Liceo Bicentenario de Excelencia Patricio Mekis de Padre Hurtado

What Liceo Bicentenario de Excelencia Patricio Mekis de Padre Hurtado does

Liceo Bicentenario de Excelencia Patricio Mekis de Padre Hurtado is a Chilean state-subsidized (particular-subvencionado) educational institution founded in 2000 in the commune of Padre Hurtado, metropolitan Santiago region. The school delivers a full K-12 continuum spanning Pre-Kinder, Ense\u00f1anza B\u00e1sica (1\u00b0 to 8\u00b0 B\u00e1sico), and Ense\u00f1anza Media (1\u00b0 to 4\u00b0 Medio), alongside an EPJA adult education program and four Technical-Professional specialties in Gastronom\u00eda, Enfermer\u00eda, Telecomunicaciones, and Electr\u00f3nica. Its Telecommunications track includes a Cisco CCNA certification pathway. The institution carries the MINEDUC 'Liceo Bicentenario de Excelencia' designation, was classified as 'Autonomous' under the Ley SEP in 2010, and accumulated 'Excelencia Acad\u00e9mica' recognition across five consecutive biennia (2010-2020). The school is led by Director Alejandra Cabrera with a multidisciplinary psychoeducational support team spanning Psychology, Psychopedagogy, Fonoaudiolog\u00eda, Special Education, and Social Work.

The school operates on a non-tuition, government-funded revenue model: primary income flows from MINEDUC per-pupil attendance subsidies (subvenci\u00f3n regular) supplemented by SEP preferential subsidies for prioritized students, plus EPJA program funding with JUNAEB meal services. Distribution is single-channel and single-geography: a physical campus at Primera Transversal 2378, Padre Hurtado, with admissions routed through MINEDUC's Sistema de Admisi\u00f3n Escolar (SAE). The digital infrastructure stack consists of Google GSuite for Education (institutional email, Classroom, Meet, Drive), Webclass LMS for grade management, KIMCHE (WhatsApp-based parent messaging with a dedicated KIMCHE Familia mobile app), and Papinotas (SMS + web + app) for universal-reach family communication. Marketing and community engagement are conducted organically via Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and the official website, with no paid advertising referenced.

Name

Liceo Bicentenario de Excelencia Patricio Mekis de Padre Hurtado

Legal name

Liceo Bicentenario de Excelencia Patricio Mekis de Padre Hurtado

Website

https://patriciomekis.cl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Liceo Bicentenario Patricio Mekis is a Chilean state-subsidized K-12 and adult education school in Padre Hurtado offering four Technical-Professional specialties (Gastronom\u00eda, Enfermer\u00eda, Telecomunicaciones, Electr\u00f3nica), funded by MINEDUC per-pupil subsidies and holding Autonomous SEP and Academic Excellence designations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Education

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710), Computer Training (61142), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Instructional Delivery & Pedagogy (School-Led) (EDAJAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialized Learning Support (Dyslexia/LD Coaching, Assistive Strategies) (EDAJALAJ), Test Prep & Exam Readiness (K–12) (EDAJALAC), Information Technology & Cybersecurity Certification Prep (CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, AWS, ISC2/ISACA) (EDANAIAF), Career & College Readiness Platforms (Guidance, Planning, Scholarships) (EDAJAMAO)

Keywords

• K-12 education services
• Technical-professional education
• Adult education programs
• Early childhood education
• Secondary education specialties

Headquarters

HQ city

Padre Hurtado

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State Subsidy (Subvención Escolar): As a subsidized public school (establecimiento particular-subvencionado) in Chile, the school receives per-pupil government funding based on daily attendance (asistencia) and enrollment. This is the primary and dominant revenue stream.
2. Ley de Subvención Escolar Preferencial (SEP): Under the School Preference Subsidy Law, the school subscribes to SEP agreements and is classified as 'Autonomous'. SEP provides additional per-pupil funding for students classified as 'prioritary' (prioritarios), supporting educational improvement initiatives.
3. EPJA Adult Education Services: Revenue from the Educación de Personas Jóvenes y Adultas (EPJA) program, serving adults and youth with incomplete schooling. EPJA students receive benefits including meal services (JUNAEB) and the Tarjeta Nacional Estudiantil (TNE).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The institution delivers subsidized K–12 education (Pre-Kinder through 4° Medio) along with EPJA adult education in Padre Hurtado, Chile. It offers four technical-professional specialties (Gastronomía, Enfermería, Telecomunicaciones, Electrónica), with Cisco CCNA certification integrated into the Telecommunications program. Operations are supported by Google G Suite, Webclass LMS, KIMCHE and Papinotas communication platforms, and a multidisciplinary psychoeducational support team.

Product overview

Liceo Bicentenario de Excelencia Patricio Mekis de Padre Hurtado is a Chilean educational institution offering a comprehensive educational portfolio spanning early childhood (Educación Parvularia), primary (Educación Básica), secondary (Enseñanza Media), technical-professional education (Educación Técnico Profesional with specialties in Gastronomía, Enfermería, Telecomunicaciones, and Electrónica), and adult education (EPJA). The institution operates as a unified school ecosystem supported by digital platforms including Google G Suite-based institutional email, Aula Virtual, Kimche communication apps, and Webclass LMS. Technical-professional programs include Cisco CCNA certification in Telecommunications. The school was founded in 2000 and has received 'Excelencia Académica' recognition from MINEDUC for five consecutive biennia (2010-2020).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kimche Familia: Mobile application platform for parents to monitor student information including messages, delays, and certificates in real time.
• KIMCHE
• Papinotas

Products and services

• Educación Parvularia Early childhood education program covering Pre-Kinder and Kinder levels, led by dedicated educators (Pamela Palacios, Daniela Morales, Karla Fuentes, Bella Quezada). Emphasizes play-based learning, fostering cognitive, motor, linguistic, and emotional development for children approximately ages 4–6.
• Educación Básica Primary education spanning 8 years from 1° to 8° Básico, where students apply and deepen competencies acquired in pre-school through varied methodologies and strategies in the classroom for children approximately ages 6–14.
• Enseñanza Media Secondary education aligned with Ministry of Education guidelines, covering 1° to 4° Medio for students approximately ages 14–18, supporting students' educational trajectories with attention to entry pathways, connection, and future projection. Includes both academic general education and Technical-Professional tracks.
• Educación Técnico Profesional Technical-professional education enabling students to obtain a technical title for higher education continuation and/or effective insertion into the labor market. Houses four current specialties: Gastronomía, Electrónica, Enfermería, and Telecomunicaciones (the latter integrating Cisco CCNA certification).
• EPJA (Educación de Personas Jóvenes y Adultas) Education for young people and adults covering III Nivel (7mo–8vo Básico), I Ciclo (1ro–2do Medio), and II Ciclo (3ro–4to Medio) in evening sessions, with JUNAEB meal services and TNE benefits. Serves professionals, technicians, employees, workers, homemakers, illiterate adults, and youth with incomplete schooling.
• Gastronomía (Technical Professional Specialty) Technical-professional training developing competencies in preparing dishes across various cultures and culinary customs, healthy eating, quality standards, and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to national and international recipes.
• Enfermería (Technical Professional Specialty) Technical training in applying basic health, hygiene, and comfort care. Competencies include measuring and recording health parameters, promoting health habits, and preventing diseases according to Chile's health policies.
• Telecomunicaciones (Technical Professional Specialty) Technical training preparing students to work in private companies and public organizations using telecommunications, including fixed and mobile telephony, data transport, and radio and TV broadcasting. Integrates the Cisco CCNA networking certification program.
• Electrónica (Technical Professional Specialty) Technical training in electrical and electronic equipment control, maintenance, and operation. Covers analog, digital, and automation technologies for broad labor market performance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Academic Excellence (Excelencia Académica) recognition by MINEDUC for five consecutive biennia (2010–2020)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Cisco Systems (CCNA Certification Program)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2007The school partners with Cisco Systems through its Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) program within the Telecommunications specialty. In 2007, students achieved CCNA4 — the maximum certification level in the CCNA program — marking the highest CCNA achievement by secondary students in Latin America at that time. This partnership provides students with globally recognized networking certification.
• Ministerio de Educación de Chile (MINEDUC)coreOthersThe school operates as a Liceo Bicentenario under Chile's Ministry of Education, receiving government subsidies, participating in the Sistema de Admisión Escolar (SAE), and offering MINEDUC digital resources including BiblioCRA (digital library), Textos Escolares (free textbooks), and Certificados en Línea (online certificates). The school is subject to MINEDUC's evaluation system, which awarded it 'Excelencia Académica' for five consecutive biennia.
• JUNAEB (Junta Nacional de Auxilio Escolar y Becas)coreOthersJUNAEB provides the Tarjeta Nacional Estudiantil (TNE) to eligible students and meal services (servicio de alimentación) for EPJA adult education students. This government agency supports student welfare and retention.
• Google (GSuite for Education)coreTechnology or IntegrationThe school uses Google's GSuite for Education platform, providing institutional email (@gsuite.patriciomekis.cl), Google Classroom (LMS), Google Meet (video conferencing), Google Drive (unlimited cloud storage), Google Docs, Sheets, Forms, and other productivity tools. This is a core component of the school's digital infrastructure.
• Webescuela (Webclass Platform)secondaryTechnology or IntegrationThe school uses Webclass by Webescuela as its student information system and grade management platform. Students and parents can access academic records, grades, and attendance through this system.
• PapinotassecondaryTechnology or IntegrationPapinotas is the school's digital communication platform enabling school-to-family communication via SMS (no internet required) and web/app-based channels. The 'Papinotas Familia' module provides parents direct access to school communications on their devices.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Liceo de Aplicación: Public experimental school attached to the Universidad de Chile, offering K-12 education with strong academic reputation. Comparable as a public K-12 institution in Santiago with multidisciplinary faculty and elevated recognition.
• Liceo Carmela Carvajal de Prat: Public school for girls in Santiago with academic excellence track record. Comparable as a public K-12 institution in the Santiago metropolitan area operating under MINEDUC's evaluation framework.
• Instituto Nacional General José Miguel Carrera: Iconic public school in Santiago founded in 1813, offering Enseñanza Básica and Media with technical-professional tracks. Directly comparable as a Chilean public-subsidized K-12 institution with academic excellence tradition and government funding model.

Broad incumbents

• Duoc UC: Chilean professional institute under Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile offering technical-professional education. Comparable as a broader Chilean technical education provider with overlapping specialty areas (Telecomunicaciones, Gastronomía, Enfermería).
• INACAP: Chilean technical training institution with national campus network offering technical-professional certifications. Comparable as a broader technical education provider with overlapping domains in electronics, telecommunications, and nursing-adjacent training.

Regional players

• Colegio Alemán de Santiago: German-sponsored K-12 school in Santiago. Comparable as a Santiago-based K-12 institution with strong academic and technical formation, though operates under private paid tuition model.
• Colegio Nido de Águilas: Private bilingual K-12 school in Santiago. Comparable as a Santiago-based K-12 institution with strong digital and academic infrastructure, though operates under private paid tuition model.
• Colegio Tabancura: Private K-12 school in Santiago's upscale Vitacura commune. Comparable as a Santiago-based K-12 institution with technical-professional formation, though operates under private paid tuition model.
• Colegio San Ignacio Alonso Ovalle: Jesuit-sponsored K-12 school in Santiago with academic excellence focus. Comparable as a Santiago-based K-12 institution serving high-performing students, though operates under private (paid) rather than subsidized model.

Emerging players

• Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María: Chilean technical university with strong engineering and telecommunications programs. Comparable as a Chilean technical education provider with overlap in the Telecommunications domain, though operating at post-secondary level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCUPHMxTvVGpghpR94WVpBgQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/Patriciomekisdepadrehurtado
• Instagraminstagram.com/cpatriciomekis_padrehurtado
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/liceo-bicentenario-de-excelencia-patricio-mekis-de-padre-hurtado

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 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 →

Frequently asked questions about Liceo Bicentenario de Excelencia Patricio Mekis de Padre Hurtado