Colégio São José dos Padres de Sion

What Colégio São José dos Padres de Sion does

Colégio São José dos Padres de Sion (commercial name Colégio Sion Ipiranga) is a private Catholic K-12 institution located at Rua Agostinho Gomes, 1941, in the Ipiranga neighborhood of São Paulo, Brazil. Founded on October 23, 1923 by Pe. Arnaldo Dante of the Congregação Nossa Senhora de Sion as a parish school serving children of neighborhood workers, the school has operated continuously for over 100 years and now serves Educação Infantil (Early Childhood), Ensino Fundamental I and II (Elementary, grades 1-9), and Ensino Médio (High School). The institution is maintained by Instituto Theodoro Ratisbonne, the Brazilian arm of the global Sion Congregation founded in Paris in 1843.

The academic core is delivered through the Sistema de Ensino Anglo partnership, covering curriculum, materials, and university entrance preparation (vestibulares/ENEM). Layered on top are several proprietary modules: a daily English Projeto Bilíngue built on International School curriculum and Macmillan Education materials; the Mind Makers computational-thinking and digital citizenship program; a Projeto Socioemocional backed by an in-house school psychologist; a Projeto Redação for writing skills; a Pastoral program for Catholic formation; and the Projeto Integral full-day program running from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Sports activities are operated by partner Vulpes 77. Operational infrastructure runs on the Unimestre platform (bulletins, calendar, homework, financials) and Plurall LMS.

Revenue is generated from monthly tuition and school fees across all grade levels, with optional fees for the full-day integral program and extracurricular offerings; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Enrollment is community-led, driven by word-of-mouth, the school website, WhatsApp-scheduled campus visits, and social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn). A formal scholarship program provides 100% tuition coverage for families with per capita income up to 1.5 minimum wages and 50% coverage up to 3 minimum wages, in compliance with Brazilian Lei Complementar 187/2021 and Decree 11.791/2023. The leadership team is led by Diretor Geral Pe. Oberdan Santana da Silva, NDS, with a separate Diretora Pedagógica, Diretora Financeira, and area coordinators across languages, mathematics/natural sciences, and pastoral functions.

Name

Colégio São José dos Padres de Sion

Legal name

Colégio São José dos Padres de Sion

Website

https://colegiosionipiranga.org.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Colégio São José dos Padres de Sion is a private Catholic K-12 school in Ipiranga, São Paulo, founded in 1923 and operated by Instituto Theodoro Ratisbonne, serving families from Early Childhood through High School with Anglo curriculum, bilingual English, and pastoral programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAB

Nonsectarian Independent Boarding Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

SECONDARYEDAJAGAB

English Learner (EL/ESL/ELL) & Bilingual Education Programs

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Special Programs (Gifted, ESL/ELL, Remedial, RTI/MTSS)

Keywords

• K-12 Catholic education
• Bilingual schooling
• University entrance preparation
• Socioemotional development programs
• Extracurricular sports education

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and School Fees: Monthly tuition payments from enrolled students across Educação Infantil, Ensino Fundamental, and Ensino Médio programs. Full-time (integral) program available with extended hours for additional fees.
2. Extracurricular Activities: Revenue from sports programs (administered by Vulpes 77 partner), pastoral activities, and other optional extracurricular offerings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Colégio São José dos Padres de Sion (Colégio Sion Ipiranga) is a private Catholic K-12 school offering education from Early Childhood (Educação Infantil) through High School (Ensino Médio), complemented by bilingual English instruction, socioemotional development, sports, pastoral, and university entrance exam preparation programs. The school operates on its physical campus in the Ipiranga neighborhood of São Paulo and is sustained by monthly tuition payments along with a scholarship program for low-income families.

Product overview

Colégio São José Sion Ipiranga is a Catholic educational institution offering a unified educational program from Early Childhood Education through High School (100+ years of operation since 1923). The institution operates under a platform-plus-modules model, combining its core academic programs (Educação Infantil, Ensino Fundamental I, Ensino Fundamental II, and Ensino Médio) with specialized supplementary modules including Projeto Bilíngue (daily English immersion), Mind Makers (digital thinking), Projeto Socioemocional (social-emotional development), Projeto Redação (writing skills), Escola de Esportes (sports program via Vulpes), and Pastoral (spiritual formation). All programs use Sistema de Ensino Anglo materials and are enhanced with the Integral (full-day) option. The institution is maintained by Instituto Theodoro Ratisbonne and directed by Pe. Oberdan Santana da Silva, NDS, serving the Ipiranga neighborhood of São Paulo.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Educação Infantil (Early Childhood Education) Early childhood education program for children ages 3 to 5, featuring daily bilingual English instruction, Mind Makers digital thinking curriculum, socioemotional development, and Christian values formation; designed for families in Ipiranga neighborhood of São Paulo.
• Ensino Fundamental I (Elementary School - Initial Years) Elementary school program for grades 1-5 using Sistema de Ensino Anglo materials, with bilingual English instruction, writing development projects, and diverse extracurricular activities for young learners.
• Ensino Fundamental II (Elementary School - Final Years) Middle school program for grades 6-9 featuring math and science olympiads, laboratory activities, cultural events, and structured preparation for the transition to high school.
• Ensino Médio (High School) High school program with personalized instruction focused on major Brazilian university entrance exams (vestibulares) and ENEM, featuring mock exams, writing workshops, olympiads, debate programs, and academic support sessions in partnership with Anglo.
• Projeto Integral (Full-Day Program)

Quantifiable outcome

• 90%+ university approval rate at top Brazilian universities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sistema de Ensino AnglocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary academic partner providing complete teaching system and materials for Elementary and High School education. The partnership includes simulated exams, exam preparation materials, and aligned curriculum for university entrance exam preparation.
• Macmillan EducationcoreTechnology or IntegrationPublisher partner providing educational materials and content aligned with international standards, supporting the bilingual program and overall curriculum delivery.
• International SchoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner providing bilingual curriculum and materials for the school's bilingual program, offering international-standard educational content for English language instruction.
• Mind MakerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational technology partner developing students' computational thinking, logic, and problem-solving skills. The program includes digital safety and responsibility training for young learners.
• Vulpes 77minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports program administrator providing diverse athletic activities including football, basketball, volleyball, yoga, judo, and cheerleading. Focuses on character development and life skills through sports.
• Instituto Theodoro RatisbonnecoreOthersParent religious organization that maintains the school in the name of the Congregação dos Religiosos de Sion. Responsible for institutional oversight, scholarship programs, and adherence to Catholic educational mission.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• St. Paul's School (São Paulo): British international school in São Paulo offering bilingual K-12 education with strong university placement. Comparable on bilingual immersion and premium family segment.
• Colégio Porto Seguro: Private K-12 school in São Paulo's Panamby region offering bilingual education and comprehensive extracurricular programs. Comparable across target segment, pricing tier, and program breadth.
• Colégio Sion Vila Maria: Another Sion-network Catholic K-12 school in São Paulo, sharing the same congregational governance, curriculum philosophy, and brand DNA. Operates as a near-clone in a different São Paulo neighborhood.
• Colégio Rio Branco: Traditional São Paulo private K-12 school with long-standing reputation and bilingual track. Comparable on heritage brand, academic outcomes, and family demographics.
• Colégio Visconde de Porto Seguro: Large private K-12 school in São Paulo with strong bilingual program and university preparation focus. Comparable in program structure, especially the English immersion track.
• Colégio Pueri Domus: Private São Paulo K-12 school with bilingual curriculum and full-day program offerings. Comparable in serving dual-income families seeking holistic, English-enriched education.
• Colégio Sion Higienópolis: Sister school within the same Congregação Nossa Senhora de Sion network in São Paulo, offering K-12 Catholic education with overlapping bilingual and value-formation programs. Closest functional and brand comparator.

Broad incumbents

• Colégio Santa Cruz: Established Catholic private K-12 school in São Paulo with high university placement rates. Comparable on religious affiliation, academic rigor, and premium positioning.
• Colégio Bandeirantes: Premier private K-12 school in São Paulo with strong university placement and bilingual offerings. Represents a higher-tier incumbent competing for the same outcome-oriented families.
• Colégio São Luís: Jesuit Catholic private K-12 school in São Paulo with strong university prep tradition and values-based formation. Directly competes for Catholic, academically oriented families.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SionIpiranga
• Facebookfacebook.com/sion.ipiranga
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/col%C3%A9gio-s%C3%A3o-jos%C3%A9-dos-padres-de-sion
• Instagraminstagram.com/sion.ipiranga

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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