What Stance Dual School does

Stance Dual School is a private bilingual multicultural educational institution based in São Paulo, Brazil, founded in 1990. It operates a single campus at Rua Avanhandava, 682 and serves approximately 170 employees supporting students from early childhood (1.5 years old) through 9th grade of elementary education (Ensino Fundamental). The school runs a full-day program from 8am to 4pm in a green campus environment, delivering content through an interdisciplinary bilingual curriculum (Currículo Bilíngue Interdisciplinar) that combines Brazilian educational standards with international pedagogical approaches, grounded in the Socio-Historical-Cultural pedagogical framework.

The school's product portfolio includes bilingual early childhood education (Educação Infantil Bilíngue), bilingual elementary education (Ensino Fundamental Bilíngue), and supplementary programs covering Global Formation, Health and Well-being, Educational Technology and Innovation, social projects (APAF), and environmental education. International exchange programs to Canada (running 20+ years, for 9th graders) and Argentina (for 6th graders) provide cross-cultural learning. The school generates revenue exclusively through tuition and school fees on a recurring subscription basis, with no publicly disclosed pricing. Direct enrollment is handled through the school's administrative office, supported by an active Parent and Teacher Association (PTA) as a community engagement layer. The school is independently owned with no disclosed external investment, parent company, or funding rounds.

Name

Stance Dual School

Legal name

Stance Dual School

Website

https://stance.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Stance Dual School is a private bilingual multicultural school in São Paulo, Brazil, founded in 1990, serving children from 1.5 years old through 9th grade via a single campus with full-day interdisciplinary bilingual education and international exchange programs to Canada and Argentina.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Bilingual Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Bilingual education
• Multicultural education
• Early childhood education
• Elementary education
• International exchange programs

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

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. Tuition and School Fees: Stance Dual School operates as a private educational institution generating revenue through tuition fees for its bilingual education programs, including Educação Infantil (bilingual early childhood education) and Ensino Fundamental (elementary school).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Stance Dual School is a private bilingual multicultural school in São Paulo, Brazil, founded in 1990, offering full-time multidisciplinary education from early childhood (Educação Infantil, starting at 1.5 years) through elementary school (Ensino Fundamental, up to 9th year). The school delivers an interdisciplinary bilingual curriculum in Portuguese and English, supported by international exchange programs to Canada and Argentina, a socio-historical-cultural pedagogical approach, and comprehensive co-curricular programs spanning global formation, health and well-being, educational technology, social projects, and environmental education.

Product overview

Stance Dual School is a bilingual multicultural school in São Paulo, Brazil, established in 1990, offering a multidisciplinary curriculum in full-time periods as found in the most renowned international educational institutions. The school operates as a unified educational institution providing Early Childhood Education (Educação Infantil Bilíngue), Elementary School (Ensino Fundamental Bilíngue), and international exchange programs (Programa Internacional Canadá and Argentina). Core educational programs include Global Formation, Health and Well-being Formation, and Educational Technology and Innovation. The school features specialized programs such as the Interdisciplinary Bilingual Curriculum, Socio-Historical-Cultural Approach, and Environmental School initiative. Additionally, the institution offers extracurricular activities including a Library, Cooking Class, Visual Arts, and extra activities, supported by a Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and communication platform (Stance News).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Educação Infantil Bilíngue (Bilingual Early Childhood Education) Full-time bilingual early childhood education for children starting at 1.5 years old, delivered in a green campus environment with extensive outdoor spaces, combining Brazilian educational standards with international pedagogical practices in Portuguese and English.
• Ensino Fundamental Bilíngue (Bilingual Elementary Education) Bilingual, multicultural, and multidisciplinary elementary education delivered full-time, following international education standards and preparing students for both Brazilian and foreign high schools.
• Programa Internacional Canadá (Canada International Exchange Program) Annual international exchange program in January and February for graduating 9th-grade students, operating for over 20 years as a Brazil-Canada partnership providing immersive cultural and academic experience.
• Programa Internacional Argentina (Argentina International Exchange Program) Cultural and educational exchange program to Argentina offered to 6th-grade students departing from São Paulo.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students develop English fluency enabling opportunities to choose between foreign or Brazilian schools upon completion of Ensino Fundamental
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Global ShapersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents from Stance Dual participate in collaborative events with Global Shapers, a global network of young leaders. The partnership provides experiential learning opportunities for Year 9 students through interactions with young professionals from different cultural backgrounds.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Maple Bear: Brazilian-Canadian bilingual K–12 school franchise operating across Brazil. Directly comparable as a bilingual immersion school serving similar São Paulo/Brazilian families with a comparable English-language curriculum model.
• Chapel School: British-bilingual school in São Paulo offering full-day education from early childhood through secondary. Comparable bilingual full-day model and São Paulo premium family target market.
• Red House International Schools: Bilingual international school with São Paulo presence offering K–12 instruction. Comparable bilingual/international curriculum model and Brazilian premium family target market.
• Colégio Bandeirantes: Premium São Paulo K–12 private school with international and bilingual initiatives. Comparable São Paulo premium family target market and K–12 international curriculum focus.
• Avenues: The World School: Premium global bilingual/international school with a São Paulo campus. Directly comparable on bilingual curriculum, international preparation, and premium São Paulo target market.
• Graded School: American school in São Paulo offering K–12 instruction in English with international curriculum. Comparable as a São Paulo-based international/bilingual school targeting globally oriented families.
• Colégio Visconde de Porto Seguro: High-end São Paulo private school offering bilingual tracks and international programs. Comparable on São Paulo premium positioning, K–12 continuity (where Stance is K–9), and global-minded curriculum.
• St. Paul's School (São Paulo): Established São Paulo private school with bilingual/international offerings across K–12. Comparable on São Paulo premium market, bilingual curriculum, and international preparation positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Grupo SEB (Sistema Educacional Brasileiro): Large Brazilian education group operating multiple K–12 schools across the country. Comparable as a portfolio operator in the Brazilian private K–12 segment with broader geographic reach and scale.
• Vasta (Cogna Educação): Listed Brazilian education company operating a portfolio of branded K–12 schools including bilingual brands (e.g., Pueri Domus). Comparable as a scaled operator in Brazilian bilingual private K–12 with materially larger capital base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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