Pinecrest International School

What Pinecrest International School does

Pinecrest International School México is a private, bilingual, Catholic international school operating from a single campus at Francisco J. Serrano No. 104, Col. Santa Fe Cuajimalpa, Mexico City. The school delivers a continuous educational pathway from early childhood (Little Pines daycare and Preescolar) through elementary (Primaria), middle school (Secundaria), and into high school via a channel partnership with Prepa Anáhuac at the Universidad Anáhuac Cumbres campus. Its core academic offering is augmented by an Internationalization Program built on neuroscientific research, a specialized Music Program, a Tutorías personalized support system, a dedicated STEAM Laboratory, and a Robotics program whose team 'Helpy IA' reached the Grand Final of Reto Pinion 2026.

The school is part of the Red de Colegios Semper Altius, a Catholic educational network with 60+ years of experience implementing its Integral Formation model across 18 countries, and is affiliated with the Legionaries of Christ religious congregation. Its go-to-market is a structured, sales-led admissions process with seven touchpoints from online application through parental interview, supported by a digital PowerApps admission portal, WhatsApp Business contact, and the Semper Altius Hub+ payment platform. Revenue is generated primarily through recurring tuition and one-time enrollment fees, with a 5% alumni discount for families from the Semper Altius or Anáhuac networks; tuition is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The institution markets through Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Spotify, a content blog, and direct family referrals, targeting Mexican families seeking international bilingual education with Catholic formation and global academic exposure.

Name

Pinecrest International School

Legal name

Pinecrest International School México

Website

https://pinecrestmexico.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Pinecrest International School México is a private, bilingual, Catholic international school in Mexico City's Santa Fe Cuajimalpa district, offering a full K-12 continuum plus early childhood within the Red de Colegios Semper Altius network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Mexico City

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrollment Fees: Primary revenue from tuition payments for educational services across multiple grade levels (Little Pines, Preescolar, Primaria, Secundaria, Prepa Anáhuac) plus one-time enrollment fees (inscripción). Discount programs available for alumni of Semper Altius or Anáhuac networks.
2. Application and Evaluation Fees: Revenue generated through the multi-step admission process including evaluations and administrative processing

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Pinecrest International School México is a private, bilingual, Catholic international school in Mexico City delivering a full educational continuum from early childhood daycare (Little Pines) through high school (Prepa Anáhuac partnership). It sells enrollment slots across Little Pines, Preescolar, Primaria, Secundaria, and Prepa Anáhuac, layered with specialty programs in music, STEAM, robotics, tutoring, and an internationalization model built on neuroscientific research. Revenue is generated primarily through annual tuition and one-time enrollment/application fees, with a 5% discount for alumni of the Semper Altius or Anáhuac networks.

Product overview

Pinecrest International School is a private, bilingual, Catholic international school offering a comprehensive educational continuum from early childhood (Little Pines/Guardería) through high school (Prepa Anáhuac). The school operates as a single unified institution organized into five academic levels: Preschool (Preescolar), Elementary School (Primaria), Middle School (Secundaria), and High School (Prepa Anáhuac partnership). The institution supplements its core academic programs with specialized modules including an Internationalization Program with global accreditations and native-speaking teachers, a Music Program with instrument classes and ensemble work, a Tutoring Program for personalized academic support, a STEAM Laboratory, and a Robotics Program. The school is part of the Semper Altius Network, which has over 60 years of experience implementing the Integral Formation model across schools in multiple countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Little Pines: Daycare/early childhood program for young children
• Preescolar
• Primaria
• Secundaria

Products and services

• Little Pines (Guardería) Early-childhood daycare program for the youngest learners at Pinecrest, part of the school's educational continuum from nursery age onward. Targeted at families in Mexico City seeking a safe, bilingual, Catholic early-learning environment.
• Preescolar (Preschool) Bilingual preschool education program featuring specialized classrooms and age-appropriate learning environments aligned to the Integral Formation model. For families seeking preschool-grade bilingual Catholic education in Mexico City.
• Primaria (Elementary School) Bilingual elementary education covering grades 1-6, integrating international academic standards with the Integral Formation model, specialty programs (music, STEAM, tutoring), and international accreditation. For families seeking K-6 bilingual international Catholic schooling.
• Secundaria (Middle School) Bilingual middle-school education preparing students for high school and international academic benchmarks, including participation in Model UN (NHSMUN, DISTRICTMUN) and robotics competitions (Reto Pinion). For families of adolescents in Mexico City seeking rigorous bilingual international middle-school education.
• Prepa Anáhuac (High School) High-school program delivered in partnership with the Universidad Anáhuac network at the Prepa Anáhuac Cumbres campus, offering university-preparatory education and international certifications. Pinecrest families are referred to this partner program, with a 5% enrollment discount available to Anáhuac network alumni.

Quantifiable outcome

• Robotics team 'Helpy IA' reached the Grand Final of Reto Pinion 2026 and received the Finalist Medal plus five badges for problem understanding, innovative mindset, research, communication, and creativity
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• Reto PinionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Robotics competition where Pinecrest's team 'Helpy IA' reached the Grand Final and won the Finalist Medal plus five badges for problem understanding, innovative mindset, research, communication, and creativity in 2026.
• Red de Colegios Semper AltiuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPinecrest International School is part of the Red de Colegios Semper Altius network, with 60+ years of experience implementing the Integral Formation model across 18 countries. The partnership provides international accreditation standards, neuroscientific educational methodologies, and access to the broader network's resources and best practices.
• Prepa Anáhuac (Universidad Anáhuac)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Prepa Anáhuac Cumbres campus for high school level education (Preparatoria). The school refers families to the Anáhuac preparatory program and offers a 5% discount on enrollment for Anáhuac network alumni.
• Legionarios de CristomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school's Director of Formation, P. Manuel Cervantes, LC, participated in the Legionarios de Cristo's Chapter General at the Vatican, presenting Pinecrest's intentions to Pope León XIV. This reflects the school's Catholic identity and mission alignment with the Legion of Christ religious congregation.
• National High School Model United Nations (NHSMUN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual participation in NHSMUN New York, one of the world's most prestigious Model United Nations conferences, providing international academic competition and diplomatic experience for students.
• DISTRICTMUNminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in DISTRICTMUN Washington D.C. conference, providing international Model United Nations experience for Middle School students.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Colegio Westland: Private bilingual K-12 school in Mexico's metropolitan area offering international curriculum. Comparable in premium positioning and educational philosophy, with partial overlap in target market.

Direct peers

• Greengates School: Premium bilingual K-12 international school in western Mexico City (Naucalpan area) serving a similar upper-middle-class Mexican and expatriate family base. Competes with Pinecrest for the same admissions pool in adjacent catchment.
• Liceo Mexicano Japonés: Premium bilingual K-12 school in Mexico City combining Mexican and international streams. Similar in targeting affluent Mexico City families seeking dual-language international education.
• American School Foundation (ASF): Long-established premium international school in Mexico City offering K-12 bilingual education to a similar affluent Mexico City demographic. Directly comparable in mission, target customer, and premium positioning, and is the dominant benchmark in the segment.
• Edron Academy: Premium bilingual K-12 international school in Mexico City's western corridor serving a similar affluent demographic. Comparable in size, fee structure, and international-program offerings.
• Colegio Himalaya: Smaller premium bilingual K-12 school in Mexico City competing in the same affluent catchment. Comparable in scale and curriculum philosophy.
• The British School (Colegio Anglo Mexicano): Premium international K-12 school in Mexico City with British curriculum orientation. Directly competes for families seeking international bilingual education and offers similar extracurricular and university-prep pathways.
• Westhill Institute: Private bilingual international school in Mexico City with K-12 coverage and a premium price point. Targets similar upper-middle-class Mexican families seeking international education.
• Colegio Peterson: Premium private K-12 school in Mexico City with bilingual and international program offerings. Directly comparable in positioning, pricing tier, and target customer segment.

Emerging players

• Cumbres (Red de Colegios Semper Altius): Sibling brand within the Semper Altius network that operates parallel Catholic bilingual K-12 schools in Mexico City. Closest internal benchmark for Pinecrest's curriculum, methodology, and network economics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCCGxmM1w7qEPY4e3ssyMsbA
• Facebookfacebook.com/pinecrestmexico
• Instagraminstagram.com/pinecrestmexico
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pinecrest-international-school

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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