Saint Viator School Tunja

What Saint Viator School Tunja does

Colegio Bilingüe San Viator de Tunja is a private Catholic bilingual school located in Tunja, Boyacá, Colombia, established in 2016 and operated by the Clérigos de San Viator religious congregation under its global network present in 12 countries since 1831. The school serves students from Pre-Nursery (age 1) through 11th grade (Bachillerato) and is the first IB World School in the Boyacá department and eastern Colombia, having received International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme authorization in June 2019. It delivers a trilingual curriculum in Spanish, English, and French, certified by the Secretaría de Educación, and operates from a 29,000 m² campus in northern Tunja featuring modern classrooms, a STEAM Lab, Sensory Space, chapel, cafeteria, and a dedicated psychology and neuropedagogy unit (CSV Emotion).

The school's core technology stack centers on the Cibercolegios platform for academic management, grade tracking, homework distribution, and parent communication, complemented by Davivienda PSE for online tuition payments. Media operations include the student-produced CSV Broadcast News program on YouTube and the educational video podcast "A propósito de..." distributed on YouTube and Spotify. A proprietary pedagogical framework — the Modelo CSV — combines constructivism with Viatorian values, and the school layers differentiated programs including the Houses CSV system (Eagles, Patriots, Warriors, Lions), Research CSV, a Pet-Friendly program, and a Saturday Languages Academy for ages 10–16.

The revenue model is anchored in recurring tuition and enrollment fees across the full Pre-Nursery through 11th grade vertical, supplemented by ancillary services (transportation, cafeteria, school supplies) and the weekend language academy. Go-to-market is sales-led through campus tours (School Day), entrance examinations in language/English/math, psychology interviews, and family interviews, supported by digital marketing on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and WhatsApp. The institution is wholly owned by the non-profit Clérigos de San Viator congregation; no equity, debt, or funding rounds are disclosed, and operating geographies are confined to Boyacá, Colombia. Strategic alliances with nine Colombian universities provide graduate pathway articulation, and the school holds AACBI (Andean IB Schools) membership and EFQM 4-star recognition (April 2024).

Name

Saint Viator School Tunja

Legal name

CLERIGOS DE SAN VIATOR

Website

https://sanviatortunja.edu.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Saint Viator School Tunja is a private Catholic bilingual K-12 school in Boyacá, Colombia, operated by the Clérigos de San Viator congregation. It offers trilingual Spanish-English-French instruction and is the first IB World School in Boyacá and eastern Colombia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Bilingual K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Language Immersion & Bilingual Private Schools (EDAJABAL), International Curriculum Early Learning Academies (e.g., IB Early Years) (EDACADAK)

Keywords

• Bilingual K-12 education
• Private Catholic schooling
• International baccalaureate program
• Early childhood education
• Trilingual school services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tunja

HQ country

Colombia

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrollment Fees: The primary revenue stream comes from tuition fees charged to enrolled students. The school offers educational services from Nursery (ages 1-2) through 11th grade (Bachillerato). Additional revenue is generated through enrollment fees, school supplies purchases, transportation services, cafeteria/restaurant services, and language academy courses.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Saint Viator School Tunja delivers certified bilingual and trilingual Catholic education (Spanish, English, French) for students from Pre-Nursery through 11th grade at its 29,000+ m² campus in Tunja, Boyacá, Colombia. The school is the first in the region to be authorized as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School and offers the IB Diploma Programme for grades 10-11. Ancillary paid services include cafeteria meals, school transportation, and a Saturday Languages Academy for students aged 10-16.

Product overview

Colegio Bilingüe San Viator de Tunja is a comprehensive educational institution offering a unified bilingual education program from early childhood (Pre-Nursery) through high school (11th grade). The school operates as a single integrated educational platform centered on its certified bilingual/trilingual model (Spanish, English, French) combined with the Viatorian pedagogical approach grounded in constructivism and Catholic values. The portfolio includes core academic programs (Bilingual School, IB Diploma Programme, Nursery School), supplemented by specialized modules (STEAM Lab, Sensory Space, CSV Emotion, Research CSV, Houses CSV system), media content production (A propósito de podcast, CSV Broadcast News), support services (School Restaurant, Transportation, Campus Ministry, Languages Academy), and sustainability initiatives (Green School Program). The IB Programme represents the school's premium international offering, while the Houses system and emotional wellness programs (CSV Emotion, Pet-Friendly) provide differentiated student development frameworks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CSV Bilingual School: Bilingual education program certified by the Secretary of Education offering Spanish, English, and French languages
• Nursery School
• STEAM Lab
• Sensory Space
• CSV Emotion
• Houses CSV
• Little Viatorians

Quantifiable outcome

• First IB Diploma Programme graduates in Boyacá (May 2022)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• CO2CERO S.A.S.minorOthers · 13 May 2025Environmental solutions company that awarded the Sello Verde de Verdad - Categoría Semilla certification following carbon footprint measurement.
• Universidad de San BuenaventuracoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 September 2021New academic and strategic alliance added in September 2021 to expand educational offerings and university pathways.
• Universidad del RosariocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 September 2020Academic and strategic alliance to provide high-quality education in Boyacá. Students benefit from university pathways and academic recognition.
• Universidad Externado de ColombiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 September 2020Academic alliance providing university pathway opportunities and educational excellence for the school's graduates.
• Universidad La SabanacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 September 2020Academic and strategic alliance for continued educational quality and university placement support.
• Universidad Autónoma de OccidentecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 September 2020Academic partnership offering educational development and university pathways for students.
• Universidad Santo Tomás de TunjacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 September 2020Local university alliance for academic collaboration and student progression opportunities.
• Universidad de BoyacácoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 September 2020Regional university partnership supporting local educational development and student pathways.
• Universidad Antonio NariñocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 September 2020Academic alliance for educational quality and university access for graduates.
• Universidad Juan de CastellanoscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 September 2020Local higher education partnership supporting regional educational ecosystem.
• Instituto Colombo FrancésminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 February 2020Pedagogical alliance for French language education offering 20% discount on French language courses for students and parents.
• CONACED - La Confederación Nacional Católica de EducaciónminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Catholic Education Confederation providing educational network and support for Catholic school standards.
• UrbaserminorOthersPublic entity collaborating on waste management and environmental initiatives under the green school program.
• CorpoboyacáminorOthersRegional environmental authority partnering on biodiversity and environmental management programs.
• Alcaldía Mayor de TunjaminorOthersLocal government collaborating on environmental initiatives and sustainability programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Colegio Mayor de los Andes: Bilingual K-12 institution in Colombia with STEAM and IB emphasis. Comparable for international curriculum approach and focus on science/technology-oriented premium education.
• Liceo Francés Louis Pasteur: French-anchored bilingual K-12 school in Bogotá delivering trilingual curriculum. Comparable in trilingual educational model and international curriculum offering, particularly given San Viator's French language track.
• Colegio San Carlos: Catholic bilingual K-12 school in Bogotá with strong university placement reputation. Comparable as a faith-based premium bilingual institution serving upper-middle-class Colombian families.
• Colegio Helvetia: Swiss-curriculum bilingual K-12 school in Bogotá offering international baccalaureate-style education. Comparable as a trilingual/multi-language private school with international accreditation.
• Gimnasio Moderno: Prestigious bilingual Colombian K-12 institution with progressive pedagogical model. Comparable for premium tuition positioning and emphasis on holistic, internationally-oriented education.
• Colegio Nueva Granada: International IB World School in Bogotá offering Pre-K through 12th grade with English-Spanish bilingual instruction. Comparable as a comprehensive international K-12 institution with strong university placement track record.
• Gimnasio Campestre: Top-tier Bogotá-based bilingual K-12 school with IB Diploma Programme and trilingual tracks. Comparable premium positioning and target affluent Colombian families seeking international education.
• Colegio Anglo Colombiano: One of Colombia's leading bilingual K-12 schools offering IB programmes. Comparable as a premium international-curriculum private school targeting families seeking global university preparation.
• Colegio San Viator Bogotá: Sibling institution within the same Clérigos de San Viator network in Colombia. Operates a bilingual Catholic K-12 model in Bogotá under the same Viatorian pedagogical framework, making it the closest operational and brand-level peer.
• Colegio San Jorge de Inglaterra: Bilingual Catholic K-12 school in Bogotá offering IB programme with strong British curriculum orientation. Comparable as a faith-based bilingual institution with international accreditation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCaI8B-7lCFjUGY2B8z2BOXg
• Facebookfacebook.com/sanviatortunja
• Instagraminstagram.com/colegio.sanviator.tunja
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/colegio-san-viator-de-tunja

Compliance5 records

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Investors

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