Colégio Notre Dame de Campinas

What Colégio Notre Dame de Campinas does

Colégio Notre Dame de Campinas is a non-profit private Catholic K-12 institution located in Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil, founded in 1961 by Brother Paulo Schaefer of the Congregation of Holy Cross and now maintained by that religious order (founded 1837 in Le Mans, France). The school operates across three integrated units on a 90,000 m² main campus in the Sousas district: Notre Dame Júnior (Early Childhood, ages 1.5-5), Notre Dame Campinas (Elementary through High School), and Notre Dame CECOIA (Pre-School and Elementary with 100% and 50% scholarship programs under CEBAS certification). It delivers the full Brazilian national curriculum from Educação Infantil through Ensino Médio, augmented by a layered set of optional add-on modules that constitute the school's primary differentiation: a Bilingual Program using CLIL methodology (Early Childhood 2 through grade 5), Middle School Leaders with Brigham Young University (grades 6-8), and an American High School Diploma with the University of Missouri (grades 9-12), each culminating in TOEFL certification. A portfolio of more than 40 elective courses spans Academic, Arts & Culture, Sports, and Technology nuclei, and an academic olympiad program covers 30+ national and international competitions.

The institution is supported by an integrated digital learning platform combining Google Workspace for Education, Canvas LMS, Moodle, Plataforma Semente (audiovisual content), Portal Notre (student portal for grades, financials, and bulletins), ClassApp (parent-school communication), and Redação Nota 1000 (writing practice), with Festpay handling payment processing for ancillary services. Operationally, the school partners with Sanutrin (food services, 2025 onward), chef Felipe Bronze, and nutritionist Cynthia Howlett to deliver on-campus meal programs. Revenue is generated through recurring annual tuition fees paid by families, with pricing not publicly disclosed (families must schedule meetings or contact the school directly). Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the school's website, an "Agende uma Reunião" virtual admissions scheduling feature, on-campus visits, school visits, and an alumni portal for post-graduation community continuity. Strategic partners include the Congregation of Holy Cross (governance and educational philosophy), University of Missouri and Brigham Young University (international curriculum co-development), ETS/TOEFL (English proficiency certification), and High School Education (BYU's Brazilian representative).

Name

Colégio Notre Dame de Campinas

Legal name

Colégio Notre Dame Campinas

Website

https://notredamecampinas.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Colégio Notre Dame de Campinas is a non-profit Catholic K-12 institution in Campinas, Brazil, founded in 1961 by the Congregation of Holy Cross, operating across three units (Early Childhood, Elementary/High School, and CECOIA scholarship program) with add-on international curricula (Bilingual, BYU Middle School Leaders, University of Missouri High School Diploma).

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Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• Catholic school education
• Bilingual education programs
• International high school diploma
• Early childhood education

Headquarters

HQ city

Campíns

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and School Fees: The school operates as a private Catholic institution generating revenue through annual tuition fees charged to families. The school is non-profit, maintained by the Congregation of Santa Cruz. Fees vary by educational segment (Education Infant, Elementary School, High School) and include optional programs such as Bilingual, Full-time, Middle School Leaders, and High School Diploma.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Colégio Notre Dame de Campinas is a private Catholic K-12 school in Campinas, Brazil, maintained by the Congregation of Holy Cross. It delivers formal education from Early Childhood (age 1 year 6 months) through High School, supplemented by optional international curricula including a Bilingual Program (CLIL methodology), Middle School Leaders (with Brigham Young University), and an American High School Diploma (with University of Missouri), plus 40+ elective courses across academic, arts, sports, and technology tracks.

Product overview

Colégio Notre Dame de Campinas is a Catholic private school maintained by the Congregation of Holy Cross, offering a comprehensive K-12 educational system across three units: Notre Dame Júnior (early childhood), Notre Dame Campinas (elementary through high school), and Notre Dame CECOIA (scholarship-based education). The school operates a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on its core academic programs (Educação Infantil, Ensino Fundamental I, Ensino Fundamental II, Ensino Médio) enhanced by international curriculum modules (Programa Bilíngue, Middle School Leaders with Brigham Young University, High School Diploma with University of Missouri), a 40+ course elective program (Cursos Eletivos) spanning Academic, Arts & Culture, Sports, and Technology nuclei, and an academic competition preparation program (Olimpíadas Acadêmicas). Digital learning is supported through an integrated tools platform including Google Workspace, Canvas LMS, Moodle, Portal Notre, and ClassApp. The school emphasizes bilingual education, STEM preparation, and university entrance exam readiness with 80-90% university approval rates.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Brands

• Middle School Leaders: Programa complementar opcional de aprofundamento do idioma inglês, do 6º ao 8º ano, desenvolvido em parceria com a Brigham Young University
• High School Diploma
• Programa Bilíngue

Products and services

• Educação Infantil (Early Childhood Education) Early childhood education program for children from 1 year 6 months to 5 years old, organized in 5 levels (Infantil 1-5), with optional Bilingual Program and full-time care from age 2; delivered at Notre Dame Júnior unit.
• Ensino Fundamental I (Elementary School)

Quantifiable outcome

• 80-90% of students achieve university admission goals by end of High School
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration10 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and support.

• University of MissouricoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe High School Diploma program is developed in partnership with the University of Missouri. The university provides the curriculum, teaching materials, and evaluation instruments. American professors interact with students through a digital platform for assessment activities. Students receive an official American High School diploma upon completion.
• Brigham Young University (BYU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Middle School Leaders program is developed in partnership with BYU. The university is responsible for program development and teaching materials, together with their Brazil representative High School Education (HSE). The program uses co-teaching with Brazilian teachers in the school and American teachers at BYU via digital platform for evaluative activities.
• High School Education (HSE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrazilian representative of Brigham Young University, responsible together with BYU for the development of the Middle School Leaders program and teaching materials.
• SanutrinsupportOthersFood service company specialized in producing meals for students with focus on healthy eating habits. Partner since 2025 with over 15 years of experience, serving 180,000+ meals per month across 40+ schools. Replaced previous provider Nutrebem.
• Cynthia HowlettsupportOthersNutritionist specializing in healthy child feeding who partners with Sanutrin to create nutritious, balanced, and flavorful meals for students.
• Felipe BronzesupportOthersAward-winning chef who creates recipes that spark children's interest in trying new flavors, making meals a fun and memorable experience. Partners with Sanutrin for menu development.
• FestpaysupportOthersPayment system used by the school for food services. Families can register, add credits, monitor spending in real-time, set consumption limits, and manage payments via facial recognition, password, app, or cards.
• TOEFL (Educational Testing Service)coreOthersInternational English proficiency exam administered to students at the end of Bilingual program (5th year), Middle School Leaders (8th year), and High School Diploma (3rd year) to measure English language proficiency levels.
• Congregation of Santa CruzcoreOthersReligious congregation that maintains the school. Founded in 1837 in Le Mans, France. Responsible for the educational philosophy, four pillars of education (educate mind and heart, bring hope, build respect, promote family), and ongoing support and oversight of the school's Catholic mission.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Colégio Rio Branco: High-end private K-12 school in São Paulo known for academic rigor and olympiad participation. Comparable on outcomes-based marketing (university placement, olympiad medals) and premium positioning.
• American School of Campinas: International school in Campinas offering American curriculum. Direct local competitor for the international-program segment of Notre Dame Campinas's families, including the High School Diploma track.
• Colégio Porto Seguro: Premium private K-12 school in São Paulo with bilingual education and strong vestibular preparation track record. Comparable on premium pricing, K-12 continuity, and university outcomes messaging.
• Colégio Bandeirantes: Premium private K-12 school in São Paulo with strong university placement outcomes and a broad extracurricular/offerings portfolio. Comparable to Notre Dame Campinas as a high-end Brazilian independent school competing on academic excellence and parent brand preference.
• Colégio Positivo: Large Brazilian K-12 network with bilingual and international programs (including American-style offerings) and a strong olympiad track record. Comparable on international curriculum partnerships and scale of academic competition participation.
• Colégio Magno: Premium private K-12 school in Brasília with bilingual programs and emphasis on international certifications. Comparable on premium positioning, bilingual/international curriculum strategy, and university outcomes focus.
• Colégio São Luís: Jesuit private K-12 school in São Paulo with a comparable religious-identity, university-prep positioning, and long tradition. Direct comparable on the religious-affiliated premium private school dimension.
• Colégio Santa Maria: Catholic private K-12 school in São Paulo with bilingual programs and university prep focus. Closely comparable on Catholic identity, K-12 span, and bilingual/elective enrichment.

Broad incumbents

• Maple Bear Canadian School: Brazilian franchise network offering Canadian-style bilingual education across many cities. Comparable on bilingual K-12 positioning but operates as a broader franchise rather than a single institution; relevant for benchmarking bilingual program structure.

Others

• Congregação de Santa Cruz — Other Notre Dame Schools in Brazil: Other Notre Dame schools maintained by the same Congregation of Holy Cross across Brazil. Direct network peers sharing educational philosophy (four pillars), bilingual programs, and administrative structures with the Campinas campus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/NotreDameCampinas

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Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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