Escuela Integral Hebreo Uruguaya

What Escuela Integral Hebreo Uruguaya does

Escuela Integral Hebreo Uruguaya is a private Jewish day school in Montevideo, Uruguay, operating as a non-profit civil association (asociación civil sin fines de lucro) governed by a parent-elected Board of Directors through the Asociación Patrocinadora. Founded in 1962 by parents seeking to integrate Uruguayan national culture with Jewish culture and Zionist values, the school delivers education from early childhood (Gan, from 10 months) through Bachillerato (upper secondary). It is the only institution in Uruguay authorized to offer International Baccalaureate (IB) Hebrew certification, having been a member of the IB learning community since December 1992, and also maintains partnerships with Cambridge University and the University of Michigan for English language certifications ranging from B2 to C2 proficiency.

The institution operates across four campus buildings and a dedicated sports field (Campo Deportivo) with two 11-a-side football pitches, hockey field, and athletics track. Core educational products include the IB Diploma Programme, the national Bachillerato, a STEAM-based Computer Sciences curriculum delivered through a Makerspace equipped with 3D printers and a laser cutter, a 22,000-volume trilingual library recognized by the Inter-American Development Bank as an innovative infrastructure project, and complementary programs in Jewish studies, Rikudim (Israeli folk dance), physical education, and Tikun Olam community service. Technology infrastructure comprises one-to-one Chromebooks for grades 5 through 9, interactive whiteboards, Google Classroom integration, and a dedicated mobile application for family communications.

The business model is tuition-driven, with monthly installments over 11 months (March to January), plus a Kosher-compliant cafeteria subscription (9.5 installments), matriculation fees, and structured donations channeled through the RSEdu program for scholarships, supplies, and cafeteria subsidies. Revenue is supplemented by charitable contributions supporting equitable access. Go-to-market is direct-to-family via the admissions office, with year-round applications, scheduled school visits, leadership interviews, and psychopedagogical assessments; acquisition is primarily driven by parent testimonials, alumni referrals, and the tight-knit Uruguayan Jewish community network. Customer segments are concentrated on Jewish families in Uruguay seeking pluralist Jewish and international education, with secondary demand from working parents and students requiring specialized dietary accommodations.

Name

Escuela Integral Hebreo Uruguaya

Legal name

Escuela Integral Hebreo Uruguaya

Website

https://escuelaintegral.edu.uy

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Escuela Integral Hebreo Uruguaya is a private Jewish day school in Montevideo offering trilingual (Spanish, Hebrew, English) education from nursery through Bachillerato, holding Uruguay's exclusive IB Hebrew certification authorization since 1992 and serving over 4,000 alumni.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Jewish Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJAGAB

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

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Special Programs (Gifted, ESL/ELL, Remedial, RTI/MTSS)

SECONDARYEDACADAG

Bilingual & Language-Immersion Early Learning Academies

Education/Early Childhood Education/Early Learning Academies & Montessori/Reggio/Steiner Programs

SECONDARYEDACADAK

International Curriculum Early Learning Academies (e.g., IB Early Years)

Education/Early Childhood Education/Early Learning Academies & Montessori/Reggio/Steiner Programs

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• Jewish day school
• Trilingual education
• International Baccalaureate program
• Kosher school cafeteria

Headquarters

HQ city

Montevideo, Montevideo

HQ country

Uruguay

HQ region

Latin America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and School Fees: Tuition divided into monthly installments (11 months from March to January), with bonuses for full annual payment. Matriculation fee plus monthly tuition payments. Discounts for siblings (5% each), alumni families (10%), and prompt payment (20% if paid by the 5th of each month)
2. Cafeteria Services: Lunch services (9.5 monthly installments) with Kosher-compliant menu following Kashrut norms
3. Donations: Charitable donations for scholarships, cafeteria subsidies, and educational materials through bank transfers and fundraising campaigns

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Escuela Integral Hebreo Uruguaya is a private Jewish day school offering trilingual education (Spanish, Hebrew, English) from early childhood (Gan, 10 months) through upper secondary (Bachillerato), with a pluralist Jewish-Zionist curriculum and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The core service is the integrated educational program spanning Gan, Primaria, Educación Media Básica, and Bachillerato/IB, supplemented by Kosher cafeteria services, a BID-recognized library, sports and athletic facilities, and extracurricular workshops.

Product overview

Escuela Integral Hebreo Uruguaya is a private Jewish school offering comprehensive educational services from early childhood (10 months) through secondary education (Bachillerato). The institution operates a unified educational platform organized by sector: Gan (Early Childhood), Primaria (Primary), and Secundaria (Secondary including EMB and EMS/Bachillerato). Core academic products include trilingual education in Spanish, Hebrew, and English, with a distinctive Jewish-Zionist education program. The school provides supplementary services including a cafeteria (Comedor) maintaining Kashrut standards, a library with over 22,000 volumes recognized for innovation by the IDB, and extensive extracurricular programs including sports training, Rikudim (Israeli folk dance), and technology education through its Maker Space facility. The school also offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program as an academic pathway, alongside the national Bachillerato. Community and social impact programs include Tikun Olam (social action) and RSEdu (Educational Social Responsibility) supporting scholarships. The school operates from 4 buildings and a sports field, serving over 4,000 alumni.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachillerato Internacional (IB) Diploma Programme Two-year International Baccalaureate diploma track offered in upper secondary, providing students with both national Bachillerato accreditation and the internationally recognized IB diploma. Escuela Integral is the only school in Uruguay authorized to offer IB Hebrew certification and has been a member of the IB community since December 1992. Designed for students seeking university admission abroad or globally portable credentials.
• Comedor (School Cafeteria / Kosher Dining) Recurring paid meal service providing Kosher (Kashrut-compliant) lunches and balanced menus for Primary and Secondary students, including specialized accommodations for celiac, diabetic, and hypertensive dietary needs. Available as a separate subscription from tuition.
• Talleres Extracurriculares (After-School Workshops) Separately enrolled after-school sports and cultural workshops for students across educational levels, covering basketball, handball, futsal, artistic gymnastics, football, tennis, dance, music, plastic arts, and chess.
• Bar y Bat Mitzvá Preparation Religious preparation program for the Bar Mitzvá milestone (boys from 7th grade, including the Hanajat Tfilín ceremony) and Bat Mitzvá milestone (girls in 6th grade, with collective ceremonies). Delivered as part of the Jewish lifecycle education track.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 4,000 graduates who become active community members
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• BID (Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo)minorOthersBID Division of Education recognized the school library as an innovative school infrastructure project, providing validation and recognition for the institution's investment in educational facilities.
• A.U.C.B.I. (Asociación Uruguaya de Colegios BI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember since founding. Uruguayan association of IB schools that provides peer network, shared resources, and collaboration opportunities with other international-minded schools in Uruguay.
• IB (International Baccalaureate)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember since December 1992. Authorized to offer IB Diploma Programme and IB subject certifications including exclusive Hebrew certification in Uruguay. School is part of IB learning community of 750,000+ students in 3,800+ schools across 153 countries.
• Universidad de CambridgecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for English language certification through B2 First for Schools, C1 Advanced, and C2 Proficiency examinations. School has Cambridge-certified examiners on staff.
• Universidad de MichigancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for English language certification through ECCE (B2) and ECPE (C2) examinations. School has Michigan-certified examiners on staff.
• Fundación Salir AdelanteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTutoring program partnership supporting adolescents from across Uruguay. Virtual tutoring initiative where volunteers help students with their studies.
• Olla de San Juan BautistaminorOthersParish community kitchen receiving food donations and volunteer support from students. Students prepare meals and deliver to three distribution routes on Monday evenings.
• Jewish Schools Network (Argentina, Brazil, Chile)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual sports exchanges with Jewish schools across Latin America for basketball, futsal, volleyball, and handball competitions, providing cultural exchange opportunities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• ORT Argentina: ORT Argentina is a network of Jewish-affiliated schools in Buenos Aires combining technology education, IB programs, and pluralist Jewish identity. Operates in Argentina with comparable curriculum architecture and is part of the same regional Jewish school network referenced by Escuela Integral.
• Colegio Tarbut: Tarbut is a Jewish day school in Buenos Aires offering trilingual education (Spanish/Hebrew/English) with pluralist Jewish identity, comparable to Escuela Integral's educational philosophy. Operates in Argentina rather than Uruguay, but shares cultural and curricular DNA through the regional Jewish school network.

Direct peers

• Woodlands School Montevideo: Woodlands is an IB-authorized international school in Montevideo offering bilingual English-Spanish instruction with IB Diploma Programme. Serves similar internationally-minded families in the same Montevideo catchment area.
• Lycée Français de Montevideo: The French international school in Montevideo offers trilingual education (French/Spanish/English) and international baccalaureate pathways, targeting similarly affluent families seeking international credentials. Operates as a direct competitor in the premium international school segment.
• ORT Uruguay: ORT Uruguay is another Jewish-affiliated international school in Montevideo with strong technology and IB program emphasis, serving a similar demographic of Uruguayan Jewish families with trilingual education. Both schools compete for the same Jewish-family enrollment base in the Pocitos/metro area.
• The British Schools of Montevideo: British Schools is a major international school in Montevideo offering IB programs and English-language instruction with strong university placement records. Competes for the same international-minded families seeking globally-recognized credentials.
• St. George's College Montevideo: St. George's is a British/international school in Montevideo offering IB Diploma Programme and university preparation. Competes directly for families seeking premium international education credentials in the Montevideo market.

Broad incumbents

• King David Schools: King David Schools is a well-established Jewish day school network in North America offering IB programs, Hebrew instruction, and pluralist Jewish education. Comparable as a benchmark for operational scale and IB Hebrew certification, though operates in a different market.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/escuelaintegralhebreouruguaya
• Instagraminstagram.com/escuelaintegral
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/escuela-integral-hebreo-uruguaya

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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