Colegio La Salle Arequipa

What Colegio La Salle Arequipa does

Colegio La Salle Arequipa (legal name I.E.P. LA SALLE) is a private Catholic K-12 educational institution operating under the Instituto de los Hermanos de las Escuelas Cristianas (Brothers of the Christian Schools), part of the global Lasallian network founded in 1680 and now spanning 984+ educational centers across 79 countries. The school serves families in Arequipa, Peru, delivering education across three levels: Nivel Inicial (ages 3-5), Nivel Primaria (ages 6-12), and Nivel Secundaria (ages 12-17), anchored in the Proyecto Educativo Lasallista Peruano (PELP) and the principles of Faith, Fraternity, and Service.

The school's core technology footprint is modest and centered on the SalleNET digital portal (aqp.sallenet.pe), which provides academic management, parent communication, and pre-registration functionality. The product portfolio extends well beyond academics to include extracurricular Talleres (artistic, sports, and language workshops including English, French, and Mandarin Chinese), a Pastoral program, a Departamento Psicopedagógico, a medical department, tutoring services, an Escuela de Padres, and digital yearbook publications (Revista Digital). International student exchange programs operate through partnerships with schools and institutions in Canada (LCI Language School, LaSalle College Vancouver), France, and China (Confucius Institute via UCSM).

The revenue model is a recurring tuition-based subscription model. Specific fees are not publicly disclosed and are managed through the school's economic information office. The school operates as a single private institution with no franchises, resellers, or external institutional investors, governed by a Director appointed in coordination with the religious congregation and supported by affiliate bodies including APAFA (parent association), Comité de Damas, and an alumni association. Recent strategic activity (2024-2026) has focused on leadership renewal, infrastructure expansion (new Workshop Pavilion, remodeled Cine Auditorio), and deepening institutional partnerships with universities and healthcare providers.

Name

Colegio La Salle Arequipa

Legal name

I.E.P. LA SALLE

Website

https://lasalle.edu.pe

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Colegio La Salle Arequipa is a private Catholic K-12 school (Initial through Secondary) in Arequipa, Peru, operated by the global Lasallian educational network. It serves local families seeking values-based education with international exchange programs, extracurricular workshops, and university placement pathways.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH)

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• Catholic school education
• Early childhood education
• Primary secondary schooling
• Lasallian pedagogy

Headquarters

HQ city

Arequipa

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrollment Fees: The primary revenue stream is tuition and periodic enrollment fees charged to enrolled students' families. The school publishes economic information (Información Económica) on its website, indicating structured fee-based education services at the Initial, Primary, and Secondary levels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Colegio La Salle Arequipa is a private Catholic K-12 school in Arequipa, Peru, operated by the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools (Lasallian order). It delivers formal education across three levels — Nivel Inicial (ages 3-5), Nivel Primaria (ages 6-12), and Nivel Secundaria (ages 12-17) — anchored in Lasallian pedagogy (Proyecto Educativo Lasallista Peruano, PELP) with values of Faith, Fraternity, and Service. The core academic offering is supplemented by extracurricular workshops (Talleres) in arts, sports, and languages, pastoral formation, psychopedagogical and medical support, and international immersion programs in Canada, France, and China.

Product overview

Colegio La Salle Arequipa is a private Catholic educational institution operated by the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools (Lasallian order). Its core educational offering is structured across three levels — Nivel Inicial (ages 3–5), Nivel Primaria (ages 6–12), and Nivel Secundaria (ages 12–17) — each aligned with Lasallist pedagogy anchored in Fe (Faith), Fraternidad (Fraternity), and Servicio (Service). The school supplements its academic curriculum with Talleres (artistic, sports, and language workshops), a Pastoral program (evangelization and spiritual formation), a Departamento Psicopedagógico, a Departamento Médico, Tutoría y Orientación Educativa, and an Escuela de Padres. Digital services include SalleNET (parent-student portal) and a digital yearbook (Revista Digital / Anuario). International programs in Canada, France, and China are offered through institutional agreements, and the school maintains a network of institutional convenios with healthcare and educational partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nivel Inicial (Educación Inicial)

Quantifiable outcome

• Students from Colegio La Salle have been recognized for achieving the highest number of incoming students to Universidad Católica de Santa María (UCSM) under the Inter-Institutional Agreement modality, and have received academic excellence recognition from PUCP (Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú) in 2026.

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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Universidad Católica de Santa María (UCSM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school maintains an institutional agreement with UCSM that allows high-performing students from the school to gain admission to UCSM under a special modality. This partnership has resulted in the school having the highest number of incoming students through this agreement, recognized by UCSM with an official commendation. The partnership also enables Chinese language and cultural programs through UCSM's Confucius Institute.
• Instituto Confucio (UCSM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough the school's agreement with UCSM's Confucius Institute, students have access to Mandarin Chinese language instruction and can apply for Summer Camp scholarships in China. This partnership provides cultural immersion and language learning opportunities.
• LCI Language School / LaSalle College VancouvercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school partners with LCI Language School and LaSalle College Vancouver to offer a 3-4 week English immersion program in Vancouver, Canada, for fifth-year secondary students. The program combines morning English classes with afternoon cultural excursions and activities, providing students with real-world language practice and international exposure.
• French Schools (France)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school has established exchange programs with schools in France, allowing students to live with French host families, attend classes at European schools, develop autonomy, and explore iconic locations in France and Spain during approximately 27 days.
• Alianza Francesa ArequipaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Alliance Française Arequipa to support and enhance French language instruction at the school.
• Centro Médico Santa UrsulaOthersHealth services agreement providing exclusive medical benefits to Lasallian collaborators and their families (spouse and children) as well as students and their families, covering preventive health services and general wellness across various medical services and products.
• MedicdentminorOthersDental services partnership with Medicdent — Sistema Dental Europeo, offering discounts of up to 30% on all treatments and payment facilities. Services cover orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, implantology, aesthetics, endodontics, and more. Benefits extend to students, parents, faculty, administrative staff, and maintenance personnel.
• Clínica Los Andes (Oftalmología)minorOthersEye care partnership providing advanced ocular examinations including OCT, fluorescein angiography, clinical photography, ocular ultrasound, biometry, specular microscopy, and visual field testing. Special discounts are offered to parents, students, and school staff. Additional strategic alliances include Ópticas 101 (15% discount on frames and lenses) and Boticas Emmel (ophthalmological pharmacy within the clinic).

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Markham College: A prestigious private international school in Lima offering a British curriculum through IGCSE and A-Levels. Comparable as a competitor for upper-income families seeking international-track K-12 education in Peru with strong English-language and university-placement outcomes.
• Newton College: A private bilingual K-12 school in Lima operating under a Peruvian-British educational model. It competes for the same premium family segment through international curricula, multilingual instruction, and robust university placement.
• Colegio San Agustín: A leading Catholic private K-12 school in Lima with a long history, offering a full Initial-Primary-Secondary continuum with strong university placement outcomes. It is a direct competitor for families prioritizing Catholic, values-based education in Peru.
• Colegio Santa María Marianistas: A Catholic private K-12 school in Lima operated by the Marianist order with a similar faith-based, values-driven educational model and international exchange programs. It targets a comparable family profile and competes on holistic formation and university preparation.
• Colegio Franklin Delano Roosevelt: An American international school in Lima offering a U.S.-aligned curriculum from early years through high school. Comparable as a competitor for families seeking international-track, English-medium K-12 education with strong global university placement.
• Colegio Anglo Americano Prescott: A Peruvian private K-12 school with bilingual English-Spanish instruction and Cambridge international programs. It competes for the same mid-to-upper-income family segment with international-curriculum and multilingual positioning.
• Colegio Peruano Alemán Beata Mª Teresa de Groothusen: A private K-12 school in Lima with German-Peruvian international curriculum, multilingual instruction, and exchange programs. It is a comparable international-bilingual competitor targeting families seeking global exposure for their children.
• Colegio De La Salle Lima: Another Lasallian K-12 institution in Peru under the same District Bolivia-Perú structure, applying the same PELP pedagogical framework and offering comparable international and multilingual programs. It is the closest network peer and a direct competitor for Lasallian-seeking families.
• Colegio San José de Arequipa: A prominent Catholic private K-12 school in Arequipa offering a comparable Initial-Primary-Secondary continuum. It competes directly with La Salle Arequipa for the same mid- and upper-income families in the city on academic excellence, values formation, and university placement.

Regional players

• Colegio Hispano Americano: A private Catholic K-12 school in Cusco operating with a values-based, faith-centered pedagogical model similar to La Salle's. Comparable in mission and structure, though geographically distinct, competing indirectly for nationally mobile Peruvian families.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/la-salle-arequipa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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