Escola Notre Dame Menino Jesus

What Escola Notre Dame Menino Jesus does

Escola Notre Dame Menino Jesus is a private Catholic K-9 school founded in 1941 in Passo Fundo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, operated by the Congregação das Irmãs de Notre Dame as part of the broader Rede de Educação Notre Dame network (16 schools across four Brazilian states, approximately 10,000 students, approximately 2,000 employees). The school delivers Educação Infantil (Maternal II through Pré-escola II) and Ensino Fundamental (1st through 9th grade) to children aged approximately 3-14 years, integrating the Be Currículo Bilíngue bilingual curriculum with National Geographic Learning materials, comprehensive Catholic formation rooted in Santa Júlia Billiart's charism, and the Integral Notre Dame full-day complementary program.

The school's technology stack includes smart turnstiles integrated with facial recognition for access control, the Notre Dame Mais Perto de Você mobile application for real-time parent notifications on student entry/exit, and modernized physical infrastructure including renovated early childhood corridors, a new Centro Administrativo Escolar, and a dedicated library (Biblioteca Pequeno Sábio). Educational offerings are extended through partnerships with Rockfeller Language Center (on-campus English courses with TOEFL Junior, TOEIC, and TOEFL certification pathways), Texas Tech University (internationalization), and Escola Ritmos e Movimentos (dance), plus 13+ extracurricular courses in sports, arts, music, and robotics.

The revenue model is subscription-based recurring tuition charged monthly to families, with additional recurring revenue from the Integral Notre Dame full-day program, extracurricular courses, and supplementary English instruction. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; families engage directly through the institutional enrollment portal or in-person visits. The school serves one campus in a single city (Passo Fundo) with no geographic expansion. The institution is a nonprofit organization with no private equity or venture capital involvement, governed by the Congregation of the Sisters of Notre Dame, and recently underwent province unification in January 2026 with the establishment of Província Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe.

Name

Escola Notre Dame Menino Jesus

Legal name

Escola Notre Dame Menino Jesus

Website

https://meninojesus.notredame.org.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1941

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Escola Notre Dame Menino Jesus is a private Catholic K-9 school in Passo Fundo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, serving children aged 3-14 with bilingual curriculum (Be Currículo Bilíngue), Integral full-day program, and extracurricular courses, operated by the Congregation of the Sisters of Notre Dame since 1941.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-9 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Language Schools (611630)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAL

Language Immersion & Bilingual Private Schools

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

SECONDARYEDACADAG

Bilingual & Language-Immersion Early Learning Academies

Education/Early Childhood Education/Early Learning Academies & Montessori/Reggio/Steiner Programs

Keywords

• Catholic K-9 education
• Bilingual curriculum schools
• Early childhood education
• Elementary school programs
• Extended day care

Headquarters

HQ city

Passo Fundo, Rs

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and School Fees: Monthly tuition fees charged to families for educational services covering regular school hours. Pricing varies by education level (Educação Infantil and Ensino Fundamental). Additional fees may apply for materials and activities.
2. Integral Notre Dame Extended Day Care: Full-day program offered in the opposite shift to regular classes, providing childcare, activities, meals, and supervised study. Families can choose between 3 or 5 days per week attendance. New flexible plans with optional add-ons such as snacks.
3. Extracurricular Courses and Activities: Optional courses including dance, judo, tennis, basketball, futsal, volleyball, chess, flute, guitar, keyboard, robotics, and arts conducted in the opposite shift to regular classes.
4. Rockfeller Language Center English Courses: English language courses offered on-campus by Rockfeller Language Center exclusively for Notre Dame students, organized by age groups (Rocket, Blink, Teen, and Adult programs) with international certifications (TOEFL Junior, TOEIC, TOEFL).

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Escola Notre Dame Menino Jesus is a private Catholic school delivering Educação Infantil (Maternal II through Pré-escola II) and Ensino Fundamental (1st through 9th grade) in Passo Fundo, RS, integrated with the Be – Currículo Bilíngue bilingual curriculum. It also operates the Integral Notre Dame full-day extended program, optional extracurricular courses (sports, arts, robotics), on-campus English courses through Rockfeller Language Center, and a school pastoral program rooted in Catholic values.

Product overview

Escola Notre Dame Menino Jesus is a Catholic educational institution offering a comprehensive K-9 education program with complementary services. The core offering includes Educação Infantil (Early Childhood, Maternal II through Pré-escola II) and Ensino Fundamental (1st through 9th grade), both featuring the Be Currículo Bilíngue bilingual curriculum using National Geographic Learning materials. The Integral Notre Dame full-day program provides complementary formation from Maternal III to 5th grade through workshops in art, music, gardening, psychomotor skills, Spanish, and spirituality. The school also offers extensive extracurricular courses (Cursos Livres) including robotics, sports, dance, and musical instruments, plus English language courses through Rockfeller Language Center with international certification preparation (TOEFL, TOEIC). Additional programs include the Biblioteca Pequeno Sábio library, Pastoral Escolar, Super Férias vacation program, and the annual Cantata Natalina multi-artistic Christmas event. Recent technology additions include facial recognition access control integrated with a parent notification app.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Educação Infantil
• Ensino Fundamental
• Integral Notre Dame
• Rockfeller Language Center English Courses
• Currículo Bilíngue Be
• Pastoral Escolar Notre Dame
• Cursos Livres (Extracurricular Courses)
• Cantata Natalina
• Super Férias – Escola de Magia & Ciência
• Noite Inesquecível
• Sistema de Reconhecimento Facial
• Biblioteca Pequeno Sábio

Quantifiable outcome

• 85 years of continuous operation since 1941
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rockfeller Language CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRockfeller Language Center operates an on-campus unit at Escola Notre Dame Menino Jesus, providing exclusive English language courses to students organized by age groups (Rocket for 6-9 years, Blink for 10-11 years, Teen for 12-14 years, and Adult for 15+). The partnership offers international certifications including TOEFL Junior, TOEIC, and TOEFL, adding competitive differentiation to graduates' resumes.
• Be - Currículo BilínguecoreTechnology or IntegrationBe - Currículo Bilíngue provides the bilingual curriculum framework with National Geographic Learning materials. Lucas Ninno, National Geographic explorer, participates in educator training events (Be Day), and his photography illustrates educational materials. The curriculum integrates English language learning with Science and Geography subjects across education levels.
• Escola Ritmos e MovimentosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDance course offered in partnership with Escola Ritmos e Movimentos. Students enrolled in the free dance course perform during school celebrations including the 85th anniversary Mass and other institutional events.
• Bassani e Miranda Architecture FirmminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture firm responsible for designing and supervising the school modernization project including renovated corridors, administrative areas, and child-friendly learning spaces featuring vibrant colors, playful designs, retractable counters, and interactive murals.
• Texas Tech UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternationalization partnership providing academic and cultural exchange opportunities. Students benefit from experiences that strengthen global competencies, intercultural dialogue, international collaboration, and preparation for diverse global contexts.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Wizard by Pearson: Large language school franchise in Brazil offering English and other language courses with international certification tracks. Comparable as a competing English-language instruction provider targeting similar family segments.
• Cultura Inglesa: Major English-language school chain in Brazil with multiple branches offering English courses with international certifications. Comparable as a complementary English-language education provider in the Brazilian market.

Direct peers

• Colégio Anchieta: Jesuit Catholic private school in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul. Comparable as a high-quality Catholic K-12 institution in the same state targeting similar family segments with religious and academic formation.
• Colégio Notre Dame Passo Fundo: Sister school within the same Rede de Educação Notre Dame network, located in the same city of Passo Fundo. Operates under the same bilingual curriculum and congregation governance with overlapping student age range and Catholic educational mission.
• Colégio Marista: Large Catholic private K-12 school network in Brazil operated by the Marist Brothers. Competes directly with Notre Dame Menino Jesus for families seeking faith-based private education with strong extracurricular and values-driven formation.
• Maple Bear Canadian School: Canadian bilingual school franchise expanding rapidly across Brazil with standardized English-immersion curriculum. Competes directly for families seeking bilingual private K-12 education with international methodology.
• Colégio Positivo: Large private K-12 school network headquartered in Curitiba, southern Brazil. Comparable as a private education group serving similar family demographics with bilingual programs and extracurricular offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Colégio São Luís: Jesuit Catholic school in São Paulo offering K-12 education with strong academic and bilingual programming. Comparable as a benchmark Catholic private school with broader curriculum scope and urban positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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