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Sao Paulo is home to 21 international schools, offering families a range of curricula and price points to choose from.
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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.
Graded, the American School of São Paulo, is an American international day school serving ages 3 to 18 in São Paulo. Instruction is in English, following an American curriculum, with an international perspective to support a diverse student body. The high school program prepares students for admission to competitive universities and culminates in three diplomas: United States Diploma, Brazilian Diploma, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma. All graduates receive the United States Diploma. Graded is NEASC-accredited and an IB World School, offering the IB Diploma in Grades 11–12 alongside a college-preparatory curriculum. The Morumbi campus opened in 1961, and the school celebrated its 105th anniversary in October 2025. Campus facilities include Haddad Center for Performing Arts, a Wellness Gymnasium with a climbing wall, the Graded Learning Lab, and Upper and Lower School libraries. Extracurriculars span performing and visual arts, athletics, and service, with experiential programs such as Classroom Without Walls. Opportunities.
Beacon School is an IB Continuum School in Brazil offering PYP for Early Childhood and Elementary, the MYP in Middle School, and the DP for High School. The DP core includes Theory of Knowledge, Creativity, Activity and Service, and the Extended Essay, with a Brazilian Diploma integration option. The school provides bilingual instruction in English and Portuguese, with Spanish introduced from age 10. Its January–December calendar means students begin the DP in Year 10 and complete it in Year 12, graduating in December. Serving more than 1,400 students from Early Childhood to High School, Beacon operates across three units: Campus (Grades 5–12) with a hub of arts, technology and music, 400-seat auditorium, amphitheatre, gym, outdoor courts, football field, laboratories, libraries and classrooms equipped with advanced technology; Villa (Grades 3–4) with a library and atelier; Berlioz (Grades 1–2) with an atelier, storytelling space and sleep room, plus outdoor play areas.
St. Paul's School, São Paulo is a British international day school in the Jardins district serving pupils aged 3 to 18. The curriculum blends the English National Curriculum with Cambridge IGCSEs and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, while incorporating the Brazilian Core Curriculum. It provides a British bilingual and bicultural education across Escola Infantil, Ensino Fundamental and Ensino Médio, with qualified local teachers registered with MEC. The school follows a Junior School, Senior School and Sixth Form structure and offers enrichment in arts, culture and sport, plus field trips to broaden learning beyond the classroom and to foster identity within a diverse society. Founded in 1926 by the British community, the school is governed by FABEC as a not-for-profit foundation; the UK Consul General sits on the Board. Modern facilities in Jardins include a new sports centre, a Sixth Form centre, a learning resources centre and refurbished Pre-Prep. A 1:2 iPad programme, BYOD and digital spaces support research, and 100% of leavers enroll in three to four-year courses worldwide.
Stance Dual School is a private, full time bilingual multicultural school in São Paulo for ages 1 to 14. The curriculum is a bilingual interdisciplinary program delivered in Portuguese and English, with contents from each subject taught in both languages and integrated into interdisciplinary projects. Spanish is introduced in the second year of elementary, and Libras is optional from EF2, with students eligible to take DELE for Spanish and FCE or CAE for English under CEFR. The school runs a Green Campus with outdoor spaces and a nutritionally planned lunch program. It offers international exposure through the Canada International Program for grade nine students and Argentina International Program, plus field studies and exchanges to broaden cultural and linguistic experiences. Facilities include a Makers Lab, Tech Lab, science labs, a library, and arts spaces. The program emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking, blending local Brazilian culture with global perspectives for learners.
Pueri Domus Bilingual School in São Paulo offers a single bilingual education for ages 2–18 that blends the Brazilian BNCC with the US CCSS and culminates in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in High School. Aclimação campus is a candidate IB World School, while Perdizes (opened 2020) and Perdizes II (2023) expand access across a network of campuses that share the same mission and quality. The school emphasizes technology as a core pillar and holds Apple Distinguished School status. A central feature is Pueri Maker, a makerspace with workbenches and a 3D printer that supports hands-on projects; coding begins in Year 2 and runs through Year 9. The bilingual program uses English and Portuguese across Preschool through Secondary, with platforms like EducaCross, Mistery Science and Journeys supporting maths, science and language arts. The CORE program supports socio-emotional development, and After School Pueri Domus provides flexible pathways. Notable cultural projects include Olharte and Feitek.
Pueri Domus Bilingual School in São Paulo offers a single bilingual education for ages 2–18 that blends the Brazilian BNCC with the US CCSS and culminates in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in High School. Aclimação campus is a candidate IB World School, while Perdizes (opened 2020) and Perdizes II (2023) expand access across a network of campuses that share the same mission and quality. The school emphasizes technology as a core pillar and holds Apple Distinguished School status. A central feature is Pueri Maker, a makerspace with workbenches and a 3D printer that supports hands-on projects; coding begins in Year 2 and runs through Year 9. The bilingual program uses English and Portuguese across Preschool through Secondary, with platforms like EducaCross, Mistery Science and Journeys supporting maths, science and language arts. The CORE program supports socio-emotional development, and After School Pueri Domus provides flexible pathways. Notable cultural projects include Olharte and Feitek.
The British College of Brazil is a British international school for ages 2 to 18, with two São Paulo campuses, Cidade Jardim and Chácara Flora. The school follows a British curriculum framework beginning with EYFS, continues through IPC and Cambridge IGCSE, and offers the IB Diploma in the secondary years, complemented by a Bespoke Curriculum to meet student needs. In Early Years and Primary, English and Portuguese are taught bilingually, while Secondary students study English, Portuguese, and Spanish, supporting multilingual communication across the curriculum. The Juilliard curriculum informs music, drama, and dance, and Maker Lab and STEAM laboratories enable hands-on, project-based learning. A university counsellor provides one-on-one guidance for university applications and career planning. Class sizes range from about 16 to 18 students per class, and a 10:1 student-teacher ratio supports personalized attention. The campus culture emphasises collaboration, inquiry, and practical exploration across academics, arts, and sport for curious learners.
Builders Bilingual School in Brazil offers a bespoke, multilingual learning path for children aged 1 to 11. The school teaches in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, with international certifications and real exchange and immersion experiences designed to develop empathy, fluency, and global connection. Across two campuses, more than 8,000 square meters host integrated classrooms, libraries, laboratories, and makerspaces, plus green spaces, vegetable gardens, mindfulness zones, and sustainable technologies that bring learning to life. The program combines a rigorous academic framework with interdisciplinary projects and technology-enabled inquiry, supported by daily yoga and meditation to nurture well-being. Extracurriculars emphasize sustainability in practice, social-emotional development, and cross-cultural collaboration. Students engage in academic and intellectual pursuits through STEAM, PBL, and real-world problem solving, with proprietary materials and individualized support. A signature emphasis on languages and intercultural exchange positions the school as a unique choice for families seeking immersion, practical learning, and a supportive community today.
The International School of São Paulo (GIS) is part of the GIS Group of International Schools Suisse and is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP). It serves ages 2 to 11 and delivers a bilingual, inquiry-based education with English and Portuguese as languages of instruction. In the Early Years, learning follows the Reggio Emilia approach, emphasizing curiosity, respect for childhood, and the protagonism of children. In the Primary Years, students explore reading, writing, math and science through interdisciplinary projects linked to real-life experiences, with language as the medium for learning. The curriculum fosters autonomy and responsibility while developing a global perspective and critical thinking for engagement beyond the classroom. Authorized for the PYP since 2021, GIS integrates IB principles with a strong emphasis on multilingualism, collaboration, and real-world application. After-school activities are available through Rent a Pro from 16:00 to 16:50, complementing daily learning and wellbeing initiatives.
Builders Bilingual School in Brazil offers a bespoke, multilingual learning path for children aged 1 to 11. The school teaches in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, with international certifications and real exchange and immersion experiences designed to develop empathy, fluency, and global connection. Across two campuses, more than 8,000 square meters host integrated classrooms, libraries, laboratories, and makerspaces, plus green spaces, vegetable gardens, mindfulness zones, and sustainable technologies that bring learning to life. The program combines a rigorous academic framework with interdisciplinary projects and technology-enabled inquiry, supported by daily yoga and meditation to nurture well-being. Extracurriculars emphasize sustainability in practice, social-emotional development, and cross-cultural collaboration. Students engage in academic and intellectual pursuits through STEAM, PBL, and real-world problem solving, with proprietary materials and individualized support. A signature emphasis on languages and intercultural exchange positions the school as a unique choice for families seeking immersion, practical learning, and a supportive community today.
Pan American Christian Academy (PACA) is a non-denominational Christian international day school serving students ages 3 to 18. It offers a dual American and Brazilian curriculum with English as the primary language of instruction and Portuguese taught as both a first language and a foreign language. The curriculum is biblically integrated across subjects, including Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Bible, Physical Education, Technology, and Fine Arts, with Advanced Placement courses available to support college preparation and dual diplomas earned at graduation. The campus spans nine acres and features 22 classrooms, a Science Lab, a Maker Space, a Library, and a Music Room, plus a Gym, outdoor courts, pools, fields, and cafeterias. A range of extracurriculars, including National Honor Society, Knowledge Bowl, Choir, Drama, Community Service, and Student Council, complements classroom learning. Weekly chapels and Bible classes reinforce the faith-based environment and emphasis on service, leadership, and faith in action daily.
Escola Mobile is a prestigious private school in Sao Paulo's Moema district, operating for nearly 50 years. It offers both regular and bilingual programmes from early childhood through high school. The school consistently achieves PISA scores significantly above the OECD average and ranks among the top positions in Brazil's ENEM rankings, with alumni attending Columbia University, University of Chicago, and other leading institutions worldwide.
Escola Internacional de Alphaville is an IB World School offering a bilingual program across Primary Years (PYP), Middle Years (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). Servicing ages 1 to 17, the school teaches in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, with Cambridge English certificates supporting language proficiency. The campus is part of the International Schools Partnership network, enabling collaboration for students and staff. In 2024, IB results were strong: 31 points on average and 92% university acceptance. Facilities include a 400 m² library with quiet study zones, International Village for childhood, multidisciplinary science laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, three outdoor sports courts, and a safe swimming pool for younger learners. MakerSpace, 200-seat theatre, a music room, arts room, a recording studio, a cafeteria, and a nurse station complete the campus. The school emphasizes multilingualism and exposure through programs such as summer courses in Switzerland and Boston, UN debates, and ISP Global Exchange.
Colégio Miguel de Cervantes is a bilingual, multicultural school in São Paulo delivering the IB Diploma Programme to students from 3 to 18. Founded in 1978 by Spanish residents, the school blends Spanish-Brazilian private education and aims to promote Spanish language and culture. The three-level structure is Educación Infantil, Ensino Fundamental, and Enseñanza Media, with personalized teaching and development of the whole person. The campus in Morumbi covers 57,000 m2, including 17,854 m2 of green space and 107 learning environments. Facilities include a library expanded to three floors (over 45,000 reference works), a Documentation Center, STEAM space with 3D printers and a laser cutter, laboratories, a theater, music rooms, pools, and sports areas. The school offers exam preparation for Cambridge and DELE, and diplomas are valid in Brazil and Spain; a dual qualification is available. The Cervantes Solidário program supports sociocultural initiatives in the community, and students have access to European universities through the IB and dual diploma pathways.
St. John's International School in Cotia, Brazil operates two campuses and offers a unique blend of IB and Cambridge programs for ages 1 to 17. The Little John campus serves ages 1–5, while the St. John's International School campus serves ages 6–17. The Primary Years Programme is taught in English, Portuguese and Spanish, combining the IB PYP with the school's International English Learning System (IELS). From Year 1 onward, the curriculum also meets Brazilian curricular requirements. Cambridge English Preparation begins in Year 2, with Cambridge Main Suite progression from Year 6 (A2 Key to CPE). Students learn core subjects - English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Portuguese, and Spanish , alongside specialist instruction in Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education and Performing Arts. Facilities include indoor/outdoor learning spaces, a Theater, Arts Atelier, Sports Rooms and Courts, and a buffet-style restaurant; field trips, festivals and a Student Agency program enrich the international learning community.
Global Me Bilingual School in São Paulo, Brazil, offers a bilingual English-Portuguese program within the IB framework for infancy through 5th grade, with 6th grade planned for 2027. The Jardins campus is an IB World School authorized for the Primary Years Programme; Itaim is an IB Candidate School. The curriculum blends an IB Program of Inquiry with a bespoke bilingual program, guided by Language and Assessment Policies. The school serves children from 6 months to 10 years, with a planned expansion to grade 6 in 2027. Its pillars are Physical Development, Cognitive Development, and Health and Well-Being. Facilities include a nature-surrounded campus with fruit trees, sport spaces, reading nooks, a makerspace, an experimental kitchen, and a heated ozone-treated indoor pool. Extracurriculars include music, ballet/theater, art studio, library, nature-based activities, and a range of sports; Itaim offers circus and capoeira. Partnerships with MindKids, Innovamat, and others support learning.
St. Nicholas School Alphaville is a Brazilian international school delivering the International Baccalaureate across its early years to secondary. The Alphaville Campus offers a full IB continuum: Tiny Tots for ages 18 months to 3 years, the Primary Years Programme for ages 3–11, the Middle Years Programme for ages 11–16, and the Diploma Programme for ages 16–18. The IB was integrated into the curriculum in 2000, and Alphaville was authorized to offer the DP in 2024, making it a full IB school. The campus opened in 2016, and in 2025 celebrated its 45th anniversary with the opening of the Alphaville Athletic Complex. Students learn in English and participate in inquiry-based learning across Early Years, Primary, Middle Years and the Diploma. The school has a pool and sport-based ECAs, including futsal, football and basketball teams, a PE Fun Day, and inter-house fixtures. The DP core includes Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS).
Escola Lourenço Castanho is a private day school in São Paulo offering Early Childhood through High School across four campuses. It delivers the IB Diploma Programme on two campuses: Vila Nova Conceição (IB Global School since 2020; Diploma Programme since 2021) and Alto da Boa Vista (Diploma Programme since 2023). Alongside IB, English is the curricular language from early childhood through high school; Spanish is taught 6th–9th grade, and German is offered with the Goethe Institute from 6th year to the first Ensino Médio year, including afternoon classes, cultural activities, library access, and Studienkolleg pathways. The school treats art as a language through LC Cultura & Artes and supports sport via LC Esporte. Its spaces are redesigned for transdisciplinary, project-based learning, with nutrition education through Sanutrin. After-school offerings include Programa de Aprofundamento Acadêmico for vestibular prep. In 2022 a JK Unit expanded facilities to 11,000 m², with Pompidou-inspired design.
Located in São Paulo, Avenues São Paulo is the second global campus of Avenues The World School. The school teaches in English with Portuguese required, and runs a Brazilian program that integrates the national curriculum across all grades, culminating in both an American diploma and a Brazilian diploma for eligible students. The World Course blends global and local content, including social studies from the Brazilian national curriculum, delivered through interdisciplinary projects. English language learning is emphasized, with Portuguese offered as a required language and additional language support through the ALLI bridge program for grades 6–9. The campus serves students from 18 months through 12th grade, organized into Primary (18 months–5th grade) and Secondary (6th–12th). Facilities span 40,000 square meters and include extensive athletics facilities, outdoor play areas, a large covered courtyard, and a sunny parent café. Students frequently collaborate with peers at Avenues New York through digital or in-person exchanges.
The Lycée International Français de São Paulo, commonly referred to as Lycée Pasteur de São Paulo, is a Brazilian private school contracted with the AEFE since 1985. The school offers two curricular tracks: the general French curriculum and a Brazilian international section, serving students from age 2 to 17. It operates on two campuses, Vergueiro for primary and Mairinque for secondary, reflecting a two-campus arrangement aligned with different stages of learning. The institution is part of the Fondation Pasteur and is supervised by the Secretaria da Educação of the State of São Paulo; the Regimento Escolar is published annually, ensuring governance and transparency. The AEFE convention, renewed in 2020, links the school with French education abroad while maintaining local oversight. The Grand Lycée Pasteur project aims to reach about 2,500 students by 2035, signaling a long-term commitment to bilingual education and cross-cultural formation in a Brazilian context for international families.
Escola do Futuro is a bilingual day school with Christian education in São Paulo, serving students from age 2 to 17. The school combines a bespoke curriculum with a British Curriculum, delivering national and international programs within a bilingual, multicultural Christian framework. Cognia international accreditation confirms its commitment to recognized standards. The Escola do Futuro was influenced by School of Tomorrow principles initiated by educators in 1995 to emphasise ethics, character, and academic excellence. The school operates on two campuses: Campus I for Elementary through High School, and Campus II for Early Childhood and Fundamental Education, each designed to support independent study and collaborative learning, with spaces for social interaction. Cambridge exams are offered as part of the language program. Extracurriculars include ballet, jiu-jitsu, judo, skating, street dance, theatre, and tennis, organized as workshops that foster physical, artistic, and social development. The environment reflects a values-based education, integrating Christian teachings.
Escola Beit Yaacov is an IB World School in Brazil offering the full IB continuum alongside a bespoke curriculum for students aged 3 to 18. English is the language of instruction, reflecting a global orientation, and the school began as Brazil's first trilingual Jewish school. The Primary Years Programme has been in place since 2009 for Early Years through Elementary; the Middle Years Programme has been available since 2025 for G6-G9; the Diploma Programme since 2013 for High School. The campus features a new High School and EJA building (2024) with a covered gymnasium, modern laboratories, study and social areas, spacious classrooms, and synagogues. Libraries with Follett Destiny catalogs are open to staff, students, and families. Torah values and international-mindedness are central to the education, preparing students to engage confidently in a world that is constantly transforming. The school emphasizes inquiry, character, and service within a collaborative, multilingual community today.
Brazilian International School (BIS) in São Paulo offers a bilingual education for ages 1 to 18, combining the British and American curricula within a Brazilian context. English is used as a learning tool from Early Childhood to help students become fluent bilinguals, with a dual Brazilian and International diploma awarded at the end of High School. The school follows Brazil's national calendar and covers Early Childhood through High School (Elementary I and II). BIS emphasizes learning through interaction with the environment and peers, developing critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and cultural appreciation. Contemporary infrastructure supports emotional and cognitive development. Cambridge Examinations for Young Learners (Starters, Movers, Flyers) are offered in partnership with Cultura Inglesa, along with KET and PET, with international certificates. From ninth grade, SAT and TOEFL practice supports university admissions worldwide. Extracurriculars include ImaginAction arts and dance, Allégresse Musical Theatre in English, and sport and leadership programs for students.
be.Living School offers two curricula: the Advanced Placement (AP) program and the Brazilian Curriculum. The school serves students aged 2 to 11, providing an educational pathway from early childhood through the early years of primary education. The AP component introduces learners to college-level content and assessment practices where appropriate within the school program, while the Brazilian Curriculum anchors learning in the national framework, including language, culture, and subject-area standards. The pairing of these curricula supports a diverse learning experience designed to foster curiosity, foundational literacy and numeracy, and structured academic progression across the elementary years. The school emphasizes continuity across age groups, with a learning environment that aligns curriculum aims and assessment expectations to help students develop confidence in their growing academic responsibilities. Be.Living School positions itself as a place where families can access an internationally informed framework and a Brazilian educational foundation within a cohesive school community globally connected.
Chapel School, founded in 1947 to serve American families in São Paulo, offers early childhood through high school with American, Brazilian, IB programs. The campus covers 40,000 m2 and reflects a tradition of diversity and development. The Early Childhood Education program (ages 3 to 5) emphasizes social-emotional, cognitive, and physical growth in a rich learning environment, with Responsive Classroom and Morning Meetings; The Gold Assessment; The Creative Curriculum; Everyday Mathematics; Being a Writer; Visual Arts; Music. The Elementary School (ages 6 to 11) provides literacy and content in English and Portuguese, covering literacy, math, science, social studies, music, arts, religion, and technology, with NGSS for science and technology integrated daily. Chapel Art shows and museum partnerships enrich art experiences. The High School (7th–12th) offers electives beginning in 9th grade and Diploma Program in 11th and 12th grades. The school serves learners from over 30 countries and upholds tradition of achievement.
Colégio Humboldt – Deutsche Schule São Paulo is a German international school in São Paulo serving students aged 2 to 18. It is officially recognized by Germany as a Deutsche Auslandsschule (DAS) and is part of the global network of German schools abroad. The school offers a bespoke curriculum with two paths: Bilíngue and the International German Curriculum. Bilíngue comprises about 40% German instruction and a multilingual program in Portuguese, German, English and Spanish, aligned to BNCC and the German Bildungsplan. The International German Curriculum provides 80% German instruction and leads to the Abitur, with university access in Germany, Europe, the United States, Brazil and beyond. The 60,000 m² campus features a large library, laboratories, a Maker space, a theatre (Teatro Humboldt), and pools. Distinctive programs include Dual Vocational Training, MINT laboratories, digital media integration, intercultural study trips, and the Excellent German Auslandsschule seal awarded in 2022 for international families worldwide.
Colégio Visconde de Porto Seguro is a private international school in Brazil offering a German International Curriculum, a bilingual curriculum, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. It serves ages 1 to 18, with campuses in Morumbi, Panamby, Valinhos, Vila Andrade and Portinho, each providing learning spaces from early childhood to high school. The Panamby campus is an IB World School for the Diploma Programme. The German Curriculum includes Abitur under an international agreement with the Government of Germany, and the school also offers Cambridge IGCSE. The network traces its roots to 1878 and has grown to multiple campuses with laboratories, libraries, sports facilities, and outdoor spaces across Morumbi, Panamby, and Portinho units. More than 50 extracurricular courses complement the academic program, and the Complementary Education Program develops competencies such as public speaking, teamwork, and interdisciplinary projects. Language learning, arts, and leadership are emphasized through dedicated clubs and inter-disciplinary projects.
Red House International School is an international bilingual school based in Brazil, serving ages 1 to 18. The curriculum includes a bespoke program and the IB Diploma Programme (DP), taught in English within curricular content and aligned to the Brazilian BNCC. The bespoke curriculum is developed by the Educational Design Laboratory (RED Lab) to foster global thinking while preserving Brazilian roots, including focus on Brazilian literature and culture. The school emphasises bilingualism with English delivery across subjects, enabling learners to engage with international perspectives while staying connected to Brazilian heritage. The Villa-Lobos Campus in São Paulo occupies 11,000 m² near Villa-Lobos Park, providing open spaces, multi-sport courts, indoor gym, and social learning lounges. The Jundiaí Campus houses a STEM Lab, library, and art room to support inquiry-based learning. The Extended School Program offers after-school activities such as Ballet, Judo, Chess, Basketball, Capoeira, and Futsal, enriching academics with arts and sport.
Tip Toe Discovery School is a bilingual, Montessori-based day school serving children from ages 2 to 18 in Alphaville, near São Paulo, Brazil. The school uses a bespoke curriculum with Montessori in Early Education, fostering curiosity and a solid lifelong-learning foundation. English is introduced early and most materials are in English to support bilingual proficiency, while Portuguese and Brazilian Social Studies are taught in Portuguese. Elementary subjects are taught in English with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt materials, and additional languages are offered. Middle and High School maintain English immersion, with Portuguese and Brazilian Social Studies taught in Portuguese and other languages available. Small class sizes enable personalized attention, while grounds surrounded by nature include gardens and animals and extensive outdoor learning spaces. Founded in 1997 by Suzana and Vera, Tip Toe Discovery celebrated its first High School graduating class in 2020, with alumni studying worldwide. The campus emphasizes nature-based, experiential learning.
PlayPen Escola Cidade Jardim in Brazil is an independent bilingual school within the Cognita network, the first Cognita school in Latin America. It offers English-immersion from Early Years and bilingual literacy in English and Portuguese within the IB framework, with Spanish taught as a foreign language. The school serves ages 1 to 16, from Early Years through secondary, delivering the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) while pursuing authorization to offer the Middle Years Programme (MYP) as a candidate. The PYP emphasises inquiry-based learning and global perspectives, integrated with social and cultural development. The campus, designed by Isay Weinfeld and Márcio Kogan, connects indoor and outdoor spaces and features ramps for accessibility. Facilities include extensive library, outdoor and rooftop sports areas, and spaces for labs and after-school activities. With about 130 staff, the school offers after-school clubs in languages, robotics, arts, and sports, plus international experiences and Cognita Be Well day.
Colégio São Luís is a co‑educational private Catholic Jesuit school in Brazil that blends a bespoke curriculum with the International Baccalaureate Diploma and the British curriculum for a rigorous, internationally minded education. The Ignatian pedagogy centers the student in an integral formation across intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and cultural dimensions, guided by the PEC and the Rede Jesuíta de Educação, and anchored by BNCC and UNESCO guidelines. Students develop five core competencies—Competentes, Conscientes, Criativos, Comprometidos, Compassivos—through a revised curricular matrix and active, autonomous learning. Assessment is semestral: descriptive reports in early years; AV1–AV4 and an annual final average in older years, with an option to take the IB Diploma in High School. The Ibirapuera campus (opened 2020) spans 28,000 m2, featuring science labs, a Maker Space, a library, a chapel, theatres, and a comprehensive sports complex, including a semi‑Olympic pool and track. Cambridge English preparation is also offered to families.
The British College of Brazil is a British international school for ages 2 to 18, with two São Paulo campuses, Cidade Jardim and Chácara Flora. The school follows a British curriculum framework beginning with EYFS, continues through IPC and Cambridge IGCSE, and offers the IB Diploma in the secondary years, complemented by a Bespoke Curriculum to meet student needs. In Early Years and Primary, English and Portuguese are taught bilingually, while Secondary students study English, Portuguese, and Spanish, supporting multilingual communication across the curriculum. The Juilliard curriculum informs music, drama, and dance, and Maker Lab and STEAM laboratories enable hands-on, project-based learning. A university counsellor provides one-on-one guidance for university applications and career planning. Class sizes range from about 16 to 18 students per class, and a 10:1 student-teacher ratio supports personalized attention. The campus culture emphasises collaboration, inquiry, and practical exploration across academics, arts, and sport for curious learners.
St. Nicholas School Pinheiros is a Brazilian IB World School offering the full IB continuum across two campuses, Pinheiros and Alphaville. It serves learners from early childhood to late adolescence, with Tiny Tots (18 months–3 years) in a play-based inquiry approach, the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3–11, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for 11–16, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for 16–18, which leads to Cambridge IGCSE as a pathway. The MYP features the four Peaks core—Passion, Project, Peer and Play—and a homegrown curriculum aligned with IB philosophy. Languages taught include English, French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish, and first-language instruction at Diploma level is offered in these languages. Facilities include modern classrooms, Science and Technology Laboratories, well-stocked libraries, recreational areas, outdoor spaces and an on-site pool across both campuses. A structured sports program and Inter-House events accompany academics. The DP core (TOK, CAS, Extended Essay) anchors graduation; more than 90% of Year 12 graduates earn a bilingual IB Diploma.
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.
Colégio Soka do Brasil is a private day school in São Paulo that blends Soka Education philosophy with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Since 2018 it has offered the IB DP alongside the Brazilian high school diploma, preparing students for global pathways through multilingual options in English, Japanese and Spanish. The curriculum is BNCC-based in the early years and integrates language, culture, life skills, and the arts, while maintaining a strong bilingual emphasis as students advance toward high school. The campus features a Sustainability Excellence Seal, multimedia classrooms, Chromebooks, a reading room, an art studio, and spaces for body expression and musical education, plus covered multi-sport courts. The school operates UNESCO ASPnet status, international projects and exchanges, a DIG SAT/TOEFL prep course, university admissions advisory, and a Homestay program to host international students. A CAS component accompanies the IB Diploma, encouraging creativity, activity and service worldwide. Within a nurturing global community.
Schweizerschule São Paulo is a non-profit bilingual school serving students aged 3 to 18. The curriculum combines the International Baccalaureate program (PYP, MYP, and DP) with the Swiss and Brazilian curricula, enabling a seamless progression between local and international standards. Instruction is delivered in Portuguese and German from early childhood, and language diplomas maintain international benchmarks. The school is affiliated with Switzerland and supported by the Basel Canton and the Department of Education for the State of São Paulo, reflecting formal recognition by the Swiss government since 1967. IB accreditation began in 1996, with first IB Diploma awarded in 1999. Facilities include science laboratories, a woodshop, arts studios, experimental kitchen and forest area, plus a multimedia library, a sports gym, theatres, a cafeteria and a medical clinic. Notable programs include Research Project, Economy Week and Professional Experience program, as well as curricular arts and music through secondary education and opportunities.
Escola Eleva Sao Paulo opened in 2024 as the newest campus of the Inspired Education Group in Brazil. Located in Vila Mariana, the 10,000 sqm campus features a maker space, laboratories, recording studio, arts terrace, outdoor BioLab, STEM centre, dance room, and multi-sports court. Led by Head of School James Diver, the school offers bilingual education currently from pre-school through 7th year, with plans to expand to high school.
St. Francis College is a two-campus, coeducational IB Continuum international school in São Paulo, Brazil, serving ages 3 to 18. The school delivers a continuous IB education across the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP), while also offering the Cambridge IGCSE. The formal curriculum is guided by the Brazilian and British national curricula and complies with MEC requirements. Portuguese language subjects include Brazilian literature, Portuguese language, and the history and geography of Brazil, with students graduating alongside a Brazilian studies diploma in addition to the IB Diploma. The school operates from two Pinheiros campuses, with extensive libraries housing more than 22,000 items primarily in English, plus titles in Portuguese, Spanish, French, Italian and Korean; resources are accessible via a Follett e-catalog. The IB Continuum is supported by a House System (Condors, Eagles, Falcons), a broad activity programme, and a focus on Service, CAS, arts, sports and international travel. Founders are Mrs Hazell and Mrs Conde; the institution hosts over 898 students from more than 16 nationalities.
Pueri Domus Bilingual School in São Paulo offers a single bilingual education for ages 2–18 that blends the Brazilian BNCC with the US CCSS and culminates in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in High School. Aclimação campus is a candidate IB World School, while Perdizes (opened 2020) and Perdizes II (2023) expand access across a network of campuses that share the same mission and quality. The school emphasizes technology as a core pillar and holds Apple Distinguished School status. A central feature is Pueri Maker, a makerspace with workbenches and a 3D printer that supports hands-on projects; coding begins in Year 2 and runs through Year 9. The bilingual program uses English and Portuguese across Preschool through Secondary, with platforms like EducaCross, Mistery Science and Journeys supporting maths, science and language arts. The CORE program supports socio-emotional development, and After School Pueri Domus provides flexible pathways. Notable cultural projects include Olharte and Feitek.
Pueri Domus Bilingual School in São Paulo offers a single bilingual education for ages 2–18 that blends the Brazilian BNCC with the US CCSS and culminates in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in High School. Aclimação campus is a candidate IB World School, while Perdizes (opened 2020) and Perdizes II (2023) expand access across a network of campuses that share the same mission and quality. The school emphasizes technology as a core pillar and holds Apple Distinguished School status. A central feature is Pueri Maker, a makerspace with workbenches and a 3D printer that supports hands-on projects; coding begins in Year 2 and runs through Year 9. The bilingual program uses English and Portuguese across Preschool through Secondary, with platforms like EducaCross, Mistery Science and Journeys supporting maths, science and language arts. The CORE program supports socio-emotional development, and After School Pueri Domus provides flexible pathways. Notable cultural projects include Olharte and Feitek.
Aubrick School in São Paulo offers a bilingual, Cambridge-based education across two campuses, Demóstenes and Vieira de Morais. From Nursery through Secondary, the school provides Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Lower Secondary curricula, followed by Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels and Cambridge A Levels, alongside a Bespoke Curriculum. The school was the first Brazilian institution in São Paulo to be accredited with Cambridge International School Certification for Primary and Lower Secondary Education, and it uses a Cambridge International English syllabus with advanced technological support in every classroom. Aubrick is a Cambridge Learner and connects with Cambridge Qualifications in collaboration with leading colleges worldwide. The school is a Round Square member, embracing IDEALS—international understanding, democracy, environmental stewardship, adventure, leadership and service. Facilities include two campuses with running tracks, classrooms, and extensive sports and arts spaces; a broad programme of sports, arts, robotics and Design Thinkers enriches student learning and character development.
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