Cursinho da Poli

What Cursinho da Poli does

Cursinho da Poli is a São Paulo-based pre-university preparatory course institution founded in 1987 by students of the Escola Politécnica da Universidade de São Paulo (USP), operating today under the non-profit Fundação PoliSaber (established 2009). The company delivers intensive ENEM and vestibular preparation for Brazil's most competitive public universities — including USP, UNICAMP, UNESP, UNIFESP, and UFABC — serving high school graduates and gap-year students (typically aged 16–22), with a particular concentration of students from public schools and first-generation university aspirants aligned with the institution's founding social mission.

The product portfolio spans year-long Extensivo courses delivered in-person at the Paraíso (Rua Apeninos, 595) and Tatuapé (Rua Bom Sucesso, 342) units across multiple schedules (Monday–Friday, Tuesday–Thursday, Saturday-only), specialized Medicina Integral and Medicina Híbrido tracks (including a 56-class-per-week immersive program described as the second-highest workload in the market), an online CP Online subscription line (Focus ENEM, Focus Medicina, Medicina Completo), subject-specific review modules for first- and second-phase exams, and 2ª Fase career-track packages. The technology layer includes a proprietary learning management system (aulapp.com.br), TRI-graded ENEM simulations, live online streaming with on-demand replay, and four proprietary in-house textbook series (Atena, Selene, Hermes, Hipócrates) updated annually. Seventy percent of teaching staff are former Cursinho da Poli students, reinforcing cultural continuity and methodological alignment.

Cursinho da Poli monetizes almost exclusively through direct-to-consumer tuition fees, with courses priced in Brazilian Reais and offered via installment plans (up to 12x credit card through GETNET, up to 7x bank slip). Monthly tuition ranges from approximately R$212.50 (Saturday extensivo) to R$765 (Medicina Integral), with total program fees ranging from ~R$2,550 to ~R$9,180 for in-person tracks and R$720–R$3,850 for online CP Online subscriptions. Distribution is community-led and organic — relying on word-of-mouth, alumni referrals, the institutional brand tied to the USP ecosystem, WhatsApp consultation, and a self-serve e-commerce storefront — without evidence of paid acquisition channels. The institution holds no subsidiaries, has no disclosed funding rounds, and operates as a private non-profit foundation rather than a commercial enterprise.

Name

Cursinho da Poli

Legal name

Fundação PoliSaber

Website

https://cursinhodapoli.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Cursinho da Poli is a São Paulo-based non-profit pre-university preparatory institution, founded in 1987 by USP engineering students, delivering ENEM and vestibular courses (including specialized Medicine tracks) to high school graduates and first-generation university aspirants across two physical units and an online platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pre-University Test Preparation Services

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Other Schools and Instruction (6116)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Graduate & Professional School Admissions Exams (GRE/GMAT/LSAT/MCAT) Prep (EDANABAB)

Keywords

• Pre-university preparation
• Vestibular prep courses
• ENEM exam preparation
• Medical school prep
• Online learning platform

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course Tuition Fees: The primary revenue stream consists of tuition fees for pre-university preparation courses (Extensivos, Medicina Integral, Medicina Híbrido, Revisão Intensiva). Courses are priced as total program fees with installment payment options (up to 12x credit card, up to 7x via bank slip). Discounts are offered for early enrollment via promotional lots.
2. Online Course Subscriptions (CP Online): Digital-only course packages (Focus ENEM, Focus Medicina, Medicina Completo) sold as subscription-style access with defined durations (6–12 months). Includes digital study materials, recorded classes, simulations, and online tutoring. Material format (digital vs. printed add-on) is selectable at purchase.
3. Books and Literary Works: Sale of proprietary books including 'Estudo das Obras Literárias: Fuvest e Unicamp' (Edição 2024) and individual required reading works (Obras Obrigatórias) such as 'A Falência', 'Angústia', 'Quincas Borba', 'Terra Sonâmbula', etc. Also includes standalone study guides and literary companions.
4. Printed Didactic Material Sets (Conjuntos): Physical textbook bundles sold separately as add-ons or standalone products. Sets are named after the course (e.g., Conjunto Extensivo Completo, Conjunto CP Online – Focus ENEM) and range from ~R$287 to ~R$2,661 depending on content volume (page count, number of booklets, inclusion of cadernos de revisão).
5. Subject-Specific Review Courses and 2nd Phase Packages: Individual subject review courses (e.g., Matemática 1ª fase, Biologia 2ª fase) and discipline-specific packages for second-phase exam preparation (e.g., Pacote 2ª fase – Medicina, Pacote 2ª fase – Engenharia) sold as one-time purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cursinho da Poli operates a non-profit pre-university preparatory institution offering intensive courses for Brazil's ENEM and vestibular entrance exams (FUVEST, UNICAMP, UNESP, UNIFESP, UFABC). Its offerings span year-long Extensivo programs, specialized Medicina Integral and Medicina Híbrido tracks, online subscription courses (CP Online), intensive Revisão review courses, subject-specific reviews, 2ª Fase career packages, and proprietary study materials, delivered in-person, via live streaming, and on-demand through its own aulapp.com.br student portal.

Product overview

Cursinho da Poli offers a comprehensive suite of pre-university preparation courses focused on ENEM and Brazilian vestibulares (FUVEST, UNICAMP, UNESP). The product portfolio includes: Extensivo courses (year-long intensive programs in multiple schedules including Segunda a Sexta, Terça a Quinta, and Saturday-only formats), specialized Medicina Integral and Medicina Híbrido courses for medical school preparation, CP Online self-study platforms (Focus Enem, Focus Medicina, and Medicina Completo with varying content depth and duration), subject-specific Revisão review courses for first and second-phase exams covering Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, History, Philosophy/Sociology, and Portuguese, ENEM-specific review modules, and 2ª Fase subject-specific packages for particular career tracks (Medicine, Law, Engineering, Dentistry, Psychology, Pedagogy, Letters, Veterinary Medicine, International Relations, Audiovisual/Design/Journalism, Administration/Economics, and Biomedical Sciences). The company also provides educational materials including the literary study guide for FUVEST/UNICAMP works, review booklets, and comprehensive material packages (Conjunto). Courses are delivered through in-person (Presencial), hybrid (Híbrido), live-stream (Ao Vivo), and online formats across units in Paraíso and Tatuapé, São Paulo.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Extensivo Course (Semi de Agosto 2026 — Segunda a Sexta, Terça a Quinta, and Sábado formats) Year-long intensive preparatory course for ENEM and Brazilian vestibulares (FUVEST, UNICAMP, UNESP) offered in multiple scheduling formats (Monday–Friday, Tuesday–Thursday, Saturday-only) for high-school graduates and gap-year students, with printed materials included.
• Medicina Integral (Semi de Agosto 2026) Full-day intensive Medicine preparation course meeting Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 6:30 PM with 56 weekly classes — the second-highest workload in the Brazilian preparatory course market — for students targeting USP, UNICAMP, UNIFESP, and other top medical schools.
• Medicina Híbrido (Semi de Agosto 2026 — Segunda a Sexta, Terça a Quinta, and Sábado formats) Blended Medicine preparation course combining in-person classes with online deepening content, offered in Monday–Friday, Tuesday–Thursday, and Saturday formats for medical school aspirants who want some flexibility.
• CP Online Medicina Completo

Quantifiable outcome

• Hundreds of documented student approvals per year across top universities including USP, UNICAMP, UNIFESP, UNESP, UFABC

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fundação PoliSabercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFundação PoliSaber is the non-profit institution (created in 2009) that officially licenses the Cursinho da Poli brand and governs its operations across four strategic dimensions: basic education and access to higher education; professional qualification and world of work; community projects in high-complexity territories; and educational innovation and public policy. It anchors the institution's mission in the UN 2030 Agenda and SDG 4, 8, and 10.
• Grêmio Politécnico da USPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe original home of Cursinho da Poli, founded in 1987 by students organized through the Grêmio Politécnico at Escola Politécnica da USP. The Grêmio initiated the brand transfer when the Cursinho left the university campus in 2001, placing the brand under the Instituto do Grêmio Politécnico para o Desenvolvimento da Educação until Fundação PoliSaber took over governance in 2009.
• Instituto do Grêmio Politécnico para o Desenvolvimento da EducaçãocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe entity that held the Cursinho da Poli brand following the institution's departure from USP campus in 2001, until the establishment of Fundação PoliSaber in 2009. Served as the transitional brand custodian preserving the institution's mission and identity.
• MEC ENEM (Ministry of Education)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Ministry of Education's national ENEM platform was created with foundational input from the Cursinho da Poli's pedagogical architecture. This represents an intellectual/policy influence relationship rather than a formal commercial partnership.
• CNODS (Comissão Nacional para os Objetivos do Desenvolvimento Sustentável)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCursinho da Poli participates directly in CNODS, the National Commission for Sustainable Development Goals, as part of its institutional commitment to SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 8 (Decent Work), and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities).
• Programa Manuel QuerinominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity skills training and citizenship program that Cursinho da Poli contributes to as part of its social mission to extend educational access beyond its core vestibular preparation activities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Me Salva!: Online ENEM/vestibular prep platform with subscription video courses and study materials, competing in the same category at lower price points and broader geographic reach than Cursinho da Poli's presencial formats.
• Aprovado (Camila Ribeiro): Online-focused ENEM and vestibular prep provider offering subscription courses and bootcamps, competing with Cursinho da Poli's CP Online line for online-first students in Brazil.
• StandFor Vestibulares: Online vestibular/ENEM prep platform targeting public-university aspirants with accessible pricing, competing with Cursinho da Poli for the same first-generation and public-school student demographic.
• Descomplica: Leading Brazilian edtech focused on online ENEM and vestibular prep via subscription model, offering content at substantially lower price points and competing with Cursinho da Poli's CP Online and presencial students' online alternatives.

Direct peers

• Poliedro: Major Brazilian pre-vestibular system with strong presence in São Paulo and online, including Poliedro Educação and Poliedro Curso, sharing the same vestibular/ENEM exam prep category and Medicina specialization.
• Curso Anglo: Long-established São Paulo pre-vestibular/ENEM prep school with comparable presencial and Medicina offerings, directly competing for the same USP/FUVEST-track student demographic in the SP market.
• Curso Etapa: São Paulo-based pre-vestibular and K-12 institution with comprehensive vestibular/ENEM prep portfolio, including Medicina-intensive tracks, directly competing in the same metro and exam formats.
• CPV (Centro de Preparação para Vestibular): São Paulo-based traditional vestibular prep institution with presencial and online formats, directly comparable to Cursinho da Poli's extensivo and Medicina offerings in the same metropolitan market.

Broad incumbents

• Curso Positivo: Brazilian K-12 and pre-vestibular network with broad national presence and digital platform, offering ENEM/vestibular prep as part of a wider education portfolio rather than as a sole specialization.
• Curso Pitágoras: Brazilian K-12 and pre-vestibular network with national footprint and vestibular/ENEM prep offerings, broader scope than Cursinho da Poli but overlapping significantly in the entrance exam preparation category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@OficialCursinhoDaPoli
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cursinho-da-poli
• Instagraminstagram.com/oficialcursinhodapoli

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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