Colegio San Andrés

What Colegio San Andrés does

Colegio San Andrés is a private, tuition-funded K-12 bilingual school located at Avenida General Santos 567 in Asunción, Paraguay, founded in 1963 by English Anglican missionaries and recognized by Paraguay's Ministry of Education in 1967 under Resolution No. 44828/1967. The institution operates a single campus serving students from Kinder 3 through the third year of Scientific Baccalaureate (Bachillerato Científico), with an average of approximately 25 students per class and a single section per grade. It is operated under the parent group Grupo Cerro Cora per the 2025 copyright notice, with formal governance established via the Comisión Directiva (Board of Directors) in 2023.

The school's academic model integrates Paraguay's MEC national curriculum with the Cambridge Primary Programme at the basic education level and Cambridge IGCSE and AS Level certifications in the final secondary years, alongside preparation for Cambridge ESOL examinations (KET through CPE) and Trinity College London English proficiency tests. Instruction is bilingual Spanish-English from initial education and trilingual Spanish-Guaraní-English in basic education, with active learning methodologies including project-based learning and CLIL. The Progrentis literacy and cognitive program supports students from K5 onward. Students also participate in extracurriculars including the annual Interescolar Deportivo multi-school sports tournament hosted at the Surubi'i campus and periodic musical theatre productions, with optional math olympiad participation and a structured Acción Social community service program linked to NGOs and the Anglican Chaco Mission.

The institution generates revenue solely from tuition and enrollment fees, with no public or government funding indicated; pricing is not publicly disclosed and prospective families are directed to a dedicated admissions email ([email protected]). Customer acquisition is principally driven by community word-of-mouth, alumni referrals (with many alumni now enrolling their own children in a four-generation pattern), and Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and website presence. There is no app, no API, and no third-party distribution channel; all enrollment is direct via the school's Asuncián campus.

Name

Colegio San Andrés

Legal name

Colegio San Andrés

Website

https://csa.edu.py

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Colegio San Andrés is a private K-12 bilingual (Spanish-English, with Guaraní in basic education) Christian school in Asunción, Paraguay, founded in 1963 by Anglican missionaries and operating under Grupo Cerro Cora. It serves Paraguayan families seeking internationally certified education through Cambridge IGCSE, AS Level, and ESOL programmes on a single-campus, tuition-funded model.

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Product category

Private Bilingual K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Language Immersion & Bilingual Private Schools (EDAJABAL), Bilingual & Language-Immersion Early Learning Academies (EDACADAG)

Keywords

• Bilingual K-12 education
• Private Christian schooling
• Cambridge IGCSE preparation
• Trilingual curriculum
• International exam preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Asunción

HQ country

Paraguay

HQ region

Latin America

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 Enrollment Fees: Colegio San Andrés operates as a private, tuition-funded educational institution. Families pay enrollment and tuition fees for their children to attend from early childhood (Kinder 3) through high school (3rd year of secondary). No public or government funding is indicated.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Colegio San Andrés delivers full-cycle bilingual (Spanish-English) and trilingual (Spanish-Guaraní-English) private education from early childhood (Kinder 3) through high school (3rd year of Bachillerato Científico). The school combines Paraguay's MEC national curriculum with the Cambridge Primary Programme, IGCSE, AS Level, Cambridge ESOL (KET–CPE), and Trinity College London international certifications, alongside Christian spiritual formation and small classes of approximately 25 students per section.

Product overview

Colegio San Andrés is an educational institution offering a comprehensive bilingual (Spanish-English) Christian education from kindergarten through high school. The institution operates as a unified school with three main academic divisions: Initial Education (Kinder 3 to Preescolar), Basic School Education (Grades 1-9), and Scientific Baccalaureate (Grades 10-12). The academic program is enhanced by international certification preparation programs including IGCSE, Cambridge English (KET through CPE), and Trinity College London exams. Extracurricular offerings include the annual Interescolar Deportivo sports tournament and musical theater productions. The institution integrates technology through Progrentis cognitive development software and audiovisual classroom equipment, with students using personal computers.

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Products and services

• Educación Inicial (Initial Education) Bilingual early childhood education (Spanish-English) for Kinder 3, Kinder 4, and Preescolar featuring play-based learning, artistic expression, biblical instruction, and personalized attention with an average of 25 students per class.
• Educación Escolar Básica (Basic School Education) Bilingual and trilingual basic education programme (Spanish-Guaraní-English) for grades 1 through 9, integrating the Paraguayan MEC national curriculum with Cambridge Primary Programme standards, with Language Arts, Science, and History taught in English using CLIL methodology.
• Bachillerato Científico (Scientific Baccalaureate) Three-year secondary programme (1st–3rd year) combining the MEC official curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE and AS Level international certifications, with emphasis on Basic Sciences or Social Sciences, intended to prepare students for admission to national and international universities.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Iglesia Anglicana Paraguaya (Paraguayan Anglican Church)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025The Iglesia Anglicana Paraguaya (Paraguayan Anglican Church) founded the school in 1963 as part of its educational mission, and maintains a close ongoing relationship. The school operates within the Anglican tradition and participates in church-linked activities including the Mision Chaco service trips and the broader community of the Anglican Church in Paraguay.
• ueno bankminorOthers · 1 January 2025ueno bank served as the principal sponsor of the 13th edition of the Interescolar Deportivo San Andrés event, a large multi-school sporting tournament held at the school's Surubi'i campus. The sponsorship enabled the event's organization and execution.
• Cambridge International EducationcoreTechnology or IntegrationCambridge International Education provides the school with its internationally recognized curriculum frameworks including Cambridge Primary Programme, IGCSE, and AS Level examination syllabi. The school integrates these with the Paraguayan MEC national curriculum and prepares students for Cambridge ESOL English proficiency examinations.
• Trinity College LondoncoreTechnology or IntegrationTrinity College London provides English language proficiency examination frameworks focused on real communication and spoken English skills. The school integrates Trinity exams into its English language programme as an additional international certification pathway alongside Cambridge ESOL.
• Ministerio de Educación y Ciencias (MEC) – ParaguaycoreOthersThe Paraguayan Ministry of Education and Cult officially recognized the school in 1967 (Resolution No. 44828/1967) and its curriculum is aligned with MEC national educational standards for all grade levels, providing nationally accredited qualifications alongside international ones.
• ONGs (Non-Governmental Organizations)minorOthersThe school's Action Social (community service) programme involves students collaborating with various NGOs, as part of its comprehensive education model that combines academic rigour with social responsibility and service learning.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Colegio Goethe de Asunción: German international school in Asunción offering bilingual German-Spanish education with international accreditation. Competes with CSA for families prioritising trilingual exposure and internationally recognised credentials.
• American School of Asunción: One of the most established private bilingual/international schools in Asunción, offering K-12 education with English instruction and international accreditations. Directly comparable to CSA in target market, price point, and curriculum model within the same city.
• Asociación Escuela Lincoln (Lincoln School): A well-known American-style international school in Asunción offering K-12 bilingual education with strong emphasis on US university preparation. Comparable to CSA in serving globally-oriented families seeking an international curriculum in Asunción.
• Lycée Français de Asunción: French international school in Asunción providing bilingual French-Spanish K-12 education with international certifications. Targets the same globally-oriented, premium-paying family niche as CSA, differing only in base language.
• Colegio de las Américas: Private bilingual K-12 school in Asunción serving similar upper-middle-class Paraguayan families. Competes head-to-head with CSA for the same international-values-driven family segment.

Regional players

• Alliance Academy International (Quito): Christian-founded international school in Quito offering K-12 bilingual education with American and international accreditation. Closely parallels CSA's Christian-heritage values-based positioning and bilingual curriculum model.
• Carol Morgan School (Santo Domingo): Private American international school in the Dominican Republic offering K-12 bilingual (English-Spanish) education with international accreditations. Comparable in mission and structure to CSA but operating in a different LatAm market.
• Lincoln School (Lima, Peru): Premier American international school in Lima offering K-12 college-preparatory education with AP and IB programmes. Operates in a different geography but mirrors CSA's value proposition of international curriculum and globally-oriented families.
• International School of Curitiba: International K-12 school in Brazil's southern region offering English-language instruction and IB curriculum. Comparable to CSA in private international model and globally-oriented family target, though not in the same national market.
• Escuela Campo Alegre (Caracas): American international school in Caracas offering K-12 college-preparatory education with IB and AP programmes. Comparable in target segment and international curriculum positioning, though operating in a different country.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sanandrespy
• Instagraminstagram.com/csacollege?igsh=Nmt4dHBobHZuOTI0
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/colegio-san-andr%C3%A9s

Compliance7 records

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Profiles2 records

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