Gimnasio Campestre Los Cerezos

What Gimnasio Campestre Los Cerezos does

Gimnasio Campestre Los Cerezos is a private K-12 international school founded in 2000 and located on a rural campus in Cajicá, Cundinamarca, Colombia. The institution serves Colombian families seeking premium international education, offering programs from preschool through 11th grade (ages 3-19) with International Baccalaureate (IB) authorization for both the Primary Years Program (PYP) and Diploma Program since 2010. The school operates a bilingual/multilingual curriculum in English, French, and Mandarin, with a 9:1 student-to-teacher ratio and a philosophy that emphasizes holistic development, entrepreneurship, and international citizenship.

The school's core educational portfolio includes the IB PYP and IB Diploma Program, the FORCE Entrepreneurship Diploma (kindergarten through 9th grade), the CERMUN Model of United Nations program, and the KIVA anti-bullying program from Finland. Its technology infrastructure centers on an Apple Lab with over 60 Apple devices for robotics, programming, and AI education, complemented by integrated Science Labs, a STEAM Room, and specialized facilities including Tiny Town (for preschool), an Emotional Dome, and a Coliseum with 1,000+ person capacity. The school is in the process of becoming an Apple Distinguished School.

The business model is built on recurring tuition fees paid by families, supplemented by transportation services (GPS-tracked), extracurricular activities (20+ options), and food service. The go-to-market is sales-led, relying on a structured admission process that includes campus experience visits, meetings with the rector, and family immersion activities, with prospective families engaging through WhatsApp, the website, and social media. The school has served over 5,000 families since its founding and holds ISO 9001 certification (since 2012) and IB authorization (since 2010). It operates as an independent, privately-held institution with no disclosed external investment.

Name

Gimnasio Campestre Los Cerezos

Legal name

Gimnasio Campestre Los Cerezos

Website

https://gimnasioloscerezos.edu.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Gimnasio Campestre Los Cerezos is a private K-12 international school in Cajicá, Colombia, offering IB-authorized programs from preschool through high school with bilingual education, entrepreneurship training, and specialized facilities including an Apple Lab and integrated science laboratories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 International 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

Language Immersion & Bilingual Private Schools (EDAJABAL), Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM)

Keywords

• International baccalaureate education
• K-12 private school
• Bilingual education programs
• Entrepreneurship education
• STEAM learning facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Cajicá

HQ country

Colombia

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrollment Fees: Private school operating through tuition fees paid by families for educational services spanning preschool through high school education.
2. Transportation Services: School transportation service with GPS tracking and professional drivers offered as an additional service to families.
3. Extracurricular Activities: Various extracurricular programs including equitation, swimming, fencing, dance, robotics, and more offered on Thursdays for additional fees.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Gimnasio Campestre Los Cerezos is a private K-12 international school in Cajicá, Colombia offering International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program (PYP) for ages 3-12 and IB Diploma Program (DP) for ages 16-19, along with its proprietary FORCE Entrepreneurship Diploma from kindergarten through ninth grade. The school delivers bilingual education (English, French, Mandarin) supported by specialized facilities including an Apple Lab, integrated Science Labs, STEAM Room, Tiny Town preschool, and Emotional Dome, plus supplementary services such as GPS-tracked transportation, restaurant meals, and over 20 extracurricular activities.

Product overview

Gimnasio Campestre Los Cerezos is an educational institution offering a comprehensive K-12 program with IB authorization since 2010. The core educational offerings include the IB Primary Years Program (PYP) for ages 3-12 and the IB Diploma Program (DP) for ages 16-19. The institution's distinctive portfolio includes the FORCE Entrepreneurship Diploma, the CERMUN Model UN program, and the Tools of Love philosophy for socio-emotional development. Infrastructure includes specialized facilities such as the Apple Lab for technology/AI education, integrated Science Labs, STEAM Room, Tiny Town for preschool, Emotional Dome, and a Coliseum. Additional services encompass transportation with GPS tracking, restaurant/food service, library with digital platforms, learning support, and over 20 extracurricular activities including sports, arts, and robotics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CERMUN: Modelo de Naciones Unidas del Gimnasio Campestre Los Cerezos - an annual Model United Nations conference that fosters oratory skills, resilience, argumentation, and executive function in students
• La Semilla
• FORCE

Products and services

• IB Primary Years Program (PYP) International Baccalaureate program for children ages 3-12, focusing on transdisciplinary learning, global mindset, and autonomous inquiry-based education.
• IB Diploma Program (DP) Comprehensive IB program for students aged 16-19 (grades 10-11) developing academic, personal and social skills with components including Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and CAS.
• FORCE Entrepreneurship Diploma Entrepreneurship program from kindergarten through ninth grade developing business skills and entrepreneurial mindset, with associated FORCE Summit and FORCE Business Fair events.
• FORCE Summit Annual youth entrepreneurship summit where students explore trends in marketing, social responsibility and technology 4.0.
• FORCE Business Fair Student showcase event presenting business ideas and prototypes in a pitch format to university professors as investors.
• Transportation Service School transportation with GPS tracking, professional drivers certified in road safety, and route optimization for student comfort.
• Library Services Research and reading enrichment services including in-room consultation, home lending, reading promotion programs, and digital book platform.
• Restaurant/Food Service Healthy and varied meals supervised by food engineer, chef and nutritionist, with international menu options.
• Extracurricular Activities Thursday activities for preschool and elementary students including equitation, aerial dance, swimming, fencing, archery, ballet, robotics, dance, gastronomy, parkour, skating, climbing, golf, and taekwondo.
• Formation Schools Tuesday and Thursday sports training programs for soccer, volleyball, basketball, athletics and cheerleading, competing in AACBI events.
• Learning Support Center Personalized academic support in collaboration with the Harmony (psychology) department for students with learning difficulties.
• CERMUN Model United Nations Program Annual Model United Nations conference that fosters oratory skills, resilience, argumentation, and executive function in students, involving approximately 350-400 student delegates per edition.
• KIVA Anti-Bullying Program Finnish-origin anti-bullying program promoting empathy, inclusion and respect through educational activities.
• Life Project Program Student guidance program for defining goals according to interests and talents, developing purpose and future impact.
• Tools of Love Program Seven principles (Adapt, Act, Appreciate, Value, Assume, Accept, Respect) fostering harmonious coexistence and emotional development.

Quantifiable outcome

• 9 students per teacher ratio ensuring personalized attention
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Universidad de ValladolidminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Became a pedagogical reserve at Universidad de Valladolid, Spain in 2017, providing international academic connections.
• Universidad de La SabanaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Partnership established in 2016 to strengthen educational programs and student development opportunities.
• Banco de la República (Bank of the Republic of Colombia)coreOthersThrough this agreement, students have free access to a wide collection of high-quality bibliographic resources for research and learning, strengthening the school's commitment to educational excellence.
• MinCiencias (Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation) - CENDOCcoreOthersAlliance with the MinCiencias Documentation Center allows students, faculty, and staff to access research, scientific publications, and specialized documents through the Cendoc platform.
• Universidad Externado de ColombiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents in university immersion programs can access the library resources of Universidad Externado de Colombia. Partnership established in 2018 for Mentes Brillantes entrepreneurship competition and strengthened in 2022 for entrepreneurship and business management programs.
• Buckswood SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent exchange program with Buckswood School in Hastings, East Sussex, England. Students participate in one-month immersive experiences including academic attendance and cultural tourism.
• AACBI (Andean Association of International Baccalaureate Schools)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of ACCBI association of IB schools, participating in academic and athletic events at regional level.
• KIVA ProgramcoreOthersBest anti-bullying program in the world from Finland, implemented to prevent bullying and promote empathy, inclusion, and respect among students.
• Apple Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationIn process of becoming Apple Distinguished School with Apple Lab implementation featuring Apple products for robotics, programming, and AI education.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Colegio Mayor de los Andes: IB-authorized Colombian private K-12 school with bilingual education and emphasis on holistic development. Comparable in curriculum framework and target demographic.
• Colegio Rochester: Bogotá-based private school with IB programs and bilingual curriculum. Comparable as a Colombian premium school pursuing IB authorization and holistic international education.
• Colegio San Carlos: Long-established Bogotá private school offering IB Diploma Program with bilingual curriculum. Comparable as a Colombian premium international curriculum school.
• The Columbus School: Medellín-based IB World School offering PYP, MYP, and DP with bilingual education. Comparable in IB authorization, premium tuition tier, and Colombian international school market.
• Colegio Santa Francisca Romana: Bilingual Catholic K-12 school in Bogotá offering IB programs. Comparable as a Colombian private school with IB authorization serving premium family segment.
• Colegio San Jorge de Inglaterra: Bilingual IB school in Bogotá with strong British-international orientation. Comparable in language immersion approach and IB curriculum delivery for Colombian families.
• Colegio Anglo Colombiano: Premium private K-12 school in Bogotá offering IB programs with bilingual education. Directly comparable in mission, IB authorization, and Colombian family premium positioning.
• Colegio Helvetia: Bogotá-based bilingual private school with international curriculum and STEAM emphasis. Comparable in targeting affluent Colombian families seeking international-style K-12 education.

Broad incumbents

• Gimnasio Moderno: One of Colombia's most prestigious traditional private schools in Bogotá. While not IB-centric, it competes for the same upper-middle-class Colombian families seeking premium K-12 education.
• Nord Anglia Education (Colombia): Global premium K-12 school group with presence in Colombia. Comparable in IB curriculum and premium positioning, but operates at much greater scale with multi-campus model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCWLUhlX6Tb25rUnpgDgl-gw
• Facebookfacebook.com/gimnasioloscerezos
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gimnasioloscerezos

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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