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Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish
Strengths Sport, Languages, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction
Dual International School Florianópolis is an IB World School offering an integrated program from infancy through high school (Infantil, Fundamental I, Fundamental II, and Ensino Médio). Instruction is in English and Portuguese, with Spanish integrated from Grade 6, supporting bilingual development and cross-cultural communication. The curriculum aligns with IB standards and leads to national and international qualifications, including ENEM, vestibulares, SAT, and the IB Diploma. The school also provides an American high school diploma and a Brazilian high school diploma, accommodating diverse pathways. As part of the Bahema group, it is the only IB World School in Florianópolis and Blumenau, reinforcing a Brazilian identity within an international framework. The campus emphasizes an international, socio-constructivist pedagogy and aims to prepare students for top universities worldwide. Notable features include the Onto the World travel program and extensive after-school offerings across sports, arts, and languages, fostering global perspectives.
- Application fee amount: Not published publicly. The school does not list a publicly accessible figure for any application or registration fee; specific application/registration charges are provided to families at admission or via the school's finance portal.
Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year group)
- Published tuition amounts by year group or per-term/per-year figures: Not published publicly. The school does not provide a public table of monthly, termly, or annual tuition rates for Early Years / Elementary / Middle / High School on its public pages. Individual tuition values and available billing plans are issued directly to families through the admissions process and the finance portal.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Billing schedule (example formats): Not published publicly. The school's finance and billing information is managed through a restricted finance portal for families; the public site indicates a dedicated financial portal for Florianópolis and Blumenau but does not display the public billing calendar or general payment-term rules. Families receive the specific billing schedule and any available discounts, due dates, installment counts, and late‑payment terms through the school's admissions and finance channels.
Boarding fees (if applicable)
- Boarding provision: The school operates as a day school (regular school hours are published for Elementary, Middle and High School) and does not present boarding as a service. Therefore boarding fees are not applicable.
Other costs and typical additional fees
- School meals / canteen: The school has a canteen and states that lunch and snacks may be purchased there; cost details are not published publicly. Families are responsible for canteen charges if they choose on‑site meals.
- Optional extracurricular activities: A list of optional after‑school activities (sports, music, languages, robotics, etc.) is published; these activities are optional and typically carry separate fees, though specific prices are not published publicly.
- Uniforms, materials, excursions, insurance and other educational service charges: These categories are customary additional costs for families. Specific values for uniforms, textbooks, materials, field trips, student insurance, or similar charges are not published publicly and are provided to families via admissions/finance documentation.
Refund information
- Refund policy for deposits, tuition, or cancellations: Not published publicly. No public statement of refund terms, pro‑rata tuition adjustments for absence, or cancellation penalties appears on the public site; refund and cancellation terms are communicated to families during the admissions/contract process and in finance/contract documentation.
Fee payment options
- Publicly displayed payment methods: The public pages do not list accepted payment instruments. The school operates a restricted finance portal for family account management; specific payment methods (bank transfer, boleto, direct debit, credit card installments, etc.) are provided to families through that portal and the admissions/finance team.
Administrative contacts and where families receive fee schedules
- Admissions and finance are handled directly by the school's admissions team and by a dedicated family/finance portal. For admissions and fee inquiries, the published admissions contact for Florianópolis is admissao@escoladual.com.br and telephone +55 48 3030‑6100. The school also publishes a finance portal for family account access.
Summary of availability
- Detailed numeric fee schedules (application amounts, per‑year or per‑term tuition by year group, billing calendar, specific refund terms, and payment‑method options) are not published on the school's public pages. All definitive fee figures, billing plans, discounts and the school's refund and contract terms are provided directly to families through the admissions office and the restricted finance portal.
Academics
Dual International School Florianópolis teaches IB (PYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum.
Curriculum
Dual International School is an IB World School offering an integral program from infancy through high school (Infantil, Fundamental I, Fundamental II, and Ensino Médio). Instruction is delivered in English and Portuguese, with Spanish integrated from Grade 6. It follows an international, socio-constructivist pedagogy and maintains Brazilian identity while engaging with global cultures. The curriculum is aligned with IB standards and develops students' ability to express themselves in both languages; it prepares students for national and international examinations, including ENEM, vestibulares, English-language proficiency tests, SAT, and IB.
Higher Education Progression
The school prepares students to study at the best universities in Brazil and around the world. It prepares with excellence for national exams ENEM, vestibulares, English-language proficiency tests, and admissions to foreign universities through SAT and IB.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school uses a socio-constructivist pedagogy. The student is the subject of their learning, and the school fosters a curious, research-oriented mindset. It is international and bilingual, with teaching and communication in English and Portuguese. Spanish is integrated into the curriculum from the 6th year of elementary education. The school is an IB World School, connecting to the global IB community. The pedagogy develops autonomy to resolve real-world challenges, resilience, teamwork, and the ability to relate to people from diverse cultures and languages while preserving Brazilian identity.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school teaches in two languages: English and Portuguese, with Spanish added to the curriculum from the 6th year of elementary education.
Admissions
Admissions
1. The Dual International School develops an international curriculum through a socio-constructivist approach. It is bilingual by immersion, with instruction in English and Portuguese and openness to the cultures within the school community and beyond. Spanish is integrated into the curriculum starting from the 6th grade of elementary school. The school is an IB World School and is recognized as a member of the IB global community.
2. The school day runs as follows: Elementary School (1st–5th) from 8:00 to 16:00; Middle School (6th–8th) from 7:45 to 16:00; High School (9th–12th) from 7:30 to 16:00, with complementary activities from 16:20 to 18:00. There is a cafeteria where lunch can be eaten on site. Snacks and lunch can be purchased at the cafeteria or brought from home; if using the cafeteria, parents should contact the person in charge for information on meals, payment methods, and tracking consumed items.
3. Enrollment steps: Submit the enrollment request with the admissions department or contact by phone at Florianópolis (48) 3030-6100 or Blumenau (47) 3285-3586. Schedule an interview and evaluation starting from the 3rd grade. After the evaluation, send the required documents to the admissions department.
4. Waitlist: If there is no vacancy for the desired grade level, a waiting list will be opened.
Waitlist
If there is no vacancy for the desired grade level, a waiting list will be opened.
FAQs
What curriculum does Dual International School Florianópolis follow?
Dual International School is an IB World School offering an integral program from infancy through high school (Infantil, Fundamental I, Fundamental II, and Ensino Médio). Instruction is delivered in English and Portuguese, with Spanish integrated from Grade 6. It follows an international, socio-cons
What age range does Dual International School Florianópolis serve?
Dual International School Florianópolis serves students from age 2 to 18.
What are the tuition fees?
Fee details should be confirmed directly with Dual International School Florianópolis.
Where is Dual International School Florianópolis located?
R. Salvatina Feliciana dos Santos, 525, Florianf3polis, SC, Brazil
Does Dual International School Florianópolis have a religious affiliation?
No published religious affiliation was found for Dual International School Florianópolis.
Does Dual International School Florianópolis offer learning support?
No published learning support or SEN provision was found. Families should contact Dual International School Florianópolis directly.
What languages are used for instruction?
Immersion bilingual education. Full-time schooling across early childhood, elementary and high school. The school offers an IB Diploma, American high school diploma, and Brazilian high school diploma. Prepares students for study at the best universities in Brazil and around the world.
What is the admissions process?
1. The Dual International School develops an international curriculum through a socio-constructivist approach. It is bilingual by immersion, with instruction in English and Portuguese and openness to the cultures within the school community and beyond. Spanish is integrated into the curriculum start
What facilities does Dual International School Florianópolis have?
The Dual International School is an IB World School and bilingual by immersion. It offers full-day education for children from infancy through high school. The language of instruction is English and Portuguese, with Spanish integrated from the 6th grade of elementary. The school maintains an interna
What extracurricular activities are available?
After-school arts and creativity options include Choir, Violin, Jazz, Street Dance, and Tap Dancing. These activities run from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM and are optional. They provide opportunities to develop performance skills, teamwork, and creative expression, and expose students to diverse artistic dis
Who leads Dual International School Florianópolis?
The school is led by Raul Rietmann de Freitas.
When was Dual International School Florianópolis established?
Dual International School Florianópolis was established in 2014.
Is Dual International School Florianópolis accredited?
IB World School: provides the International Baccalaureate program and the IB Diploma, with bilingual immersion.
What is the school community like?
We understand that family involvement with the school is fundamental for a more humane and complete education for our children and adolescents. Our calendar of events is designed to generate interacti
What are the university pathways?
The school prepares students to study at the best universities in Brazil and around the world. It prepares with excellence for national exams ENEM, vestibulares, English-language proficiency tests, and admissions to foreign universities through SAT and IB.
