{"id":8,"date":"2017-09-14T10:43:12","date_gmt":"2017-09-14T10:43:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gradeup.com.br\/about-us\/"},"modified":"2026-08-13T16:28:37","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T16:28:37","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gradeup.com.br\/en\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8\" class=\"elementor elementor-8\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce8cd30 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ce8cd30\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;video&quot;,&quot;background_video_link&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/gradeup.com.br\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/05\\\/Sobre-a-gradeup.mp4&quot;,&quot;background_play_on_mobile&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-video-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<video class=\"elementor-background-video-hosted\" role=\"presentation\" autoplay muted playsinline loop><\/video>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09ce198 elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"09ce198\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:200}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Get to know Gradeup<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c72dfe8 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c72dfe8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:200}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The safest path to your university abroad.<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8885308 elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8885308\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:400}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWe were born from the real-life experience of studying abroad. 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class=\"gu-stat-box\">\n      <div class=\"gu-stat-n\">100%<\/div>\n      <div class=\"gu-stat-p\">Accepted to at least<br>one of their choices<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"gu-stat-box\">\n      <div class=\"gu-stat-n\">85%<\/div>\n      <div class=\"gu-stat-p\">Of our students<br>receive scholarships<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n     S2 \u2014 OUR STORY\n     No text changes needed in this section per feedback\n     NOTE: Ana said the first version image (office + team) is\n     worth keeping \u2014 swap image src on your side when available\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<section class=\"gu-section gu-story\">\n  <div class=\"gu-inner gu-story-grid\">\n    <div>\n      <div class=\"gu-eyebrow\"><span><\/span>Our history<\/div>\n      <h2 class=\"gu-h2\">The journey that inspired us to <em>transform yours.<\/em><\/h2>\n      <p class=\"gu-p\">Gradeup was founded in 2012 by the couple Leonardo and D\u00e9bora Trench, inspired by their own international journey. They moved to England to complete their master's degrees at <strong>Loughborough University<\/strong>, where they lived for almost 10 years.<\/p>\n      <p class=\"gu-p\">The experience of studying at a prestigious institution and immersing themselves deeply in British culture changed their lives. Upon returning to Brazil, they decided to create a company focused on helping other students achieve similar opportunities, guiding them with empathy and real knowledge.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"gu-timeline\">\n        <div class=\"gu-tl-item\">\n          <div class=\"gu-tl-year\">2012 \u2014 British roots<\/div>\n          <div class=\"gu-tl-text\">Gradeup is born focusing on the United Kingdom, utilizing the strong network of university contacts built by the founders.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"gu-tl-item\">\n          <div class=\"gu-tl-year\">Global expansion<\/div>\n          <div class=\"gu-tl-text\">The company becomes an official representative of institutions in the United States, Canada, Australia, Germany, the Netherlands, and more.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"gu-tl-item\">\n          <div class=\"gu-tl-year\">2025 \u2014 The Gtm force<\/div>\n          <div class=\"gu-tl-text\">Start of the joint venture with TravelMate, creating a complete international education ecosystem.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"gu-story-images-stack\">\n      <!-- NOTE: Ana said first version image (office + team) is worth keeping\n           Replace first src with the office\/team photo when you have it -->\n      <div class=\"gu-story-img-wrap\">\n        <div class=\"gu-story-img-inner\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gradeup.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Gtm_2025_grupo-5-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Gradeup history and founders\" class=\"gu-story-img\">\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"gu-story-img-wrap\">\n        <div class=\"gu-story-img-inner\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gradeup.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Gradeup_history-min-2048x1395.jpg\" alt=\"Gradeup mentorship and consulting\" class=\"gu-story-img\">\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n     S3 \u2014 VALUES \/ POR QUE A GRADEUP\n     CHANGE: intro paragraph \u2192 Ana's exact copy\n     CHANGE: val card 3 body \u2192 Ana's exact copy (\"100% online\" text)\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<section class=\"gu-section gu-values\">\n  <div class=\"gu-inner gu-values-grid\">\n    <div class=\"gu-val-images-stack\">\n      <div class=\"gu-val-img-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gradeup.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NCI-6.jpg\" alt=\"Students on an international campus\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"gu-val-img-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gradeup.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/667482-web.jpg\" alt=\"University structure abroad\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div>\n      <div class=\"gu-eyebrow\"><span><\/span>Why Gradeup?<\/div>\n      <h2 class=\"gu-h2\">Your <em>experts<\/em> in studying abroad<\/h2>\n      <!-- CHANGE: Ana's exact copy (p.3 of feedback doc) -->\n      <p class=\"gu-p\">We don't just fill out forms: we build solid applications that highlight your potential to international university admission committees.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"gu-val-cards\">\n        <div class=\"gu-val-card\">\n          <div class=\"gu-val-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M12 22s8-4 8-10V5l-8-3-8 3v7c0 6 8 10 8 10z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n          <div class=\"gu-val-content\">\n            <h3>Experienced professionals<\/h3>\n            <!-- CHANGE: Ana's exact copy (p.6 of feedback doc \u2014 FAQ answer 5) -->\n            <p>Gradeup has a specialized academic team that accompanies the student throughout the entire advisory process. Our consultants have experience in international education, as well as academic and professional experiences abroad, offering close, strategic, and personalized support at every stage.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"gu-val-card\">\n          <div class=\"gu-val-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"8\" r=\"5\"\/><path d=\"M20 21a8 8 0 1 0-16 0\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n          <div class=\"gu-val-content\">\n            <h3>Personalized approach<\/h3>\n            <p>Every student is unique. We adapt our strategic guidance to meet your academic aspirations, background, and career goals \u2014 no closed packages.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"gu-val-card\">\n          <div class=\"gu-val-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n          <div class=\"gu-val-content\">\n            <h3>Commitment to success<\/h3>\n            <!-- CHANGE: Ana's exact copy (p.6 of feedback doc \u2014 FAQ answer 6) -->\n            <p>Our advisory process is conducted 100% online, allowing students from all over Brazil to have access to the same standard of service, close monitoring, and attention to detail, regardless of where they are.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n     S4 \u2014 TRAVELMATE \/ JOINT VENTURE\n     CHANGE: logos now bigger \u2014 height:52px (was ~28px implicit)\n     CHANGE: Gradeup logo \u2192 Logo_M2_BrancaDourada.png (gold arrow version)\n             src already updated below; confirm filename in your media library\n     CHANGE: button text \u2192 \"Conhe\u00e7a mais sobre a TravelMate\"\n     CHANGE: body copy \u2192 Ana's exact text (already correct in v1)\n     CHANGE: bullet points \u2192 already correct in v1\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<section class=\"gu-section gu-partner\">\n  <div class=\"gu-inner gu-partner-grid\">\n    <div>\n      <div class=\"gu-eyebrow light\"><span><\/span>The Gtm force<\/div>\n      <h2 class=\"gu-h2 white\">The most complete support in Brazil for <em>international education.<\/em><\/h2>\n      <!-- Body copy per Ana \u2014 already correct -->\n      <p class=\"gu-p light\">Since 2025, Gradeup and TravelMate have been working together to offer personalized and complete advisory services for students wishing to pursue a higher education program abroad.<\/p>\n      <p class=\"gu-p light\">The partnership joined Gradeup's operation with TravelMate's Universities department, expanding the reach of Gradeup's method and bringing its expertise in international education to students all over Brazil.<\/p>\n      <ul class=\"gu-partner-list\">\n        <li>\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 11-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg>\n          <span>Direct access to the university network of both agencies.<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li>\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 11-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg>\n          <span>Complete preparation: from language courses to post-graduate degrees.<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n      <!-- CHANGE: button text + link to TravelMate website -->\n      <div style=\"margin-top:36px;\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelmate.com.br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"gu-btn-gold\">Learn more about TravelMate<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div>\n      <div class=\"gu-partner-stats\">\n        <div class=\"gu-pstat-card\">\n          <div class=\"gu-pstat-num\">20+<\/div>\n          <div class=\"gu-pstat-label\">Years of experience in international education<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"gu-pstat-card\">\n          <div class=\"gu-pstat-num\">5,000+<\/div>\n          <div class=\"gu-pstat-label\">Students accepted into international universities<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"gu-pstat-card\">\n          <div class=\"gu-pstat-num\">100%<\/div>\n          <div class=\"gu-pstat-label\">Accepted into at least one chosen university<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"gu-pstat-card\">\n          <div class=\"gu-pstat-num\">85%<\/div>\n          <div class=\"gu-pstat-label\">Of students receive some type of scholarship<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- CHANGE: bigger logos (height:52px), gold-arrow Gradeup logo -->\n        <div class=\"gu-pstat-card wide\">\n          <!-- CHANGE: Logo_M2_BrancaDourada.png = gold arrow version Ana requested\n               If file isn't in media library yet, upload it from Drive first -->\n          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gu-logo-img\"\n               src=\"https:\/\/gradeup.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Logo_M2_BrancaDourada-scaled.png\"\n               alt=\"Gradeup\">\n          <span class=\"gu-logo-plus\">+<\/span>\n          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gu-logo-img\"\n               src=\"https:\/\/gradeup.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Logo-Verde-Resumida.png\"\n               alt=\"TravelMate\">\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e545c8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9e545c8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef000a3 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ef000a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/gradeup.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Mariana-1-1-683x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-15721\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gradeup.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Mariana-1-1-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/gradeup.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Mariana-1-1-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/gradeup.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Mariana-1-1-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/gradeup.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Mariana-1-1-1024x1536.png 1024w, https:\/\/gradeup.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Mariana-1-1-1365x2048.png 1365w, https:\/\/gradeup.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Mariana-1-1-scaled.png 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-popup-target elementor-element elementor-element-af3e53f elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-jet-popup=\"{&quot;attached-popup&quot;:&quot;jet-popup-3891&quot;,&quot;trigger-type&quot;:&quot;click-self&quot;,&quot;trigger-custom-selector&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;loop-dynamic-popup&quot;:false,&quot;is-jet-engine&quot;:true}\" data-id=\"af3e53f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Mariana Shimoda<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Senior Counselor<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-15719 elementor-dcss-16352978965831226\" data-post-id=\"15719\"  >\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"jet-listing-items\" data-elementor-id=\"3880\" class=\"elementor elementor-3880\" data-elementor-post-type=\"jet-engine\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4602d65 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4602d65\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-popup-target elementor-element elementor-element-d813462 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-jet-popup=\"{&quot;attached-popup&quot;:&quot;jet-popup-3891&quot;,&quot;trigger-type&quot;:&quot;click-self&quot;,&quot;trigger-custom-selector&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;loop-dynamic-popup&quot;:false,&quot;is-jet-engine&quot;:true}\" data-id=\"d813462\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/gradeup.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Maju-2-1-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-15717\" 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data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Maria Julia Bonacin<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Academic Support<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-7884 elementor-dcss-16352978976925338\" data-post-id=\"7884\"  >\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"jet-listing-items\" data-elementor-id=\"3880\" class=\"elementor elementor-3880\" data-elementor-post-type=\"jet-engine\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4602d65 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4602d65\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-popup-target elementor-element elementor-element-d813462 elementor-widget 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This proximity to the institutions allows us to understand the particularities of each selection process, identify the most suitable opportunities for each student, and guide applications aligned with what each university is looking for in its students.<\/p>\n        <ul class=\"gu2-meth-list\">\n          <li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 11-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg> Close relationship with international universities<\/li>\n          <li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 11-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg> Understanding of selection processes in various countries<\/li>\n          <li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 11-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg> Guidance aligned with admission criteria<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"gu2-meth-img\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gradeup.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/129076_StudyGroup_Strathclyde_FullRes_209-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"International students at a partner university campus\">\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- GALLERY SECTION REMOVED per Ana:\n     \"I found this section a bit pointless. 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Here are the answers to the most common questions from students and families.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"gu2-faq-links-lbl\">Explore more<\/div>\n        <div class=\"gu2-faq-links\">\n          <a href=\"\/en\/consultancy\/\" class=\"gu2-faq-link\">Our services <svg viewBox=\"0 0 14 14\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 7h10M7 2l5 5-5 5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/a>\n          <a href=\"\/en\/programs\/\" class=\"gu2-faq-link\">Programs offered <svg viewBox=\"0 0 14 14\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 7h10M7 2l5 5-5 5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/a>\n          <!-- CHANGE: \"Universidades Parceiras\" \u2192 \"Universidades onde nossos alunos estudam\" -->\n          <a href=\"\/en\/universities\/\" class=\"gu2-faq-link\">Universities where our students study <svg viewBox=\"0 0 14 14\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 7h10M7 2l5 5-5 5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/a>\n          <a href=\"\/en\/blog\/\" class=\"gu2-faq-link\">Blog and guides <svg viewBox=\"0 0 14 14\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 7h10M7 2l5 5-5 5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"gu2-faq-list\">\n\n        <!-- Q1: CHANGE \u2014 removed \"\u00fanica consultoria\" claim -->\n        <div class=\"gu2-faq-item\">\n          <input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"efaq1\" class=\"gu2-faq-check\" checked>\n          <label for=\"efaq1\" class=\"gu2-faq-label\">How does Gradeup differentiate itself from traditional agencies?\n            <div class=\"gu2-faq-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\"><line x1=\"6\" y1=\"2\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"10\" stroke=\"#c9a84c\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><line x1=\"2\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"10\" y2=\"6\" stroke=\"#c9a84c\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n          <\/label>\n          <div class=\"gu2-faq-ans\">\n            <p>Traditional agencies usually only assist the student with enrolling in a specific course. At Gradeup, we offer complete advisory to build, together with the student and their family, an international plan aligned with their academic and professional goals.<\/p>\n            <p>Throughout this process, we develop the student's academic profile, help identify the most suitable destinations, universities, and courses, and conduct the entire application process, as well as guiding each step after approval until departure.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- Q2: CHANGE \u2014 bolsas with \"exclusively universities\" disclaimer -->\n        <div class=\"gu2-faq-item\">\n          <input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"efaq2\" class=\"gu2-faq-check\">\n          <label for=\"efaq2\" class=\"gu2-faq-label\">Does Gradeup help get scholarships?\n            <div class=\"gu2-faq-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\"><line x1=\"6\" y1=\"2\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"10\" stroke=\"#c9a84c\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><line x1=\"2\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"10\" y2=\"6\" stroke=\"#c9a84c\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n          <\/label>\n          <div class=\"gu2-faq-ans\">\n            <p>Historically, more than 85% of our students receive some type of scholarship, mostly partial scholarships. We assist in identifying the most suitable opportunities for each profile and guide students throughout the entire application process. However, decisions on granting scholarships are exclusively determined by the universities.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- Q3: CHANGE \u2014 removed fixed \"14\" number, added Oceania, added open-ended invite -->\n        <div class=\"gu2-faq-item\">\n          <input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"efaq3\" class=\"gu2-faq-check\">\n          <label for=\"efaq3\" class=\"gu2-faq-label\">Which countries does Gradeup cover?\n            <div class=\"gu2-faq-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\"><line x1=\"6\" y1=\"2\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"10\" stroke=\"#c9a84c\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><line x1=\"2\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"10\" y2=\"6\" stroke=\"#c9a84c\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n          <\/label>\n          <div class=\"gu2-faq-ans\">\n            <p>We work with various destinations, mainly in North America, Europe, and Oceania. Among the countries most sought after by our students are the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Portugal, France, Ireland, Australia, Germany, New Zealand, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland, and Sweden.<\/p>\n            <p>If you are interested in studying in a country that is not on this list, contact our team so we can evaluate the possibilities for you.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- Q4: CHANGE \u2014 Ana's exact JV description -->\n        <div class=\"gu2-faq-item\">\n          <input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"efaq4\" class=\"gu2-faq-check\">\n          <label for=\"efaq4\" class=\"gu2-faq-label\">How does the partnership between Gradeup and TravelMate work?\n            <div class=\"gu2-faq-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\"><line x1=\"6\" y1=\"2\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"10\" stroke=\"#c9a84c\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><line x1=\"2\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"10\" y2=\"6\" stroke=\"#c9a84c\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n          <\/label>\n          <div class=\"gu2-faq-ans\">\n            <p>Since 2025, Gradeup and TravelMate have been working together to offer personalized and complete advisory services for students who wish to undertake a higher education program abroad. The partnership united Gradeup's operation with TravelMate's Universities department, expanding the reach of Gradeup's method and taking its expertise in international education to students all over Brazil.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- Q5: CHANGE \u2014 Ana's exact team copy -->\n        <div class=\"gu2-faq-item\">\n          <input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"efaq5\" class=\"gu2-faq-check\">\n          <label for=\"efaq5\" class=\"gu2-faq-label\">Who will monitor my application?\n            <div class=\"gu2-faq-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\"><line x1=\"6\" y1=\"2\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"10\" stroke=\"#c9a84c\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><line x1=\"2\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"10\" y2=\"6\" stroke=\"#c9a84c\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n          <\/label>\n          <div class=\"gu2-faq-ans\">\n            <p>Gradeup has a specialized academic team that accompanies the student throughout the entire advisory process. Our consultants have experience in international education, as well as academic and professional experiences abroad, offering close, strategic, and personalized support at every stage.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- Q6: CHANGE \u2014 Ana's exact 100% online copy -->\n        <div class=\"gu2-faq-item\">\n          <input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"efaq6\" class=\"gu2-faq-check\">\n          <label for=\"efaq6\" class=\"gu2-faq-label\">Does Gradeup serve students from all over Brazil?\n            <div class=\"gu2-faq-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\"><line x1=\"6\" y1=\"2\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"10\" stroke=\"#c9a84c\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><line x1=\"2\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"10\" y2=\"6\" stroke=\"#c9a84c\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n          <\/label>\n          <div class=\"gu2-faq-ans\">\n            <p>Yes. Our advisory process is conducted 100% online, allowing students from all over Brazil to have access to the same standard of service, close monitoring, and attention to detail, regardless of where they are.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- Q7: CHANGE \u2014 UK direct support vs TravelMate for other destinations -->\n        <div class=\"gu2-faq-item\">\n          <input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"efaq7\" class=\"gu2-faq-check\">\n          <label for=\"efaq7\" class=\"gu2-faq-label\">Do you assist with the student visa process?\n            <div class=\"gu2-faq-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\"><line x1=\"6\" y1=\"2\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"10\" stroke=\"#c9a84c\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><line x1=\"2\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"10\" y2=\"6\" stroke=\"#c9a84c\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n          <\/label>\n          <div class=\"gu2-faq-ans\">\n            <p>Yes. 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