Preparatoria 9

What Preparatoria 9 does

Preparatoria 9 is a public upper-secondary educational institution (bachillerato) operated by the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL) in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. Founded on September 2, 1970, as the first preparatory school within Ciudad Universitaria, it has operated from its current campus in the Jardines de las Mitras colony since 1972. The institution offers a portfolio of baccalaureate tracks including the general program, bilingual programs in English (standard and progressive), a progressive French program certified under Label FrancÉducation, two technical tracks (Administrador Contable and Actividad Física y Deporte), a non-attendance distance-learning modality (Bachillerato No Escolarizado), and a weekend modular program. It also operates the Centro Comunitario La Alianza, an outreach program providing online education with scholarships to adults over 18 without prior UANL enrollment.

Instruction is delivered across in-person morning and afternoon shifts, a weekend modular format, and a fully asynchronous distance-learning track built on the Nexus learning management system, with Microsoft Teams used for virtual communication and SIASE handling student information management. The institution supplements academics with an extensive student-services ecosystem: tutoring, psychopedagogical orientation, vocational guidance, special education inclusion, a psychology program, a library, nutritional guidance, and an extracurricular portfolio spanning 30+ sports disciplines (anchored by the Polideportivo Águilas complex) and six cultural groups (folkloric dance, theater, rondalla, oratory, photography, hip hop).

As a public institution within the UANL state university system, Preparatoria 9 charges no tuition and is funded primarily through UANL/state government budget allocations, supplemented by nominal administrative fees (kardex copies, certifications, credential duplicates, password resets, and course-recovery/regularization exam fees ranging from MX$50 to MX$700). The customer base consists of individual upper-secondary students drawn via the centralized UANL PAE admissions process — 3,790+ aspirants participated in the 2026 intake cycle. The institution holds ISO 9001:2015 certification (first in Latin America for a preparatory, originally certified in 2006), Premio Nuevo León a la Calidad recognition, and Sistema Nacional de Bachillerato (SNB) Level III accreditation. It is governed by a director (currently Dr. Alejandro Villarreal Peña) and a structure of specialized program coordinators under the UANL institutional framework.

Name

Preparatoria 9

Legal name

Preparatoria 9 - Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León

Website

https://preparatoria9.uanl.mx

Company type

Public

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Preparatoria 9 is a public upper-secondary school within Mexico's Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León in Monterrey, offering free general, bilingual (English/French), technical, and distance-learning baccalaureate programs to high-school-aged students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Upper Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter College-Prep & Advanced Academics Schools (EDAJACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

College Readiness & Admissions Prep Centers (Small-Group Workshops) (EDANAHAI)

Keywords

• Upper secondary education
• Public high school
• Bilingual baccalaureate
• Vocational training programs
• Distance learning programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Jardines de Las Mitras, Nuevo León

HQ country

Mexico

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Government-funded public education provided free of tuition to students. Funded through Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León budget allocations.
2. Administrative Service Fees: Nominal fees charged for administrative services including document copies, certifications, credential replacements, and examination recovery courses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Preparatoria 9 is a public upper-secondary educational institution within the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL) system that delivers free three-year baccalaureate programs to secondary school graduates. It offers general, bilingual (English and French), technical (accounting and physical activity/sports), and distance-learning modalities, complemented by tutoring, psychological counseling, sports, and cultural programs.

Product overview

Preparatoria 9 UANL is a public upper-secondary educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs. The core offerings include five baccalaureate tracks: the standard Bachillerato General, the Bilingual Bachillerato General Bilingüe, two Progressive bilingual variants (English and French), and the non-classroom-based Bachillerato No Escolarizado for distance learners. Two technical baccalaureate tracks—Técnico en Administrador Contable and Técnico en Administrador Contable—provide vocational training alongside general education. A Community Center program extends access to adult learners. These programs are supported by an integrated student services ecosystem comprising academic tutoring and psychopedagogical orientation, cultural activities (dance, theater, music, photography), over 30 sports disciplines, library services, nutritional guidance, and a certified quality management system. Instruction is delivered through a technology stack centered on the Nexus learning management system, Microsoft Teams for online communication, and SIASE for academic administration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachillerato General Standard general upper-secondary education program forming part of the UANL upper-secondary academic model, leading to university admission or technical qualification. Designed for students aged 15-18 completing the three-year bachillerato.
• Bachillerato General Bilingüe Bilingual general baccalaureate program with instruction in English, preparing students for international academic and professional contexts. For students seeking bilingual secondary education.
• Bachillerato General Bilingüe Progresivo en Inglés Progressive bilingual baccalaureate with incremental English language immersion, allowing students to build language proficiency over the program duration.
• Bachillerato General Bilingüe Progresivo en Francés Progressive bilingual baccalaureate with French language instruction, certified under the Label Francéducation designation. For students seeking French-language bilingual education.
• Bachillerato No Escolarizado (Educación a Distancia) Non-classroom-based upper-secondary program using virtual methodology through the Nexus platform, allowing students to complete studies while maintaining work or sports commitments. Designed for working students or those unable to attend regular classes.
• Bachillerato Técnico en Administrador Contable Technical baccalaureate combining general upper-secondary education with accounting administration skills, including professional certification upon graduation. For students seeking vocational accounting training alongside secondary education.
• Bachillerato Técnico en Actividad Física y Deporte Technical baccalaureate integrating sports, health, pedagogical and artistic fields with professional labor training for careers in physical activity and sports. For students seeking careers in physical education and sports.
• Centro Comunitario La Alianza Community outreach program offering online education with scholarship support for adults over 18 without prior UANL enrollment. For adult learners seeking second-chance upper secondary education.
• Cursos Propedéuticos y de Habilidades Pre-semester preparatory courses providing foundational skills and knowledge for incoming students prior to the August-December academic period.

Quantifiable outcome

• First preparatoria in Latin America to receive ISO certification
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Fiscalía Especializada Antisecuestros de Nuevo LeónsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2026Visited Preparatoria 9 to deliver talks on telephone extortion prevention, educating students on fraud modalities and prevention strategies as part of the school's security and formation program.
• Dirección de Educación Inclusiva UANLsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2026Provided sign language instructor Lic. Esau Contreras for basic sign language course promoting inclusion and accessible communication for students, faculty, and staff.
• Label FrancÉducationsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026International network for French language education; Preparatoria 9 participated in Third Latin American Label FrancÉducation Encounter with folkloric dance performances.
• Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) and Universidad de Guadalajara (UDG)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Collaborative partners in 'Tiro Libre' literary project - collaborative editorial initiative to promote reading among high school students using World Cup 2026 context.
• Instituto Estatal de las MujeressupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Provided speaker MTS. Leticia Solís for International Women's Day conference 'Avances, Retrocesos y Retos' on gender equality and women's rights.
• OMM Nuevo León (Olimpiada Mexicana de Matemáticas)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Organizing body for the State Mathematics Olympiad; Preparatoria 9 served as venue for second phase competition, fostering academic talent development.
• Dirección de Prevención y Protección Universitaria UANLcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026Conducts regular security visits and K9 operations at the school premises as part of institutional safety protocols. Coordinates with external authorities for comprehensive campus security.
• Secretaría de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana del Municipio de MonterreysupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026Participates in joint security operations with university prevention office, consolidating coordination between university and government authorities for campus safety.
• Agencia Estatal de InvestigadoressupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026Participates in coordinated security visits alongside university prevention office and municipal security, strengthening institutional safety protocols.
• Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) and Comisión Nacional de Cultura Física y DeportesupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026National program organizers for Tequios por la Paz jornadas; Grupo Rescate Prepa 9 participated in community service activities promoting peace and sports.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Preparatoria Tec de Monterrey (ITESM): Private, premium college-preparatory program of Tecnológico de Monterrey with multiple campuses; directly comparable on college-prep mission, bilingual education, and institutional sports/cultural ecosystem, but operates under a tuition-funded model and broader national footprint.
• Bachilleres (Colegio de Bachilleres / Colegio Nacional de Educación Profesional Técnica): Federal public upper-secondary education systems offering general and technical bachillerato tracks; compete for the same high-school-age demographic in Nuevo León and nationwide, providing a broader geographic alternative to UANL preparatorias.

Direct peers

• CBTIS (Centros de Bachillerato Tecnológico Industrial y de Servicios): Federal technical-baccalaureate centers offering dual academic/industrial training; overlap with Preparatoria 9's Técnico en Administrador Contable and Técnico en Actividad Física y Deporte modalities for the same student demographic.
• CECyTE Nuevo León: State-subsidized public baccalaureate system focused on technical and dual-training programs across Nuevo León, competing head-to-head with Preparatoria 9 for the same state-funded upper-secondary cohort.
• Preparatorias UANL (other UANL preparatorias, e.g., Preparatoria 1, 2, 7, 15): Sibling preparatorias within the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León system that compete with Preparatoria 9 for the same aspirant pool via the centralized PAE admissions process and operate the same bachillerato modalities under shared UANL governance and budget.

Emerging players

• Label Francéducation member schools (e.g., Lycée Franco-Mexicain, other Label Francéducation prep schools in Mexico): Network of French-certified bilingual schools; Preparatoria 9 is a Latin American Label Francéducation participant, and these peer schools share the progressive French-language baccalaureate model and international partnerships.
• PrepaNet / UNADM (Universidad Abierta y a Distancia de México): Public distance-learning upper-secondary and higher-education provider; competes with Preparatoria 9's Bachillerato No Escolarizado modality by serving adult and working learners through fully online platforms.

Regional players

• Colegio Americano de Monterrey (or similar private bilingual prep schools): Private bilingual preparatory schools in the Monterrey area that compete with Preparatoria 9's Bilingual Bachillerato for English-immersion-seeking families.
• Universidad Regiomontana (U-ERRE) Preparatoria: Private Monterrey-based preparatory school offering bilingual and international programs; a regional competitor for the same aspirant pool in the Monterrey metropolitan area.

Others

• Fundación Universidad de las Américas Puebla (UDLAP) Preparatoria: Private university-affiliated preparatory program with bilingual and international tracks; thematically comparable as a university-prep school but operates in a different Mexican region and as a private, tuition-funded model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Prepa9UANL
• Facebookfacebook.com/prepa9uanl
• Instagraminstagram.com/prepa9uanl.oficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/preparatoria-9-uanl

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

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