I P E - Instituto De Pesquisas Educacionais

What I P E - Instituto De Pesquisas Educacionais does

IPE - Instituto De Pesquisas Educacionais is a privately held, family-founded K-12 private school operating a single 10,000 m² campus in Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, Espírito Santo, Brazil. Founded in 1999 by psicopedagoga Luizette Azeredo Bittencourt, the institution delivers a full educational pipeline from Berçário (Nursery) through Educação Infantil, Ensino Fundamental (séries iniciais and finais), and Ensino Médio, anchored in a pedagogical framework drawing on Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences theory, learning window theory, and UNESCO's four pillars of education. The core product surface comprises 56 air-conditioned classrooms, science and computer laboratories, a library, auditorium, covered and wooded patios, cafeteria, and sports court, supplemented by an extensive add-on portfolio: approximately 10 extracurricular modalities (Ballet, Judo, Theater, Choir, Music, Futsal, Handebol, Basketball, Volleyball, Rhythmic Gymnastics), enrichment formats (Aulas Shows, Aulas Passeio field trips, Hackathon), thematic projects (Bosque do Futuro, Reflorestamento, Grito das Águas, Feira de Ciências, Festival de Teatro, literary projects), and Bolsão — an annual scholarship competition used as a recruitment funnel for high-performing Ensino Médio students.

The underlying technology stack is modest: Google for Education (Workspace) is integrated into teaching and administration, the school maintains a self-service Portal Aluno/Professor (ipe.escolaweb.com.br), and a Lógica de Programação class plus an annual Hackathon introduce Scratch and Design Thinking. There is no proprietary technology, no published AI products, and no API surface; technology serves operational efficiency and curriculum enrichment rather than as a commercial product.

The revenue model is direct-to-consumer B2C tuition: families pay recurring monthly fees for enrollment in the three core segments, plus subscriptions for extracurricular activities (e.g., Ballet at R$100/month, Musical Initiation at R$120/month). Enrollment is captured through on-site visits, the school portal, phone, and WhatsApp. The school is an associated member of SINEPE-ES (the state private schools union) and is a Google for Education partner, but has no institutional investors, no parent company, and no disclosed funding rounds. The school has received the Prêmio Gazeta Empresarial as standout education company for four consecutive years (2020-2023) and is recognized as the most remembered school in all three segments in the local market.

Name

I P E - Instituto De Pesquisas Educacionais

Legal name

IPE Instituto de Pesquisas Educacionais

Website

https://ipeduca.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IPE - Instituto De Pesquisas Educacionais is a privately held K-12 school in Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, Espírito Santo, Brazil, founded in 1999 by Luizette Azeredo Bittencourt. It serves families with full-cycle education from nursery through high school on a single 10,000 m² campus with 56 classrooms, plus ~20 extracurricular and project-based programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJAFAB

Instructional Delivery & Pedagogy (School-Led)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment (School-Delivered)

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• Early childhood education
• Secondary school programs
• Extracurricular activities
• College preparatory education

Headquarters

HQ city

Cachoeiro de Itapemirim

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrollment Fees: IPE generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged to students across its education segments: Educação Infantil, Ensino Fundamental, and Ensino Médio. Additional revenue comes from extracurricular activity fees (e.g., Ballet at R$100/month, Musical Initiation at R$120/month). The Bolsão scholarship competition is used as a recruitment mechanism, not a revenue stream.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

IPE Instituto de Pesquisas Educacionais is a private K-12 school operating on a 10,000 m² campus in Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, Espírito Santo, Brazil. The school delivers full-cycle education from Berçário (nursery) through Ensino Médio (high school), supplemented by an extensive portfolio of extracurricular activities (sports, performing arts, music), enrichment programs (Aulas Show, Aulas Passeio, Hackathon), and projects (science fairs, literary and environmental initiatives) under a Multiple Intelligences pedagogical framework.

Product overview

IPE Instituto de Pesquisas Educacionais operates as a comprehensive educational institution offering a full spectrum of schooling from Berçario (Nursery) through Ensino Médio (High School). The institution combines its core academic programs with an extensive portfolio of extracurricular activities including sports (Judô, Futsal, Handebol, Basquetebol, Voleibol, Ginástica Rítmica), performing arts (Balé, Teatro), and music education. The school implements a pedagogical framework based on Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences theory and offers specialized programs such as Aulas Extras Curriculares, Aulas Shows, Aulas Passeio, Hackathon events, and financial education. Additional offerings include a student/teacher portal (Portal Aluno/Professor via escolaweb), Bolsão scholarship competitions, science fairs, literary projects, environmental initiatives (Bosque do Futuro, Reforestation), and continuing education for teachers. The institution also conducts annual cultural events, festivals, and maintains partnerships with organizations like Google for Education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Berçário (Nursery)
• Educação Infantil
• Ensino Fundamental
• Ensino Médio
• Aulas Extras Curriculares (Extracurricular Activities)

Quantifiable outcome

• Students ranked among top performers in national ENEM rankings and gained admission to federal universities.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• OIE (likely Organização Internacional de Especialistas / dental health initiative)minorOthers · 1 January 2023IPE partnered with OIE for the 'Julho Laranja' initiative focused on dental health care and prevention for students, demonstrating the school's engagement with health and wellness programs.
• Universidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023IPE organized an academic trip for 2nd and 3rd year high school students to the Mostra Universitária at UFV in Viçosa, MG, giving students exposure to university programs, career guidance, and academic lectures from professionals across multiple fields.
• Casa de Apoio aos Portadores de Câncer (Cancer Patient Support House)minorOthers · 1 January 2022IPE partnered with Casa de Apoio aos Portadores de Câncer through a donation drive where families of students from Educação Infantil donated hygiene and cleaning materials collected and delivered to the institution as a community service initiative.
• SINEPE (Sindicato das Escolas Particulares do Estado do Espírito Santo)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPE is an associated member of SINEPE, the union of private schools in Espírito Santo. This affiliation provides IPE with representation in private education policy, access to professional development networks, and eligibility for recognition programs such as 'Sinepe em Ação' linked to the UN.
• ONU (United Nations) / Sinepe em AçãocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPE participates in the Sinepe em Ação program connected to the United Nations, reflecting its commitment to sustainable development goals and social responsibility through school-based projects.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Colégio Equipe: São Paulo private K-12 school known for student-centered pedagogy and strong preparation for university entrance exams. Comparable to IPE as a private K-12 institution with differentiated pedagogical approach.
• Colégio Positivo: Major Brazilian private K-12 network headquartered in Curitiba, offering full-cycle education from early childhood through high school with strong emphasis on academic outcomes and pedagogical innovation. Comparable to IPE as a private K-12 institution serving Brazilian families across multiple segments.
• Colégio São Bento: Traditional São Paulo private K-12 school offering full-cycle education with strong academic reputation and university placement track record. Comparable to IPE as an established private K-12 institution with similar educational philosophy.
• Colégio pH: São Paulo private K-12 school offering comprehensive education from early childhood through high school with focus on individualized learning and modern pedagogy. Comparable to IPE as a private K-12 institution with innovative teaching approaches.
• Colégio Dante Alighieri: Long-established São Paulo private K-12 school offering full-cycle education with emphasis on academic excellence and holistic development. Comparable to IPE as a traditional private K-12 institution with strong brand and outcomes focus.
• Colégio Marista: Large national network of Catholic private K-12 schools across Brazil operating multiple campuses. Comparable to IPE as a private K-12 institution offering nursery through high school with strong values-based pedagogical frameworks.
• Colégio Bandeirantes: Elite São Paulo private K-12 school with full-cycle education from early childhood through high school and strong focus on academic excellence and university admissions. Comparable to IPE as a high-performing private K-12 institution with proven outcomes.

Broad incumbents

• Cogna Educação: Largest Brazilian education company (Kroton, Vasta, Platos) operating across K-12, higher education, and corporate learning. Comparable to IPE as a major Brazilian education provider, though operating at vastly greater scale and with public market capital.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ipecachoeiro
• Instagraminstagram.com/ipecachoeiro
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/i-p-e---instituto-de-pesquisas-educacionais

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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