Sesi-DF

What Sesi-DF does

Sesi-DF (Rede Sesi-DF de Educação) is a non-profit private education network operating four schools in the Federal District of Brazil: SESI GAMA, SESI/SENAI SIG, SESI/SENAI SOBRADINHO, and SESI TAGUATINGA. The network serves students in Elementary Final Years (6th-9th grade, ages 11-15) at Gama and Taguatinga, and High School (ages 15-17) across all four units, under the institutional umbrella of the Federação das Indústrias do Distrito Federal (Fibra) within Brazil's broader Sistema Indústria framework. Pedagogically, the network is built on active methodologies, the STEAM approach (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics), student protagonism, and the MAP personalized learning module. It was the first institution in the Federal District to implement the Novo Ensino Médio model in 2019, graduating more than 370 students under that curriculum in 2021-2022.

The technology stack consists of a proprietary Portal Sesi Educação integrating third-party EdTech platforms (Plurall, Lekto, RED1000 essay training, Minecraft Education, and Microsoft Office 365 academic licenses), supplemented by the Meu EduConnect mobile app for parent communication and turnstile-integrated attendance tracking, Labdisc mobile science instruments, and physical maker spaces with 3D printers and laser cutters. Supplemental programs layered onto the core offering include Sesi Total (after-school activities), Programa Bilíngue (integrated English), Sesi Bio (UN SDG-aligned environmental sustainability), and integrated SENAI-DF technical certification providing 1,200 hours of professional training within the high school curriculum. The robotics program has competed at national and international levels, including the FLL Challenge and the 2025 First Championship in Houston.

The business model is primarily subscription-based monthly tuition, tiered across the Somos Indústria pricing program into Azul (Fibra-associated industry workers), Verde (conveniados), and Branco (general public) categories, with core tuition ranging from R$881 to R$1,453 per month and optional add-on programs ranging from R$290 to R$649 monthly. Distribution is direct through four physical school units with enrollment completed in person and renewals executed through the Portal do Aluno or via the Meu EduConnect app. The entity is privately held and institutionally funded; it does not have venture capital, private equity ownership, or a public listing, and revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Sesi-DF

Legal name

Federação das Indústrias do Distrito Federal (Fibra)

Website

https://sesidf.org.br

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Sesi-DF is a non-profit private K-12 education network operating four schools in Brazil's Federal District under the Fibra industrial federation, serving Elementary and High School students through STEAM-based active learning, SENAI-integrated technical certification, and proprietary digital platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Private Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Student Safety, Wellbeing & SEL Technology (Monitoring, Reporting) (EDAJAMAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) & Wellbeing Digital Curriculum (EDAFACAM), Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) & Emotional Regulation Programs (EDAMAIAC)

Keywords

• K-12 private education
• STEAM education programs
• Technical-professional certification
• Bilingual school programs
• After-school enrichment

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition - Regular Education: Monthly tuition fees for Ensino Fundamental (6th-9th year) and Ensino Médio (High School), charged according to the Somos Indústria membership category (Azul, Verde, or Branco) and school shift (matutino/vespertino).
2. Didactic Materials: Sale of proprietary teaching materials developed by Sesi Nacional, sold at school central offices. Can be paid in cash with debit card or installments up to 12 times with credit card.
3. Sesi Total Program: Complementary program offering 4 hours daily of educational, sports, and cultural activities in the opposite shift to regular classes. Available for Elementary students at Gama and Taguatinga schools.
4. Programa Bilíngue: Optional bilingual English program integrated with regular curriculum, offered for Elementary and High School students.
5. SESI/SENAI Technical Certification: Technical-professional certification integrated with High School through partnership with Senai-DF, providing 1,200 hours of professional training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Sesi-DF operates a network of four schools in Brazil's Federal District delivering Elementary (Final Years) and High School education built on active STEAM-based methodologies and student protagonism. The core offer combines regular basic education with optional add-on programs including bilingual instruction, technical-professional certification through Senai-DF, after-school enrichment (Sesi Total), and environmental sustainability (Sesi Bio), supported by proprietary didactic materials and digital platforms.

Product overview

Sesi-DF operates as a network of four schools (Sesi/Senai SIG, Sesi/Senai Sobradinho, Sesi Gama, and Sesi Taguatinga) in the Federal District, Brazil, offering Elementary School (Final Years) and High School education. The core offering is the innovative educational methodology centered on active methodologies, STEAM approach (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics), and student protagonist. The product portfolio includes the Portal Sesi Educação (central digital learning platform integrating tools like Plurall, Lekto, RED1000, and Minecraft Education), Meu EduConnect Agenda Digital (parent communication and attendance tracking app), Sesi Bio (environmental sustainability program), Sesi Total (complementary after-school activities), Programa Bilíngue (English language instruction), and specialized facilities including Espaço Maker (3D printers, laser cutters), science laboratories with Labdisc mobile devices, and SESI LAB (art-science-technology center in Brasília). The network also offers robotic education programs with competition participation and technical-professional certification through Senai-DF partnerships. Tuition ranges from R$881-14 to R$1,453-03 monthly depending on program and category, with optional programs including Sesi Total (R$390-590) and Bilingual Program (R$290-319).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sesi Bio: Environmental sustainability education program focused on ODS (Sustainable Development Goals), ESG concepts, and practical environmental actions including sustainable gardens, composting, selective collection, carbon calculator, and ecological trails.
• Meu EduConnect
• Sesi Total
• SESI LAB
• Programa Bilíngue
• Ambiente Positivo de Aprendizagem Sesi (APA)

Products and services

• Ensino Fundamental Anos Finais (Elementary Final Years) Elementary education program covering 6th through 9th grade for students aged 11-15, offered at SESI Gama and SESI Taguatinga. Curriculum emphasizes Educação Tecnológica, robotics, programming, socio-emotional competencies, leadership, and entrepreneurship through active STEAM-based methodologies and student protagonism.
• Ensino Médio with Technical-Professional Certification High School education program for students aged 15-17 offered at all four Sesi-DF schools (Gama, SIG, Sobradinho, Taguatinga). Includes 1,800 hours of basic general education plus 1,200 hours of formative itinerary, with optional technical-professional certification through partnership with Senai-DF. Prepares students for vestibular exams and integrates MAP personalized learning module.
• Sesi Total Complementary program offering 4 hours daily of educational, sports, and cultural activities during the opposite shift to regular classes. Available for Elementary students at Gama and Taguatinga schools, including Maker workshops, tutoring, theater, music, swimming, judo, gymnastics, and robotics.
• Programa Bilíngue (Bilingual Program) Optional bilingual English language program integrated with the regular curriculum for Elementary and High School students. Provided by qualified teachers with excellence didactic materials aligned with BNCC and Plurilingual Education Guidelines, including certificate issuance upon completion.
• Sesi Bio Environmental sustainability education program based on ESG concepts and UN Sustainable Development Goals. Includes 15 activities such as lectures, podcasts, carbon calculators, sustainable gardens, experimental kitchens, composting, selective collection, and ecological trails.
• Sesi Proprietary Didactic Materials Teaching materials developed by Sesi Nacional aligned with Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC), available in printed and digital versions for Elementary Final Years and High School. Sold at school central offices, with separate pricing from tuition.
• Programa MAP (Módulo de Aprendizagem Personalizada) Personalized Learning Module developed by Sesi to enhance each student's individual learning trajectory, strengthen teacher-class bonds, and promote advances in the teaching and learning process. Integrated into High School curriculum.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 370 students graduated in 2021-2022 from Novo Ensino Médio, the first implementation of new High School model in Federal District
• +4 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SENAI-DFcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Partnership with SENAI-DF (largest professional education network in Latin America) offering integrated High School with technical-professional certification. Students can choose technical formative itineraries with 1,200 hours of professional training. Sesi-DF was the first institution in Federal District to implement Novo Ensino Médio in 2019.
• First LEGO League (FLL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational robotics competition organization. Students participate in national and international tournaments, with teams achieving 3rd place nationally (2023) and finalist status at Western Edge Open (2024). Two teams competed at First Championship 2025 in Houston, Texas.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership providing Office 365 academic licenses (5 free licenses per student), certified training programs, and recognition as Microsoft Showcase School for 2025-2026. Sesi-DF is also an authorized Certiport testing center for Microsoft certification exams.
• First (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational non-profit organization running global robotics competitions. Sesi-DF student teams participate in FLL Challenge and First Championship tournaments.
• United Nations (ONU) - Sustainable Development GoalsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSesi Bio program aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals (ODS), working on themes of water, forests, climate actions, conscious consumption, carbon zero, and renewable energy matrix.
• Universidade Federal da BahiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for teacher training programs. Annual formations are conducted by Sesi National in partnership with UFBA, adopting Stanford University Teacher Education Program methodologies.
• Federação das Indústrias do Distrito Federal (Fibra)coreOthersParent organization through which Sesi-DF operates. Fibra developed the Pauta da Indústria 2023-2026 document guiding sustainable industry development in DF. Manages Somos Indústria benefit program with Azul, Verde, and Branco categories.
• Federação das Indústrias do Distrito Federal (Fibra) - SELO SocialminorOthersSocial seal awarded to SESI and SENAI DF for social actions and community engagement in 2025.
• UnindústriaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides training and capacity building programs for Sesi-DF education professionals.
• Instituto Euvaldo Lodi (IEL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner shown in the partners section, supporting professional education initiatives.
• SEBRAEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner supporting entrepreneurship education and small business development programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Objetivo (Kroton/Cogna group): Objetivo is a long-established Brazilian K-12 and vestibulare-prep network, comparable to Sesi-DF in academic-rigor positioning and family demographic. It is a competing K-12 provider at the premium end of the market with national reach and a stronger commercial orientation than the federation-backed Sesi-DF model.
• Maple Bear Brazilian Schools: Maple Bear operates bilingual Canadian-model K-12 schools across Brazil, including in the Federal District. It competes directly with Sesi-DF's Programa Bilíngue and STEAM positioning, targeting the same middle-to-upper-middle-class families seeking an internationalized K-12 experience.
• COC (Cogna Educação): COC is another large K-12 network under Cogna Educação with strong vestibulare-prep brand and nationwide footprint. Comparable to Sesi-DF in target demographic (university-aspirational families) and product model, with greater geographic diversification and stronger commercial scaling capability.
• SESI-MG (Serviço Social da Indústria de Minas Gerais): SESI-MG is the Minas Gerais branch of the national SESI network, operating K-12 schools with the same STEAM + active-methodologies model, Microsoft Showcase School designations, and SESI/SENAI technical partnerships. It is a structurally identical peer to Sesi-DF in another state federation, making it the cleanest benchmark for unit-economics and curriculum comparison.
• Pitágoras (Cogna Educação): Pitágoras is a large national K-12 network owned by Cogna Educação with strong presence across Brazilian states, technology-integrated curriculum, and vestibulare-prep orientation. It is a comparable peer in terms of scale and K-12 product breadth, though operating under a commercial rather than federation governance model.
• Colégio Marista: Colégio Marista is a long-established Catholic K-12 network with schools across Brazil, including the Federal District, offering technology-integrated curriculum and bilingual programs. It competes for the same family demographic as Sesi-DF and shares a not-for-profit institutional orientation, though under a religious rather than industrial federation.
• SESI-SP (Serviço Social da Indústria de São Paulo): SESI-SP is the São Paulo state branch of the same national SESI industrial-education network. It operates a much larger K-12 school network across São Paulo with the same STEAM methodology, Microsoft Showcase School ambitions, and SENAI technical-certification pathway as Sesi-DF. It is the most directly comparable peer because it shares institutional DNA, governance under a state-level industrial federation, and product portfolio.
• Colégio Positivo: Colégio Positivo is one of Brazil's largest private K-12 networks with bilingual programs, technology-integrated curriculum, and STEAM emphasis. It is a direct competitor to Sesi-DF in the premium private K-12 segment, with broader geographic reach and a more developed online enrollment stack.

Regional players

• Colégio Bandeirantes: Colégio Bandeirantes is a premium São Paulo-based K-12 school with strong STEAM, robotics, and university-prep reputation. It is comparable to Sesi-DF in pedagogical positioning and target demographic, though it operates primarily in São Paulo rather than the Federal District, making it a regional rather than direct competitor.

Others

• SENAI-DF (Serviço Nacional de Aprendizagem Industrial): SENAI-DF is Sesi-DF's direct technical-partnership counterpart within Fibra, providing the 1,200-hour technical certification itineraries integrated into Sesi-DF's High School. It is not a competing K-12 provider but is institutionally adjacent and a key dependency for Sesi-DF's dual-credential offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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