Who Owns Leonardo da Vinci?

Leonardo da Vinci was founded in 2015 in Brazil as a premium private school with a distinctive emphasis on STEM education, technology integration, and innovative teaching methods. The school was established to serve the growing demand among Brazilian families for high-quality private education that prepares students for careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, which are increasingly important in Brazil's developing knowledge economy.

Brazil has a large and growing private education market, driven by the limitations of the public school system and the strong desire of middle-class and affluent Brazilian families to provide their children with high-quality education that prepares them for university admission and professional careers. The premium private school segment in Brazil serves families who are willing to pay significant tuition fees for schools that offer superior facilities, experienced teachers, innovative curricula, and strong university preparation.

Leonardo da Vinci differentiated itself in Brazil's premium private school market through its emphasis on STEM education and technology integration. The school invested in advanced science laboratories, technology centers, maker spaces, and other facilities designed to support hands-on, project-based learning in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This approach resonated with Brazilian families who recognized the importance of STEM skills for their children's future careers in an increasingly technology-driven economy.

The school developed a strong reputation for academic excellence, innovative teaching methods, and commitment to preparing students for success in STEM fields. Leonardo da Vinci's curriculum combines rigorous academic standards with practical, project-based learning that develops students' problem-solving skills, creativity, and ability to apply scientific and mathematical concepts to real-world challenges.

Escola Eleva Global Schools was a Brazilian premium private school group that operated multiple schools including Leonardo da Vinci. The Escola Eleva group was established to provide premium private education in Brazil with an international perspective, combining Brazilian educational standards with global best practices and international curriculum elements.

In May 2022, Inspired Education Group acquired Escola Eleva Global Schools, including the Leonardo da Vinci schools operating across Brazil. This acquisition represented a significant expansion of Inspired's presence in Latin America and marked the company's entry into Brazil, one of the largest education markets in the world. Brazil has a population of approximately 215 million people and a large and growing private education sector, making it an attractive market for premium education providers.

The acquisition of Escola Eleva Global Schools, including Leonardo da Vinci, aligned with Inspired's strategy of acquiring established premium school brands in growing markets and integrating them into its global network. Inspired's global platform provides Leonardo da Vinci with access to educational resources, curriculum development expertise, teacher professional development programs, and best practices from Inspired's network of more than 125 schools across more than 30 countries.

Following the acquisition, Leonardo da Vinci schools have continued to maintain their high academic standards and STEM focus while benefiting from Inspired's global network and resources. The schools have enhanced their facilities and programs while preserving the educational identity and community that made Leonardo da Vinci a respected name in Brazilian premium education.

Under Inspired's ownership, Leonardo da Vinci has the opportunity to develop connections with other Inspired schools around the world, providing students with international exchange opportunities, global perspectives, and connections to a worldwide community of premium school students and alumni.