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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.
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.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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