Anglo American School

What Anglo American School does

Anglo American School is a privately-held, Costa Rican bilingual educational institution founded in 1950, operating from a single campus in Tres Ríos. It delivers continuous education from Baby Land early stimulation (children aged 2 months) through 11th grade, structured across three core divisions: Preescolar (ages 11 months-5 years), Primaria (1st-5th grade), and Secundaria (7th-11th year). The academic framework is anchored by the International Baccalaureate (IB), with authorized status for the Diploma Programme and candidate status for the Middle Years and Primary Years Programmes; the school is actively pursuing full IB Continuum authorization to unify all programs under one pedagogical vision. Core products include Baby Land early stimulation, Preescolar, Primaria, Secundaria, the IB Diploma Programme, Science & Technology with robotics, a bilingual Library & Resource Center, extracurricular clubs and academic olympiads, the Wellness & Development Department, and complementary services (after-school care, vacation workshops, cafeteria, transportation, virtual store, and sports facility rentals).

The technology stack consists of integrated third-party digital learning platforms: CloudCampus Pro LMS, AngloVirtual, Raz-Kids reading, Follett Destiny library management, LiveWorksheets interactive worksheets, and McGraw-Hill Connected, with mobile iPad/laptop computer labs deployed across Primary and Secondary levels. NWEA MAP Growth assessments provide continuous academic tracking in English, mathematics, and Spanish reading comprehension, with MAP Screening used in the admissions process. No proprietary AI/ML capabilities are documented.

The business model is primarily subscription/recurring tuition-based, supplemented by fees for ancillary services (after-school care, vacation workshops, cafeteria, transportation, facility rentals, and virtual store purchases). The go-to-market motion is field-sales oriented: prospective families initiate contact through the website, email ([email protected]), WhatsApp (50670111290), or an online scheduling tool, followed by personalized campus tours, diagnostic interviews, and document review with a three-business-day decision turnaround. Marketing leverages a school blog, organic social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), virtual events, and a strong referral network from the 75-year alumni community. The customer segments are Costa Rican families with children from infancy through secondary school age, segmented by educational stage into Early Childhood/Preschool, Primary, and Secondary cohorts. No publicly disclosed financial data exists for this private institution.

Name

Anglo American School

Legal name

Anglo American School

Website

https://anglo.ed.cr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Anglo American School is a private Costa Rican bilingual educational institution founded in 1950, serving families with children from 2 months through 11th grade at its Tres Ríos campus under an International Baccalaureate framework, with a recurring tuition-based revenue model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Bilingual K-12 Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

International Curriculum Early Learning Academies (e.g., IB Early Years) (EDACADAK), Bilingual & Language-Immersion Early Learning Academies (EDACADAG)

Keywords

• Bilingual education services
• Early childhood education
• International baccalaureate programs
• Primary secondary education
• Early stimulation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

La Unión

HQ country

Costa Rica

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrollment Fees: The school generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged per academic year for students enrolled from Baby Land (early stimulation, 2 months+) through Secondary (up to 11th year). Additional fees include an admission diagnostic fee (₵10,000 for Kindergarten entry), and optional services such as After School care, holiday workshops, transportation, cafeteria, and virtual store purchases.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Anglo American School delivers continuous bilingual (Spanish-English) education on a single Tres Ríos campus in Costa Rica, structured as four sequential enrollment divisions: Baby Land early stimulation (2 months to 3 years), Preescolar (11 months to 5 years), Primaria (1st-5th grade under IB PYP), and Secundaria (7th-11th grade offering IB MYP and the authorized IB Diploma Programme). The school also markets supplementary paid services including after-school care, vacation workshops, sports facility rentals, and a virtual uniform/materials store, supported by digital learning platforms (CloudCampus Pro, Anglo Virtual) and integrated third-party educational tools (Raz-Kids, Follett Destiny, LiveWorksheets, McGraw-Hill Connected, NWEA MAP Growth).

Product overview

Anglo American School is a Costa Rican bilingual educational institution with 75+ years of history offering comprehensive education from early childhood (2 months) through secondary school (11th grade). The institution operates a unified educational platform structured around three core levels—Preescolar (ages 0-5), Primaria (grades 1-5), and Secundaria (grades 7-11)—supplemented by the Baby Land Early Stimulation Center for infants. The academic program is anchored by the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework, incorporating PYP Early Years, PYP, MYP, and the IB Diploma Programme, alongside specialized programs including Science & Technology with robotics, a Library & Resource Center system, extracurricular clubs and academic olympiads, and comprehensive wellness services. Supporting services include digital learning platforms (CloudCampus, Anglo Virtual), after-school care, vacation workshops, a virtual store, and sports facility rentals. The school integrates third-party educational platforms including Follett Destiny, Raz-Kids, LiveWorksheets, and McGraw-Hill Connected to deliver its bilingual, values-based curriculum focused on life skills, peace culture, and sustainability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Baby Land - Early Stimulation Center
• Preescolar (Preschool)
• Primaria (Primary School, Grades 1-5)
• Secundaria (Secondary School, Grades 7-11)
• IB Diploma Programme (Bachillerato Internacional)
• After School Care
• Vacation Workshops (Talleres de Vacaciones)
• Virtual Store (Tienda Virtual)
• Sports Court and Field Rentals

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 5,000 IB World Schools globally recognize IB credentials, facilitating international university admission for Anglo graduates.
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Siloé Ópticas - KidsminorOthers · 21 February 2026Anglo American School established a partnership with Siloé Ópticas - Kids, offering preferential optical care services to the school community. Families can schedule appointments by calling 4712-6970 or 8828-5805. This partnership provides health and wellness support services for students as part of the school's broader service ecosystem.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Lincoln School: Long-established American international school in San José, Costa Rica offering a US-style college-preparatory program with bilingual tracks and comparable premium positioning. Directly comparable as a Costa Rican English-immersion school targeting families seeking international university preparation.
• British School Costa Rica: Bilingual K-12 school in Costa Rica with an English-immersion curriculum and international credentials. Directly comparable bilingual offering, target market, and Cambridge/IB-adjacent positioning.
• Pan-American School: Bilingual private school in San José, Costa Rica serving preschool through secondary with IB-aligned programming. Comparable target market (Costa Rican families seeking English-immersion/international curriculum) and similar service breadth across age groups.
• Country Day School Costa Rica: Bilingual private K-12 school in the San José metropolitan area emphasizing English immersion and university preparation. Comparable bilingual curriculum model serving similar family demographic.
• Escuela Internacional Sampedrana: Private bilingual K-12 school in Costa Rica offering international curriculum pathways. Competes for the same domestic Costa Rican premium-family segment seeking international education credentials.
• International Christian School: Costa Rican private school offering English-language college-preparatory education from early years through secondary. Overlaps with Anglo in serving families seeking US-style university preparation within Costa Rica.

Regional players

• International School of Panama: IB World School in Panama City offering PYP, MYP, and DP across a broad age range with English-immersion delivery. Comparable IB continuum offering and bilingual/English-instruction model in a Central American premium market.
• Carol Morgan School: American-style international school in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, offering K-12 college-preparatory education with English immersion and IB programs. Comparable premium international-school model and target demographic in a neighboring Caribbean/Central American market.
• Colegio Maya: IB Continuum school in Guatemala City offering PYP, MYP, and Diploma Programme from early years through secondary. Comparable IB continuum structure and bilingual model, serving a regional premium-family segment.
• Escuela Americana (Academia Americana): Long-established American-style international school in San Salvador, El Salvador offering K-12 bilingual education with comparable IB and college-preparatory offerings. Regional comparable in scale and program mix, but operating in a different national market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCOlbLRz4H6ccjoLwwdahy5w
• Facebookfacebook.com/SomosAngloCR
• Instagraminstagram.com/somosanglocr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/anglo-amercian-school

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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