Colégio Santo Inácio Rio de Janeiro

What Colégio Santo Inácio Rio de Janeiro does

Colégio Santo Inácio (CSI) is a private, nonprofit Jesuit K-12 institution located on a 37,000 m² campus in the Botafogo neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, founded in 1903 and maintained by Associação Nóbrega de Educação e Assistência Social (ANEAS), a CEBAS-certified charitable entity. The school delivers Basic Education (Ensino Fundamental 1, Ensino Fundamental 2, and Ensino Médio) on a daytime (Diurno) basis under Ignatian pedagogy and the 5Cs framework (Conscientes, Competentes, Compassivos, Criativos, Comprometidos), and operates an evening (Noturno) modality that provides Educação de Jovens e Adultos plus four two-year professional technical courses in Administration, Clinical Analysis, Nursing, and Computer Programming with mandatory internships. A supplementary programs portfolio (Escola de Esportes, Escola de Atividades Artísticas, Escola de Linguagens with a Programming Club and Math Club) and formation programs (SERVIR volunteerism, Projeto Arapiuns Amazon immersion, sacramental preparation) extend the offering beyond the standard academic curriculum.

The school runs its operations on internal portals (Portal do Aluno, Portal do Professor, Portal do Responsável) built on the RM (Cotipon) educational-management platform — no public-facing API or developer tools exist. Campus facilities include the 2009-built Centro Esportivo Santo Inácio (CESI) with 4 sports courts, heated pool and 500-seat bleachers; two libraries holding over 74,000 volumes; a 3,000+ volume video/DVD collection; 3 science labs plus dedicated biology, chemistry, physics, robotics (×2), computer (×6), and pathology labs; and an 8,000 m² Atlantic Forest Environmental Station (Estação Ambiental) supporting environmental education. International exposure is delivered through the Jesuit Exchange Program with Saint Peter's Prep (New Jersey, USA, since 2020) and Istituto Leone XIII (Milan, Italy, from 2026).

Revenue mechanics rely on recurring monthly tuition across the day and night modalities, supplemented by fees for Projetos Complementares. The CEBAS certification confers tax immunity that underwrites the PIEA (Programa de Inclusão Educacional e Acadêmica) scholarship program for socially vulnerable students. Distribution is entirely direct through the single Botafogo campus — no third-party channels, resellers, or affiliate networks are used. CSI sits within the Rede Jesuíta de Educação Básica (17 units in Brazil), FLACSI (Latin American Jesuit Schools Federation), and the Global Network of Jesuit Schools present in 60+ countries, and partners with Rede PEA-UNESCO for peace-and-sustainability pedagogy. The school employs 420 staff and reports a stable, operating status with admissions currently open for the 2027 academic year.

Name

Colégio Santo Inácio Rio de Janeiro

Legal name

Colégio Santo Inácio

Website

https://santoinacio-rio.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1903

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Jesuit K-12 school in Rio de Janeiro, founded 1903, offering daytime Basic Education and evening professional technical courses, maintained by the ANEAS nonprofit within Brazil's 17-unit Rede Jesuíta network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Rio de Janeiro

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: Private educational institution revenue from monthly tuition fees charged to enrolled students' families across Basic Education (Elementary and High School) programs, both diurno (day) and noturno (night) modalities. The school also offers extracurricular projects (Projetos Complementares) with additional fees.
2. Programa de Inclusão Educacional e Acadêmica (PIEA): Social program offering scholarships and complementary benefits for Basic Education levels, providing access, permanence and learning for students in vulnerable situations. Funded through the school's philanthropic status (Entidade Beneficente de Assistência Social - CEBAS).

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Colégio Santo Inácio is a private Jesuit K-12 institution in Rio de Janeiro offering daytime basic education (Ensino Fundamental 1 and 2, and Ensino Médio) based on Ignatian pedagogy, as well as evening professional education courses in Administration, Clinical Analysis, Nursing, and IT Programming. It also runs supplementary programs in sports, arts, languages, Christian formation, and international exchange through the global Jesuit network.

Product overview

Colégio Santo Inácio Rio de Janeiro is a Jesuit educational institution founded in 1903, offering integral education through a comprehensive portfolio of programs. The school operates two main educational modalities: Educação Diurna (daytime education from Elementary 1 through High School) and Educação Noturna (evening professional education). Professional technical courses in Administration, Clinical Analysis, Nursing, and IT Programming are offered at the night school. Supplementary programs include the Escola de Esportes (sports), Escola de Atividades Artísticas (arts), and Escola de Linguagens (languages) for skill development beyond the core curriculum. Formation programs encompass Christian education, leadership development, and community service including the Arapiuns Amazon immersion project. The school maintains extensive facilities including the CESI sports center, libraries, science and computer laboratories, and an 8,000 m² Environmental Station. International exchange programs connect students with Jesuit schools in the USA and Italy as part of the global Jesuit Education Network spanning 60+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Educação Diurna (Daytime Basic Education) Daytime basic education program covering Elementary School 1 (1st-5th year), Elementary School 2 (6th-9th year), and High School (1st-3rd year), based on Ignatian pedagogy with integral formation for children and adolescents.
• Educação Noturna (Evening Professional Education) Evening education program offering Youth and Adult Education (EJA) and Professional Education courses for working students, with classes held from 7pm to 10pm Monday through Friday.
• Ensino Fundamental 1 (EF1) Elementary school years 1-5 with 1st year focused on literacy through multiple languages and years 2-5 emphasizing critical thinking, interactive methods and technology projects.
• Ensino Fundamental 2 (EF2) Middle school years 6-9 where students transition to more disciplines, with Ignatian pedagogy emphasizing active participation through dialogue, questioning, research, and cooperation with technology and practical experimentation.
• Ensino Médio (High School) High school years 1-3 providing integral Jesuit education with mastery of basic, humanistic, scientific and technological disciplines, preparing students for university entrance exams.
• Curso Técnico em Administração Two-year professional course preparing students for administrative management across companies and public administration, covering HR, Finance, Sales, Purchasing, Production Management and Control.
• Curso Técnico em Análises Clínicas Two-year professional course training students to perform laboratory exams from material collection to results release, including solution preparation, equipment operation, calibration and maintenance, with mandatory internship.
• Curso Técnico em Enfermagem Two-year professional course preparing students to integrate nursing teams, performing prevention, education, recovery and rehabilitation actions under nurse supervision.
• Curso Técnico em Informática (Programação) Two-year professional course training students in software development for web applications, desktop and mobile devices, with initial training in hardware, networks, web design, testing, and 200-hour mandatory internship.
• Escola de Esportes (Sports School) Supplementary sports program offering basketball, capoeira, soccer, futsal, gymnastics, jiu-jitsu, judo, mini volleyball, swimming and table tennis for Elementary 1, 2 and High School students.
• Escola de Atividades Artísticas (Arts School) Supplementary arts program offering ceramics, recorder flute, jazz, keyboard, acrobatic fabric, guitar and theatrical assembly for students across all school levels.
• Escola de Linguagens (Languages School) Supplementary languages program offering Math Club, Spanish language and culture, LiterARTE literature appreciation, Programming Club and Reading Club.
• Formação Cristã (Christian Formation) Christian formation program including voluntary service (SERVIR), leadership groups, sacramental preparation (First Eucharist, Confirmation), community Mass, formation days and encounters with Jesuit values.
• Projeto Arapiuns (Amazon Immersion Program) Immersion program for High School students in the Amazonian riverside community of Anã in Pará, combining socio-environmental volunteering, spiritual reflection, intercultural living and environmental learning.
• Programa de Intercâmbio Jesuíta (Jesuit Exchange Program) Jesuit exchange program connecting CSI students with Jesuit schools abroad, including partnerships with Saint Peter's Prep (New Jersey, USA) and Istituto Leone XIII (Milan, Italy), with bidirectional student exchanges.
• Centro Esportivo Santo Inácio (CESI) Sports facility inaugurated in 2009 featuring 4 sports courts with 500-seat bleachers, 18m stage for socio-cultural activities, heated covered pool, soccer field, gymnasium and nursing station.
• Estação Ambiental (Environmental Station) 8,000 m² Atlantic Forest area with seedling nursery, greenhouse, vermicomposting, cactus garden and fungi observation area dedicated to environmental education and ecological practice.

Quantifiable outcome

• 120+ years of continuous operation since 1903
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, moderate and core.

• Associação de Comunidades de Vida Mariana (ACVM)minorOthersRegular volunteer activities with CSI students at ACVM institutions, part of the school's social commitment program and SERVIR volunteer initiative.
• Escola Padre Agostinho CastejónmoderateOthersRegular volunteering activities and participation in Light Recicla program benefiting this partner school, demonstrating the school's commitment to educational outreach.
• Creche Mundo InfantilminorOthersRegular volunteer activities with CSI students at this daycare institution as part of social commitment programs.
• Creche Casa Santa MartaminorOthersRegular volunteer activities with CSI students at this daycare institution as part of social commitment programs.
• Escola Dom Cipriano ChagasminorOthersRegular volunteer activities with CSI students at this educational institution as part of social commitment programs.
• Hemocione / HemoriomoderateOthersAnnual blood donation campaign (Campanha Hemocione) held at CSI premises, collecting approximately 100 blood bags per edition in partnership with these blood banks.
• One by One (ONG)minorOthersCampaign for collection of bottle caps (tampinhas) converted into wheelchairs for people with disabilities, supported by CSI community.
• CoopQuitungominorOthersPartnership for sustainable waste management during ARSOI event, implementing separation, recycling, and environmentally appropriate disposal of materials generated during the festival.
• Rede PEA-UNESCOmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive participation in UNESCO Associated Schools Network, strengthening commitment to peace, sustainability, and global citizenship educational practices.
• Rede Jesuíta de Educação (RJE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSI is one of 17 educational units in Brazil's Jesuit Education Network, sharing the Projeto Educativo Comum (PEC), common pedagogical guidelines, and participating in network events and exchanges.
• Federação Latino-Americana de Colégios da Companhia de Jesus (FLACSI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSI participates in the Latin American Federation of Jesuit Schools, enabling exchange of experiences and joint initiatives across the region.
• Rede Global de Colégios JesuítascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSI is part of the Global Jesuit Schools Network present in over 60 countries, facilitating international exchange programs and cultural experiences.
• Associação Nóbrega de Educação e Assistência Social (ANEAS)coreOthersCSI is maintained by ANEAS, a non-profit private institution certified as a Social Assistance Beneficent Entity (CEBAS), enabling scholarship programs through tax immunity.
• Istituto Leone XIII (Milan, Italy)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst-time participant in Jesuit Exchange Program in 2026, with 6 Italian students visiting CSI and reciprocal exchange planned for the following year.
• Saint Peter's Prep (New Jersey, USA)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner since 2020 in Jesuit Exchange Program, with 13 American students visiting CSI in 2026 and reciprocal visits to USA in January.
• Vila Santo Inácio (Corrêas, Petrópolis)moderateOthersRetreat center used for formation days and Encounter of Ignatian Youth (EJI), providing immersive spiritual and educational experiences away from the main campus.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Colégio Bandeirantes: Premier non-religious private K-12 school in São Paulo, recognized as one of Brazil's top academic institutions. Comparable on premium academic positioning, university-prep focus, and comprehensive extracurricular offerings; a national benchmark for top-tier Brazilian K-12 education.
• Colégio Anchieta: Jesuit K-12 school in Porto Alegre, part of the same Rede Jesuíta de Educação Básica (RJE). Most structurally comparable Brazilian peer: shared Ignatian pedagogy, shared admission process, shared network partnerships, and similar portfolio of basic + professional education.
• Colégio Notre Dame (Rede Notre Dame): Network of Catholic K-12 schools in southern Brazil. Comparable on religious identity, values-based education, and comprehensive program portfolio; competes for the same Brazilian Catholic family segment.
• Colégio Visconde de Porto Seguro: Premium German-Brazilian bilingual private K-12 school in São Paulo. Comparable on premium positioning, university-prep outcomes, robust supplementary programming, and ability to attract top-tier families through differentiated academic identity.
• Colégio São Luís: Jesuit K-12 school in São Paulo and member of RJE / FLACSI. Directly comparable on Jesuit identity, Ignatian pedagogy, comprehensive supplementary programs, and strong university-prep positioning; a key Brazilian benchmark for CSI's premium positioning.
• Colégio Santo Agostinho: Religious (Augustinian) K-12 school in Rio de Janeiro, also located in the South Zone. Direct local competitor for premium Catholic families in the same catchment as CSI, with comparable comprehensive programming and supplementary activities.

Emerging players

• Escola Eleva: Brazilian premium K-12 chain founded in 2015 with campuses in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. Comparable on premium pricing, university-prep outcomes, and Rio de Janeiro catchment; represents a newer, technology-forward competitive threat to legacy institutions like CSI.

Broad incumbents

• Fundação Bradesco Schools: Largest Brazilian K-12 network with 40+ schools nationwide operated by Fundação Bradesco. Comparable on scale of educational delivery and CEBAS-like philanthropic status; contrasts as a free, vocational-focused alternative to CSI's premium tuition model.
• Colégio Positivo: One of Brazil's largest private K-12 networks headquartered in Curitiba with multiple campuses nationally. Comparable on comprehensive K-12 offering and supplementary programs; contrasts with CSI as a multi-site scaled operator versus CSI's single-site concentration.
• Colégio Marista Brasil (Rede Marista): Brazilian network of Marista (Catholic) K-12 schools operating across multiple regions. Comparable as a Catholic religious K-12 network competing for the same family segment, but with broader geographic reach and multi-site scale that CSI lacks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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