Liceo de Cervantes

What Liceo de Cervantes does

Liceo de Cervantes Barranquilla is a private Catholic K-12 school located in the northern zone of Barranquilla, Colombia, founded in 1965 and operated by the Order of Saint Augustine through the Province of Nuestra Señora de Gracia de Colombia. The school serves approximately three levels of students: preschool (ages 2-5), primary (grades 1-5), and secondary (grades 6-11), with a total of 201 employees. Its academic program is bilingual (English-Spanish) with French as a third language added from preschool in 2022, delivered via CLIL methodology. The school was certified as a bilingual national institution by the Colombian Ministry of Education in 2019 and is currently a candidate for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, holding CTAS authorization to operate as a TOEFL iBT testing center.

The school's technology stack centers on a proprietary institutional platform (Plataforma Institucional) integrated with the third-party Control Academic SIS, providing student/parent access, virtual classroom, messaging, GPS-based transport tracking across 6 routes, RFID-based cafeteria digital wallet, nursing notifications, and treasury receipts. The platform runs on PC and mobile. The school also operates solar energy monitoring via Huawei FusionSolar and APSystems under its Blue School environmental program, and delivers CISCO Networking Academy coursework globally. Revenue is generated primarily through recurring tuition across three academic levels, supplemented by ancillary services: cafeteria, healthy snacks, after-school clubs, 6 school transport routes, extracurricular sports, and TOEFL iBT testing fees for external candidates. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with discounts for sibling enrollment, annual payment, and institutional agreements.

The school targets Colombian families with children aged 3-17 seeking premium bilingual and international-standard education. Its go-to-market is direct on-campus admissions processed through online pre-registration, diagnostic testing, and school visits, supplemented by organic social media presence (Facebook, Instagram) and WhatsApp engagement with prospective families. The institution holds a stated top-100 national and top-10 regional/local academic ranking, and its value proposition rests on Augustinian pedagogy, trilingual instruction, IB candidacy, international testing credentials, and a comprehensive digital ecosystem distinguishing it from non-certified competitors.

Name

Liceo de Cervantes

Legal name

Liceo de Cervantes Barranquilla

Website

https://liceodecervantes.edu.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Liceo de Cervantes is a private Augustinian Catholic K-12 school in Barranquilla, Colombia, offering bilingual (English-Spanish-French) education for preschool through secondary students. It serves Colombian families seeking premium, internationally certified education through its IB candidate program, TOEFL testing center, and proprietary institutional platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Language Immersion & Bilingual Private Schools (EDAJABAL)

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• Bilingual school programs
• International baccalaureate
• School transportation services
• School cafeteria services

Headquarters

HQ city

Barranquilla

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: The primary revenue stream is tuition fees paid by families for educational services across three levels: preschool (Preescolar), primary (Primaria), and secondary (Secundaria). The school operates on an academic calendar with three evaluation periods per year.
2. Ancillary Services: Optional paid services including school transport (6 routes), school cafeteria, healthy snacks for preschoolers, after-school clubs, extracurricular activities, and TOEFL iBT examination fees. These services are billed separately from tuition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Liceo de Cervantes is a private K-12 Augustinian school in Barranquilla, Colombia that delivers preschool through secundaria (grades 1-11) education in a bilingual (English-Spanish) and trilingual (adding French) format grounded in Christian-Catholic pedagogy. It operates an institutional platform integrating academic management, parent communication, GPS-tracked transportation, RFID cafeteria access, and a CTAS-authorized TOEFL iBT testing center, while pursuing International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme authorization.

Product overview

Liceo de Cervantes is an Augustinian Catholic school offering comprehensive K-12 education from preschool (ages 2-5) through secondary (grades 6-11). The institution operates a modular platform architecture centered on its institutional platform that integrates academic management, parent communication, and various service modules. Core educational offerings include bilingual national program (English/Spanish with French third language), the IB Diploma Program (currently candidate status), and after-school extracurricular activities. The school provides supplementary add-on services including school cafeteria with RFID access, healthy snacks for preschool, transportation with GPS tracking, After School Clubs, TOEFL iBT testing center, and a cataloged library. Institutional infrastructure includes Blue School environmental initiative, CISCO Networking Academy technology program, student well-being support, and Augustinian religious formation. The school partners with Control Academic for its primary administrative platform and operates an authorized TOEFL iBT testing center. The institution was founded June 19, 1965, and is located in Barranquilla, Colombia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preescolar (Preschool) Early childhood education program for children ages 2-5 (Toddlers, Prekinder, Kinder, Transición), with English and French instruction, healthy snacks, After School Clubs, and development across spiritual, cognitive, socio-emotional, ethical, aesthetic, and physical dimensions. School day runs 6:50 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Primaria (Primary School) Basic primary education for grades 1-5 with bilingual curriculum (50% English, 50% Spanish), French as a third language from 2023, plus music, physical education, art, dance, cafeteria, and school bus transportation. Lunch served in two staggered shifts.
• Secundaria (Secondary School) Secondary education for grades 6-11 with hours from 6:50 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., pre-SABER (ICFES) preparation in grades 10-11, TOEFL iBT certification in grade 11, IB Diploma Programme candidacy, optional cafeteria, extracurricular activities, and school transportation.
• Programa Diploma Bachillerato Internacional (IB) International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for grades 10-11 currently in candidate status pursuing authorization, offering a rigorous international curriculum focused on holistic education, international-mindedness, and university preparation across 100+ countries.
• Programa de Bilingüismo (Bilingual Program) CLIL-based bilingual education program delivering 50% of curriculum in English, certified as a bilingual national school since 2019 (Colombian Ministry of Education resolution 08875), with French added as a third language from 2022 and TOEFL iBT minimum B2 as the exit requirement.
• Centro TOEFL iBT Authorized CTAS (Certified Test Administrator Services) TOEFL iBT testing center with a dedicated computer laboratory for international English proficiency exams, open to enrolled students and external test-takers registering through the ETS official platform.
• Transporte Escolar (School Transportation) Fleet of 6 air-conditioned school bus routes with GPS real-time tracking, route supervisors, and parent notifications on departure, arrival, and route updates through the school platform.
• Comedor Escolar (School Cafeteria) Full lunch service with menus designed by a pediatrician nutritionist, RFID proximity card student access, digital wallet for daily or monthly payments, and parent visibility into daily food consumption through the institutional platform.
• Meriendas Saludables (Healthy Snacks) Healthy snack program for preschool students offering two daily snacks designed by the school pediatrician nutritionist, with colorful, nutritious menus tailored for children ages 3-5.
• After School Clubs Extended day program for preschool children (ages 3-5) operating three days per week from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., with English club, reading plan, art and play activities, and lunch in the school cafeteria.
• Actividades Extracurriculares (Extracurricular Activities) After-school sports and arts programs including basketball, swimming, volleyball, football (via Udinese Football School partnership), tennis, music, and dance, operated through Madaura Sports Club from 3:30 p.m. and Saturdays.
• Bienestar (Student Well-being) Psychopedagogical support service including school orientation, emotional and physical development, life project guidance, conflict resolution, the Affectivity project, family-building spaces, and pediatrician-led health support for special diets and health monitoring.
• Pastoral (Religious Formation) Augustinian pastoral program transversal to all education levels, led by an Augustinian Father, including community good mornings, Masses, Jesus encounters, catechesis, solidarity campaigns, sacraments, children's pastoral, youth pastoral, and missionary outreach to underserved communities.

Quantifiable outcome

• First bilingual class graduated with Cambridge University B2 level or above in 2019, receiving Colombian Ministry of Education resolution 08875 declaring them 'bachiller académico bilingüe' (bilingual academic high school diploma)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Udinese Football SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUdinese Football School is an Italian football school affiliated with Udinese Calcio. The school has established a sports alliance with Liceo de Cervantes to provide football training as part of the school's extracurricular sports program. This partnership adds international credibility and methodology to the school's sports education offering.
• Academia Titanes de BarranquillacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademia Titanes de Barranquilla is a basketball development school and feeder program for the five-time city champion team. The school has an alliance with Liceo de Cervantes for basketball training as part of the extracurricular program, contributing to the school's club deportivo (sports club) through the Madaura project.
• CISCO Networking AcademycoreTechnology or IntegrationCISCO-Liceo de Cervantes Networking Academy is a global technology education program that provides technology training in computer networking, programming, internet of things, cybersecurity, and entrepreneurship. The program is available through a global, multilingual academic platform accessible from anywhere in the world.
• ETS (Educational Testing Service) / TOEFL iBTcoreTechnology or IntegrationThe school is a CTAS (Certified Test Administrator Services) authorized TOEFL iBT testing center. ETS provides the TOEFL iBT exam framework and administration certification, allowing the school to administer the internationally recognized English proficiency exam both for its own students and external test-takers.
• Blue School / Bandera AzulminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlue School is an international environmental program (Bandera Azul / Blue Flag) that certifies schools for sustainable practices and environmental education. Liceo de Cervantes participates in this program as part of its environmental project, which includes solar energy, waste classification, and ecological campaigns.
• International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO)coreTechnology or IntegrationThe IBO is the global organization that administers the IB Diploma Programme. Liceo de Cervantes is a candidate school for the IB Diploma Programme, aspiring to become an authorized IB World School. The school follows IB guidelines, uses IB curriculum frameworks, and participates in IB training and assessment programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Karl C. Parrish School: Bilingual K-12 school located in Barranquilla, the same city as Liceo de Cervantes. Competes directly for the same upper-middle-class families and offers a comparable English-Spanish curriculum with international certifications.
• Colegio San Jorge de Inglaterra: Colombian bilingual private K-12 school with British orientation. Shares Liceo de Cervantes' Cambridge-aligned bilingual curriculum and university-prep positioning in the same premium segment.
• Liceo Francés Louis Pasteur: French-Colombian bilingual K-12 school in Bogotá. Comparable as a foreign-affiliated multilingual school that competes for families seeking trilingual education and international certifications.
• Colegio Colombo Británico: British-Colombian bilingual K-12 school with multiple campuses across Colombia. Competes for the same premium bilingual segment with Cambridge-aligned curricula and trilingual offerings.
• Colegio del Norte: Barranquilla-based private K-12 school. Direct local competitor serving the same Atlantic-coast family demographic, and thus the most relevant barometer for tuition and pricing dynamics in Liceo de Cervantes' home market.
• Colegio Alemán (German School Bogotá): Foreign-affiliated bilingual K-12 school in Bogotá with German immersion. Comparable in trilingual depth and international credentialing as Liceo de Cervantes, targeting similar families seeking premium transnational education.

Broad incumbents

• Gimnasio Moderno: Iconic Bogotá-based premium K-12 school with strong academic reputation. While a broader incumbent, it competes for the same prestige-aware upper-middle-class families and international university destinations.
• Colegio Anglo Colombiano: One of Colombia's largest and most established bilingual K-12 schools, based in Bogotá. Shares Liceo de Cervantes' English-Spanish bilingual strategy and international university-prep mindset, though at significantly larger scale.
• Colegio Mayor de San Bartolomé: Jesuit heritage K-12 school in Bogotá. Comparable as a historic religious-affiliated private school with strong academic brand, though much larger and broader in offerings than Liceo de Cervantes.
• Colegio San Ignacio: Jesuit K-12 school in Medellín, part of a national network. Comparable as a religious-affiliated, academically rigorous private school with strong university-prep outcomes, though broader in scale than Liceo de Cervantes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LiceodeCervantesBarranquilla
• Instagraminstagram.com/liceodecervantesbaq
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/liceo-de-cervantes

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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