Avenues: The World School

What Avenues: The World School does

Avenues: The World School is a for-profit private international school system serving pre-K through grade 12 students across two interconnected campuses in New York (Chelsea, founded 2012) and São Paulo (opened July 2018). The schools operate under the Avenues World Elements (AWE) proprietary curriculum framework, which defines learning outcomes from toddler through 12th grade and integrates with the Brazilian National Compulsory Curriculum to enable a dual diploma (American NEASC-accredited and Brazilian) at both campuses. Avenues is part of the Nord Anglia Education network of 60+ schools across 30+ countries, and through this network, students in grade 6 and above participate in Global Games, STEAM Festival, and Performing Arts Festival events. The school markets itself as elite global education, with Avenues New York tuition of $75,300 for 2026-2027 making it Manhattan's most expensive private school, and reports that 78% of graduates attend one of the world's top 50 universities. Revenue is generated primarily through annual tuition, supplemented by the Explorers after-school program (100+ activities), Avenues Nature Camp, Campus Exchange Program between New York and São Paulo, the Avenues Store, and the Care social scholarship program covering up to 98% of tuition for qualifying families. The company is privately held under Avenues World Holdings LLC, a subsidiary of Nord Anglia Education, and operates with 501-1,000 employees across its two campuses.

Name

Avenues: The World School

Legal name

Avenues World Holdings LLC

Website

https://avenues.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Avenues: The World School operates two interconnected for-profit private pre-K-12 campuses in New York and São Paulo, delivering a proprietary global curriculum (Avenues World Elements) with NEASC-accredited dual diploma pathways under Nord Anglia Education ownership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 International Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Academic Support, Tutoring & Language Support for Enrolled Overseas Secondary Students (EDAIAHAK), On-Ground Orientation, Travel, Transfers & Logistics Support (EDAIAHAL)

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• International school
• Global curriculum
• Dual diploma program
• College preparatory

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Annual tuition is the primary revenue stream. For the 2026-2027 academic year, Avenues New York charges $75,300 for full-time nursery through grade 12, making it Manhattan's most expensive private school. Tuition covers the full academic program including the global curriculum, English immersion, and dual diploma preparation.
2. Extended Learning / Extracurricular Programs: Revenue from over 100 after-school activities including Acting Academy, Carpentry, Capoeira, Mandarin, Coding, Jiu-jitsu, Musical Theatre, PlayLab, Robotics, Soccer, and more. These are offered through the Explorers program and are fee-based supplementary programs.
3. School Break Programs (Nature Camp): Holiday camp programs (Avenues Nature Camp) offered twice yearly in January and June-July. Open to children aged 3-11, combining outdoor experiences with project-based learning in 100% English. Registration fees cover instruction, snacks, lunch, materials, and field trips.
4. Campus Exchange Program: Global campus exchange enabling students in grades 4 and 5 to study at Avenues New York. This unique cross-campus experience generates additional program revenue.
5. Avenues Store (Merchandise): Online store selling school uniforms, athletic apparel, and merchandise for the Avenues community, including items supporting the Avenues Aviators athletic teams.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Avenues: The World School is a for-profit private international school system delivering nursery-through-grade-12 education across two interconnected campuses in New York and São Paulo. The school offers a global, research-backed curriculum built on the proprietary Avenues World Elements (AWE) framework, with English immersion, interdisciplinary project-based learning, and a dual diploma (American NEASC-accredited and Brazilian) pathway. Beyond core academics, Avenues provides 100+ after-school activities, college counseling, language support, and a campus exchange program.

Product overview

Avenues: The World School operates as a single unified private international school with two interconnected campuses — New York (founded 2012) and São Paulo (opened 2018) — serving students from nursery through grade 12. The school is NEASC-accredited and offers a dual-diploma program (Brazilian and US) at both campuses. Its educational portfolio includes the core school programs across three divisions (Primary/Middle/Upper Grades), the Explorers Program (100+ extracurriculars), the ALLI English language program, the Avenues Nature Camp seasonal program, the Campus Exchange between campuses, LEAP community outreach, the Care social scholarship program, and the Avenues OPEN parent and alumni portal. All campuses are governed by the Avenues World Elements (AWE) global curricular framework and operate under Nord Anglia Education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OPEN: Parent and alumni portal for Avenues community members to access school information, grades, and communication.
• Avenues World Elements (AWE)
• Care Social Scholarship Program
• LEAP
• Explorers Program

Products and services

• Avenues New York Campus Flagship Avenues campus located in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood, serving students from nursery through grade 12 with a research-backed global curriculum, English immersion, and NEASC accreditation.
• Avenues São Paulo Campus Second Avenues campus located in São Paulo's Jardim Panorama, serving students from nursery through grade 12, offering a dual-diploma program (Brazilian and US/NEASC-accredited American diploma). Achieved NEASC accreditation in 2026.
• Upper Grades Program (Grades 9-12)
• Middle Grades Program (Grades 6-8) The middle school program covering grades 6-8, delivering bilingual instruction in English and Portuguese with rigorous interdisciplinary projects and social-emotional support through the Deans program.
• Explorers Program An extended learning and extracurricular program offering over 100 after-school clubs and courses including acting, carpentry, capoeira, Mandarin Chinese, coding, jiu-jitsu, musical theatre, robotics, and soccer for students of all ages. Activities are fee-based supplementary programs.
• Avenues Nature Camp A seasonal school break program (offered in January and June-July) for students aged 3-11, combining outdoor experiences with project-based learning in a 100% English language environment. Registration fees cover instruction, snacks, lunch, materials, and field trips.
• Avenues Language Learning Intensive (ALLI) A language support program for grades 6-9 that helps students master English as a second language in preparation for regular classes at Avenues São Paulo.
• Campus Exchange Program A global learning experience unique to Avenues, enabling students in grades 4 and 5 at the São Paulo campus to travel to and study at the Avenues New York campus, with cross-campus collaborative projects and cross-cultural friendships.
• LEAP (Learning and Volunteering Program) An extracurricular community service program that welcomes adults and children from the neighboring Jardim Panorama community to the campus for after-school classes taught by Avenues students, faculty, and staff.
• Avenues Store (Merchandise) Online store selling school uniforms, athletic apparel, and merchandise for the Avenues community, including items supporting the Avenues Aviators athletic teams.

Quantifiable outcome

• 78% of graduates attend one of the world's top 50 universities
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Vaga LumecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2001Nationally-recognized NGO founded in 2001 by Sylvia Guimaraes (Avenues São Paulo's Director of Community Engagement) to empower children in Brazil's rural Amazon through reading and community library management. Sylvia serves as president alongside her Avenues role. Avenues supports this mission through community engagement programs including LEAP and the Fellowship program.
• Nord Anglia EducationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNord Anglia Education is the parent organization of Avenues: The World School. Avenues is part of Nord Anglia's global network of 60+ schools across 30+ countries. Through this network, Avenues students in grade 6 and above participate in global events including the Global Games, STEAM Festival, and Performing Arts Festival across the Americas.
• Nord Anglia Americas NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNord Anglia Education's network across the Americas provides Avenues students with opportunities to compete and collaborate with peers from schools across the region through annual events including Global Games, STEAM Festival, and Performing Arts Festival.
• Quintal 7 CoresminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEducational partner providing Acting Academy and Carpentry programs for Avenues São Paulo students (Nursery through grade 5 for Acting Academy; Nursery through grade 2 for Carpentry). Programs develop motor, sensory, social, and creative skills through creative and exploratory workshops.
• Escola Sao ConfúciominorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner providing Mandarin Chinese language classes for students in grades 2-12 at Avenues São Paulo. Students develop reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills while learning from classic texts and the Chinese philosophical tradition.
• SupergeeksminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWorld's first and leading school of robotics and programming for children and teens, founded in Silicon Valley in 2012. Provides after-school coding program for students in grades 1-8 at Avenues São Paulo, developing logical thinking, problem solving, and collaboration skills.
• Companhia Paulista (Jiu-jitsu)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHistoric jiu-jitsu team and academy founded in São Paulo in 1980, known for top fighters including Eduardo Santoro and Carlos Vieira. Provides jiu-jitsu program for students in grades 1-12 at Avenues São Paulo.
• School of BroadwayminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides musical theatre program for Avenues São Paulo students in grades 3-5. Immerses students in the world of performance with professional music teachers and workshops with renowned artists, developing skills in singing, acting, dancing, and interpretation.
• Conexão LúdicaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExperts in using play to promote learning and development. Provides PlayLab program for students in Nursery through grade 5 at Avenues São Paulo, offering daily sessions with games, sports, and specialized supervision.
• Young EngineersminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInternational partner operating in 60 countries providing robotics program for students in Kindergarten through grade 5 at Avenues São Paulo. Teaches problem-solving, logical thinking, and fine motor skills through project-based robotics learning.
• Little KickersminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExperts in early childhood soccer instruction providing soccer program for Nursery and Pre-K students at Avenues São Paulo. Develops coordination, teamwork, and early sports skills.
• Rent A ProminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBrazil's leading sports advisory providing soccer program for students from Kindergarten through grade 5 at Avenues São Paulo. Offers qualified instructors for developing coordination, discipline, and teamwork.
• Associação Ecofuturo / Parque das NeblinasminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership with Parque das Neblinas and Associação Ecofuturo for environmental education field trips. Avenues 2nd graders visited the park and created a visitor's guide for children, learning about the Atlantic Forest biome and environmental preservation.
• Andrade, Foz, Hypolito e Médicis Sociedade de AdvogadosminorOthersLaw firm serving as Avenues' Data Protection Officer under Brazilian LGPD requirements. Contact: Carolina Moura Foz at [email protected].

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Spence School: Top-tier Manhattan girls' school with $70K+ tuition, comparable brand prestige and outcomes profile. Direct competitor within the elite Manhattan private school tier.
• United Nations International School (UNIS): Manhattan-based K-12 international school serving globally-minded families with IB curriculum. Competes directly with Avenues New York for internationally-oriented families willing to pay premium tuition.
• Brearley School: Elite Manhattan girls' K-12 school with $70K+ tuition tier. Competes with Avenues for premium-segment families in NYC and represents one of the eight schools projected to charge above $70,000 for 2026-2027.
• Dwight Global Online School: Operated by Nord Anglia within the same parent network, offering a global online curriculum. Comparable international, premium-priced educational offering serving globally mobile families with similar dual-diploma pathways.
• Chapin School: Elite Manhattan K-12 school in the highest tuition bracket. Direct competitor to Avenues New York for premium-segment Manhattan families seeking rigorous college-preparatory education.
• Dalton School: Elite Manhattan private K-12 school among the most expensive in NYC. Direct competitor for UHNW families in Manhattan's Chelsea/Upper East Side catchment areas, with comparable premium pricing.
• St. Paul's British School of São Paulo: São Paulo-based British international school offering premium tuition. Competes with Avenues São Paulo for internationally-oriented families in Brazil, including expat and Brazilian elite segments.
• Graded School (São Paulo): Premier American international school in São Paulo with IB and American curriculum. Direct competitor in the São Paulo premium international education market with comparable tuition and college placement outcomes.

Broad incumbents

• Nord Anglia Education: Parent company and operator of 60+ premium international schools across 30+ countries. Direct overlap in target customer (UHNW international families) and premium tuition model; Avenues functions as a flagship within Nord Anglia's network.

Regional players

• Avenues Shenzhen: Campus referenced within the Avenues/Nord Anglia ecosystem in China. Operates under similar global curriculum framework but serves a different geography (mainland China) than Avenues' directly operated NYC and São Paulo campuses.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/avenuesed
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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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