), University of Michigan and Cambridge Assessment (English proficiency exams), and Ecuador's Ministry of Sports (official endorsement).

Name

Comuna Soluciones Educativas

Legal name

Fundación Educativa Comuna

Website

https://comunaec.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Comuna Soluciones Educativas operates Comuna School, a private bilingual K-12 institution in Quito, Ecuador, offering personalized education with 15-student classrooms, a unique School for Athletes program, and Hudson Global Scholars dual-degree pathways for Ecuadorian families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Bilingual K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

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

SECONDARYEDAJAFAN

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

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment (School-Delivered)

Keywords

• Bilingual K-12 education
• Personalized school programs
• Student athlete schooling
• Dual degree certification
• CEFR-aligned instruction

Headquarters

HQ city

Quito

HQ country

Ecuador

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Educational Tuition: Recurring tuition revenue from families for educational services, including bilingual K-12 education, athletic programs, and international certification. Payments processed through Recobranzas platform for matriculation and monthly pensions.
2. Sports Program Fees: Revenue from athletic programs including the School for Athletes initiative, sports coaching, and athletic scholarships administered through the Ministry of Sports endorsement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Comuna Soluciones Educativas (Comuna School) is a private bilingual K-12 institution in Quito, Ecuador that delivers personalized education with class sizes of 15 students, instruction aligned to the European Common Framework (CEFR/MCER) standards validated by University of Michigan and Cambridge assessments, and a dual-degree pathway through Hudson Global Scholars. It also operates the School for Athletes program, a unique Ecuadorian offering that combines flexible academic scheduling, tutoring, and Ministry of Sports-endorsed scholarships for student-athletes from formative to elite levels.

Product overview

Comuna Soluciones Educativas is an Ecuadorian educational institution offering a unified bilingual school model (Comuna School) built on three pillars: sporting development, academic excellence, and socio-emotional growth. The core offering consists of the personalized educational model with small classes and bilingual instruction, complemented by the School for Athletes program that provides flexible scheduling for student-athletes. Additional value-added programs include the Hudson Global Scholars dual-degree partnership (offering US and Ecuadorian credentials) and the Sports Scholarship program backed by the Ministry of Sports. The institution uses active learning methodologies including project-based learning, STEM projects, gamification, and flipped classroom approaches.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• School for Athletes: Unique sports program in Ecuador designed to support student athletes from formative to elite levels, combining academic education with athletic development and offering sports scholarships.

Products and services

• Comuna School - Modelo Educativo (Bilingual K-12 Educational Model) Core personalized bilingual K-12 educational program delivered at the Quito campus, combining academic excellence, active learning methodologies (problem-based learning, project-based learning, STEM projects, gamification, flipped classroom, collaborative learning), bilingual instruction aligned to the European Common Framework (CEFR/MCER), and socio-emotional development for students from early years onward.
• School for Athletes (CSfA) Distinct program designed for student-athletes from formative to elite levels, providing flexible academic scheduling adapted to training and competitions, personalized tutoring, academic leveling for sports-related absences, multidisciplinary sports science services, coaching, and access to athletic scholarships. Endorsed by Ecuador's Ministry of Sports and described as unique within the country.

Quantifiable outcome

• Small class sizes of 15 students enable personalized attention
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Hudson Global ScholarscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDouble degree partnership providing Ecuadorian students with both national certification and US accreditation. Includes American teachers, SAT exemption at allied universities, and direct admission pathways to universities in USA, Australia, Canada, and England. Prepares students for global labor market through autonomous learning skills and virtual competency development.
• University of MichigansupportingTechnology or IntegrationProvides English proficiency placement exams for students, aligned with international standards for language assessment.
• Cambridge AssessmentsupportingTechnology or IntegrationProvides English proficiency placement exams aligned with European Common Framework standards (MCER).
• Ministry of Sports (Ministerio del Deporte)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial endorsement of the School for Athletes program and Excellence in Sports Scholarship program. Ministry backing provides credibility and government recognition for the unique educational-athletic model. Validates the academic flexibility and support provided to student athletes.
• Comuna Athletes ClubminorOthersSports club for current and former student athletes, featuring brand allies Bolier, Digit, Armond, and Darkside. Provides additional athletic development and community for athletes.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cognita Schools: International schools group operating 100+ schools globally, including bilingual and IB programs. Comparable premium K-12 positioning and recurring tuition model, with a much broader geographic footprint and stronger brand equity.
• Nord Anglia Education: Global premium international school operator with 80+ schools across multiple regions, including Latin America. Comparable as a premium K-12 international curriculum provider with university pathway programs; competes in the same premium family segment Comuna targets but at vastly larger scale.
• SEK International Schools: International bilingual school network with campuses across Spain and Latin America. Comparable bilingual K-12 model with international curriculum and recurring tuition, though at a larger multi-country scale.

Direct peers

• British School Quito: International school in Quito offering British curriculum (Cambridge pathway), bilingual instruction, and university preparation. Direct peer serving the same English-language international segment.
• American School of Quito (ASF): Long-established US-style international school in Quito serving K-12 with American curriculum and university placement focus. Direct geographic competitor for the same premium bilingual/international family segment Comuna targets.
• Academia Cotopaxi: Premier international school in Quito offering IB curriculum and bilingual instruction. Direct competitor in the same Quito premium market with strong university placement track record and established alumni network.

Emerging players

• Enko Education: Emerging international school operator in Africa providing internationally accredited curriculum to families across multiple countries. Comparable growth-stage model partnering with international curriculum providers to deliver premium education outside traditional markets.
• Rede Aliança (Aliança Schools): Bilingual K-12 school network in Brazil focused on international curriculum and university placement. Comparable emerging player in the LatAm premium bilingual segment with similar growth ambitions but a for-profit, multi-campus structure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/comuna.school
• Instagraminstagram.com/comunaschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/comunaec

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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