Who Owns Colegio Pumahue?

Colegio Pumahue was founded in 2016 as a premium private school network in Chile, offering bilingual Spanish-English education for students from early childhood through secondary school. The school network was established to serve Chilean families seeking high-quality private education with a bilingual curriculum and an internationally oriented approach.

Chile's private school market has grown significantly in recent decades as the country's expanding middle and upper-middle class has sought alternatives to the public school system. The demand for bilingual education has been particularly strong, driven by the importance of English proficiency in Chile's increasingly globalized economy and the aspirations of Chilean families for their children to succeed in international educational and professional environments.

Colegio Pumahue was designed from the outset as a multi-campus school network, with the intention of serving families across multiple regions of Chile. The network's campuses are located in Santiago and in regional cities including Valparaiso, Puerto Montt, and Temuco, providing access to premium bilingual education in communities beyond the capital.

The Pumahue name reflects a connection to Chilean culture and geography. Pumahue is a Mapuche word meaning "place of the puma," evoking the natural landscapes of Chile and the indigenous cultural heritage of the country. The name reflects the school network's commitment to combining international educational standards with a connection to Chilean identity and values.

Colegio Pumahue's curriculum combines rigorous academic instruction in Spanish with comprehensive English language education, preparing students for university admission in Chile and internationally. The bilingual approach reflects the school network's belief that English proficiency is an essential skill for students in the 21st century global economy.

As part of Cognita Schools' Latin American expansion strategy, Colegio Pumahue became integrated into Cognita's global network of premium schools. Cognita's involvement provides the school network with access to the company's global educational resources, curriculum development support, teacher professional development programs, and operational best practices developed across Cognita's international school portfolio.

Under Cognita's ownership, Colegio Pumahue has continued to develop its campuses and educational programs, investing in facilities, teacher training, and curriculum development to maintain its position as a leading private school network in Chile.