Sistema de Educación Media Superior

What Sistema de Educación Media Superior does

Sistema de Educación Media Superior (SEMS) is the upper-secondary education subsystem of the Universidad de Guadalajara, a public state university in Jalisco, Mexico. SEMS is responsible for delivering teaching, research, and dissemination functions at the nivel medio superior (bachillerato) level and operates the Prepas UDG network comprising 22+ preparatory schools, plus the Escuela Politécnica Ing. Jorge Matute Remus and Escuela Vocacional, distributed across Jalisco. The institution offers four core academic tracks: Bachillerato General (BG), Bachillerato General por Áreas Interdisciplinarias (BGAI) in semi-school format, Bachillerato General por Competencias (BGC), and Educación Tecnológica.

SEMS is supported by a digital infrastructure stack including SIIAU Escolar (Sistema Integral de Información y Administración Universitaria for student registration and academic records), Campus Virtual for online and distance learning, Biblio SEMS digital library, and the Coordinación de Cómputo e Informática for technology services. Governance is exercised through the Consejo Universitario de Educación Media Superior (CUEMS), and the institution operates under a constitutional state budget guarantee that insulates it from market-driven revenue volatility.

As a public educational institution, SEMS does not charge tuition to Mexican students and does not publicly disclose revenue figures. Its only documented commercial-style pricing consists of modest course preparation fees (2,800 MXN for bachillerato applicants and 3,000 MXN for undergraduate applicants). Strategic activity in 2024–2025 has centered on partnership-driven programmatic enrichment rather than commercial expansion, including agreements with Coursera, IBM SkillsBuild, DreamBuilder, Instituto Confucio, Beijing City University, ANUIES, and Gobierno de Zapopan. Leadership is headed by Director General César Antonio Barba Delgadillo.

Name

Sistema de Educación Media Superior

Legal name

Sistema de Educación Media Superior

Website

https://sems.udg.mx

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sistema de Educación Media Superior (SEMS) is the public upper-secondary education subsystem of Universidad de Guadalajara, operating 22+ preparatory schools across Jalisco, Mexico, offering bachillerato and technological tracks to students under a state-funded model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Upper Secondary Education

NAICS

Educational Services (611), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAKAMAA

School-Based SEL Curriculum & Instructional Programs

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) & Mental Health Supports (School-Based)

SECONDARYEDAJAMAJ

Student Safety, Wellbeing & SEL Technology (Monitoring, Reporting)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Educational Technology Solutions

Keywords

• Upper secondary education
• Public preparatory schools
• Bachillerato programs
• Competency-based learning
• Distance learning programs

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SEMS operates a network of more than 22 public preparatory schools (Prepas UDG) across Jalisco, Mexico, offering bachillerato programs in general (BG), competency-based (BGAI), modular (BGC), and technological (Educación Tecnológica) formats. Its offering is supported by digital platforms including Campus Virtual, SIIAU Escolar, and Biblio SEMS, plus paid course preparation services for prospective students.

Product overview

Sistema de Educación Media Superior (SEMS) is the upper-secondary education entity of the University of Guadalajara's University Network, providing educational functions of teaching, research, and dissemination. SEMS operates a unified platform architecture consisting of multiple high school programs including the Bachillerato General (BG), Bachillerato General por Áreas Interdisciplinarias (BGAI), and Bachillerato General por Competencias (BGC), alongside technological education programs. The system is supported by digital platforms including the Campus Virtual for distance learning, SIIAIU Escolar for academic administration, Biblio SEMS digital library, and computing services through the Coordinación de Cómputo e Informática. The institution encompasses over 22 Preparatorias across Jalisco, serving as the foundational upper-secondary tier of the University of Guadalajara's educational system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachillerato General (BG) General bachillerato program offered across the Prepas UDG network for upper-secondary students seeking a traditional academic path.
• Bachillerato General por Áreas Interdisciplinarias (BGAI) Competency-based bachillerato program organized around interdisciplinary areas for students seeking an alternative to the traditional general curriculum.
• Bachillerato General por Competencias (BGC) Modular competency-based bachillerato program providing a flexible pathway for upper-secondary students.
• Educación Tecnológica Technological-focused bachillerato program emphasizing technical skills for upper-secondary students.
• Course Preparation Programs (cursos de preparación) Paid preparatory courses offered to prospective SEMS students to prepare for admission to the bachillerato programs, with fees of 2,800 MXN and 3,000 MXN.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% admission rate for applicants to Preparatoria 18
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ANUIEScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025ANUIES (Asociación Nacional de Universidades e Instituciones de Educación Superior) organizes the 'En Corto' short film contest and cultural encounters that involve SEMS students.
• IBM SkillsBuildminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025IBM SkillsBuild 2025 program provides technology skills training opportunities for students through the Red UDG activities network.
• DreamBuilderminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Women's Entrepreneur Center DreamBuilder offers entrepreneurship training programs for SEMS students through Capacitación para el Emprendimiento DreamBuilder 2025.
• Instituto de las Juventuds de ZapopanminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Collaboration with Instituto de las Juventuds de Zapopan to create safe spaces for youth expression through alternative cultures like K-pop in the first K-Pop Street Fight UdeG 2024.
• ZielHaus Casa de Creación DigitalminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Platform partner for K-Pop Street Fight UdeG 2024, providing digital creation expertise and competition framework for the event.
• Gobierno de ZapopancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024BootCamp Neurona is a social innovation laboratory organized by the Gobierno de Zapopan that includes participation from SEMS preparatory schools.
• CourseracoreTechnology or IntegrationCoursera partnership offers online learning opportunities for SEMS students to enhance professional skills and competencies through access to online courses and certifications.
• Instituto ConfuciocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstituto Confucio at UdeG offers Chinese language courses and cultural programs; more than 1,000 students learning Chinese through the JOBS program and CIP.
• Beijing City UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Beijing City University to expand Chinese language teaching capacity; expected to increase student enrollment and add facilities including auditorium and library.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Colegio de Bachilleres (COLBACH): Federal public bachillerato system in Mexico operating multiple campuses offering general upper-secondary education. Directly comparable to SEMS as a publicly funded, multi-campus upper-secondary institution serving Mexican students at no cost.
• Colegio Nacional de Educación Profesional Técnica (CONALEP): National public system for technical-professional upper-secondary education in Mexico. Closely comparable to SEMS's Educación Tecnológica track, offering competency and vocational pathways funded by the Mexican government across multiple states.
• Colegio de Bachilleres del Estado de Jalisco (COBAEJ): State-level public bachillerato system operating in Jalisco alongside SEMS. Directly comparable as another publicly funded upper-secondary provider serving the same Jalisco student market with a similar multi-campus model.
• Colegio de Estudios Científicos y Tecnológicos del Estado (CECyTE): Decentralized public network of upper-secondary schools focused on scientific and technological education across Mexican states. Comparable to SEMS in operating multi-campus publicly funded bachilleratos with a technical-academic emphasis.
• Colegio de Ciencias y Humanidades (CCH) - UNAM: UNAM's six-campus upper-secondary system in the Mexico City metropolitan area offering a competency-based bachillerato model. Comparable to SEMS as a prestigious public university-affiliated preparatory system with multiple program modalities.

Regional players

• Preparatorias BUAP (Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla): State public university preparatory system in Puebla offering upper-secondary education. Comparable to SEMS as another Mexican state university's preparatory network with multiple campuses and varied program formats.
• Preparatorias UANL (Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León): Preparatory schools operated by the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León in northern Mexico. Comparable to SEMS as a state public university preparatory network, though serving Nuevo León rather than Jalisco.

Broad incumbents

• Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN) - Nivel Medio Superior: Federal public institution with upper-secondary (CECyT) and higher-education programs across Mexico. Comparable to SEMS as a large public-sector provider of technical and academic upper-secondary education nationwide.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sems_udg
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/semsudg
• Facebookfacebook.com/sems.udg
• Instagraminstagram.com/sems_udeg
• TikToktiktok.com/@sems_udeg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sistema-de-educaci%C3%B3n-media-superior

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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