Colegio y Liceo San Pablo

What Colegio y Liceo San Pablo does

Colegio y Liceo San Pablo is a private, Lutheran confessional educational institution operating across three campuses in Montevideo, Uruguay, founded in 1948 and affiliated with the Iglesia Luterana del Uruguay. It delivers the full education cycle from maternal level (age 2) through diversified bachillerato, offering both regular and bilingual (English-Spanish) curricular tracks, a Portuguese language program, and an adult education modality (Libre Asistido) for working adults and federated athletes. Its core product is a multi-level educational service, with supporting services including libraries, computer labs, sports schools, theater, choir, robotics workshops, and psychological and vocational guidance.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring tuition billed as one registration fee plus ten monthly installments (February through November), with tiered sibling discounts (10-60%) encouraging multi-child family retention, plus ancillary revenue from extracurricular activities and optional programs. The institution is officially recognized as a Cambridge University Examination Preparation Center (since 2004), partners with Concordia University Wisconsin for student-teacher exchange and 3-week U.S. immersion programs, and partners with Universidade Luterana do Brasil (ULBRA) for Portuguese proficiency certification and participation in International Lutheran Games.

The go-to-market is exclusively direct campus-based enrollment in Montevideo via a multi-stage sales motion (pedagogical interview, psychologist interview, administrative authorization), with payment collection through RedPagos, Abitab, Banred, and bank transfer networks. Technology infrastructure is limited to conventional EdTech (Ceibal platform integration, parent/student portals, library systems) with no disclosed AI/ML capability. The institution is privately held with no external investors, no parent company beyond the Lutheran Church affiliation, and no public listing.

Name

Colegio y Liceo San Pablo

Legal name

Colegio y Liceo San Pablo

Website

https://sanpablo.edu.uy

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Colegio y Liceo San Pablo is a private Lutheran-affiliated K-12 school in Montevideo, Uruguay, offering bilingual and regular curriculum tracks from maternal (age 2) through bachillerato, plus adult education, with Cambridge and ULBRA international certifications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

English Learner (EL/ESL/ELL) & Bilingual Education Programs (EDAJAGAB), University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• Bilingual school programs
• Secondary education
• Early childhood education
• Cambridge certification programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Montevideo

HQ country

Uruguay

HQ region

Latin America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees (Bilingual Proposal): Annual tuition for bilingual program divided into one registration fee plus 10 monthly installments (February to November).
2. Extracurricular Activities: Additional revenue from optional extracurricular activities including sports schools, consulting sessions, theater, choir, and recreational formation programs.
3. Sibling Discounts: Tiered sibling discounts applied to tuition: 1st sibling 10-20%, 2nd sibling 30-40%, 3rd sibling 50-60% depending on education level (maternal/initial vs. other levels).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Colegio y Liceo San Pablo is a private educational institution in Montevideo, Uruguay that delivers full-cycle K-12 instruction (maternal through bachillerato) in regular and bilingual (English-Spanish) tracks, with Portuguese instruction and Christian education. The school operates as an official Cambridge University examination preparation center and partners with ULBRA for Portuguese proficiency certification, while also offering adult high school completion (Libre Asistido) and extracurricular activities.

Product overview

Colegio y Liceo San Pablo is a private educational institution in Uruguay offering comprehensive education from maternal through secondary levels (ages 2-18), with Lutheran Christian principles. The institution operates a multi-level structure comprising Maternal, Initial, Primary, 3rd Cycle EBI (lower secondary), and Diversified Baccalaureate programs. It provides both regular and bilingual (English-Spanish and Portuguese) curricular tracks, along with adult education through its Libre Asistido modality. Supporting services include libraries, extracurricular sports (handball, futsal, football, volleyball), theater, and choir programs. The school serves as an official examination center for Cambridge University English certifications and ULBRA Portuguese proficiency exams, and maintains international exchange partnerships with Concordia University Wisconsin and participation in Lutheran International Games.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Educación Maternal Early childhood education program for children from 2 years old, available with a bilingual (English-Spanish) proposal option, serving families seeking foundational schooling in Montevideo.
• Educación Inicial Initial education level (pre-primary) offered with curricular and bilingual proposals for families enrolling young children in the institution.
• Educación Primaria Primary education delivered with a bilingual proposal that includes English instruction and Cambridge exam preparation for school-age children.
• 3er Ciclo EBI (Educación Básica Integrada) Lower secondary education cycle covering 7th to 9th grade with bilingual English-Spanish program and Cambridge exam preparation (KET, PET, First).
• Bachillerato Diversificado Upper secondary education (10th-12th grade) offered in regular and bilingual tracks, preparing students for university with Cambridge IGCSE and CAE certifications.
• Bachillerato Libre Asistido Adult education program offered after 6 PM for adults seeking to complete secondary education, combining distance learning with weekly in-person sessions and flexible scheduling for working adults and athletes.
• Certificaciones Cambridge International English language certifications (Flyers, Movers, KET, PET, First, IGCSE, CAE) administered through the school's official Cambridge University examination center.
• Certificaciones Portugués ULBRA International Portuguese proficiency exams (Básico, Intermedio, Avanzado) administered annually in partnership with Universidade Luterana do Brasil.
• Programa de Intercambio Concordia University 3-week cultural and educational immersion program at Concordia University Wisconsin campus in Mequon for bilingual 4th-year students, including English conversation classes, scientific activities, and tourism.
• Actividades Extracurriculares After-school programs including sports schools (handball, futsal, football, volleyball), theater, choir, robotics workshops, and leadership training available to enrolled students.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Universidad de Cambridge (Cambridge University)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2004Since 2004, the institution has offered a bilingual English-Spanish program and is officially recognized as a Cambridge University Examination Preparation Center. Students can take Flyers, Movers, KET, PET, First, IGCSE, and CAE certifications. Regular curriculum students have the option to take KET, PET, and First exams.
• Concordia University Wisconsin (CUW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBilingual program agreement with CUW campuses in Mequon, Wisconsin and Ann Arbor, Michigan. In July, 4th year bilingual students participate in a 3-week immersion program at CUW campus with English conversation classes, scientific activities, and tourism. The institution receives American education students for internships in initial and primary levels.
• Universidade Luterana do Brasil (ULBRA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerULBRA is a Lutheran educational complex with 13 university units and 18 schools across Brazil. Each September, the school participates in International Lutheran Games at the main campus with over 2,000 athletes. ULBRA professors conduct Portuguese proficiency exams (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced levels) in December for students from Uruguay.
• AIDEP (Asociación de Institutos de Educación Privada)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe institution is a member of AIDEP, the Association of Private Education Institutes in Uruguay, which provides advocacy and representation for private educational institutions.
• Iglesia Luterana (Lutheran Church in Uruguay)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school is a confessional institution with Lutheran identity, linked to Evangelical Lutheran Doctrine based on canonical books of Sacred Scripture and confessional documents. The school maintains connections with the Lutheran Church for chaplaincy services and spiritual formation.

Scale indicators3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Crandon Institute: Catholic private K-12 institution in Montevideo with similar size and full educational cycle offerings. Competes with San Pablo for faith-oriented families seeking comprehensive K-12 education in the same geographic market.
• Jackson School: Montevideo-based bilingual English-Spanish private school with K-12 offerings. Directly competes for the same family segment as San Pablo in the local private bilingual education market.
• Colegio Alemán de Montevideo: German international school in Montevideo offering bilingual German-Spanish education with full K-12 cycle. Comparable as another confessional/academic international school competing for the same bilingual international family segment.
• Woodlands School: Montevideo bilingual English-Spanish private K-12 school with international programs. Competes head-to-head with San Pablo for bilingual K-12 families in Montevideo using similar pedagogical approaches.
• International Christian School (Montevideo): Faith-based English-language international school in Montevideo serving K-12. Most directly comparable to San Pablo as a confessional international school with similar values-based educational philosophy.
• Colegio Seminario: Historic Catholic K-12 private institution in Montevideo. Comparable in longevity and full-cycle educational offerings, competing for the same confessional private school segment.
• Saint Brendan's School: Catholic bilingual K-12 school in Montevideo offering comprehensive education with faith-based values. Direct competitor to San Pablo in the confessional private school segment with similar family demographic.
• British Schools of Montevideo: Montevideo-based private school offering bilingual English-Spanish education with international curriculum (Cambridge and IGCSE). Directly comparable to San Pablo as both compete for bilingual-international families in the same market with similar certification pathways.
• Lincoln School (American School of Montevideo): American international school in Montevideo offering US curriculum with full K-12 cycle. Comparable as another international curriculum school competing for global-minded families with similar tuition levels and international certifications.

Others

• Universidade Luterana do Brasil (ULBRA) Schools Network: Partner network of 18 Lutheran schools across Brazil. Listed as adjacent because they are operational partners (not direct competitors) but operate a comparable Lutheran confessional K-12 model that could serve as a template for geographic expansion.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/iglesialuterana.deluruguay
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/colegio-y-liceo-san-pablo

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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