What Grupo SM Chile does

Grupo SM Chile, operating as Editorial SM (legal entity SM, S.A.), is a Chilean educational publishing company founded in 1987 and serving as the Chilean subsidiary of Grupo SM, an Iberoamerican educational conglomerate with over 80 years of presence across nine countries. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio of educational solutions to schools, teachers, and families in Chile, including school textbooks spanning mathematics, language, sciences, religion, and English; five digital learning and management platforms (SM Aprendizaje, SM Conecta, SM Educamos, Prisma, Simplifica); teacher training programs (Capacitaciones); educational evaluation services through the IDEA institute; and an extensive children's and young adult literature catalog including the El Barco de Vapor, Gran Angular, Serie Papelucho, and other branded collections.

The company generates revenue through four primary streams: textbook and educational material sales under multi-year contracts with schools, subscription access to its digital platforms, teacher training and professional development services, and consumer children's and youth literature sales. Distribution combines a direct sales force of educational advisors visiting institutions, a physical sales office (Sala de Ventas) in Santiago, an online store (Tienda SM), and self-serve digital platform subscriptions, with pricing generally quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

In 2024-2025, SM Chile materially expanded its technology capability through a partnership with Kiddo Fluency to integrate AI-powered reading fluency assessment (reducing evaluation time from approximately 4 minutes to 70 seconds per student) and through the EduLab UC Impacta program, where it licensed four educational technologies developed by Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and earned recognition as 'Empresa Innovadora 2025'. The company also sustains social impact programming through Fundación SM, including a UNESCO-backed 'Reconstruir sin ladrillos' initiative supporting schools affected by the 2024 Valparaíso wildfires.

Name

Grupo SM Chile

Legal name

SM, S.A.

Website

https://ediciones-sm.cl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Grupo SM Chile, the Chilean subsidiary of Grupo SM founded in 1987, provides educational publishing, digital learning platforms, teacher training, and children's literature to schools, educators, and families across Chile via direct sales and digital channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Publishing

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Core Subject Textbooks (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies) (EDAGAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Children’s Educational & Curriculum Publishing (MPAJAFAF), Education & Instructional Practice Reference (Pedagogy, Curriculum Methods for Educators) (EDAGAGAL)

Keywords

• Educational publishing
• School textbooks
• Digital learning platforms
• Children's literature
• Teacher training

Headquarters

HQ city

Santiago

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Textbook Sales (Textos Escolares): Sale of textbooks and educational materials for primary and secondary education in subjects including Mathematics, Language, English, Religion, and reference books
2. Children's and Youth Literature: Sale of children's and young adult literature through collections like El Barco de Vapor, Gran Angular, and other literary catalogs
3. Digital Platform Subscriptions: Access to digital educational platforms including SM Aprendizaje, SM Conecta, SM Educamos, and Prisma
4. Teacher Training Services: Professional development and training programs for educators through Capacitaciones and educational consulting services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Grupo SM Chile publishes and distributes school textbooks (Textos Escolares) and children's and young adult literature collections (El Barco de Vapor, Gran Angular, and others), operates digital educational platforms (SM Aprendizaje, SM Conecta, SM Educamos, Prisma, Simplifica) for schools and teachers, and delivers teacher training programs (Capacitaciones) and educational evaluation services through its IDEA institute. The company serves Chilean educational institutions (colegios), teachers, and families with curriculum-aligned materials and digital learning solutions.

Product overview

Grupo SM Chile is an educational publishing group that operates as a multi-platform educational solutions provider. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio consisting of school textbooks across multiple subjects (mathematics, language, sciences, religion, English), digital platforms (SM Aprendizaje, SM Conecta, SM Educamos, Prisma, Simplifica), educational evaluation services through IDEA institute, teacher training programs, and extensive children's and young adult literature collections including El Barco de Vapor, Gran Angular, and multiple specialized collections. The portfolio also includes the Premio El Barco de Vapor annual literary award and the non-profit Fundación SM foundation. Since 1987, SM Chile has accompanied schools with integrated solutions strengthening learning across all school stages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SM Aprendizaje: Digital learning platform for educational content and resources
• SM Conecta
• SM Educamos
• Premio El Barco de Vapor
• Fundación SM

Products and services

• SM Aprendizaje Digital learning platform offering educational resources and tools for teachers and students across Chilean schools.
• SM Conecta Digital platform connecting educational communities with reading content and resources for families and students.
• SM Educamos Educational management platform for schools to coordinate learning activities, communications, and administrative tasks.
• Prisma Digital educational platform for content delivery and learning management for schools and students.
• Simplifica Simplified digital educational platform for streamlined administrative management and learning tools.
• Textos Escolares School textbooks covering mathematics, language, sciences, religion, English, and reference books for all educational levels from pre-school to secondary.
• Instituto de Evaluación y Asesoramiento Educativo (IDEA) Educational evaluation and counseling institute providing assessment services and educational reports for schools and institutions.
• Capacitaciones (Teacher Training) Professional development and training programs for educators through structured Capacitaciones and educational consulting services.
• El Barco de Vapor Collection Children's book collection featuring award-winning and curated works for young readers, including winners of the Premio El Barco de Vapor literary award.
• Gran Angular Collection Young adult fiction collection featuring contemporary stories for teenage readers, including specialized collections such as Catálogo Loran, A Babor, Pequeño Ciudadano, En Tramas, Libros Álbum, Cuentos para Sentir, and Serie Papelucho.
• University of Dayton Publishing English language learning materials and resources distributed by SM Chile as part of its textbook portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• Premio a la Empresa Innovadora de la Universidad Católica 2025 - Recognized for innovation in educational technology and collaboration with EduLab UC

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kiddo FluencycoreTechnology or Integration · 12 August 2026SM Chile partnered with Chilean edtech Kiddo Fluency to integrate AI-powered reading fluency assessment into its educational offerings. The platform uses artificial intelligence to automatically evaluate student reading skills through microphone input, generating diagnostic reports and reducing evaluation time from 4 minutes to 70 seconds per student.
• UNESCOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFundación SM collaborated with UNESCO on multiple initiatives including the translation, publication and dissemination of the World Teachers Report, and the 'Reconstruir sin ladrillos' program to support educational communities affected by the 2024 wildfires in Valparaíso.
• EduLab UCcoreTechnology or IntegrationSM Chile partnered with EduLab UC (Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile's innovation lab) as part of the Impacta program, licensing four educational technologies developed by the university and receiving recognition as an innovative company.
• Corporación Municipal de Viña del MarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFundación SM partnered with the municipal education corporation and UNESCO for the 'Reconstruir sin ladrillos' initiative, working with six schools in Viña del Mar affected by the 2024 wildfires to provide psycho-emotional support and educational resilience programs.
• Fundación ChaminademinorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSM Chile strengthens its alliance with Fundación Chaminade through the annual Marianista Encounter (Encuentro Marianista), bringing together educational communities.
• Instituto de Evaluación y Asesoramiento Educativo (IDEA)coreTechnology or IntegrationIDEA is an educational evaluation and advisory institute that provides assessment services and reports for educational institutions, integrated into SM Chile's ecosystem of educational services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Santillana: Santillana (PRISA Group) is the largest Spanish-language educational publisher and SM Chile's most direct competitor, offering K-12 textbooks, digital platforms, and children's literature under brands such as Loqueleo across Chile and Latin America. Its product mix and institutional sales motion closely mirror SM Chile's, making it the clearest head-to-head rival.

Broad incumbents

• Pearson: Pearson is a global incumbent in educational publishing and assessment with K-12, higher education, and digital learning offerings. While it is not Chile-focused, it competes with SM Chile's textbooks, English-language learning materials, and digital platforms across Latin American markets.
• McGraw-Hill Education: McGraw-Hill Education is a global K-12 and higher education publisher with adaptive digital platforms and assessment products. It competes with SM Chile in core subject textbooks, digital learning tools, and increasingly in AI-driven assessment, particularly in international school segments.
• Houghton Mifflin Harcourt: HMH is a global K-12 publisher offering core curriculum, supplemental content, and digital learning platforms. It is a broad incumbent competitor to SM Chile's textbook and digital platform business in markets where international curricula are adopted.
• Cengage: Cengage is a global education and reference publisher with K-12, higher education, and workforce products. It competes with SM Chile in educational content and digital platforms, particularly in international and bilingual school segments in Latin America.
• Scholastic: Scholastic is a global children's book publisher and educational resource provider with school-based book clubs and literacy programs. It overlaps with SM Chile in children's literature, reading programs, and school-channel distribution, particularly through educational advisors.
• Grupo Planeta: Grupo Planeta is a large Spanish-language publisher with strong presence in Latin America including educational imprints (Planeta Lector, Kapelusz, Norma). It competes with SM Chile across both children's literature and K-12 educational content across the region.

Regional players

• Editorial Norma: Editorial Norma (Colombia-based) is a Latin American educational and children's book publisher with operations across multiple countries including Chile. It competes with SM Chile in Spanish-language K-12 textbooks and children's literature, though primarily from a Colombian base.
• Kapelusz Editora: Kapelusz is an Argentine educational publisher (also part of Grupo Planeta) with K-12 textbooks, pedagogical materials, and digital resources. It is a comparable regional publisher to SM Chile within the broader Iberoamerican Spanish-speaking market.
• Editorial Zig-Zag: Editorial Zig-Zag is a Chilean children's book and educational publisher with a strong domestic catalog and school channel presence. It is a regional peer to SM Chile in children's literature and supplementary educational materials within Chile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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