What Colegios Dunalastair does

Colegios Dunalastair is a private bilingual school network in Santiago, Chile, founded in 1937 and operating across three campuses (Las Condes, Chicureo in Colina, and Peñalolén) plus an Early Childhood Centre at Las Condes. The institution is wholly owned by Cognita Schools, a global network of more than 100 schools, and serves over 4,700 students from age 3 (Playgroup/MiniBees) through IV° medio (high school equivalent). Its pedagogical architecture is the Reimagine Learning framework, organized as sequential stages: MiniBees (early childhood), D-Inquiry, D-Project, and D-Thinking IB, with the IB Diploma Programme delivered as an IB World School. Supplementary programs include D-Sports, Safe Rooms and the Learning Hub pilot for socio-emotional support, Green Teams and Bokashi composting for sustainability, and D-Parents for family engagement.

The technology stack combines Microsoft Teams as the LMS, Flint AI (a Cognita-developed pedagogical chatbot used from age 13 with parental authorization), Eduten for adaptive mathematics in grades 3-6, Code.org for computational thinking from grade 1, Common Sense Education for digital citizenship, and a FabLab at Las Condes with 3D printers and laser cutters. The 2023 strategic plan formalized four axes — digital culture, learning diversification, socio-emotional education, and sustainability — that now structure innovation investment.

Dunalastair generates revenue primarily through recurring tuition fees billed monthly to families; pricing is not publicly disclosed and must be obtained through the formal admissions process. The go-to-market is sales-led: an admissions team handling inquiries, virtual campus tours for all three locations, education fair participation, and word-of-mouth within affluent Santiago communities (Las Condes, Chicureo, Peñalolén). Customers are affluent Chilean families seeking internationally recognized bilingual education, and operations remain concentrated in the Santiago Metropolitan Region despite Cognita's global footprint.

Name

Colegios Dunalastair

Legal name

Dunalastair SPA

Website

https://dunalastair.cl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1937

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Colegios Dunalastair is a private bilingual school network in Santiago, Chile, operating three campuses under an IB World School framework to serve over 4,700 students aged 3-18, wholly owned by global operator Cognita Schools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Bilingual K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

International Curriculum Early Learning Academies (e.g., IB Early Years) (EDACADAK), Project-Based/Inquiry-Based Learning (School-Delivered) (EDAJAFAN), IB Program Tutoring (PYP/MYP/DP; HL/SL) (EDANAKAB)

Keywords

• Bilingual K-12 education
• Private school tuition
• IB World School program
• Early childhood education
• 21st century skills curriculum

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Condes

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrollment Fees: As a private bilingual school, Dunalastair generates revenue primarily through tuition fees paid by families. The school offers education from Playgroup (ages 3+) through IV° medio (high school equivalent). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and requires direct inquiry through the admissions process.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Colegios Dunalastair is a private bilingual K-12 school network operating three Santiago campuses (Las Condes, Chicureo, Peñalolén) that delivers IB-accredited education from Playgroup (age 3) through IV° medio. It sells recurring monthly tuition seats within its Reimagine Learning framework—MiniBees, D-Inquiry, D-Project, and D-Thinking IB—augmented by D-Sports, wellbeing services (Safe Rooms, Learning Hub), D-Parents family engagement, international exchanges, and Eduten/Code.org/Flint AI digital learning tools.

Product overview

Colegios Dunalastair is a private bilingual school network with three campuses (Las Condes, Chicureo, Peñalolén) in Santiago, Chile, serving over 4,700 students from age 3. The institution operates the Reimagine Learning educational project comprising sequential programs: MiniBees (early childhood), D-Inquiry (inquiry-based), D-Project (project-based), and D-Thinking IB (IB framework). Supporting services include Safe Rooms and Learning Hub for wellbeing, Green Teams for sustainability, D-Parents for family engagement, and All on Board for academic reinforcement. Technology infrastructure includes FabLab with digital fabrication tools, Microsoft Teams as LMS, Eduten and Code.org for personalized learning, and Flint AI for pedagogical support. The school is part of the Cognita Group global network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Reimagine Learning: The school's innovative educational project focused on developing 21st-century skills, consisting of three stages: D-Inquiry, D-Project, and D-Thinking.
• MiniBees
• D-Inquiry
• D-Project
• D-Thinking IB
• D-Sports
• Flint
• D-Parents

Products and services

• MiniBees Early Childhood Education Program Bilingual early childhood education program for children starting at age 3, focused on experiential learning and foundational skills within the Reimagine Learning project. Targeted at families in Santiago's eastern communes.
• D-Inquiry Program First stage of the Reimagine Learning project, focused on inquiry-based learning where students develop foundational research and investigation skills as part of Dunalastair's bilingual curriculum.
• D-Project Program Second stage of the Reimagine Learning project, based on project-based learning where students apply knowledge through interdisciplinary collaborative projects within the bilingual curriculum.
• D-Thinking IB Diploma Program Advanced stage of the Reimagine Learning project focused on the International Baccalaureate educational framework, developing critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills for upper-grade students seeking internationally portable credentials.
• D-Sports Program Comprehensive sports program integrated into the educational project, promoting physical development, teamwork, and healthy competition for enrolled students.
• International Exchange Programs (Learning Without Borders) International exchange programs enabling students to experience education in different countries, part of Cognita's Learning Without Borders initiative that connects Dunalastair students to a global network of 100+ schools.
• All on Board Academic Reinforcement Program Targeted reinforcement program for students at intermediate performance levels in grades 4–5, providing quick-win interventions to mobilize academic progress as part of the learning diversification strategy.
• Flint AI Pedagogical Assistant Cognita's proprietary AI chatbot designed for educational use that guides students toward reasoning through feedback rather than providing direct answers. Used from age 13 with parental authorization and integrated into teacher lesson planning for differentiated learning opportunities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sello Huella Chile certification for two consecutive years for carbon footprint measurement and reduction
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Cognita SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal network of over 100 schools worldwide to which Dunalastair belongs. Cognita provides educational frameworks, professional development (Learning Without Borders exchange program), innovation resources (Flint AI), international standards, and strategic oversight. Dunalastair participates in Cognita's global initiatives including Global Be Well Day and Innovation Labs.
• International Baccalaureate (IB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIB World School accreditation allowing Dunalastair to offer the IB Diploma Programme. The IB program provides internationally recognized credentials for university admissions and follows the IB educational philosophy and standards.
• EdutensupportingTechnology or IntegrationFinnish gamified mathematics platform used by students in 3rd to 6th grade. Eduten generates adaptive learning paths adjusted to each student's level and rhythm, allowing teachers to monitor progress and plan specific support or new challenges.
• Code.orgsupportingTechnology or IntegrationEducational platform for teaching computational thinking and coding from 1st to 6th grade. Integrated into the digital literacy curriculum to develop programming skills and digital citizenship.
• Common Sense EducationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS-based initiative providing resources to teach digital citizenship and responsible technology use for children and youth. Integrated into the PDPS (Personal and Social Development Program) from Playgroup onward.
• Common Ground CollaborativesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational framework partner providing pedagogical methodology for curriculum design and learning approach alignment. Visible in school communications and educational materials.
• MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMIT experts have conducted Python programming courses (basic and advanced) for students from 1st to 4th year of high school over the past three years. These sessions share experiences and challenges with students interested in science, technology, and robotics, connecting them with global standards.
• Sr. CompostsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainability partner that installed composting systems at Dunalastair. Started as a pilot at Chicureo campus science laboratory led by teachers and students. The Bokashi anaerobic composting method uses microorganisms to decompose food waste and organic materials.
• Association of British Schools in Chile (ABSCH)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMembership in the association of British-international schools in Chile, providing networking, standards alignment, and collaborative opportunities with similar institutions.
• Latin American Heads Conference (LAHC)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMembership in the regional association of school heads, providing professional development, networking, and conference opportunities for educational leadership.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Santiago College: One of Chile's oldest and most prestigious private bilingual schools, offering IB programs. Direct competitor for premium bilingual education in Santiago, particularly in the Las Condes/Vitacura area.
• The Grange School: British-curriculum private bilingual school in Santiago, Chile, serving premium families from pre-K through Year 13. Direct competitor in the same affluent eastern Santiago market segment as Dunalastair.
• Nido de Águilas: American-style private bilingual school in Santiago, Chile, offering IB-equivalent programs from pre-K through high school. Direct competitor for premium bilingual K-12 families in Santiago's affluent eastern communes.
• Colegio Alemán de Santiago (Deutsche Schule): German-curriculum private bilingual school in Santiago, serving premium families seeking international education. Comparable international-bilingual K-12 offering with strong university placement record.

Regional players

• Lincoln School (Buenos Aires): American-style private bilingual school in Buenos Aires, Argentina, offering IB programs. Comparable premium bilingual K-12 model serving affluent families in another major South American capital.
• Casuarinas College (Lima): Private bilingual IB school in Lima, Peru, serving affluent families with comparable K-12 international curriculum. Comparable regional premium bilingual positioning in Latin America.

Broad incumbents

• Cognita Schools (other network schools): Parent global network of 100+ premium schools. Comparable schools in the network (e.g., in Spain, UK, Singapore) offer similar premium IB/bilingual programs and share the Reimagine Learning methodology and Flint AI platform.

Emerging players

• FranklinCovey Education Latin America: Premium educational content and leadership programs deployed across Latin American schools. Comparable to Dunalastair's partnership-driven approach to curriculum differentiation and uses similar premium-channel distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@dunalastairschool
• Facebookfacebook.com/dunalastairschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/colegio-dunalastair
• Instagraminstagram.com/dunalastairschool
• Pinterestpin.it/1hAy3ptSl

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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