Colegio San Viator Bilingüe Internacional

What Colegio San Viator Bilingüe Internacional does

Colegio San Viator Bilingüe Internacional is a private Catholic K-12 school in Bogotá, Colombia, founded in February 1963 and operated by the Clerics of Saint Viator (CLERIGOS DE SAN VIATOR, NIT 860.009.924-1), a Catholic religious congregation founded in 1831 by Father Luis Querbes. The school serves students from age 4 (pre-kinder) through 11th grade on a single 116,000-square-meter campus in northern Bogotá, with 149 employees and 50+ graduating classes in its history. It is an authorized IB World School offering all three International Baccalaureate programmes (PYP, MYP, DP), delivered bilingually in English and French from primary school onward, with vocational emphasis tracks (Engineering, Health Sciences, Humanities, Administration & Economics) for grades 10–11.

The school's core product is the integrated K-12 IB curriculum, supplemented by extracurricular programming (sports including hockey, ultimate, athletics, basketball, soccer, and volleyball; cultural programming through Viator Cultural; CAS, Extended Essay, and Personal Project components) and a four-house system (Crilly, Querbes, Cusack, Stafford). Technology supporting operations includes the Phidias academic management platform for grades, assignments, schedules, and parent communication; the Follett library platform for catalog and digital resources; and the BusesCool transportation platform for real-time bus tracking. Specialized facilities include MakerLab, robotics spaces, laboratories, an auditorium (Kenneth Morris), multipurpose courts, and a cafeteria, with a sports partnership through Club Campestre Cafam.

The business model is tuition-driven with a scholarship program covering up to 15% of the student body, administered by an independent committee. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based (the school states no enrollment or admission fee). The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through a six-step admissions process (initial contact, campus visit, form purchase, interview/assessment, committee review, enrollment) supported by year-round admissions with promotional infrastructure spanning the school's website, WhatsApp business line, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Beyond tuition, incremental revenue is generated through extracurricular activity fees. The school holds a 5-star EFQM certification, Great Place to Study recognition, and Praesidium Safe Environment certification, and has established university pathway partnerships with Universidad de la Sabana, Universidad del Rosario, and Pontificia Universidad Javeriana.

Name

Colegio San Viator Bilingüe Internacional

Legal name

CLERIGOS DE SAN VIATOR

Website

https://sanviator.edu.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Colegio San Viator Bilingüe Internacional is a private Catholic K-12 bilingual (English-French) IB World School in Bogotá, Colombia, operated by the Clerics of Saint Viator since 1963. It serves families seeking international education through PYP, MYP, and DP programmes on a single 116,000-sqm campus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Bilingual K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Bilingual K-12 education
• International Baccalaureate programmes
• Catholic private schooling
• Bilingual English French instruction
• IB World School

Headquarters

HQ city

Bogotá, Distrito Capital

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrollment Fees: The school generates revenue primarily through tuition payments for K-12 education services. Financial assistance is provided through a scholarship program covering up to 15% of the student body.
2. Extracurricular Activities: Revenue from extracurricular programs including sports teams, musical groups, martial band, talent clubs, and Friday Camp for students.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Colegio San Viator Bilingüe Internacional delivers comprehensive bilingual K-12 education from pre-kindergarten (age 4) through 11th grade, anchored in International Baccalaureate programmes (PYP, MYP, DP) and conducted in English and French within a Catholic Viatorian framework. The school sells tuition-based enrollment to families in Bogotá, supported by extracurricular sports, cultural arts, and university-preparatory emphasis tracks (Engineering, Health Sciences, Humanities, Economics/Administration). Ancillary paid or value-added services include school transportation with real-time tracking, a scholarship programme covering up to 15% of students, and access to specialized laboratories, MakerLab, and robotics facilities on a 116,000 sqm campus.

Product overview

Colegio San Viator Bilingüe Internacional is a private bilingual school in Bogotá offering comprehensive education from pre-school through high school (grades pre-kinder to 11). The school operates a single unified educational product centered on International Baccalaureate (IB) programming—offering all three IB programmes (PYP, MYP, DP)—supplemented by vocational emphasis tracks (Engineering, Health Sciences, Humanities, Administration & Economics), IB components (CAS, Extended Essay, Personal Project), and extracurricular sports and cultural programs. Academic operations are supported by the Phidias platform for grades/communication and Follett Destiny for library management. The school provides supplementary services including school transportation with real-time monitoring, a scholarship program reaching 15% of students, and facilities including MakerLab, specialized laboratories, sports courts, and an auditorium.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• International Baccalaureate (IB) Programmes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Baccalaureate (IB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIB World School partnership offering all three IB programmes (PYP, MYP, DP). The school integrates IB methodology with its constructivist educational model, providing rigorous, flexible, and global education that develops critical thinking, research, communication, and leadership skills.
• Club Campestre CafamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with neighboring Club Campestre Cafam for sports and recreational activities. Primary school students can enjoy various playful and sports activities at the club facilities.
• FollettcoreTechnology or IntegrationLibrary management platform providing catalog browsing, digital resources access, and book loan management for students and teachers.
• Universidad de la SabanaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership with Universidad de la Sabana, a prominent Colombian university, for academic collaboration and student pathways.
• Universidad del RosariominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Universidad del Rosario for academic collaboration and student pathways.
• Pontificia Universidad JaverianaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Pontificia Universidad Javeriana for academic collaboration and student pathways.
• AACBI (Association of American Bilingual Schools)minorOthersMembership in Association of American Bilingual Schools, providing network and resources for bilingual education institutions in the Americas.
• Asocoldep (Asociación Colombiana de Educación Deportiva)minorOthersSports education association membership supporting athletic programs and competitions.
• Clerigos de San ViatorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding religious congregation (Clerics of Saint Viator) established by Father Luis Querbes in 1831. Provides spiritual guidance, Catholic educational philosophy, and identity foundation. The school operates under the entity 'CLERIGOS DE SAN VIATOR' (NIT: 860.009.924-1).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Colegio Anglo Colombiano: One of Bogotá's oldest and most established bilingual schools, offering IB programmes alongside a bilingual English-Spanish curriculum. Directly comparable on premium bilingual K-12 positioning, IB accreditation, and target affluent Bogotá families.
• Colegio Colombo Americano: Bilingual (English-Spanish) Bogotá school with strong English-language immersion emphasis. Comparable on bilingual K-12 and premium Bogotá positioning, though less focused on French/IB continuum than San Viator.
• Lycée Français Louis Pasteur de Bogotá: French international school in Bogotá offering the French curriculum and IB Diploma, with French-language immersion. Comparable on French bilingual instruction and international diploma pathway serving Bogotá's French-speaking and internationally-mobile families.
• Colegio Los Nogales: Independent bilingual school in northern Bogotá offering IB at the upper levels with a constructivist, inquiry-based approach. Comparable on premium bilingual positioning, IB credentials, and northern-Bogotá affluent family targeting.
• Colegio Nueva Granada: Private bilingual IB school in Bogotá serving PK-12 with a US-style curriculum and full IB programmes. Closely comparable on bilingual K-12, IB accreditation, and premium Bogotá positioning.
• Colegio San Carlos: Private Catholic bilingual school in Bogotá with IB programmes. Comparable on Catholic values-based education, bilingual K-12, IB continuum, and northern Bogotá affluent family targeting.
• Gimnasio Moderno: Prestigious Bogotá K-12 school with bilingual program (English/French), founded in 1914 with a similarly historic legacy and constructivist pedagogy. Comparable on heritage, northern Bogotá location, and bilingual K-12 offering.
• Colegio Andino (Deutsche Schule Bogotá): German-Bogotá bilingual school offering German curriculum plus bilingual Spanish instruction and IB. Comparable on international curriculum, bilingual immersion, and premium Bogotá positioning targeting expat and bilingual-oriented families.

Others

• Colegio Parroquial San Viator (other Viatorian schools in Colombia): The broader Clerics of Saint Viator network of schools provides shared Viatorian identity, faculty-exchange, and brand consistency — relevant as an ecosystem peer enabling curricular and operational standardization across the order.

Emerging players

• Brighton College School Bogotá: Premium bilingual school in Bogotá affiliated with the UK Brighton College brand. Competes for the same affluent bilingual-segment families with British curriculum framing; an emerging rather than entrenched competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/csvbogota
• Facebookfacebook.com/sanviatorbogota
• Instagraminstagram.com/colsanviator
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sanviatorbogota

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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