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Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction
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.
R. Vig. João de Pontes, 537 - Santo Amaro, São Paulo - SP, 04748-000, Brazil
The Essentials
Chapel School has 700 pupils, typical class sizes of 26, instruction in English, Portuguese.
Location
Rua Vigário João de Pontes, 537, Chácara Flora, São Paulo, SP 04748-000, Brazil. Located in the Chácara Flora neighbourhood of São Paulo.
Stages
Early Childhood Education; Elementary School; High School
Pupil Nationality Mix
32 student nationalities represented.
Country affiliation
United States (founded for American families living in São Paulo)
Religious affiliation
Catholic (historical origin)
Fees
Application / Enrollment fee
- Enrollment (matrícula) is charged by year group as listed below. Specific separate application or non‑refundable registration fees are not publicly listed beyond the enrollment amounts shown.
Tuition fees by year group (amounts shown as: BRL [amount])
- Indicative annual cost (simple multiplication): monthly tuition × 12 (used only as an arithmetic example because the school's exact billing schedule was not publicly specified). For example, Fundamental: BRL 9,495.00 × 12 = BRL 113,940.00 (annual, illustrative).
Billing schedule and payment terms
- No definitive public schedule of billing cycles (number of installments per year), payment deadlines, or standard early‑payment discounts was located in the publicly available material reviewed. The tuition figures above are reported as monthly amounts (mensalidade); how those monthly amounts are invoiced (10, 11 or 12 installments, annual prepayment discounts, due dates, late‑payment penalties) is not specified in the public reports used here.
Boarding / Residential fees
- Chapel School (Escola Maria Imaculada / Chapel School, São Paulo) operates as a day school; no boarding or residential‑boarding fees apply.
Other costs and typical additional fees
- No explicit, published lists of uniform costs, school meal charges, transport (school bus) fees, material‑fee amounts, extracurricular program fees, or technology fees for Chapel School were found in the public sources reviewed. Many schools of this type commonly charge additional fees for uniforms, lunches, school trips and materials, but specific values for Chapel School were not publicly available.
Refund information
- No publicly available refund policy for enrollment, tuition prepayments, or deposits was found in the material reviewed. Specific refund terms (for example, whether the enrollment fee is refundable, prorated refunds for mid‑year withdrawals, or refund deadlines) were not published in the sources consulted.
Fee payment options (methods)
- Specific payment methods accepted by the school (for example, bank transfer, boleto bancário, credit card, direct debit) were not identified in the public reporting consulted. Standard practice among comparable private schools in Brazil includes bank transfer, boletos and sometimes credit/debit card or automatic debit, but no definitive list of accepted methods for Chapel School was located.
Notes on completeness of the information provided
- The tuition and enrollment amounts above are reported in national press summaries of a published school‑fee survey (Forbes / aggregated national coverage) and repeated by major news outlets; they represent the publicly reported mensalidade (monthly) and matrícula (enrollment) figures. - Several items requested (formal billing schedule and installment counts, explicit application vs. enrollment fee distinctions, uniforms/materials pricing, payment‑method options, refund policy, and any boarding charges) were not available in the public material reviewed. Where values were not publicly reported, they have not been invented or estimated in this summary.
Academics
Chapel School teaches American Curriculum, IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 17.
Curriculum
Early Childhood Education (ages 3 to 5) emphasizes social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development in a rich learning environment. The following programs are offered: Responsive Classroom and Morning Meetings; The Gold Assessment; The Creative Curriculum and All About Preschoolers Curriculum; Everyday Mathematics; Being a Writer; Visual Arts; and Music. A typical day includes a warm welcome and routines that support development through exploration, with nutrition and physical education integrated. The Elementary School (ages 6 to 11) centers on the student, with literacy and content taught in both English and Portuguese, and a curriculum that includes literacy, math, science, social studies, music, arts, religion, and technology; the curriculum highlights include NGSS for science and Being a Writer and Everyday Mathematics. Chapel Art shows and museum partnerships enrich art experiences, and technology is integrated across daily instruction. The High School (7th through 12th) provides electives starting in 9th grade and offers the International Baccalaureate program in 11th and 12th grades.
Student Teacher Ratio
The school maintains a 1:6 teacher-student ratio.
Exam Results
Map of universities shows graduates have been accepted to institutions around the world in the last five years. Notable destinations include Yale University, University of California, Berkeley, McGill University, University of Toronto, Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina, Universidade de São Paulo, and Nova Southeastern University.
Higher Education Progression
Graduates go on to higher education at universities worldwide, including institutions in the United States, Canada, Brazil, Argentina, France, Germany, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Mexico, and Japan.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Chapel School emphasizes social-emotional development as a core component of its Human Development program. It offers a Social-Emotional Development Curriculum to support students' emotional well-being and social skills. The school provides School Counseling to assist students and families. The school environment values diversity and emphasizes human values, with learners from more than 30 countries learning together. Through Christian values, students are encouraged to make informed decisions, take responsibility for their actions, and respect life and cultural diversity. Teachers participate in Continued Professional Development to strengthen support for student wellbeing.
Mental Wellbeing
School Counseling and the Social-Emotional Development Curriculum support students' mental wellbeing. The environment fosters appreciation for diversity and emphasizes human values. Through Christian values, students learn to make informed decisions, own responsibility for personal actions, and respect life and cultural diversity. The Shared Vision—Engage, Challenge, Support, Care—prepares students for life. Continued Professional Development for Teachers ensures staff are equipped to address student wellbeing.
Safeguarding
Chapel School's campus is designed to be extremely safe with a single entrance and exit. Access is controlled and all students are dropped off on campus. Security cameras and staff monitor the buildings 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There is a school nurse's office on site to address health and safety needs. The campus infrastructure includes secure facilities and ongoing safety monitoring.
Admissions
Admissions
1. The school uses admissions forms and procedures to understand the individual contexts of applicants. Acceptance is decided based on information provided on the forms in conjunction with academic records, previous school recommendations, and results on standardized tests. Admissions take place at any time of the year from the beginning of August through June. The first semester begins in early August and ends in mid-December. 2. The second and final semester begins at the end of January and goes through mid-June. 3. The school accepts students applying to the second semester of 11th grade or the beginning of 12th grade if eligible to participate in the full IB program offered by Chapel School, which has prerequisites. The school also maintains an equal opportunity policy without discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender or any other characteristic protected by law. 4. For inquiries, contact the school. The telephone line is (55) (11) 2101-7400, Extension 7412. The address is Rua Vigário João de Pontes, 537 - Chácara Flora, CEP 04748-000 - São Paulo, SP - Brasil.
FAQs
What curriculum does Chapel School follow?
Early Childhood Education (ages 3 to 5) emphasizes social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development in a rich learning environment. The following programs are offered: Responsive Classroom and Morning Meetings; The Gold Assessment; The Creative Curriculum and All About Preschoolers Curriculum;
What age range does Chapel School serve?
Chapel School serves students from age 3 to 17.
What are the tuition fees?
Fee details should be confirmed directly with Chapel School.
How many students attend Chapel School?
Approximately 700 students.
Where is Chapel School located?
Rua Vigário João de Pontes, 537, Chácara Flora, São Paulo, SP 04748-000, Brazil. Located in the Chácara Flora neighbourhood of São Paulo.
Does Chapel School have a religious affiliation?
Catholic (historical origin)
Does Chapel School offer learning support?
No published learning support or SEN provision was found. Families should contact Chapel School directly.
What languages are used for instruction?
The school teaches in English, and IB language courses include Portuguese A LAL, Portuguese B, Spanish B, and French B.
What is the admissions process?
1. The school uses admissions forms and procedures to understand the individual contexts of applicants. Acceptance is decided based on information provided on the forms in conjunction with academic records, previous school recommendations, and results on standardized tests. Admissions take place at
What facilities does Chapel School have?
Total area 40,000 m².
What extracurricular activities are available?
After-school arts activities are offered in semesters and held on campus according to student age and demand. The arts options include Art Club, Drama Club, Music Club Guitar, and Music Club Ukulele. They cover visual and performing arts on campus.
When was Chapel School established?
Chapel School was established in 1947.
What is the school community like?
Chapel serves an international student body with learners from over 30 countries, bringing diverse cultures, languages and religions. Students learn from each other and form lasting bonds of respect a
What are the university pathways?
Graduates go on to higher education at universities worldwide, including institutions in the United States, Canada, Brazil, Argentina, France, Germany, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Mexico, and Japan.
