Padre Damian SS.CC

What Padre Damian SS.CC does

Colegio Padre Damián de los Sagrados Corazones is a private Catholic school located in Arequipa, Peru, at Calle San Juan de Dios 538-540, operated by the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary (Congregación de los Sagrados Corazones). The institution delivers co-educational basic education across three levels—Initial (5-year-olds), Primary, and Secondary—serving families in Arequipa seeking academic instruction integrated with SS.CC. spirituality, peace culture, and ecological values. The school is authorized by the Peruvian Ministry of Education and operates under a mixed-financing agreement with the Regional Direction of Education of Arequipa.

The academic program combines multiple pedagogical frameworks, including the Singapore Method for primary-level mathematics (concrete-pictorial-abstract approach), Project-Based Learning (ABP) at primary and secondary levels, and the proprietary Pedagogía de la Convivencia y la Reconciliación (PCR) introduced in 2011 to address post-pandemic reconciliation and care ethics. The Aula de Innovación Pedagógica (AIP) integrates ICT into classroom activities, with plans for a third-language innovation lab by 2026. Administrative operations are centralized on the SieWeb platform, which handles admissions, enrollment, workshop registration, and parent communication. Supplementary offerings include extracurricular workshops in sports (basketball, volleyball, football) and music (orchestra, band, folk music, choir), an educational counseling department staffed by four specialized psychologists, pastoral programs, and international language certification preparation (Cambridge, APTIS, DELF).

The business model is tuition-driven: monthly fees of S/380 for both Primary and Secondary across 10 monthly payments (March–December), plus tiered one-time enrollment fees (S/1,000 for new students, S/900 with one sibling, S/800 with two or more siblings enrolled) and a non-refundable S/180 admission application fee. Revenue is supplemented by an outsourced cafeteria concession operated by a contracted vendor. The school employs a sales-led, family-centric admission process with virtual pre-registration through SieWeb followed by multi-stage in-person evaluations, sibling priority, and special-needs accommodation. The institution reported 105 first-grade vacancies for the 2027 admission cycle (3 classrooms of 35 students each) and received III Star EFQM Quality and Educational Excellence certification in November 2024.

Name

Padre Damian SS.CC

Legal name

Colegio Padre Damián de los Sagrados Corazones

Website

https://padredamian.edu.pe

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Colegio Padre Damián de los Sagrados Corazones is a private Catholic K–12 school in Arequipa, Peru, operated by the SS.CC. Congregation, serving families seeking academic instruction integrated with Christian values, the Pedagogía de la Convivencia y la Reconciliación, Singapore Method mathematics, and international language certifications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Catholic 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)

Keywords

• Catholic K-12 education
• Primary secondary education
• Values-based education
• Language certification programs
• Extracurricular workshops

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees (Pensiones): Monthly tuition payments for educational services covering primary and secondary education. Paid over 10 months (March to December) plus annual enrollment fee.
2. Enrollment Fee (Cuota de Ingreso): One-time enrollment fee for new students: S/1,000 per new student, S/900 with one sibling enrolled, S/800 with two or more siblings enrolled
3. Admission Processing Fee: S/180 non-refundable admission application fee covering the selection and evaluation process
4. Cafeteria Concession: Outsourced food service operation managed by contracted vendor (currently Ana Karen Contreras Mogrovejo), providing meals exclusively to students and staff

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Colegio Padre Damián de los Sagrados Corazones is a private Catholic school in Arequipa, Peru, operated by the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts (SS.CC.). It delivers co-educational basic education across three levels — Initial (5 years), Primary, and Secondary — combining the Peruvian national curriculum with SS.CC. evangelizing values. Core programs include the Pedagogía de la Convivencia y la Reconciliación (PCR), Singapore Method mathematics, Project-Based Learning (ABP), international language certification preparation (Cambridge, APTIS, DELF), and extracurricular workshops in sports, music, and arts.

Product overview

Colegio Padre Damián de los Sagrados Corazones is a Catholic educational institution in Arequipa, Peru, operated by the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts (SS.CC.). The institution offers a unified educational service across three levels—Inicial (early childhood), Primaria (primary), and Secundaria (secondary)—organized under the national Peruvian curriculum evangelized through SS.CC. spirituality. Core pedagogical programs include the Pedagogía de la Convivencia y la Reconciliación (PCR), the Aula de Innovación Pedagógica (AIP) for technology-enhanced learning, and Singapore Method mathematics instruction at the primary level. The institution supplements its core academic offerings with extracurricular workshops (talleres) in sports and music, international language certification preparation (Cambridge, APTIS, DELF), educational counseling services, and a pastoral program. Administrative functions are managed through the SieWeb platform for enrollment, workshops registration, and academic management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nivel Inicial (Initial Level) Early childhood education program for 5-year-old children, focusing on integral development through play-based learning, psychomotor activities, and exploration, based on the Peruvian National Curriculum and the Pedagogía del Cuidado y la Reconciliación.
• Nivel Primaria (Primary Level) Primary education using the Singapore Method for mathematics and Project-Based Learning (ABP), aligned with the National Curriculum Evangelizado and SS.CC. spirituality pillars.
• Nivel Secundaria (Secondary Level) Secondary education employing Problem-Based Learning (ABP) methodology, focused on meaningful learning, discovery learning, and competency-based performance, emphasizing critical-reflective thinking.
• Pedagogía de la Convivencia y la Reconciliación (PCR) Institutional pedagogical program centered on care ethics, restorative justice, forgiveness, reconciliation, and emotional management, forming the school's core formative framework.
• Talleres Extracurriculares (Extracurricular Workshops) After-school programs including basketball, volleyball, football, orchestra, band, folk music, violin, choir, guitar, keyboard, and accordion, designed to develop physical, technical, intellectual, and emotional skills in students.
• International Language Certification Programs Preparation programs for international certifications in English (Cambridge, APTIS) and French (DELF), strengthening global skills and ensuring communicative competency aligned with worldwide standards.
• Consejería Educativa (Educational Counseling) Psychological counseling department providing evaluations, interventions, and guidance for students, parents, and teachers, staffed by four specialized educational psychologists distributed across grade levels.
• Pastoral Program Spiritual accompaniment program creating spaces for interiorization and Gospel-based experiences, strengthening faith as a pastoral school committed to building a transformative, reconciled society.
• Educational Support Services Support services including nursing care, psychology department, spiritual accompaniment, library (CDI Enriqueta Aymer), video surveillance, computer labs, science laboratory, cafeteria, and sports facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• International language certification readiness through Cambridge, APTIS, and DELF programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Cambridge Assessment EnglishminorOthersInternational English language certification partner providing Cambridge credentials and APTIS testing for students, strengthening global communication skills and ensuring adherence to internationally recognized standards.
• Alliance FrançaiseminorOthersFrench language certification partner (DELF) providing international French language credentials, expanding students' cultural horizons and multilingual capabilities.
• Congregación de los Sagrados Corazones (SS.CC.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding religious congregation providing educational philosophy, spirituality framework, and institutional identity. Parent organization overseeing educational model, evangelizing goals (Metas Evangelizadoras), and SS.CC values integration.
• European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM)minorOthersQuality management framework certification body that awarded III Star EFQM recognition in November 2024, validating educational excellence against international standards.
• Latin American SS.CC Schools NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPilot school network with institutions from 5 countries united in seeking new alternatives for integral formation of children and youth, sharing best practices in care and reconciliation pedagogy.
• Ministry of Education of Peru (MINEDU)minorOthersGovernment educational authority regulating basic education standards, granting authorization for initial, primary, and secondary levels through various ministerial resolutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Colegio Saco Oliveros: Large Peruvian private K-12 and pre-university network focused on academic excellence and exam preparation. Comparable as a national private K-12 alternative competing for the same academically-oriented Peruvian families, though with a more secular and exam-prep-driven model.

Direct peers

• Colegio De La Salle Arequipa: Private Catholic K-12 school in Arequipa operated by the De La Salle Brothers. Comparable because it shares the same private Catholic ethos, primary/secondary offering, and local Arequipa market, competing for the same value-seeking Catholic families.
• Colegio Peruano Alemán Beata Imelda: Private Catholic K-12 school in Lima offering international bilingual curriculum with German and English tracks. Comparable because it pairs Catholic formation with international certifications (similar to Padre Damián's Cambridge/DELF pathway) and serves a similar premium-segment family base.
• Colegio Maristas del Perú: Network of private Catholic K-12 schools in Peru operated by the Marist Brothers. Comparable because it delivers religious-integral primary and secondary education across multiple campuses, competing for the same value-driven Catholic family segment.
• Colegio Santa María (Arequipa): Private Catholic K-12 institution based in Arequipa offering primary and secondary education. Comparable as a directly competing private Catholic school within the same local market.
• Colegio San Francisco de Asís (Lima): Private Catholic K-12 school in Lima delivering primary and secondary education with religious-integral formation. Comparable because of shared Catholic ethos, primary/secondary scope, and competition for the same Peruvian family segment seeking values-based education.
• Colegio Salesiano Don Bosco Arequipa: Private Catholic K-12 school in Arequipa run by the Salesian order, offering primary and secondary education with religious formation. Directly competes with Padre Damián for Arequipa families seeking Catholic-integral education.
• Colegio San José (Arequipa): Private Catholic primary and secondary school in Arequipa. Comparable because it operates in the same city, serves a similar religious-integral educational mission, and competes for the same family demographic.

Broad incumbents

• IEP Trilce: One of Peru's largest private K-12 school chains, operating nationwide with a focus on academic rigor and university preparation. Comparable as a large-scale private K-12 provider competing for Peruvian families across multiple regions, though with a secular rather than Catholic orientation.
• Newton College (Lima): One of Peru's most established premium private K-12 schools in Lima, offering IB and international certifications. Comparable as a private K-12 institution in Peru that competes for high-income families seeking internationally-credentialed education, though at a meaningfully higher price tier.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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