Colegio San Gabriel

What Colegio San Gabriel does

Colegio San Gabriel, formally Unidad Educativa Particular San Gabriel, is a private Jesuit K-12 institution in Quito, Ecuador, founded circa 1860 and operated by the Compañía de Jesús (Society of Jesus) under Provincial P. Daniel de Ycaza, S.J., with Jorge Lasso, S.J. serving as Rector. The school delivers continuous education from Inicial (age 3) through Bachillerato across five academic levels (Inicial/Preparatoria, Básica Elemental, Básica Media, Básica Superior, Bachillerato) to families seeking Ignatian, values-based formation, and complements classroom instruction with the InnovAcción XXI educational transformation project launched in 2016, Comprehensive Student Support Teams (Equipos de Acompañamiento Integral / EAI), Learning Centers, spiritual formation programs (Grupos Ignacianos, MEJ, CEL), family formation (Cardoner), and social-action programs (FAS, Silla Roja).

The core operating model is direct-to-consumer private education: families apply through a school-administered admission process with scheduled campus visits, pay recurring matrícula (enrollment) and pensión (tuition) fees whose values are not publicly disclosed, and may purchase ancillary services including medical, dining, and transportation. The school is a member of the Red de Unidades Educativas Ignacianas del Ecuador (RUEI), a network of six Jesuit institutions jointly implementing the InnovAcción XXI methodology, and maintains university partnerships with PUCE, USFQ, UDLA, UIDE, and Creighton (Loyola Camps), plus Cambridge International certification. Technology footprint consists of an institutional website, an internal Academium ticketing/portal system, and active social channels (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube), with no public API or AI capabilities disclosed. Reported scale signals include 154 employees, more than 160 years of operating history, and 2026 sports achievements across FDEP and Interjesuitas competitions.

Name

Colegio San Gabriel

Legal name

Unidad Educativa Particular San Gabriel

Website

https://csgabriel.edu.ec

Company type

Private

Founded year

1860

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Colegio San Gabriel is a Jesuit K-12 private school in Quito, Ecuador, founded circa 1860, serving families from age 3 through Bachillerato with Ignatian formation, the InnovAcción XXI methodology, and university pipeline partnerships across Ecuador, the U.S., and Colombia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrollment Fees: Revenue generated from enrollment fees (matrícula) and periodic tuition payments (pensión) from families of enrolled students across all educational levels from Initial through High School.
2. Educational Services: Additional revenue streams from supplementary services including medical center, dining services, and transportation services provided to students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Colegio San Gabriel is a private Jesuit K-12 school in Quito, Ecuador, delivering continuous education from Early Childhood (Inicial, age 3) through High School (Bachillerato) across five academic levels. The school sells core academic instruction plus a structured ecosystem of Jesuit formation programs (InnovAcción XXI, Comprehensive Student Support Teams, Learning Centers, Ignatian groups, family formation, and international immersion at Creighton University), ancillary services (medical center, dining, transportation), and extracurricular activities (sports, SG-MUN Model United Nations).

Product overview

Colegio San Gabriel is a Jesuit private educational institution in Quito, Ecuador, offering comprehensive education from Early Childhood (age 3) through High School (Bachillerato). The institution operates a unified educational ecosystem comprising: (1) Core academic programs across five levels: Inicial/Preparatoria, Básica Elemental, Básica Media, Básica Superior, and Bachillerato; (2) The InnovAcción XXI educational transformation project driving methodological innovation since 2016; (3) Loyola Camps international program at Creighton University; (4) Comprehensive support services including Student Support Teams (EAI) and Learning Centers; (5) Spiritual formation programs including Grupos Ignacianos, MEJ, CEL, and FAS; (6) Family formation through the Cardoner program; (7) Extracurricular programs such as SG-MUN (UN Model), sports teams, and clubs; and (8) Social initiatives like the Silla Roja campaign. The institution is part of the Red de Unidades Educativas Ignacianas del Ecuador (RUEI-E) network of six Jesuit educational institutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Inicial y Preparatoria (Early Childhood Education) Early childhood education program for children ages 3-5, focused on autonomy, learning, interaction, and environmental awareness, fostering foundational school readiness.
• Básica Elemental (Elementary Education) Elementary education for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades, strengthening fundamental skills in reading, writing, and mathematics through interactive and engaging methods.
• Básica Media (Middle Elementary) Middle elementary education for 5th, 6th, and 7th grades, using a constructivist approach based on interdisciplinary project-based learning.
• Básica Superior (Upper Basic) Upper basic education for 8th, 9th, and 10th grades, developing autonomy, strategic thinking, and responsibility in the learning process.
• Bachillerato (High School) High school diploma program for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year, preparing students for higher education and the professional world with emphasis on critical thinking, autonomy, and social responsibility.
• InnovAcción XXI Educational transformation project implemented since 2016 across six Jesuit schools in the RUEI network, promoting active methodologies, student protagonism, and comprehensive support teams.
• Loyola Camps at Creighton University International academic and cultural immersion program at Creighton University in the United States, strengthening English communication skills through formative activities and intercultural learning.
• Equipos de Acompañamiento Integral (EAI) Comprehensive support teams providing continuous student assistance throughout the educational journey, supporting academic, personal, and spiritual development.
• Centros de Aprendizaje (Learning Centers) Specialized learning centers supporting student academic development through targeted educational resources and innovative pedagogical approaches.
• Grupos Ignacianos (Ignatian Groups) Ignatian spiritual formation groups fostering leadership and service based on Ignatian spirituality, open to students.
• MEJ (Movimiento Eucarístico Juvenil) Youth Eucharistic Movement providing spiritual formation activities including camps and community service to students.
• CEL (Centro de Espiritualidad Ignaciana) Ignatian Spirituality Center offering formation experiences rooted in Ignatian values for students and the wider community.
• FAS (Formación en Acción Social) Social action formation program engaging students in community service and social responsibility.
• Cardoner Family Formation Program Family formation program (Cardoner I and II) accompanying parents in their vocation and strengthening family bonds through Ignatian spirituality.
• SG-MUN (Modelo de Naciones Unidas) United Nations Model simulation in which students represent diplomats from UN member countries debating global issues including peace and human rights.
• Silla Roja (Red Chair Campaign) International awareness and fundraising campaign for the right to education that funds scholarships for students at Fe y Alegría schools.

Quantifiable outcome

• Third place in U12 Football Intercollegiate Championship (FDEP), May-June 2026
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Red de Unidades Educativas Ignacianas del Ecuador (RUEI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016San Gabriel is part of RUEI, a network of six Jesuit educational institutions in Ecuador implementing the InnovAcción XXI educational transformation project since 2016. This partnership drives holistic educational transformation across member institutions, focusing on active methodologies, student protagonism, and organizational change.
• PUCE (Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with PUCE to strengthen ties and accompany students' university future. The collaboration supports students in their transition to higher education at one of Ecuador's leading universities.
• Creighton UniversityflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlagship international partnership through the Loyola Camps program. Students travel to Creighton University in Omaha, USA for academic and cultural immersion experiences aimed at strengthening English communication skills through formative activities, intercultural interaction, and experiential learning in an international university environment.
• USFQ (Universidad San Francisco de Quito)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with USFQ providing scholarship opportunities for Gabrielino students. The university offers partial scholarships to outstanding student delegates from the SG-MUN Model United Nations program.
• Cambridge InternationalcoreTechnology or IntegrationCambridge International certification partnership providing students access to international academic credentials and examinations as part of the school's educational offering.
• Fe y AlegríaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial impact partnership through the Red Chair (Silla Roja) campaign, an international awareness and mobilization campaign for the right to education. San Gabriel and Gonzaga schools raise funds for student scholarships at Fe y Alegría schools, raising USD $11,520 in the most recent campaign.
• UDLA (Universidad de las Américas)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity collaboration partnership providing additional pathways for students' higher education options.
• UIDE (Universidad Internacional de Desarrollo Empresarial)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity collaboration partnership offering educational pathways for Gabrielino students.
• U.E. Bilingüe IndoaméricaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institution participating in the SG-MUN 2026 Model United Nations event hosted by San Gabriel, alongside other Jesuit and private schools from Ecuador and Colombia.
• Colegio Javeriano (Pasto, Colombia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Jesuit school partner participating in the Interjesuitas 2026 championship and SG-MUN events, demonstrating cross-border Jesuit educational network collaboration.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Alliance Academy International: Quito-based international Christian school offering English-medium instruction from early years through high school. Direct competitor for globally-oriented, English-bilingual families willing to pay premium tuition — a cohort San Gabriel partially addresses through Cambridge and Creighton programs.
• SEK International Schools (Los Valles / Quito): International school network operating a Quito campus with IB-style programming and Spanish/English bilingual track. Competes for the same premium Quito families seeking international credentials and represents a broader global incumbent.
• U.E. Bilingüe Indoamérica: Quito-based bilingual private K-12 institution collaborating with San Gabriel in the SG-MUN program. Competes for similar upper-middle-class families seeking bilingual formation and active co-curriculars, with comparable tuition positioning.
• British School Quito: Quito-based private school delivering British curriculum and English-language instruction. Competes for families seeking international accreditation and English fluency, particularly at the secondary level where Cambridge credentials alone may not differentiate San Gabriel enough.
• Colegio Americano de Quito: One of Quito's most established secular private K-12 schools, competing for the same upper-middle-class families seeking premium academic formation. Comparable on scale, full K-12 arc, and extracurricular breadth, though with a non-religious orientation.
• Unidad Educativa Colegio Gonzaga: Quito-based Jesuit K-12 institution and RUEI co-member; collaborates directly with San Gabriel on campaigns such as the Red Chair initiative. Shares target families, Jesuit identity, and Ignatian pedagogy in the same Quito geography.
• Unidad Educativa Colegio Javier: Sister Jesuit K-12 school in Guayaquil and co-member of the Red de Unidades Educativas Ignacianas del Ecuador (RUEI). Operates under the same Ignatian identity and shares the InnovAcción XXI methodology, making it the closest peer in product, customer, and pedagogical model.
• Colegio Menor - Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ): University-affiliated private K-12 school in Quito with a direct feeder relationship to USFQ. Competes head-to-head for academically oriented families and offers an integrated university pathway that pressures San Gabriel's own USFQ scholarship pipeline.

Others

• Fe y Alegría Ecuador: Jesuit-affiliated educational network delivering K-12 across Ecuador, partnered with San Gabriel via the Red Chair scholarship campaign. Operates at the opposite end of the market (subsidized private) but is comparable as a Jesuit educational peer and represents the social-impact extension of the Ignatian network San Gabriel belongs to.

Regional players

• Colegio Javeriano (Pasto, Colombia): Jesuit K-12 school in Pasto, Colombia, partnering with San Gabriel in the Interjesuitas and SG-MUN programs. Comparable in Jesuit identity, Ignatian pedagogy, and Latin American upper-middle-class target family, though operating in a different national market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC0-sCzeJMjkF24__La7Pn8Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/colegiosangabrielquito
• Instagraminstagram.com/colegiosangabrielquito?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
• TikToktiktok.com/@csgabriel_ec?_r=1&_t=ZS-93IBaOjp0t6
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/colegio-san-gabriel-ecuador

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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