Newman School

What Newman School does

Newman School (Fundación Colegio Bilingüe Cardenal John Henry Newman) is a private bilingual (Spanish-English) educational institution founded in 1992 in Cajicá, Cundinamarca, Colombia, operating from a single campus at Vereda Río Grande. The school serves families in the Sabana de Bogotá region across a 14-grade pipeline from Prekinder (Prejardín) through 11th grade (Bachillerato), with reported enrollment in the hundreds. Its core offering is a bilingual curriculum built on three international credentialing frameworks: the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme for grades 10-11, Cognia accreditation, and Cambridge International Education integration, supplemented by the in-house STEAM-oriented CREA program, interdisciplinary projects, and the Canadian Integration Program for student immersion abroad.

The school generates revenue almost exclusively through annual tuition fees on a subscription recurring model; pricing is not publicly disclosed and prospective families must contact the admissions office. The institution operates as a non-profit foundation under Colombia's Special Tax Regime (Régimen Tributario Especial), led by Rector Carolina Franco Vasco. Beyond its core bilingual curriculum, Newman School runs a substantial extracurricular ecosystem including competitive athletics in the Unión de Colegios Bilingües (UCB) league, Model United Nations delegations, student publications (Newman Times, Polifonía, My Way), an on-campus radio station (WM Stereo), and the Friendly Town Program, which provides English language immersion to third-grade public school students from the six I.E.D. schools of Cajicá in partnership with the municipal government and regional education authority. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via on-campus enrollment, virtual 360 tours, and multi-channel digital marketing (website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X). The school is accredited by Cognia and certified as an IB World School, with no parent company, no funding rounds, and no M&A activity.

Name

Newman School

Legal name

Fundación Colegio Bilingüe Cardenal John Henry Newman

Website

https://newmanschool.edu.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Newman School is a private bilingual (Spanish-English) K-12 institution in Cajicá, Colombia, serving families across the Sabana de Bogotá region from Prekinder through 11th grade with IB, Cambridge, and Cognia-accredited programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Bilingual K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Language Immersion & Bilingual Private Schools (EDAJABAL)

Keywords

• Bilingual K-12 education
• International baccalaureate programs
• Cambridge curriculum programs
• English language immersion
• Private school tuition

Headquarters

HQ city

Cajicá, Cundinamarca

HQ country

Colombia

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 School Fees: The school generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged to enrolled students. The institution operates on a subscription recurring model with annual tuition cycles.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Newman School delivers bilingual (Spanish-English) private education from Pre-Kinder through 11th grade at its campus in Cajicá, Cundinamarca, Colombia. Curriculum is anchored in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, supplemented by Cambridge International Education integration, STEAM methodology, and proprietary programs such as the CREA science and environmental learning center. Revenue is generated through recurring annual tuition contracts with enrolled families, supported by extracurricular athletics, arts, Model UN, and international exchange programs such as the Canadian Integration Program.

Product overview

Newman School is a bilingual (Spanish-English) private school in Cajicá, Colombia offering comprehensive education from Pre-Kinder (PK) through 11th grade. The school operates as a unified educational platform centered on its IB (International Baccalaureate) Diploma Programme, supplemented by Cambridge International Education, the CREA science and environmental center, and the Friendly Town language immersion program. Additional offerings include the Canadian Integration Program for international exposure, interdisciplinary project-based learning from PK to 9th grade, student publications (My Way, Newman Times), and WM Stereo radio station. The school maintains Cognia accreditation and UCB (Unión de Colegios Bilingües) membership, with academic programs integrating service learning (Convivencias con Sentido Social), competitive sports (UCB leagues), and cultural events (Newman's Week, Christmas Shows, Art Salons).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CREA: An experiential learning program/project at Newman School that focuses on hands-on activities and creative exploration for students.
• Friendly Town
• Newman Times
• Polifonía
• My Way

Products and services

• Bilingual Education Program (Pre-Kinder through 11th grade)
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme The IB Diploma Programme offered to high school students (10th-11th grade), providing an internationally recognized pre-university education with emphasis on critical thinking and global citizenship, leading to credentials accepted by universities worldwide.
• Cambridge International Education Programme Cambridge curriculum integrated into the school's offerings, particularly in art and design programs for students from Pre-Kinder through 5th grade and select secondary grades, providing internationally recognized curriculum and certifications.
• Friendly Town Programme An experiential bilingual exchange model for third-grade students from six public schools (I.E.D.) in Cajicá, providing linguistic intensification and pedagogical support in English language acquisition; delivered in partnership with the municipal government.
• CREA Educational Resource Center An educational resource center focused on science education and environmental awareness, organizing workshops, exhibitions, and hands-on learning experiences for students across all grade levels; serves as the school's project-based STEAM learning hub.
• Canadian Integration Program An international immersion program providing middle school students with first-hand experience of Canadian culture and education through travel and school exchanges in Canada, supplementing the in-class curriculum with international exposure.
• Sports and Athletic Programs (UCB leagues) Competitive sports teams and athletic programs participating in UCB (Unión de Colegios Bilingües) leagues, including soccer, volleyball, basketball, and athletics; documented multiple UCB championships across age categories and genders.
• Interdisciplinary Projects Program Academic projects with disciplinary, multidisciplinary, and interdisciplinary approaches spanning from Pre-Kinder through 9th grade, emphasizing experiential, project-based learning.
• Convivencias con Sentido Social (Service Learning) Social immersion experiences for students from 1st grade through high school, pairing students with community organizations for service learning and social awareness.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8 consecutive championships in UCB athletic competitions demonstrating sustained excellence
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Unión de Colegios Bilingües (UCB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUCB is the primary educational network to which Newman School belongs. The partnership provides participation in athletic championships, cultural events, academic competitions, and Model United Nations programs across member bilingual schools in Colombia.
• International Baccalaureate (IB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNewman School is an authorized IB World School offering the IB Diploma Programme for high school students, providing internationally recognized university preparation.
• CogniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNewman School holds Cognia accreditation, demonstrating adherence to global standards for educational quality and continuous improvement.
• Cambridge Assessment International EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Cambridge program delivery across multiple grade levels, providing internationally recognized curriculum and certifications.
• Red PapazminorOthersParent education network providing resources and support for family engagement in education.
• Alcaldía Municipal de CajicáminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government partnership supporting the Friendly Town program for English language education in public schools of Cajicá.
• Secretaría de Educación de CundinamarcaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional education authority supporting the Friendly Town program's curriculum and methodology integration in public schools.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Colegio San Carlos: Long-standing bilingual Catholic school in Bogotá offering K-12 education with international curricula. Competes for the same Colombian families seeking English-Spanish bilingual education with university preparation.
• Colegio Helvetia: Bilingual school in Bogotá with international curriculum orientation, serving families in the same Colombian segment. Comparable scale and bilingual educational mission.
• Colegio Colombo Británico: Bilingual school in the Bogotá region with British-influenced curriculum. Targets similar families seeking international university preparation pathways, comparable in scale and pedagogical philosophy.
• Colegio Anglo Colombiano: One of the most established bilingual K-12 schools in Bogotá, offering IB programmes and a comparable premium international curriculum. Targets the same family demographic in the broader Bogotá metropolitan area.
• Gimnasio Fontana: Bilingual K-12 school in Colombia that competes directly with Newman School in the Unión de Colegios Bilingües (UCB) athletic leagues. Named in Newman School communications as a direct competitor in basketball and other sports, indicating similar bilingual and curricular positioning.
• Colegio Internacional de Bogotá SEK: International school in Bogotá with IB programmes targeting premium Colombian and expatriate families. Comparable in curriculum offering and target demographic within the Bogotá region.
• Colegio Rochester: Bilingual K-12 institution in Bogotá offering IB programmes and a comparable student-life platform. Competes in the same premium bilingual segment as Newman School within the Bogotá metropolitan region.

Regional players

• Northridge School Mexico: Bilingual IB World School operating in Mexico with comparable curriculum and family demographic. Does not directly compete geographically but operates a similar premium bilingual K-12 model with IB accreditation in Latin America.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/NewmanSchool_?lang=es
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCmvpt8G0tapP3EuPFwLEEVg/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/newmanschool92
• Instagraminstagram.com/newmanschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/newman-school-cajica

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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