SOL DE JANEIRO – FROM CULT FAVORITE TO GLOBAL FORCE
Real numbers. Real growth. Real lessons in brand-building.
Located in New York City, the Sol de Janeiro Academy is a tuition-based, weeklong program designed to give high school students a behind-the-scenes look at one of today's most influential beauty brands. Led by Sol de Janeiro insiders and beauty industry experts, the Academy will cover strategy, creativity, and real-world insight across product, brand, and business. Please note that final program details, session dates, and availability are subject to confirmation based on interest and operational planning.
The Sol de Janeiro Academy is open to entrepreneurial and driven high school students (grades 10-12 and Graduating Seniors based on the grade the student is entering in the Fall 2026 school year). Students must be 15 years old by the first day of the program, should sessions move forward as planned.
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Submitting your information does not guarantee program placement or confirm that specific sessions will be offered.
We will be requiring the submission of a high school transcript and a personal statement. We anticipate that limited spots will be taken quickly, so timely submission will be a consideration.
Total cohort size is being finalized and will depend on our ability to comfortably accommodate the anticipated demand. Most of the group activities and projects will be conducted in groups of 6 to 10 students.
You’ll learn how a beauty brand comes to life–from product development and innovation to storytelling and consumer engagement. The curriculum is designed to balance real business fundamentals with entrepreneurial thinking, using Sol de Janeiro as a living case study. There will also be a series of career workshops to give students a head start in preparing for their first real jobs. The weeklong program will culminate in a group project competition where the winner will win a Sol de Janeiro surprise package.
Yes. All students who complete the program will receive a Sol de Janeiro Academy certificate.
The Academy is envisioned as a one-week experience. Proposed summer session timing is subject to confirmation and may evolve based on interest and logistics.
Sol de Janeiro Academy is offered and independently operated by Fever Education in partnership with Sol de Janeiro. Fever Education is a pioneering education company that develops immersive, real-world programs across creative and cultural industries including art, fashion, sports, music, and media. With over 10 years of experience and total enrollment approaching 20,000 students, Fever Education has built and operated a portfolio of respected, industry-connected educational programs designed to prepare students for real-world careers.
Tuition for the Sol de Janeiro Academy is $1,950/session.
Tuition covers a full week of instruction, programming, and curated experiences led by Sol de Janeiro experts. We will also provide breakfast and lunch daily. Additional details on materials, sessions, and inclusions will be shared prior to enrollment.
The Sol de Janeiro Academy is an in-person experience. We believe that the most important connections and moments happen in organic, in-person situations. In addition, there will be a strict no-mobile phone policy during the courses and activities. More details on the NYC-based location and logistics will be shared closer to launch.
The Sol de Janeiro Academy is an independent educational experience and does not offer academic credit.