Compare Canadian Curriculum International Schools in Brazil

Instructs in English, Portuguese

Ages 1 - 18 years

Type Co-educational

Sant'Anna International School, based in Brazil, serves students aged 1–18 with two programs: the Brazilian Program and the International Program. Early Childhood Education is 100% bilingual with English immersion and a Reggio Emilia‑inspired approach that builds global citizenship from the start. Elementary School (Grades 1–5) is a bilingual program with English 60% and Portuguese 40%, blending international standards with Brazilian guidelines and emphasizing inquiry, collaboration, and 21st‑century skills, with STEAM and BYOD from 4th grade. Middle School (Grades 6–8) offers a rigorous international curriculum that blends Brazilian and international standards, with classes in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, plus a strong socioemotional focus, advisory and a House Program. High School (Grades 9–12) follows the K12 International Academy pathway, offering Honors and AP options, PLL language support, and multiple pathways; graduation yields both the Brazilian High School Diploma and the International Diploma. Service Learning is integrated. The school provides learning and facilities.

Location

Vinhedo, São Paulo, Brazil. The school is located at Av. Independência, 5588, Bairro Aquário, Vinhedo, SP, CEP 13284-000. The contact information includes a local phone number: +55 19 3113-3777.

Stages

Early Childhood Education (K3–K5), Elementary School (Grades 1–5), Middle School, High School (Grades 9–12).

Type

International School. The school offers two education programs: the Brazilian Program and the International Program.

Pupil Nationality Mix

11 nationalities represented; most common nationality is Brazilian (96% Brazilian, 4% International).

Additional learning support

Portuguese language learning (PLL) program for international students not fluent in Portuguese.

Country affiliation

Brazil.

School day structure

Early Childhood Education runs 7:30 AM–3:15 PM (K3–K5). High School runs 7:20 AM–3:30 PM (Grades 9–12). After-school options extend care to 6:00 PM (Sant'Anna Plus, Sant'Anna Daily, Sant'Anna Care).

Application fees

- No specific monetary amount for an application or registration fee is published on the school's public admissions materials; the school runs an online admissions/selection form and selection process.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)

- The school publishes an obligation to pay an annual school fee (anuidade) for enrolled students, but per-grade or per-year numeric tuition rates (per term or per academic year) are not published on the school's public pages. The annual fee is described as payable according to the deadlines and criteria provided at the time of enrollment.

- Early childhood (Sant'Anna Baby / Educação Infantil): the monthly fee for these early years explicitly includes school-provided meals and consumable materials as part of the monthly charge for those levels. (No numeric tuition figures for Early Childhood monthly/annual totals are published.)

- After‑school / supplementary programme fees with published amounts:
- Clube da Tarefa (homework / after‑school club) — available to Elementary (Anos Iniciais) students: BRL 128 per month (1 day/week); BRL 232 per month (2 days/week); BRL 348 per month (3 days/week); BRL 454 per month (4 days/week); BRL 550 per month (5 days/week).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school describes school fees as an annual obligation (anuidade) and states that payment deadlines and instalment options are provided to families at the time of enrollment.

- Extra services and on‑demand care (for example Sant'Anna Care / additional hours, and other ad‑hoc services) are billed the month after use and are issued by boleto bancário (bank payment slip).

- Scholarships awarded through the school's selection process are applied to the monthly tuition amount and their maintenance is conditional on payment of the first instalment of the annual fee; scholarship rules also specify conditions under which the scholarship can be revoked.

Boarding / residential fees (if applicable)

- No residential or boarding programme or boarding‑fee schedule is listed among the school's programmes and services; the school's published programmes describe day‑school options and related services. There are no published boarding fees.

Other costs or fees (uniforms, materials, extras)

- Uniform: use of the school's uniform is mandatory for all students. The school's regulations require the uniform; no uniform price list is published on the public pages.

- Stationery / school shop (Papel & Cia) and cantina: the school operates an on‑site stationery/shop and cantina service; prices for uniform items, stationery, meals bought in the cantina or other school‑shop items are not published on the public pages.

- Extracurricular / language centre (CELES), sports and elective activities: these services are offered and may carry additional fees; specific price lists for these programmes are not published on the site pages that list the programmes. The only extracurricular price list published publicly that shows amounts is the Clube da Tarefa list above.

Refund information

- The publicly available admissions and school regulation documents do not publish a detailed, stand‑alone general refund or tuition‑refund policy on the pages and documents reviewed. Scholarship rules state conditions for scholarship cancellation and that scholarships do not apply to uniforms, materials, courses extras or field trips.

Fee payment options

- The school uses boleto bancário (bank payment slip) for billing and for items such as extra hours and other billed services; this method is explicitly mentioned for billed services. No exhaustive public list of all accepted payment methods (e.g., credit card, bank transfer) for tuition instalments is published on the pages reviewed.

Summary of availability of numeric tuition figures (2026/27 requested)

- Per‑grade or per‑year tuition amounts for the 2026/27 academic year (or 2025/26) are not published on the school's public programme pages or in the school regulation document made available on the school site; the only published numeric fees found were for specific supplementary programmes (Clube da Tarefa) and descriptions of billing practice, scholarship rules, and mandatory items such as uniforms.

Curriculum

The school operates Brazilian Program and International Program. Early Childhood Education is 100% bilingual with English immersion and a Reggio Emilia‑inspired approach, building global citizenship from the start. Elementary School (Grades 1–5) is a bilingual program with English taught 60% and Portuguese 40%, integrating international standards with Brazilian guidelines and emphasizing inquiry, collaboration, and 21st‑century skills, with STEAM and BYOD from 4th grade. Middle School (Grades 6–8) offers a rigorous international curriculum that blends Brazilian and international standards, with classes in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, plus a strong socioemotional focus, advisory and House Program. High School (Grades 9–12) uses the K12 International Academy pathway, offering Honors and Advanced Placement options, with language support through PLL, and a wide range of pathways; at graduation, students receive a double certificate: the Brazilian High School Diploma and the International Diploma. The school also provides technology‑enabled learning and language support (ELL and PLL) across stages.

Student Teacher Ratio

8:1

Exam Results

The School Profile notes the International Program pursues a college‑preparatory American diploma consisting of 25 Carnegie units, culminating in a Dual Diploma (Brazilian and International Curriculum Diplomas). It also documents GPAs and a broad list of college acceptances; graduates have gained admission to universities in the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe (examples include Agnes Scott College, Arcadia University, Bowdoin College, UC Irvine, McGill University, University of Toronto, Bond University, and University of Calgary).

Higher Education Progression

Graduates are admitted to a broad range of universities in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia; examples include Agnes Scott College, Arcadia University, Bowdoin College, UC Irvine, McGill University, University of Toronto, Bond University, and University of Calgary.

Gifted and Talented

Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) options are available through the K12 International Academy, and the school participates in National Honors Society activities; a teacher‑tutor program and extensive electives and pathways support advanced students.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The Socioemotional Program is embedded in the curriculum from Early Childhood through High School, helping students recognize and express emotions, build self-confidence and mutual respect, practice empathy and cooperation, and resolve conflicts peacefully while strengthening communication. An Advisory and Tutoring Program provides ongoing guidance to support each student's academic, emotional, and social development through teacher-tutor meetings. The House Program connects students across grade levels to foster leadership, empathy, resilience, teamwork, and a sense of belonging. A School Counseling Team supports wellbeing and guidance for students.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Sant'Anna International School runs an English-focused international program with explicit language supports. Early Childhood Education is 100% bilingual with English immersion from the earliest years. In Elementary School, classes are conducted in English (60%) and Portuguese (40%), with an English Language Learners (ELL) program and a Portuguese Language Learning (PLL) program for international students not fluent in Portuguese. In Middle School, classes are taught in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, with ELL and PLL. In High School, language support continues via the K12 International Academy and PLL; students graduate with a Brazilian and an International Diploma.

Mental Wellbeing

Mental wellbeing is supported through the Socioemotional Program embedded in the curriculum, which promotes emotional recognition, self-awareness, resilience, empathy, and healthy relationships. Advisory and tutoring arrangements provide structured emotional and social guidance, and the House Program fosters peer mentoring, belonging, and responsible leadership. The School Counseling Team offers professional wellbeing support and counseling when needed.

Safeguarding

Sant'Anna International School has a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement that the school is a safe space for everyone, free from prejudice and discrimination of any kind. A Child Protection Handbook is available to support safeguarding practices.

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ABA Global School - Aflitos

Instructs in Portuguese, English

Type Co-educational

ABA Global Education in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil, offers bilingual education from infancy through high school, combining a Canadian curriculum with Brazilian study requirements and a bespoke program. ABA Maple Bear will provide this bilingual path from early childhood through high school, starting in 2025. It is the only Pernambuco school to offer the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), certified by IB World Schools. The English Education program is recognized by the U.S. Embassy for excellence in teaching and includes an American Space, an information center for studying abroad, and a FabLab/Maker Space to foster hands-on innovation. The three-campus complex on the Aflitos and Boa Viagem sites supports a safe, welcoming learning environment with spaces for digital fabrication, research, and collaboration. ABA is an UNESCO Associated School and part of a binational network with U.S. educational partners. The school also hosts leadership and service initiatives and is an Apple Distinguished School.

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Maple Bear Barra da Tijuca

Instructs in English, Portuguese

Ages 1 - 17 years

Maple Bear Barra da Tijuca is a bilingual school in Rio de Janeiro following a Canadian methodology. The curriculum blends a Canada-inspired approach with Brazilian guidelines to support bilingual proficiency and continuity from years to high school under Novo Ensino Médio. The school serves students from Bear Care (1 year 6 months) through Year 1 (6 years) up to ages 17. English immersion is central, with Canadian educators guiding and periodically monitoring academic team to maintain standards. The campus features stimulating classrooms designed to support learning. Instruction emphasizes observation, problem solving and decision making across subjects. In grades 11 and 12, students can deepen study in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and electives such as Sports Methodology and Technology. The program stresses leadership, career studies, vocational guidance, independent studies, Theory of Knowledge and community service. Bilingual English-Portuguese learning enables English-first courses to accelerate language acquisition; High School entrants must demonstrate CEFR B2.

Location

136 Martinho de Mesquita Street, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, RJ. Barra da Tijuca is a district in the West Zone of Rio de Janeiro. The area includes residential and commercial neighborhoods.

Stages

Bear Care starts at 1½ years old. Toddler through Year 1 cover ages from 2 to 6 years: Toddler at 2, Nursery at 3, Junior Kindergarten at 4, Senior Kindergarten at 5, and Year 1 at 6.

Type

International bilingual school following Canadian methodology. The school emphasizes English immersion with Canadian educators guiding the program.

Country affiliation

Canada

Application / Enrollment fee
- A one-time registration (taxa de matrícula) is charged at the time of acceptance/enrollment. The specific amount for Maple Bear Barra da Tijuca for the 2026/27 academic year is not published publicly.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per month)
- No public schedule listing exact per-term or per-year tuition amounts for the 2026/27 academic year is available for Maple Bear Barra da Tijuca.
- For budgeting reference, Maple Bear schools in Brazil typically charge different monthly tuition depending on the level: education infantil (early years) is commonly lower than ensino fundamental and ensino médio. Published network-level guidance and market surveys indicate typical ranges across Maple Bear units in Brazil (illustrative ranges only):
- Education Infantil (Bear Care, Toddler, Nursery, JK, SK): approximately R$ 2,000 – R$ 3,500 per month.
- Ensino Fundamental (Year 1–Year 9): approximately R$ 2,700 – R$ 4,000 per month.
- Ensino Médio / High School (Year 10–Year 12): approximately R$ 3,000 – R$ 4,500 per month.
- Because the unit does not publish its exact tariffs, these ranges are provided only as planning estimates; exact per-term and per-year amounts for Barra da Tijuca must be obtained from the school's billing office.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Enrollment payment: the registration/enrollment fee is due upon confirmation of place.
- Regular tuition billing: many Maple Bear contracts and units issue monthly invoices with a specified monthly due date (commonly early in the month). Example contractual language used across units specifies a monthly due date (e.g., day 05) and allows different payment plans including annual, semestral or monthly arrangements. Exact billing cycle and number of installments (10, 11, 12 or other) are set by the local school and appear in the student contract.
- Reajuste (annual adjustment): tuition is typically adjusted annually; the effective percentage varies by year and is established by the school.

Boarding fees
- Maple Bear Barra da Tijuca operates as a day school; no boarding provision or boarding fees are listed. Boarding fees are not applicable.

Other costs and fees (typical items charged in addition to tuition)
- School supplies and Student Learning Material: an exclusive Student Learning Material package (material didático) is commonly required and billed separately at the start of the year.
- Uniforms: uniform purchase is required and supplied through authorized providers; cost is additional and charged to families.
- Didactic books and paradidactic books: may be billed at enrollment or during the year as applicable.
- Meals / Cafeteria: meal plans or cafeterias where offered are usually charged separately or included as an optional extra.
- Transportation: school bus / transport is typically an optional paid service with a separate fee.
- Extracurricular activities and special programs: many activities (sports, music, clubs, holiday programs) carry separate fees.
- Sibling discounts, scholarships or promotional discounts: some Maple Bear units offer sibling discounts or limited scholarships; availability and amounts vary by unit.

Refund and cancellation information
- No published, unit-specific refund policy for the 2026/27 academic year was found for Maple Bear Barra da Tijuca. Contractual documents used across Maple Bear units indicate that cancellation and refund terms are governed by the enrollment contract and may include non-refundable portions (for example, portions of registration fees or specific conditions tied to early withdrawal). Parents should review the enrollment contract for precise refund/cancellation conditions.

Fee payment options
- Payment methods commonly used across Maple Bear units include boleto bancário, credit/debit card, bank transfer and instant payment (PIX); annual-payment discounts or payment-in-full incentives are commonly offered in contracts. Exact accepted payment methods and any allowed installment plans are set by the school and appear on the school's billing statements and contract.

Findings and gaps (brief)
- The Maple Bear Barra da Tijuca public pages provide program, contact and admission-process information but do not publish a detailed 2026/27 fee schedule with exact per-term or per-year tariff values. For this reason, precise numeric fees by series and exact per-term billing amounts for 2026/27 could not be provided here.
- The statements above describe the fee components and typical national ranges reported across Maple Bear units in Brazil and contractual practices used by the network; they should be used only for budgeting until the school's official fee schedule for the specific academic year is obtained from the school's billing office or finance department.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Maple Bear Barra da Tijuca provides a safe environment and student‑focused learning that supports lifelong learning. Students develop autonomy, trust, citizenship and entrepreneurship, and are described as curious, confident, independent, global, analytical and flexible. Empathy, Excellence, Autonomy, Commitment and Creativity are identified as key future skills.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

English is taught through immersion; students learn in an English immersion environment and think in two native languages.

Mental Wellbeing

The school provides a safe environment with resources to stimulate children and young people to build a better future and lifelong learning.

Safeguarding

The school provides a safe environment for students.

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Maple Bear Canadian School

Instructs in English, Portuguese

Ages 1 - 11 years

Type Co-educational

Maple Bear Alto de Pinheiros is a bilingual Canadian international school in São Paulo that operates across two campuses. The school serves ages 1 to 11, offering Infant Education from 15 months and Elementary education from 1st to 9th grade. The Unit I campus in Alto de Pinheiros (Av. Padre Pereira de Andrade, 575) focuses on Early Childhood, while Unit II (Av. Imperatriz Leopoldina, 1799, Vila Leopoldina) supports Elementary levels. The program follows a Canadian curriculum with English immersion and instruction in two languages, guided by Canadian educators who train and periodically monitor the academic team to uphold Canadian standards. In Elementary (6–14 years), English Language Arts, Mathematics and Sciences are taught in English, with Geography and History taught in Portuguese. In Early Childhood (1.5–5 years), active learning and English communication are emphasized through a Canadian-inspired pedagogy. Bear Care, Toddler, Nursery, Junior Kindergarten, Senior Kindergarten and Year 1 are part of the offering. Canada's presence in PISA reinforces the school's Canadian education standards. Facilities include large, bright classrooms, a dedicated laboratory, a sports court, dining facilities and safe circulation with natural lighting.

Location

Two campuses in São Paulo: Padre Pereira de Andrade, 575, Alto de Pinheiros; Imperatriz Leopoldina, 1799, Vila Leopoldina.

Stages

Early Toddlers (from 15 months); Toddlers (2 years); Nursery (3 years); Junior Kindergarten (4 years); Intermediate Kindergarten (5 years).

Type

Bilingual Canadian international school offering Infant Education starting at 15 months and Elementary education from 1st to 9th grade; two campuses.

Country affiliation

Canada

School day structure

Morning or afternoon class periods for Infant Education.

Application / Enrollment Fee

- A one-time enrollment (matrícula) fee is charged at admission. The unit-specific published amount for Maple Bear Pinheiros for the 2026/27 academic year was not accessible online at the time of checking; therefore no single definitive numeric value for this unit can be given here. Typical practice across Maple Bear units in Brazil is to charge either a fixed enrollment fee or an amount equivalent to one monthly tuition; example fixed enrollment fees observed in public materials from other Maple Bear units have been in the range of R$ 500–R$ 4,000 depending on year group and unit.

Tuition fees by year group (monthly / per-term detail)

- Unit-specific monthly or per-term tuition figures for Maple Bear Pinheiros for 2026/27 were not publicly available at the time of checking. The following reflects observed tuition ranges and one public regulator listing for Maple Bear schools in Brazil (used as an indicative reference when a unit-specific figure is not published):
- Early childhood / Educação Infantil: commonly observed monthly ranges from about R$ 2,500 up to R$ 4,000 at Maple Bear units in São Paulo.
- Ensino Fundamental (early years / 1st year example): public regulator data lists Maple Bear units with monthly values in the range of around R$ 3,000–R$ 3,300 for the 2026 reporting collection (example entry: R$ 3,284.65 for a Maple Bear listing in a 2026 regulator table). Use this as an indicative reference point where a unit does not publish its own schedule.
- Ensino Médio: Maple Bear units in São Paulo commonly report monthly fees that can be higher than Fundamental, frequently falling into the upper part of the R$ 3,000–R$ 5,000 band depending on unit and program.

- Tuition is normally billed on a monthly basis (mensalidade). Where a school offers payment per term or an annual prepayment option, the billed amount is typically the monthly rate multiplied by the number of months in the academic year or a single annual invoice; unit policies vary and discounts for full annual prepayment or early payment may be offered at some units. Contractual examples from Maple Bear documents show acceptance of multiple billing arrangements and occasional discounts for advance payment.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Standard billing frequency: monthly invoices (boletos) are the prevalent method for tuition billing across Maple Bear units in Brazil; invoices commonly carry a fixed monthly due date. Payment terms and any available discounts (for early/annual payment) are set in the enrollment contract for the unit. Late payment typically incurs fines and interest per the contract.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable to Maple Bear Pinheiros (this unit operates as a day school). No boarding fees apply.

Other costs and recurring additional fees

- Material didático / Learning materials: an annual materials fee or periodic charges for proprietary Maple Bear materials are common; some Maple Bear units bill materials separately or include them in the monthly fee. The Maple Bear materials distribution and sales channel (store/portal) is used for didactic materials in many units.

- Uniforms: school uniform purchase is normally required and handled through the Maple Bear uniform store or approved supplier; uniform costs are borne by families and billed or purchased separately. Refund/return policies for uniform purchases follow the store/merchant rules.

- Transport (school bus), meals (refeição), extracurricular activities, special projects and school trips: these are commonly charged as separate optional services and priced per family contract or the selected package. Expect separate monthly or occasional invoices for transport, extended-care programs, and optional extracurriculars.

- Insurance, registration of documents, and event fees: some units charge small administrative or insurance fees annually or at enrollment; exact items and amounts are specified in the unit contract.

Refund information

- Refund and withdrawal terms are defined in the unit's enrollment contract. Common provisions observed in Maple Bear contractual templates and related materials include: refunds or pro-rated reimbursements for prepaid items when a student withdraws subject to the contract's notice requirements; non-refundable items (administrative/registration fees or third-party purchases) as specified in the contract; and standard merchant return rules applying to uniform or shop purchases. Specific refund amounts, deadlines and required notice periods vary by unit and are stated in the enrollment agreement.

Fee payment options

- Accepted payment methods commonly used by Maple Bear units include boleto bancário (bank slip), bank transfer (TED/DOC), PIX, debit/credit card and debit authorization; installment payment via card for certain fees (for example materials or enrollment packages) is also commonly available. The enrollment contract and the unit's billing office list the precise options and any surcharges for card installments.

Summary of availability and important note about the Pinheiros unit's published schedule

- The specific, itemized fee schedule for Maple Bear Pinheiros for the 2026/27 academic year was not accessible from the unit's public pages at the time of checking; the unit is listed as Maple Bear Alto de Pinheiros / Maple Bear Pinheiros (Av. Padre Pereira de Andrade 575). The figures above summarize the common fee components and observed fee ranges for Maple Bear units in São Paulo and Brazil and cite regulator / public documents and Maple Bear contractual materials used as indicative references. Where a precise numeric schedule is required for the Pinheiros unit (by year group and per term), that unit's official fee schedule or the unit's billing office should be consulted for the definitive amounts and any year-to-year adjustments.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Playing helps develop the child's emotional, intellectual and social worlds. Development of socio-emotional skills is a benefit of bilingual education.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

English language, arts, mathematics and sciences are taught in English while geography and history are taught in Portuguese. In preschool, students begin learning English using an immersive English learning system based on Canadian pedagogy and best practices.

Mental Wellbeing

Playing helps develop the child's emotional, intellectual and social worlds.

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ABA Global School

Instructs in Portuguese, English

Type Co-educational

Location

Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. ABA Global Education operates three campuses: the main campus on Avenida Rosa e Silva in the Aflitos district; the ABA Innovation building on Avenida Santos Dumont in the Aflitos; and Boa Viagem on Rua Tenente João Cícero. The Boa Viagem campus is at 301 Rua Tenente João Cícero, Boa Viagem, Recife, PE 51020-190. The Aflitos campus is Avenida Rosa e Silva, 1510, Aflitos, Recife, PE 52020-220.

Stages

Early childhood to high school

Country affiliation

Brazil

Application / Admission fees

- No fixed application or one-time admission fee amount is published publicly for ABA Global Education (including its Maple Bear bilingual school units in Recife). Public-facing pages for the institution and its Maple Bear unit list services and contacts but do not show numeric application or enrollment fees.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)

- Detailed tuition amounts by year group and by term (or annual tuition totals) are not published on the school's public pages for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. The institution describes its bilingual program and grade levels (early years through high school) but does not provide a publicly accessible fee schedule listing specific monthly, term or annual figures.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- No public billing calendar, term dates tied to invoicing, installment options or contractual payment terms are available on the school's public pages. There is no published schedule showing whether fees are billed monthly, per term, or annually, nor are specific late-payment penalties or discount schedules posted publicly.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- The school's public information describes bilingual day-school education and associated services; there is no indication that ABA Global Education or its Maple Bear Recife units operate boarding/residential facilities. Therefore, no boarding fees are applicable.

Other costs and recurring fees

- The school's public pages do not list amounts for uniforms, textbooks, school materials, transportation, lunch plans, extracurriculars or activity fees. Public materials for the institution do reference curricular and extracurricular offerings but do not show itemized charge amounts.

- Public records and local administrative documents note that the institution has previously been the subject of inquiries relating to additional mandatory charges such as a material fee, a compulsory lunch/food charge and an extra (13th) monthly charge; those inquiries indicate such categories of additional charges have been applied by the institution in the past. Specific amounts for those items are not published in the school's public materials.

Refund information

- No published, publicly accessible refund policy, contract excerpt or numeric refund schedule is available on the school's public pages for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. There is no public statement of the conditions under which tuition or other fees are refundable.

Fee payment options

- The school's public pages list contact details and addresses but do not publish an explicit list of accepted payment methods (such as bank transfer, credit/debit card, boleto bance1rio or direct debit). No public payment platform or online billing portal with supported payment types is shown on the institution's public pages.

Practical summary for a parent

- ABA Global Education (including its Maple Bear bilingual units in Recife) does not publish a detailed tuition and fees schedule for the requested 2026/27 academic year (nor for 2025/26) on its public pages.

- The school operates bilingual programs from early years through high school and maintains campus addresses and contact numbers for Boa Viagem and Aflitos (Recife). No boarding service or boarding fees are indicated.

- Public administrative records show that additional mandatory charges such as material fees, lunch charges and an extra monthly charge have been the subject of regulatory inquiry; specific current amounts for these categories are not published publicly.

- Because numeric tuition figures, billing frequency, refund rules and accepted payment methods are not available in the school's public materials, those specific items remain unspecified in this overview.

Curriculum

The school offers bilingual education from infancy through high school. ABA Maple Bear is a bilingual school with a Canadian and Brazilian curriculum that offers education from early childhood through high school, starting in 2025. It is the only school in Pernambuco to offer the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), certified by IB World Schools. The English Education program is recognized by the U.S. Embassy for excellence in teaching and includes the state's only American Space. The school also provides an information center for studying abroad and a FabLab Maker Space to foster innovation.

Exam Results

The school measures impact by students' success in international exams. Over 31,000 students have enrolled in ABA's English courses and participated in our activities and projects; over 3,300 have benefited from the English Scholarship Program; and more than 100 projects have been developed over 38 years.

Higher Education Progression

EducationUSA is the official source of information on studying in the United States, represented in Recife by ABA Global Education. A dedicated team of counselors helps with all stages of the US study application process.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The ABA English Education programs integrate social and emotional learning through a focus on global citizenship, multicultural competence, media literacy, and social awareness, developing life skills such as problem solving, creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and autonomous learning.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school offers bilingual education from early childhood through high school, with English instruction central to its ABA English Education programs. Programs include Kids, PreTeens, Teens, Adults, Corporate, and Special Courses, delivered with a communicative methodology that emphasizes linguistic and multicultural learning alongside global citizenship and 21st‑century skills.

Mental Wellbeing

Mindfulness is part of the ABA methodology within its 21st‑century skills framework, supporting student well‑being as part of language learning.

Admissions

Enrollment for ABA English Education courses is straightforward. The enrollment process is simple: visit the enrollment page on the site, fill out the form with your personal information, and select the desired course. After enrollment, you will be contacted to receive additional guidance and to confirm enrollment.

Scholarships

ABA provides annually a number of scholarships for low-income students in the Recife Metropolitan Region. Eligible candidates are students from the 7th year of elementary school who have an average grade of 8.0 and present a letter of recommendation from a teacher. In addition, proof of financial need is required by completing a specific form and presenting relevant documents. The program is also open to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as to those who demonstrate engagement in social activities. The full call for applications containing all details of the program is published every December. Stay tuned to our social networks.

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Colegio Brasil Canada

Instructs in English, Portuguese

Ages 0 - 18 years

Type Co-educational

Colégio Brasil Canadá is a bilingual school in São Paulo serving ages 0 to 18, offering a blend of Canadian and Brazilian curricula. English is the language of instruction from day one, with Portuguese gradually integrated into the curriculum across the Perdizes campus and the wider network. The program aligns with BNCC requirements for bilingual schools and uses proprietary courseware, complemented by Cambridge English and National Geographic Learning resources. From early years through middle school, students engage in interdisciplinary projects that foster critical thinking, social and cognitive development, and ethical, democratic behavior. The aim is to develop global citizens fluent in two languages who can think and adapt in diverse contexts. The Perdizes campus features two entrances—one for Early Childhood and one for Elementary—for safety. Modern technology, including iPads, supports learning. Extracurriculars include circus classes, capoeira, judo, and fencing, with coordinators available to support families and teachers working closely with parents.

Location

The Colégio Brasil Canadá operates across multiple campuses in Brazil, including Perdizes, Santana, Moema, Pinheiros, and Vila Mariana in São Paulo; São Caetano do Sul (São Paulo state); Americana (São Paulo); Brasília (Distrito Federal); and Recreio dos Bandeirantes in Rio de Janeiro. The Moema campus is located at Alameda dos Tupiniquins, 765, Moema, São Paulo, SP.

Stages

From early years education up to Middle School.

Type

Bilingual education network with English-integrated learning across its campuses.

Country affiliation

Brazil

Uniform Requirement

Uniform is mandatory and must be identified with the student's name.

Food Options

Healthy meals and snacks are prepared through Nutriescolar. Parents are informed daily via the electronic agenda about how much of each item their child ate. The menu includes vegetarian options and Meat Free Monday.

Governance and Ownership

Brasil Canadá operates as a network of bilingual schools with campuses across Brazil, including Perdizes, Santana, Vila Mariana, Moema, São Caetano do Sul, Americana, Brasília and Recreio. It functions through a franchise model allowing ownership of Brasil Canadá units.

Summary — availability of fee information
I could not find a published fee table or a downloadable fee schedule for Colégio Brasil Canadá for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic year on the school's public pages. The school's public pages list campus locations and contact numbers but do not publish amounts for application, tuition, boarding or other recurring fees.

Application fees (matrícula / inscrição)
- No application or enrollment (matrícula) fee amount is published on the school's public pages. The presence or size of any one‑time admission/enrolment charge is not stated publicly.

Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year group)
- The school does not publish a year‑by‑year or term‑by‑term tuition schedule on its public pages, so specific numeric amounts for each year group (Early Years / Educação Infantil, Fundamental I, Fundamental II, Ensino Médio) are not available for 2026/27 or 2025/26. No per‑term, per‑month or per‑year figures are listed publicly.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- No published billing schedule, installment options, invoice dates, or contractual payment terms (due dates, penalty/late fee percentages, interest, or required number of installments) are available on the school's public pages.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- Colégio Brasil Canadá presents its network of urban day campuses (cities and addresses are listed). There is no indication on the public pages that the school operates boarding (residential) facilities; therefore boarding fees do not appear to be applicable.

Other costs and typical additional charges
- No published price list for uniform, school meals, transport,教材/material didático, activity/extracurricular fees, exam or certification fees, insurance, or field‑trip charges is available on the school's public pages. These categories are commonly charged by Brazilian private schools but specific amounts for Colégio Brasil Canadá are not published.

Refund information
- No publicly posted refund policy, refund schedules for withdrawal, or conditions for partial refunds of tuition or enrolment fees was found on the school's public pages.

Fee payment options
- The school's public pages do not list specific accepted payment methods or the forms of payment accepted (for example: boleto bancário, bank transfer, debit/credit card, recurring card debit). Contact lines for each campus are published for administrative inquiries.

Practical note for database use
- There is no publicly posted numeric fee data to extract and populate fields such as application fee amount, tuition per year group, per‑term amount, boarding fee, uniform cost, refund terms, or explicit payment methods. The school publishes campus locations and telephone/email contact points but not numeric fee schedules.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The Brazil Canada Bilingual School develops social and emotional abilities through affective and emotional skill development and by validating each student's experiences. It fosters empathy, respect, and democratic citizenship. The English language is used as a tool to support these insights. The school values participation and family collaboration to support holistic development. Interdisciplinary projects and a bilingual approach help students become global citizens.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

English is an integral tool for learning. The school uses a bilingual approach with English language development supported by a highly qualified teaching staff. English is developed through interdisciplinary projects and conversational approaches, with Portuguese integrated gradually into the curriculum.

Mental Wellbeing

The school prioritizes social and emotional development and validates individual experiences. English is used to develop social and cognitive skills, reinforcing wellbeing. The environment is multicultural and supportive of personal growth.

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