Colégio Estadual do Paraná

Colégio Estadual do Paraná (CEP) is the largest public secondary school in Paraná and one of the most iconic educational institutions in southern Brazil. Founded in the 19th century and housed in a monumental Art Deco building in Curitiba's historic center, CEP is known as the Giant of Public Education. The school offers Ensino Fundamental and Ensino Médio, including integrated technical courses in Systems Development, Building Technology, Dental Prosthetics, and Theater. It operates the CELEM Center for Language Studies and maintains Olympic-quality sports facilities, a renowned fine arts program, and extensive extracurriculars. With over 5,000 students, CEP consistently ranks among Paraná's top public schools and prepares graduates competitively for university admissions across Brazil.