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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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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