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Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum
Taught languages Portuguese, English, Spanish
Strengths Languages, STEM, Performing Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction
Coree International School is an IB Continuum school in Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil. Founded in 2009 by SOCIESC and governed since 2015 by Instituto Core, it serves Brazilian identity within a framework. The school offers the IB Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme, alongside American curriculum, with inquiry-based teaching approach. A trilingual immersion program delivers English and Portuguese from Early Years, with Spanish added from year 8, culminating in Brazilian and international diplomas, including Triple Diplomas: Brazilian High School, American High School and IB Diploma. LEED Gold campus features secure entry, 35 classrooms, arts and music spaces, a library, an infirmary, and a dining area served by Sodexo, plus Go Home system and facial-recognition security. Extensive facilities support science, technology and arts, including eight laboratories and a heated semi-Olympic pool. Coree hosts Santa Catarina's Science Fair and is among Brazil's 12 IB Continuum schools; Joinville's trilíngue school.
R. Gothard Kaesemodel, 961 - Anita Garibaldi, Joinville - SC, 89203-400, Brazil
The Essentials
Coree International School has instruction in Portuguese, English.
Location
Rua Gothard Kaesemodel, 961, Anita Garibaldi, Joinville, Santa Catarina, 89203-400, Brazil. Located in the Anita Garibaldi neighborhood of Joinville. Joinville is in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Stages
Early Years; Elementary School; Middle School; Upper School
Type
International private school; IB Continuum; Brazilian identity
Country affiliation
Brazilian identity; based in Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Fees
Application / registration fee - A one-time registration (entrada) is charged at R$ 1,000 per student and is taken together with the annual payment plan (listed as "Entrada + Mensalidades").
Tuition fees (monthly and annual) by year group — 2026 values - Kinder 1 (½ period): R$ 3,542.05 per month (12 installments) — annual total shown as R$ 43,508.15 (Entrada R$ 1,000 + 12 × R$ 3,542.05). - Kinder 1 (integral/full day): R$ 5,423.88 per month (12 installments) — annual total shown as R$ 66,086.53 (Entrada R$ 1,000 + 12 × R$ 5,423.88). - K2, K3, K4 (½ period): R$ 3,197.42 per month (12 installments) — annual total shown as R$ 39,369.05 (Entrada R$ 1,000 + 12 × R$ 3,197.42). - K2, K3, K4 (integral/full day): R$ 4,963.98 per month (12 installments) — annual total shown as R$ 60,567.73 (Entrada R$ 1,000 + 12 × R$ 4,963.98). - K5 (integral): R$ 4,376.49 per month (12 installments) — annual total shown as R$ 53,517.87 (Entrada R$ 1,000 + 12 × R$ 4,376.49). - K5 (semi-integral — mornings + 2 afternoons): R$ 3,956.49 per month (12 installments) — annual total shown as R$ 48,477.83 (Entrada R$ 1,000 + 12 × R$ 3,956.49). - Grades 1–8 (G1–G8): R$ 4,376.49 per month (12 installments) — annual total shown as R$ 53,517.87 (Entrada R$ 1,000 + 12 × R$ 4,376.49). - Grades 9–12 (G9–G12 / Upper School): R$ 4,535.56 per month (12 installments) — annual total shown as R$ 55,426.73 (Entrada R$ 1,000 + 12 × R$ 4,535.56).
Notes on what is not included in the monthly tuition - Tuition amounts exclude collective materials, school meals/feeding, specialized activity materials (examples listed: kimono, robotics kit, swimming kit), educational books and external exam/diploma fees (Keystone, Kognity, IB exams), and other third-party services. These items are charged separately.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard tuition is invoiced as an annual plan composed of an entry fee plus 12 monthly installments. Where installments are specified they run as 12 monthly payments. - Deadlines and early-payment adjustments for annual payment (Plan 2026): full annual payment made by 31 August 2025 is accepted with no adjustment; payment by 30 September 2025 carries a 2% increase; payment by 31 October 2025 carries a 3% increase; payment by 30 November 2025 carries a 4% increase; payments after these windows are subject to the full announced annual adjustment of 5%. (These dates and percentages are stated in the 2026 payment plan.) - A financial discount of 2.5% is applied for payments made up to the installment due date (this discount does not apply to payments made as a single cash payment). - Specific additional charges (materials, books, exam fees) have their own billing schedules; many of these are billed with due dates around the 10th of the month and can be parcelled in specified numbers of installments (examples follow below).
Other compulsory and recurring fees (examples and schedules) - Collective materials (K1–K5; G1–G5; G6–G12): charged as two installments of R$ 586.37 (typically in February and June) covering items such as backpack, agenda, art materials, stationery and collective materials for science fairs and events. - Educational books and digital learning platforms: - Grade 12 (G12) Farias Brito (ENEM/Vestibular) materials: R$ 1,766.82 (total); payment parcelled in 10 installments (February to November); due date listed as the 10th of each month. - Grades 10 and 11 (G10/G11) Kognity digital books: USD 198 plus taxes; parcelled in 4 installments (February to May); due date listed as the 10th of each month. - Keystone and IB-related fees (charged in USD): - G9 & G10 Keystone diploma fees: USD 1,224.00 (2 Keystone credits); parcelable up to 10x (February–November); base of calculation is the dollar exchange on the first business day of the month. - G11 Keystone: USD 612.00 (1 Keystone credit) or USD 880.00 (2 half credits as shown); G11 IB exam fees: USD 910 + taxes; Keystone and IB fees have their own parceling schedules (examples: Keystone up to 5 or 10 installments; IB exams parcelable in 3 installments in Oct–Dec). Due dates for these parcels are listed as the 10th of each month. - Events, competitions, trips and extracurricular charges are billed separately when those activities occur and are charged according to the activity.
Sibling discounts and family discounts - Sibling discounts are applied to monthly tuition for additional enrolled children from the same family as follows: 10% discount on the 2nd student's monthly tuition, 20% on the 3rd student, and 30% on the 4th student. If a family has more than three children, those additional children receive a 10% discount as stated in the payment plan.
Refunds / absence & exchange billing rules - Exchange students: students who undertake an exchange are charged an amount equivalent to 50% of the annual tuition for the year in question as the basis for charging while on exchange (terms defined by the school and the financial committee). - Temporary absence (justified) of up to two months: for a justified absence of up to two months, the family will be charged 50% of the monthly tuition corresponding to the absent period. - Additional specific cancellation/refund terms (for full contract cancellation or rematriculation rules) are managed under the school's enrollment and contractual rules; fees related to materials, Keystone, Kognity, external exams and third-party services are not covered by sibling or promotional discounts and are billed independently. (See the payment-plan schedules above for details on parceling and due dates.)
Boarding / accommodation fees - Boarding is not listed among the services and no boarding fees are published; Coree operates as a day school (no boarding fees applicable).
Payment methods and practical billing details - Institutional billing uses the student portal and scheduled invoices (the school operates a student portal / TOTVS environment for families). Many additional items and programs show standard monthly due dates (the 10th of the month is commonly used for materials and exam parcels). - The school and its institute accept bank transfers and PIX for payments in other contexts (example: the sports/Institute donation and sponsorship pages list bank account details and PIX keys), indicating bank transfer and PIX are accepted payment channels for institutional transactions. Specific tuition payment channels (boleto, bank transfer, PIX, card) are administered through the finance office and the student portal according to the contract.
Contact for finance - The school publishes finance contacts for payment enquiries; families should use the financial contacts provided by the school (finance phone numbers and the school secretary email are published in the payment plan and contact pages).
(Values and schedules above are the published 2026 payment-plan figures and installment schedules. Where specific parcel counts and due dates are shown above, those are the billing conditions published with the 2026 payment plan and related fees.)
Academics
Coree International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum.
Curriculum
The school offers the IB Continuum consisting of the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). It uses a socio-constructivist teaching-learning approach and a trilingual immersion program in English and Spanish, with Spanish added to the curriculum from the 8th year. The education culminates in Brazilian and international diplomas, including Triple Diplomas: Brazilian High School, American High School, and IB Diploma.
Higher Education Progression
Coree College Counseling guides students from Grade 7 onward toward university studies in Brazil or internationally. It provides personalized career and university-application guidance, and prepares students with WorkExperience in Grade 9 and a Life Project in High School. The school's partnership with Daqui Pra Fora offers SAT/PSAT simulations and access to an exclusive university-planning platform to support admissions.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Mindfulness practices are integrated into Coree's curriculum to support holistic development. The school emphasizes student agency, collaboration, transparency and trust, and treats all members with respect within a welcoming learning community.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Inclusion is a core principle, welcoming all learners and treating everyone with empathy and care. The Pedagogical Proposal aligns with IB guidelines and BNCC to support diverse learners within a socio-constructivist framework.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
From Early Years, learning is mediated in English with a bilingual approach. From Elementary School I, the curriculum is organized 50% Portuguese and 50% English, and Spanish instruction begins in the 8th grade.
Mental Wellbeing
Mindfulness practices are integrated into the curriculum to support student well-being.
Safeguarding
Biometric facial recognition ensures that only registered people can access the school. There are more than 150 security cameras positioned throughout the campus for continuous monitoring. A trained security team is on duty to ensure safety. Regular safety trainings are conducted for staff and students. LGPD compliance protects personal data, while the Internal Commission for Accident Prevention (CIPA) and the Coree Emergency Brigade provide additional safety oversight.
Admissions
Admissions
Enrollment for 2026 is open for Nursery through High School. Coree International School is an international school with a Brazilian identity, located in Joinville, Santa Catarina, and the only IB Continuum school in Santa Catarina, part of a select group of 12 Brazilian schools holding the same level of certification. Coree uses a socio-constructivist teaching approach through a tri-lingual immersion program in English and Spanish, with Brazilian and international diplomas. It offers Triple Diploma: Brazilian High School, American High School, and IB (International Baccalaureate), and has IB certification from early years. Enrollment for 2026 is open from Nursery through High School. For 2026, the re-enrollment period is officially open as of August 11, 2025; only the financial guardian can access the re-enrollment process. The main documents available are the Edital de Matrículas 2026 (Enrollment Notice 2026), the Plano de Pagamento 2026 (2026 Payment Plan), and the Passo a Passo da Rematrícula (Step-by-Step for Re-enrollment). Enrollments are open for Nursery through High School. 1. Access the Student Portal with the login of the financial guardian. The process can be completed on a computer or on a mobile device. If you encounter issues contact the school by phone at +55 (47) 99112-9627. 2. After signing in, if you have more than one child, select the student's name and click Confirm; if not, proceed to step 3. 3. On the screen, find the Rematrícula option and click Next to advance to the Medical Form. 4. Select the 2026 academic period and click Next to go to the Medical Form screen. 5. After confirming student data, you will access the Medical Form, detailing health conditions, allergies, medications, hospital preference, doctor, and other information. Fill the required fields and click Next to proceed to the Payment Plan. 6. The Payment Plan screen displays the available plans for that enrollment. You can click Detalhar parcelamento for more information. Click Next to advance to the Contract screen. 7. This step presents the contract for review; parents/guardians must read the terms and conditions and then accept them to finalize the re-enrollment. Accepting the contract completes the enrollment process. 8. This step shows the enrollment receipt to print after successful re-enrollment. After finalizing, you can print the enrollment receipt, the financial contract, and the boleto for the first installment. The enrollment is considered complete after this final step.
FAQs
What curriculum does Coree International School follow?
The school offers the IB Continuum consisting of the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). It uses a socio-constructivist teaching-learning approach and a trilingual immersion program in English and Spanish, with Spanish added to the curriculum from
What are the tuition fees?
Fee details should be confirmed directly with Coree International School.
Where is Coree International School located?
Rua Gothard Kaesemodel, 961, Anita Garibaldi, Joinville, Santa Catarina, 89203-400, Brazil. Located in the Anita Garibaldi neighborhood of Joinville. Joinville is in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Does Coree International School have a religious affiliation?
No published religious affiliation was found for Coree International School.
Does Coree International School offer learning support?
Inclusion is a core principle, welcoming all learners and treating everyone with empathy and care. The Pedagogical Proposal aligns with IB guidelines and BNCC to support diverse learners within a socio-constructivist framework.
What languages are used for instruction?
Tri-lingual language program with immersion in English and Spanish. The school is IB Continuum certified and offers Brazilian and international diplomas.
What is the admissions process?
Enrollment for 2026 is open for Nursery through High School. Coree International School is an international school with a Brazilian identity, located in Joinville, Santa Catarina, and the only IB Continuum school in Santa Catarina, part of a select group of 12 Brazilian schools holding the same leve
What facilities does Coree International School have?
Coree International School operates a modern, LEED Gold-certified campus with secure entry and an automated Go Home departure system. The facilities include more than 35 classrooms, dedicated arts and music spaces, a library, an on-site infirmary, and a dining area served by Sodexo. The architecture
What extracurricular activities are available?
Theatre offers a space for acting and character creation through theatre games and playful experiences, supporting language development, autonomy, imagination and oral expression while stimulating cognition and creativity. Ballet and Dance engage students in movement, rhythm and expression, developi
Who leads Coree International School?
The school is led by Liliane Constantini.
When was Coree International School established?
Coree International School was established in 2009.
What is the school community like?
Extracurricular activities are open to students and the community. Programs include swimming (from age 4 with playful, safety-focused instruction; youth and adult swimming from age 7 with technical co
What are the university pathways?
Coree College Counseling guides students from Grade 7 onward toward university studies in Brazil or internationally. It provides personalized career and university-application guidance, and prepares students with WorkExperience in Grade 9 and a Life Project in High School. The school's partnership w
