Colégio Magnum Agostiniano

What Colégio Magnum Agostiniano does

Colégio Magnum Agostiniano is a private K-12 educational institution headquartered in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil, founded in 1994 by Professor José Bruña Alonso and operating under the Augustinian pedagogical tradition inspired by Saint Augustine of Hippo. The school delivers complete education from Educação Infantil (Early Childhood, age 2) through Ensino Médio (High School), plus a dedicated Pré-Vestibular college-preparation program, organized across two physical units in Belo Horizonte — the original Cidade Nova campus (~11,500 m²) and the newly inaugurated Lourdes campus (4,000+ m², capacity for 900 students, opened 2025). It serves families seeking academically rigorous, values-based, bilingual education and competes in the premium tier of Brazilian private K-12, with documented top-tier results including 8th best national average on ENEM 2023 (among schools with 100+ 3rd-year students), top-5 vestibular placement in Minas Gerais consistently since 2009, and 258 medals in the Olimpíada do Oceano.

The school's technology stack is centered on a proprietary evaluation framework called the Macroprocesso de Avaliação, which is now enhanced with AI-assisted analytics drawn from a Learning Management System (Portal Unimestre, developed by the Rede Inspira network). The LMS captures structured data on student activity patterns — study time, quiz response rates, task completion — that feeds predictive analytics to identify learning gaps (defasagens) and personalize academic planning. Supporting platforms include the Agenda+ mobile application for parent-school communication (iOS/Android), an online boleto billing system, and Google Analytics. Curriculum is structured around formal partnerships with Cambridge University Press (since 2014, English program), UNESCO's Associated Schools Network (since 2010), the International Baccalaureate Organization (in candidacy, planned implementation 2027), and SAS for vestibular preparation materials. The school is a member of the Rede Inspira de Educadores network (60+ schools across Brazil) since April 2021.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through recurring tuition fees across the Educação Infantil, Ensino Fundamental (Anos Iniciais and Anos Finais), Ensino Médio, Magnum Integral full-day program, and Pré-Vestibular segments; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is conveyed only after the structured admission process (teste de admissão). Distribution is fully direct — on-campus enrollment, a centralized enrollment contact center, school visits, and a self-service academic portal — with no reseller or third-party channels. The go-to-market relies on family referrals, demonstrated academic outcomes, and network credibility (Inspira, Cambridge, UNESCO, IB candidacy) rather than paid acquisition. Magnum is currently led by Diretor Geral Germano Cord Neto (Cidade Nova), Diretor Pedagógico Wyller Souza, and Diretor da Unidade Lourdes Edelves Luna.

Name

Colégio Magnum Agostiniano

Legal name

Colégio Magnum Agostiniano

Website

https://magnum.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Colégio Magnum Agostiniano is a private K-12 school in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, offering Educação Infantil through Ensino Médio plus Pré-Vestibular across two campuses, serving premium-segment families with academically rigorous, bilingual, values-based education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Bilingual & Language-Immersion Early Learning Academies (EDACADAG)

Keywords

• K-12 private education
• College entrance preparation
• Bilingual Christian education
• International baccalaureate candidacy
• School enrollment services

Headquarters

HQ city

Belo Horizonte

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition - Educação Infantil ao Ensino Médio: The school generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged to families for educational services spanning Educação Infantil (Early Childhood) through Ensino Médio (High School), covering academic instruction, extracurricular programs, and the Magnum Integral full-day program.
2. Pré-Vestibular Tuition: The Magnum Pré-Vestibular program charges tuition for dedicated college entrance exam preparation, using SAS pedagogical materials and experienced faculty, consistently ranking among the top 5 institutions in Minas Gerais on major vestibular exams since 2009.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Colégio Magnum Agostiniano is a private K-12 school providing formal education from Educação Infantil (Early Childhood, age 2) through Ensino Médio (High School), supplemented by the Magnum Pré-Vestibular college entrance exam preparation program and the Magnum Integral full-day bilingual program. The school delivers in-person instruction across two Belo Horizonte campuses (Cidade Nova and Lourdes), supported by the Portal Unimestre LMS and Agenda+ mobile app, and operates under the Augustinian / Christian spirituality educational philosophy aligned with the Rede Inspira de Educadores network.

Product overview

Colégio Magnum Agostiniano is an educational institution offering a comprehensive K-12 program (Educação Infantil through Ensino Médio) plus Pré-Vestibular preparation. The school operates two physical units in Belo Horizonte (Cidade Nova and Lourdes) with a portfolio of integrated programs: core academic segments (Educação Infantil, Ensino Fundamental Anos Iniciais, Ensino Fundamental Anos Finais, Ensino Médio), specialized programs (Magnum Integral bilingual full-time program, Programa de Inglês Cambridge, Pré-Vestibular Magnum, IB Diploma Programme in candidacy), and extracurricular excellence programs (Olimpíadas do Conhecimento, Magnum Social, Magnum Belas Artes, Esporte Magnum, SIMA, TED Magnum, COMACIN, Olimpíada Magnum de Foguetes, Magnum Sustentável, Habilidades em Movimento). The school is affiliated with UNESCO's Associated Schools Network and is a Cambridge English Educational Partner. Technology platforms supporting operations include Portal Unimestre LMS and Agenda+ communication app. The school is part of Rede Inspira de Educadores network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Educação Infantil (Early Childhood Education) Early childhood education program for children from Maternal (2 years old) through 2º Período, featuring exclusive entrance, individualized family reception, qualified teachers specialized in child development, mental health support, play-based learning, bilingual experiences, and introduction to English.
• Ensino Fundamental Anos Iniciais (Elementary School, Years 1-5) Elementary education covering 1st through 5th year with curriculum aligned to BNCC, emphasizing discovery, academic foundation, socio-emotional development, Cambridge English Educational Partner program, and UNESCO school network membership.
• Ensino Fundamental Anos Finais (Middle School, Years 6-9) Middle school program covering 6th through 9th year, promoting meaningful learning, critical thinking development, active methodologies, psychological support services, transition support, and IB entry preparation.
• Ensino Médio (High School) High school program aligned with BNCC, ENEM reference framework, and IB Diploma Programme standards, featuring ACPs (Acompanhamento e Produção de Conhecimento), deepening lessons, multidisciplinary exams, Sunday mock exams, IB Core components (TOK, CAS, Extended Essay), and Project Life orientation.
• Magnum Integral (Full-Day Program) Full-day program from Maternal II through 6th grade featuring bilingual teaching (English), maker space with 3D printing, sports initiation (yoga, judo, capoeira, dance, swimming), pedagogical kitchen, guided homework, music, art, and socio-emotional development in a Christian spirituality context.
• Programa de Inglês Cambridge (Cambridge English Program) English language program established in 2014 in partnership with Cambridge University Press, including internationally recognized materials, teacher training, proficiency test preparation, and international certification exams across subjects including English Language, Math in English, Science & Tech in English, and Arts in English.
• Pré-Vestibular Magnum (College Entrance Exam Preparation) College preparation program with 30+ years of tradition, using SAS pedagogical materials aligned with major Brazilian vestibular exams, with highly qualified teachers, individualized follow-up, and comprehensive preparation for national and international exams; consistently ranked top-5 in Minas Gerais since 2009.
• Olímpíadas do Conhecimento (Academic Olympiad Preparation) Academic olympiad preparation program with specialized teams training in extracurricular hours for state and national competitions, including progressional challenges for students demonstrating high performance.
• Magnum Social (Social Responsibility & Entrepreneurship Program) Social responsibility and entrepreneurship program promoting student leadership through volunteerism, social entrepreneurship, institutional visits, internal events, and charitable campaigns, grounded in the principles of love, empathy, truth, humility, and restlessness.
• Magnum Belas Artes (Arts Program) Weekly extracurricular arts program including Magnum Musical (instrument practice, composition, performances), Magnum em Cena (theater production, acting, scriptwriting), and Magnum Artes Visuais (aesthetic appreciation, cultural participation).
• SIMA - Simulação Magnum das Nações Unidas (United Nations Simulation) United Nations simulation program established in 2007 where students organize into committees and simulate diplomatic activity defending country interests, promoting critical thinking, international politics awareness, and peaceful conflict resolution skills.
• TED Magnum (Student-Led Lecture Series) Student-led TED-style lecture series where participants research innovative topics (technology, geopolitics, ethics, linguistics) and present with audiovisual resources followed by Q&A sessions, developing reading, synthesis, verbalization skills, and public speaking confidence.
• COMACIN - Conferência Magnum de Ciências Naturais (Science Conference) Science conference program where students debate interdisciplinary topics common to Chemistry, Physics, and Biology, representing their discipline's theories and proposals, promoting depth of understanding and organized verbal expression.
• IB Diploma Programme (Candidatura) International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Ensino Médio students, with rigorous, interdisciplinary, internationally recognized academics featuring IB Core components (TOK, CAS, Extended Essay). The school is the first in Belo Horizonte and Minas Gerais in the official candidacy process, with implementation planned for 2027.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8th best ENEM average in Brazil among schools with more than 100 3rd-year Ensino Médio students (ENEM 2023)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• International Baccalaureate (IB) OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023The Colégio Magnum Agostiniano Unidade Cidade Nova is the first school in Belo Horizonte and Minas Gerais in the official candidacy process for the IB Diploma Programme (DP). The IB is present in more than 150 countries and develops students with solid academic formation, international mindset, critical thinking, global vision, ethics, and responsibility. Implementation of IB DP is planned for 2027.
• Rede Inspira de EducadorescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2021In April 2021, Magnum joined the Rede Inspira de Educadores, one of Brazil's youngest and largest school networks, comprising over 60 schools across the country. The network enables sharing of best practices in areas such as bilingual programs, science olympiads, socio-emotional education, and vestibular preparation, benefiting all member schools.
• Cambridge University PresscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2014Partnership established in 2014 with Cambridge University Press to strengthen English language teaching. Professionals from Cambridge contribute to teacher training and development, use of internationally recognized teaching materials, and student access to Cambridge English certification exams. This partnership aligns Magnum's English program with the highest international standards, comparable to European and Asian educational models.
• UNESCO - Programa das Escolas Associadas (PEA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2010Magnum is a member of the UNESCO Associated Schools Network (PEA), an international network of institutions committed to quality education for peace, freedom, social justice, and human development. The school received its official certificate of inclusion at the October 2010 National Meeting. Membership is reflected in numerous school projects aligned with UNESCO principles.
• SAS (Sistema Ari de Sá)coreTechnology or IntegrationThe Magnum Pré-Vestibular uses SAS pedagogical materials — comprehensive, up-to-date content aligned with the requirements of the most competitive vestibular exams in Brazil. SAS materials support the program's consistent top-5 ranking in Minas Gerais vestibular results since 2009.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Pueri Domus: São Paulo K-12 school with full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) and bilingual programme. Closely comparable as a premium Brazilian K-12 with international curriculum and ENEM/vestibular preparation.
• Colégio Santo Agostinho: Premium Belo Horizonte K-12 school with strong ENEM placement and a comparable academic-excellence positioning. Magnum was founded in the same physical space Santo Agostinho previously occupied, making them a direct historical and competitive analogue.
• Colégio Bernoulli: Leading premium private K-12 school in Belo Horizonte with strong ENEM and vestibular results. Targets the same student profile and operates in overlapping catchment areas, making it a direct competitor.
• Colégio Bandeirantes: Premium São Paulo K-12 school with strong ENEM/vestibular outcomes and Cambridge/IB offerings. Comparable premium academic positioning and international curriculum partnerships.
• Colégio Santo América: São Paulo premium K-12 school with strong academic outcomes and international curricula. Comparable in scale and positioning to Magnum within the broader Brazilian premium school tier.
• Colégio São Luís: Jesuit São Paulo K-12 school with longstanding academic excellence and IB DP offering. Comparable values-based (Christian) philosophy and international curriculum positioning.
• Colégio Oswaldo Cruz: São Paulo-based premium K-12 school consistently ranked among Brazil's top ENEM performers. Strong vestibular results and international curriculum programs make it a direct analogue outside Belo Horizonte.
• Colégio Anglo de Belo Horizonte: Established premium K-12 school in Belo Horizonte with comparable vestibular preparation and university placement outcomes. Competes directly with Magnum for the same high-achieving student segment.
• Colégio Mater Dei: Belo Horizonte Catholic-affiliated private K-12 school with similar values-based philosophy and premium academic positioning. Targets the same family demographic in BH.

Broad incumbents

• Colégio Positivo: Largest Brazilian K-12 education network based in Curitiba, with national footprint and IB programmes. Comparable premium academic positioning and international curriculum strategy, but at much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Profiles4 records

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