San Juan del Sur Day School

Name

San Juan del Sur Day School

Legal name

San Juan del Sur Day School

Website

https://sanjuandelsurdayschool.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

San Juan del Sur Day School is a private K-12 progressive international day school in Nicaragua serving 175 students from 21+ countries across Early Childhood, Primary, and Middle/Upper School programs on a coastal nature-rich campus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM), Outdoor/Nature/Forest Preschools (EDACABAJ)

Keywords

• K-12 education services
• International day school
• Early childhood education
• Progressive education programs
• College preparation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

San Juan del Sur

HQ country

Nicaragua

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue from student tuition covering educational programs from Early Childhood through High School. Tuition varies by program level.
2. School Lunch Program: Daily meal service through Senderos Kitchen at $4.65 per school day. Billed monthly with late fees for non-payment. Individual service per student.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

San Juan del Sur Day School is a private K-12 international day school delivering progressive education from Early Childhood (Pre-School, Pre-K, Kindergarten) through High School (Grades 9-12) on a farm-and-forest coastal campus in Nicaragua. The school provides college preparation with SAT testing, an Extended Day after-school program, a daily lunch program (Senderos Kitchen) at $4.65 per school day, academic support, and school counseling, serving 175 students from 21+ countries.

Product overview

San Juan del Sur Day School is a progressive international K-12 school offering a holistic education model. The school provides a multi-level structure including Early Childhood (Pre-School, Pre-K, Kindergarten), Primary School (Grades 1-5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), and High School (Grades 9-12). The school combines academic excellence with environmental education using its farm and forest campus. Supporting services include Extended Day Program, Senderos Kitchen (lunch program), Academic Support Coordinator, and School Counseling. The school operates with a focus on social-emotional well-being, environmental sustainability, and prepares students for university through SAT testing. Total enrollment is 175 students with a student-teacher ratio ranging from 6:1 in early childhood to 18:1 in upper school.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Childhood Program Comprehensive early childhood education covering Pre-School, Pre-K, and Kindergarten with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio, focused on nurturing play-based learning and foundational skills for the youngest learners. Currently serves 45 students.
• Primary School Program Elementary education for Grades 1-5 with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio, building academic foundations across core subjects. Currently serves 79 students.
• Middle School Program Middle school education for Grades 6-8, part of the combined Middle/Upper School division, bridging primary and high school academics.
• High School Program High school education for Grades 9-12 preparing students for university admission, including SAT preparation and on-campus SAT testing as an authorized College Board site. Includes college counseling and university placement support.
• Extended Day Program After-school supervision and enrichment program available to enrolled students, providing extended care and activities for working families.
• Senderos Kitchen Lunch Program Daily school meal service operated as a learning kitchen, providing hot meals at $4.65 per school day, billed monthly with a 10% late fee after the 15th, and accommodating dietary needs. Available to enrolled students.
• Academic Support Services Individualized academic assistance delivered by an Academic Support Coordinator to help enrolled students succeed across grade levels.
• School Counseling Services Social-emotional support and guidance provided by a dedicated School Counselor to help students build emotional intelligence and navigate personal development.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• College BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthorized SAT testing site, bringing university entrance exam access to the local community and making higher education opportunities more accessible for students in the region
• Google ClassroomcoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital learning management system used for classroom instruction and parent communication
• CogniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational accreditation body providing educational quality standards and continuous improvement framework
• MINED (Ministerio de Educación de Nicaragua)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry of Education partnership ensuring compliance with Nicaraguan educational standards and requirements

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• International School of Panama: A well-established international K-12 IB school in Panama City serving a large, diverse student body. A broader incumbent in the Central American international school segment with similar progressive, college-prep orientation.

Emerging players

• Green School Bali: An internationally recognized nature-immersed K-12 school in Bali integrating sustainability and outdoor learning. Most directly comparable on the nature-based, progressive education axis, though operating at much larger scale and on a different continent.

Regional players

• Lincoln International Academy: An international K-12 school in Costa Rica offering American-style curriculum with diverse international enrollment. Comparable as a Central American private international day school serving expatriate and local families, though operating in a different (more politically stable) jurisdiction.
• The British School of Costa Rica: A K-12 international school in Costa Rica delivering British and international curricula to expatriate and Costa Rican families. Comparable regional competitor in the Central American international education market.
• The International School of Tegucigalpa: An international K-12 school in Honduras offering American-style curriculum with diverse enrollment. Comparable as a Central American international day school competing for similar expatriate and local families.
• Escuela Internacional Sampedrana: A bilingual K-12 international school in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, serving a diverse national and international student body. Comparable as a Central American private international day school with progressive pedagogy.
• Colegio Maya: A long-established private international school in Guatemala offering American-style curriculum from early years through high school. Comparable as a regional Central American international day school with similar college-prep focus.

Direct peers

• The International School of Managua (ISM): The leading international K-12 school in Nicaragua offering IB and college-prep programming to a mixed Nicaraguan/international student body. Most directly comparable by geography and mission, though ISM is significantly larger and more established in the capital.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/sanjuandelsurdayschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/san-juan-del-sur-day-school

Compliance1 record

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Funding rounds

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