Colégio Dante Alighieri

Colégio Dante Alighieri is one of São Paulo's most respected and historic private schools, founded in 1905 by the Italian-Brazilian community. Named after the great Italian poet, the school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence alongside Italian cultural heritage. It offers education from Early Childhood through to secondary school, combining the Brazilian national curriculum with bilingual education in Portuguese and Italian, and strong English language instruction. The school is officially recognised by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and is a reference school for Italian language and culture in Latin America. Dante Alighieri consistently achieves outstanding results in university entrance examinations, regularly ranking among the top schools in São Paulo state. Its beautiful campus in the Higienópolis neighbourhood features modern science laboratories, sports facilities, a theatre, library and dedicated arts spaces. The school serves a diverse community with deep connections to both Brazilian and Italian heritage.