Instituto San Rafael

What Instituto San Rafael does

Instituto San Rafael is a Catholic K-12 educational institution located in the Monte Castro neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina, at Benito Juárez 2159. Founded in 1942 by Madre Isabel Fernández del Carmen as a mission of the Hermanas Misioneras de San Francisco Javier religious congregation, the school delivers a three-tier educational program: Initial level (ages 3-5) on the ground floor, Primary level (ages 6-13) on the first through third floors, and Secondary level (ages 13-18) on upper floors, with morning and afternoon shift options. The secondary program specializes in accounting (commercial sciences) and includes internship placements at financial institutions such as HSBC and Banco Bansud.

The institution supplements its academic curriculum with extracurricular programs including a theater workshop, physical education (volleyball and soccer), Model United Nations, annual plastic arts and science fairs, and the First Accounting Olympiad of Buenos Aires organized in 1999 which drew 180 students from 45 institutions. The school participates in Argentina's national 'Aprender' educational quality evaluation and maintains historical artifacts documented in a 2000 official book of the congregation's seven schools.

The business model is tuition-based, recurring revenue from families enrolling children across multi-year educational cycles. GTM is community-led: word-of-mouth within the Catholic community and referrals through the Hermanas Misioneras congregation network drive enrollment. The institution is currently led by Representative Legal Mirta Echarri, Director Mirta Fren, and Vice-Director Claudia Carabetti. There is no disclosed technology infrastructure; the website operates on a Weebly template platform. The institution has no patents, no AI/ML capabilities, no mobile applications, no API, and no disclosed headcount or revenue figures.

Name

Instituto San Rafael

Legal name

Instituto San Rafael

Website

https://institutosanrafael.weebly.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1942

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Instituto San Rafael is a Catholic K-12 school in Monte Castro, Buenos Aires, operated by the Hermanas Misioneras de San Francisco Javier congregation since 1942, serving local families across Initial, Primary, and Secondary (accounting-specialized) levels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Catholic Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Junior Colleges (Associate-Degree Granting) (EDAHADAC)

Keywords

• Catholic K-12 education
• Early childhood education
• Primary school programs
• Secondary education
• Accounting specialization

Headquarters

HQ city

Monte Castro, Buenos Aires

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Educational Services (Tuition): Revenue generated through tuition fees from students enrolled in Initial, Primary, and Secondary education levels. Families pay for educational services across multiple year levels and shifts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Instituto San Rafael is a Catholic educational institution in the Monte Castro neighborhood of Buenos Aires that delivers a complete three-tier education program: Initial level for children ages 3 to 5, Primary level for ages 6 to 13, and Secondary level with a specialization in accounting (commercial sciences). The school is operated by the Congregación de Hermanas Misioneras de San Francisco Javier and offers morning or afternoon shifts, along with extracurricular activities such as a theater workshop, sports, Model United Nations, and an Accounting Olympiad.

Product overview

Instituto San Rafael is a Catholic educational institution operated by the Missionary Sisters of St. Francis Xavier, offering a comprehensive three-tier education system: Initial level (ages 3-5), Primary level (ages 6-13), and Secondary level with accounting specialization. The institution provides supplementary programs including a theater workshop, physical education with volleyball and soccer, banking internships, the first Accounting Olympiad of Buenos Aires, Model United Nations, and annual Arts and Science Fairs. The institution was established in 1942 in Monte Castro, Buenos Aires, and participates in the national 'Aprender' educational evaluation program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nivel Inicial (Initial Education) Early childhood education program for children ages 3 to 5 years, held on the ground floor of the campus. Offers a morning-only shift or a morning shift combined with afternoon extended care, with dismissal between 14:00 and 17:00 at the guardian's discretion.
• Nivel Primario (Primary Education) Primary education program for children ages 6 to 13 years, covering six grades (1st through 7th) on the first, second, and third floors of the building. Offers a morning-only shift or a morning shift combined with afternoon extended care.
• Nivel Secundario (Secondary Education) Secondary education program specializing in accounting (commercial sciences), offered on the upper floors of the campus. Available in a single morning shift (7:00 to 12:00) or a single afternoon shift (12:30 to 17:00), with extracurricular activities such as theater, Model United Nations, sports, and internships at financial institutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 180 students from 45 institutions participated in the First Accounting Olympics organized by the Institute
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ministerio de Educación de ArgentinacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Annual national evaluation program 'Aprender' conducted at the school for 6th grade students in Language and Mathematics. The program evaluates educational quality at institutions nationwide.
• Secretaría de Educación del Gobierno de la Ciudad de Buenos AirescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1999Official endorsement and authorization (Resolution No. 1347, Disp. 453 DIEGEP/99) for the First Accounting Olympics of Buenos Aires organized by Instituto San Rafael. The competition brought together 180 students from 45 public and private secondary institutions.
• Universidad Nacional de Buenos AiresminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1999Academic institution participating as supporter/auspiciante of the First Accounting Olympics of Buenos Aires organized by Instituto San Rafael.
• Universidad Argentina de la EmpresaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1999Academic institution participating as supporter/auspiciante of the First Accounting Olympics of Buenos Aires organized by Instituto San Rafael.
• Colegio de Graduados de Ciencias EconómicasminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1999Professional association participating as supporter/auspiciante of the First Accounting Olympics of Buenos Aires organized by Instituto San Rafael.
• Facultad de Ciencias Económicas - Universidad de La MatanzaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1999University faculty participating as supporter/auspiciante of the First Accounting Olympics of Buenos Aires organized by Instituto San Rafael.
• HSBC Bank ArgentinaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1999Fifth-year secondary students from Instituto San Rafael conducted internships at HSBC bank as part of the Education-Work relationship program focusing on accounting specialization.
• Banco BansudminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1999Fifth-year secondary students from Instituto San Rafael conducted internships at Banco Bansud as part of the Education-Work relationship program focusing on accounting specialization.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Northlands School: Large bilingual K-12 private school in Buenos Aires with a strong international orientation. Comparable as a competing premium private K-12 institution in the same metropolitan market.
• St. George's College: Established bilingual K-12 private school in Buenos Aires with broad curriculum and significant resources. Comparable as a competing private K-12 institution serving middle-class Buenos Aires families.

Direct peers

• Colegio de La Salle: Catholic K-12 school run by the De La Salle religious order in Buenos Aires. Comparable as a religious-order-operated Catholic K-12 institution competing in the same market.
• Colegio San Ignacio (Jesuit): Jesuit K-12 institution in Buenos Aires with strong tradition and academic programs. Comparable as a Catholic religious-order K-12 school competing for similar families in the Buenos Aires market.
• Escuela Superior de Comercio Carlos Pellegrini: A prestigious public secondary school in Buenos Aires renowned for its commercial/accounting specialization. Most direct peer for Instituto San Rafael's accounting track, though public and significantly larger.
• Colegio del Salvador: Jesuit Catholic K-12 school in Buenos Aires offering Initial, Primary, and Secondary education with strong tradition. Comparable Catholic private school operating in the same city and competing for similar families.
• Colegio Cardenal Newman: Catholic K-12 school in Buenos Aires serving similar family demographics. Comparable as a competing private Catholic institution with values-based formation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/instituto-san-rafael

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Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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