International School of Curitiba

What International School of Curitiba does

International School of Curitiba (ISC) is a private, non-profit parents' association (Associação da Escola Internacional de Curitiba) operating a co-educational college-preparatory school in the Santa Felicidade neighborhood of Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil. Founded in 1959 as the American Cooperative School and rebranded roughly a decade later, ISC serves approximately 710 students from Early Childhood (ages 2-5) through Grade 12, drawn from a community representing more than 25 nationalities. The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS), the New England Association of Schools & Colleges (NEASC), the International Baccalaureate Organization (IB World School), and the Secretaria de Educação do Estado do Paraná, and offers the IB Diploma Programme for Grades 11-12 alongside the Classroom Without Walls experiential learning program.

The school's core product spans four divisions (Early Childhood Center, Elementary, Middle School, High School) supplemented by the IB Diploma, College Counseling, Athletics & Sports, Arts, Design & Innovation Lab, and ISC Academy afterschool activities. The technology stack includes a MagicSchool AI Innovation Partnership (first in Latin America), a proprietary ISC AI Ethical Framework, and a Digital Toolkit comprising Gemini, Canva AI, and Flint, supported by MAPGrowth assessments, Toddle for parent communication, and OpenApply for admissions. ISC also operates a Design & Innovation Lab with LEGO Mindstorm robotics and drones.

ISC's revenue model is dominated by recurring tuition (R$22,918 annually for Grades 1-12; R$655-R$3,323 monthly for ECC), supplemented by annual association fees earmarked for campus capital projects, a tiered 1959 Club donor program (R$1,959 to R$100,000+), a Lei de Incentivo ao Esporte tax-incentive sports funding channel supporting 160 student-athletes, the annual ISC Night fundraising gala, and the wider Advancement program that has completed more than 50 community-funded projects in 12 years. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, leveraging campus visits, the OpenApply platform, a Buddy Program for new families, the Parent Teacher Organization, and content channels including the Parent Learning Academy Podcast on Spotify. Governance is by a volunteer parent Board of Directors (up to nine members, three-year terms), reinforcing the parent-owned association model.

Name

International School of Curitiba

Legal name

Associação da Escola Internacional de Curitiba

Website

https://iscbrazil.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

International School of Curitiba is a private, non-profit parents' association operating a co-educational K-12 international school in Curitiba, Brazil, serving approximately 710 students from 25+ nationalities through CIS, NEASC, and IB-accredited programs with AI-integrated learning.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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), Pre-College Summer/Winter Academic Programs (High School Students) (EDAIAIAD)

Keywords

• International K-12 education
• College preparatory schooling
• IB diploma programme
• Early childhood education
• Nonprofit private school

Headquarters

HQ city

Curitiba

HQ country

Brazil

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Monthly tuition fees serve the primary purpose of offering top-quality teachers and professionals. Different fee structures for ECC programs (R$655-R$3,323) and Grades 1-12 (R$22,918).
2. Association Contribution: Annual association fees used for major campus improvement projects such as construction, renovations, and expansion of learning spaces.
3. Donations and Advancement Program: Voluntary donations accelerating implementation of innovative projects. Includes 1959 Club membership (R$1,959+), Wildcat Ambassador donations, and project-specific funding for technology and facilities.
4. Lei de Incentivo ao Esporte: Sports incentive law program allowing companies to donate up to 2% and individuals up to 7% of taxes owed to support student-athletes with training, equipment, and tournament participation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

International School of Curitiba delivers full college preparatory international education from Early Childhood (ages 2-5) through High School (Grade 12), including the IB Diploma Programme. The school augments core academics with AI-integrated learning technology, the Classroom Without Walls experiential travel program, athletics, arts, design and innovation, college counseling, and after-school activities. It operates a single campus in Curitiba under a non-profit parent association governance model.

Product overview

International School of Curitiba is a nonprofit international school offering comprehensive education from Early Childhood (ages 2-5) through High School (Grade 12), structured as a unified educational program spanning four divisions: Early Childhood Center, Elementary School (Grades 1-5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), and High School (Grades 9-12). The core academic program is enhanced by the IB Diploma Programme, Classroom Without Walls experiential learning, AI-Powered Learning Technology (including MagicSchool AI partnership and Digital Toolkit with Gemini/Canva/Flint), Arts Program, Design & Innovation Lab, Athletics & Sports Program, ISC Academy afterschool activities, and College Counseling. The school also operates supplementary programs including the 1959 Club donor recognition, Lei de Incentivo ao Esporte sports donation program, ISC Night fundraising gala, and Advancement Projects funded through community donations. Communication is facilitated through Toddle platform, with Parent Learning Academy providing parent education via workshops and Spotify podcasts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Childhood Center (ECC)
• Elementary School Grades 1-5 program delivering transdisciplinary, real-world, personalized education with no-homework policy, social-emotional learning, and preparation for Middle School.
• Middle School
• High School
• IB Diploma Programme
• Classroom Without Walls (CWW)
• AI-Powered Learning Technology
• College Counseling
• Arts Program
• Athletics & Sports Program
• ISC Academy (Afterschool Activities)
• Parent Learning Academy

Quantifiable outcome

• 46% of Class of 2025 received scholarship offers totaling US$18,073,746
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability9 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Council of International Schools (CIS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIS provides international accreditation ensuring ISC meets globally recognized standards for education quality, student well-being, and global citizenship preparation.
• New England Association of Schools & Colleges (NEASC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEASC provides accreditation based on proven methodology since 1885, supporting ISC's continuous improvement and academic excellence goals.
• International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIBO grants IB World School membership allowing ISC to offer IB Diploma Programme for Grades 11-12, providing rigorous university preparation.
• Association of American Schools in South America (AMISA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMISA membership facilitates participation in SAAC sports tournaments, fine arts festivals, and professional development conferences across South America.
• MagicSchool AIcoreTechnology or IntegrationFirst school in Latin America to become MagicSchool AI Innovation Partner, integrating advanced AI tools into classrooms for personalized learning and lesson planning.
• South American Activities Conference (SAAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAAC organizes international sports tournaments and fine arts festivals for schools in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, and Uruguay.
• Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCASE provides international guidelines and principles for fundraising and school development practices.
• Onda EcominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnda Eco provides ecologically friendly cleaning products for ISC's maintenance team, ensuring a clean campus and safe environment.
• Search AssociatesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational teacher recruitment platform used by ISC to attract qualified international teaching candidates.
• Global Recruitment CollaborativeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational teacher recruitment fair organization connecting ISC with qualified international teaching candidates.
• Various Universities (Harvard, Johns Hopkins, etc.)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partners participate in on-campus visits and college fairs, accepting ISC graduates for undergraduate programs.
• SUMA ArquiteturaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture firm providing design services for new Elementary School building project.
• Tha EngenhariaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction company responsible for building the new Elementary School facility.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• St. Paul's School: Leading IB World School in São Paulo offering K-12 international education with similar international curriculum and Brazilian+global accreditation profile. Directly comparable as a premium international K-12 in Brazil's largest market.
• Chapel School São Paulo: International Christian school in São Paulo offering K-12 with IB and American curriculum, serving expatriate and Brazilian families. Comparable on international curriculum, accreditation, and premium positioning.
• Graded - The American School of São Paulo: American international K-12 school in São Paulo with IB Diploma Programme and similar accreditation (CIS/NEASC). Direct comparable on curriculum structure, university placement focus, and target multinational family segment.
• Pan American School of Porto Alegre: International K-12 school in southern Brazil offering IB and American curriculum. Regional comparable on international curriculum, southern Brazil location, and premium family targeting.
• Escola Graduada de São Paulo: Historic São Paulo international school (founded 1920) offering K-12 with international curriculum. Comparable on long heritage, premium positioning, and similar family demographics in the Brazilian premium market.
• Escola Internacional de Alphaville: International K-12 school in São Paulo metro area offering IB curriculum to a similar premium family segment. Directly comparable on international curriculum, pricing tier, and competitive positioning vs. ISC.
• The British School of Rio de Janeiro: Long-established British/international K-12 school in Rio de Janeiro serving a similar expatriate and affluent Brazilian family segment. Comparable on international curriculum, accreditation profile, and premium tuition positioning.

Emerging players

• Dwight School São Paulo: Branch of the global Dwight School network offering IB curriculum in São Paulo. Comparable on IB Diploma, international faculty mix, and global university placement focus, with brand reinforcement from a US-headquartered network.
• Avenues: The World School São Paulo: Newer premium global international school entering São Paulo with strong brand and global curriculum. Represents an emerging competitive threat in the same premium family segment, with deep parent-association and AI-friendly curriculum design.

Broad incumbents

• Beacon School (New York): Established progressive K-12 international school in NYC, long-standing IB World School. Comparable as a model of a values-driven, internationally-minded, non-traditional private K-12 with similar emphasis on student agency and global preparation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/gustavosegui
• Instagraminstagram.com/iscnight
• Xx.com/iscbrazil

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 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 →

Frequently asked questions about International School of Curitiba