Saint Gabriel's School

What Saint Gabriel's School does

Saint Gabriel's School is a private, secular, co-educational, bilingual (English-Spanish) K-12 institution founded in 1931 and headquartered in Providencia, Santiago, Chile. It serves students from Pre-Kinder through IV Medio across two campuses — Sede Lilas in Providencia and Sede Bilbao — plus a dedicated sports stadium in Las Condes. The school has held IB World School status since 1985 and is a Cambridge University accredited examination center, anchoring an internationally-oriented curriculum that draws a multi-nationality student body.

The school's core offering is its bilingual, IB- and Cambridge-aligned academic program combined with a structured CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) culture that includes international trips, athletic programs, and community initiatives such as "The Bridge: Community and Culture," launched in 2024. The institution has a long history of curriculum and infrastructure investment, including pioneering computer use in schools in 1982, ongoing facility modernization (new gymnasium in 2017, new cafeteria in 2019), and a multi-stage campus reorganization completed in 2020. The school employs between 101 and 250 staff.

The business model is tuition-driven B2C: families pay a recurring monthly fee (UF 19 per student per month for 2026) plus a one-time incorporation fee (UF 75 for the first child) and ancillary learning resource fees, with sibling discounts available. Pre-Kinder intake is capped at 120 vacancies per year, signaling capacity-constrained, premium positioning. Revenue concentration risk is inherently low given the distributed family customer base, and the 14+ year K-12 enrollment horizon generates substantial switching costs and high revenue predictability.

Name

Saint Gabriel's School

Legal name

Saint Gabriel's School

Website

https://sangabriel.cl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1931

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Saint Gabriel's School is a private, secular, bilingual (English-Spanish), co-educational K-12 institution in Santiago, Chile, founded in 1931 and operating across two campuses with IB World School and Cambridge accreditation, serving multi-nationality families from Pre-Kinder through IV Medio.

Ownership category

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Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAG

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

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

Keywords

• Bilingual K-12 education
• International baccalaureate program
• Cambridge English curriculum
• Private secular education
• Holistic student development

Headquarters

HQ city

Providencia, Santiago Metropolitan

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Monthly Tuition (Colegiatura): Primary recurring revenue stream from monthly tuition fees charged to enrolled families. The 2026 monthly fee is UF 19.
2. Registration & Enrollment Fees: One-time fees including postulación (1.5 UF application fee), matrícula (12 UF annual enrollment fee), and Cuota de Incorporación (75 UF first child, 45 UF second sibling, 40 UF third sibling onward). These are one-time charges at enrollment.
3. Learning Resources: Learning materials (textbooks, notebooks, folders, digital platforms, musical instruments) for Junior School (PK to 3rd grade) are bundled and charged as an additional installment to tuition, split across 6 monthly payments.
4. Accident & School Fee Insurance: Mandatory accident insurance through Clínica Alemana (added to tuition) and school fee insurance purchased independently by families from insurance providers.
5. Centro de Padres Dues: Annual dues collected by the school on behalf of the Parent Center (Centro de Padres), established 1959, to fund community activities and support families in temporary or permanent economic difficulties.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Saint Gabriel's School is a secular, co-educational, bilingual K-12 institution in Santiago, Chile, delivering instruction from Pre-Kinder through IV Medio across two campuses (Sede Lilas and Sede Bilbao) and a 4-hectare sports stadium in Las Condes. Its core offerings include a Cambridge-accredited bilingual English program and the IB Diploma Programme for Senior School, complemented by a community service program, comprehensive sports curriculum, and student support services.

Product overview

Saint Gabriel's School is a co-educational, secular, bilingual school in Santiago, Chile, founded in 1931. It serves students from Pre-Kinder through 4th year of high school across four academic cycles (Junior School, Lower School, Middle School, and Senior School) housed in two campuses plus a sports stadium. Its product portfolio centers on a bilingual English program (with Cambridge PET accreditation and IB English certification), the IB Diploma Programme, a comprehensive sports program, a community service initiative, and a library-based reading project. Supplementary offerings include extracurricular workshops, psychology and career guidance services, and The Bridge: Community and Culture cultural extension program. The school operates via the Alexia educational management platform for admissions and enrollment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Junior School (Sede Lilas) Early childhood education cycle (Pre-Kinder to 3rd grade) at Sede Lilas campus in Providencia, providing age-appropriate facilities and a globalised teaching approach for the school's youngest students.
• Lower School (Sede Bilbao) Transition cycle (4th to 6th grade) at Sede Bilbao where students move from a globalised teaching approach to a subject-specialist teacher model, fostering autonomy and teamwork.
• Middle School (Sede Bilbao) Developmental cycle (7th grade to 1st year of high school) focused on navigating academic and socio-emotional changes with English immersion throughout the school day.
• Senior School (Sede Bilbao) Final academic cycle (2nd to 4th year of high school) offering the IB Diploma Programme, psychology and career guidance, and preparation for national and international university admission.
• Bilingual English Program A bilingual English-Spanish program beginning in Pre-Kinder that develops fluency and critical thinking skills, with Cambridge PET exam accreditation at 8th grade and IB English certification at Senior School.
• IB Diploma Programme International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme offered to all Senior School students since 1985, including Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Creativity/Activity/Service (CAS), and a 4,000-word research Monograph, enabling university admission to national and international institutions.
• Sports and Physical Education Program Comprehensive sports program covering athletics, cross country, rugby, hockey, football, and volleyball, with participation in ABSCH leagues and Deportes UC school tournaments, utilizing the school's 4-hectare stadium in Las Condes.
• Community Service Program Community service and solidarity program spanning Pre-Kinder to 4th year of high school, involving social intervention projects, support for children and elderly, hospital and school partnerships, and sponsorship programs.
• Psychology and Career Guidance Program Psychology and career guidance service that supports students academically and emotionally in Senior School, helping them select study plans and post-secondary institutions.
• The Bridge: Community and Culture A cultural extension space created in 2024 to promote art and culture within and outside the SG community.

Quantifiable outcome

• IB Diploma qualification enables direct admission to national and international universities
• +3 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Deportes UC — Club Deportivo Universidad Católica Sports ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Saint Gabriel's joined the Torneo Escolar UC in 2007, expanding sports offerings for students in football, volleyball, and chess. The school has achieved excellent results in volleyball and football, with this partnership providing additional high-quality sports participation opportunities.
• LAHC — Latin American Heads ConferencecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1996Saint Gabriel's is a founding member of the Latin American Heads' Conference, which brings together directors of British-style schools in Latin America. Main activities include the Annual Directors' Meeting, Teachers' Conferences, Student Conferences, and School Evaluations. The school hosted the LAHC conference in 2008.
• IB — International Baccalaureate (Bachillerato Internacional)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1985Saint Gabriel's has been an IB World School since 1985, offering the full IB Diploma Programme to Senior School students. The school also participates in the IB Certificate level for English. The IB is headquartered in Geneva with a pedagogical center in Cardiff, recognized internationally by universities in ~150 countries.
• ABSCH — Asociación de Colegios Británicos de ChilecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1984Saint Gabriel's affiliated to ABSCH in 1984, beginning a period of cooperation and exchange of student and teacher experiences with other member schools. The school is a founding member. ABSCH promotes academic, sports, and cultural events among British-style bilingual schools in Chile and supports continuous professional development for teachers.
• UWC — United World Colleges / CMU ChilecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1983Saint Gabriel's is a founding member of the Chilean National Foundation of United World Colleges (CMU/UWC Chile). UWC is an international movement promoting peace and understanding through education, comprising 7+ colleges and 50+ national committees worldwide.
• Hospital Calvo MackennaminorOthers · 1 January 1981Solidarity relationship established in 1981 (50th anniversary) with Hospital Calvo Mackenna. The school helped construct the neonatology wing of the hospital through contributions from the school community. Community service program connects students with hospitals as part of service learning.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Craighouse School: British-style, secular, bilingual K-12 school in Santiago. Direct competitor on bilingual model, ABSCH affiliation, and premium family demographic in the same metropolitan market.
• The Grange School: British-style, secular, co-educational, bilingual K-12 school in Santiago founded 1928. Directly comparable to Saint Gabriel's on model (English-Spanish bilingual, IB Diploma offered), target market (premium Santiago families), and heritage positioning.
• Mayflower School: British-style bilingual K-12 school in Santiago with ABSCH affiliation. Direct peer on English-Spanish bilingual model, ABSCH membership, and premium family segment in Santiago.
• Colegio Everest: Bilingual, secular, co-educational K-12 school in Santiago. Overlaps with Saint Gabriel's on bilingual model, secular identity, and premium family target segment in the same city.
• Colegio Alemán de Santiago (Deutsche Schule): German-style bilingual school in Santiago with strong international credentials. Comparable to Saint Gabriel's as another premium bilingual international-curriculum school competing for the same Santiago families, though German rather than English emphasis.
• British School of Santiago: British-style bilingual school in Santiago affiliated with ABSCH. Competes directly with Saint Gabriel's for the same Santiago British-style bilingual family segment and shares ABSCH membership.
• Santiago College: One of the most established bilingual/IB schools in Santiago, with a similar IB Diploma offering and a comparable premium target segment. Overlaps directly with Saint Gabriel's in curriculum, family demographic, and bilingual model.
• Lincoln International Academy: American-style bilingual school in Santiago offering international credentials. Direct comparable on bilingual K-12 model and premium positioning, serving overlapping Santiago family demographics.
• Nido de Águilas: American-style, secular, co-educational, bilingual K-12 school in Santiago with IB Diploma Programme. Closest direct competitor to Saint Gabriel's on international credentialing and premium Santiago positioning.

Emerging players

• Windsor School: Bilingual K-12 school in Santiago focused on English-Spanish instruction. Comparable on bilingual model and target demographic, though typically positioned in a slightly less premium tier than Saint Gabriel's.

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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