Construction of the first school unit under the New Schools project began this June in Aguaí, São Paulo state. The unit is one of 33 schools to be built through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) across 29 municipalities. The project is currently in its initial phase, which includes building the perimeter wall, earthworks, setting up temporary utility connections, and assembling the construction site.
Located on Deputado Ciro Albuquerque Highway, the school is part of the Eastern Lot of the concession. It will feature 21 classrooms and accommodate up to 780 students in the final years of Elementary School and in High School, all in a full-time schedule. Delivery is scheduled for July 2026.
The Aguaí unit is part of Group A of the PPP New Schools — meaning it is on state-owned land with a notice to proceed already issued. One of the highlights of the construction is the use of a precast concrete structure, an engineering solution that speeds up the building process, reduces waste generation, and minimizes environmental impact.
The project is part of the contract signed with the concessionaire Companhia Paulista de Infraestrutura Social S.A., responsible for the construction, maintenance, upkeep, and operation of non-pedagogical services in 16 new schools within the Eastern Lot.
The PPP is an initiative of the Government of the State of São Paulo aimed at modernizing public school infrastructure, expanding the number of available seats, and improving school management. Pedagogical guidelines remain under the responsibility of the Department of Education, while the concessionaires manage the infrastructure and support services.
About the PPP New Schools
The São Paulo State Public Services Regulatory Agency (ARSESP) is in charge of overseeing the contract, monitoring construction and service quality with the support of an independent certifier. The concessionaires’ performance will be evaluated based on 21 indicators, covering technical, availability, and user satisfaction criteria.
The PPP New Schools, structured by the State Department for Partnerships and Investments, foresees the construction of 33 school units across São Paulo. The project is divided into two lots — East and West — with 16 and 17 schools respectively. A total of 29 cities will benefit from nearly 35,000 new full-time seats for the final years of Elementary School and High School in the state education network. Planned investments total R$2.1 billion over the 25-year concession period. Half of the schools are set to be delivered in 2026, with the remainder by 2027.