Dual International School Florianópolis

Brazil, Florianópolis

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, Portuguese

Fees Fees not listed

Ages Not listed

Type Co-educational

Opened 2014

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

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.

R. Profa. Maria Flora Pausewang, 413 - Trindade, Florianópolis - SC, 88036-800, Brazil

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The Essentials

Location

R. Salvatina Feliciana dos Santos, 525, Florianf3polis, SC, Brazil

Stages

Early Childhood Education; Fundamental I; Fundamental II; High School

Type

IB World School; bilingual immersion; full-time; IB Diploma, American high school diploma and Brazilian high school diploma

Country affiliation

Brazil

School day structure

Full-day schedule; hours 8:00
018:00 (Monday
Friday)

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Fees

Application fees

- 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

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.

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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.

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FAQs

Where is Dual International School Florianópolis located and what age range do you serve?

The campus is at R. Salvatina Feliciana dos Santos, 525, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil. The school offers an integrated program from infancy through high school (Infantil, Fundamental I, Fundamental II and Ensino Médio), with students enrolled up to age 18.

What type of school is Dual International School Florianópolis and is it co-educational?

Dual International School Florianópolis is a co-educational IB World School that delivers full-time, immersion bilingual education. It combines Brazilian identity with an international pedagogy.

Who is the head of school and when did the Florianópolis campus open?

The head of school is Raul Rietmann de Freitas and the Florianópolis campus opened in 2014. The school is part of the Bahema Group.

How do I start the admissions process at the Florianópolis campus?

Submit an enrollment request to the admissions department and schedule an interview; evaluations begin from 3rd grade. After the evaluation, families submit the required documents to complete enrollment.

What do you charge for the application or registration fee?

The school does not publish application or registration fee amounts publicly; specific charges are provided directly to families during the admissions process or via the school's finance portal.

What happens if there is no vacancy in the grade I want?

If there is no vacancy for the desired grade level, the school opens a waiting list and notifies families accordingly.

How can I get detailed billing and payment information for fees?

Detailed tuition figures, billing schedules and payment options are provided directly to families through the admissions team and a restricted finance portal. For admissions or fee inquiries contact Florianópolis at admissao@escoladual.com.br or +55 48 3030-6100.

What curriculum does Dual International School Florianópolis follow?

The school is an IB World School using an international, socio-constructivist pedagogy across Infantil to Ensino Médio. Instruction is bilingual (English and Portuguese) and the curriculum is aligned with IB standards while maintaining Brazilian national pathways.

Which qualifications do students graduate with?

Students can graduate with the IB Diploma as well as national and international qualifications; the school also offers an American high school diploma and a Brazilian high school diploma. The program prepares students for ENEM, vestibulares, SAT and English-language proficiency tests.

How does the school prepare students for higher education overseas and in Brazil?

The curriculum and guidance prepare students for Brazil's ENEM and vestibulares while also readying them for international admissions through the IB Diploma and SAT. The program emphasizes critical thinking and multilingual competence to support applications to top universities worldwide.

What facilities are available for meals and on-site lunch?

The school operates a canteen where students may purchase lunch and snacks, or families may bring food from home. Parents should contact the person in charge at the campus for information on meal arrangements and payment procedures.

What kinds of extracurricular facilities and activities are offered on campus?

After-school offerings include sports, arts, languages and clubs such as Choir, Robotics, Futsal, Jiu-jitsu, Tennis, Violin, Volleyball, Yoga and more. These optional activities typically run from 16:00 to 18:00 and may carry separate fees.

Are there competitive and academic extracurricular opportunities?

Yes—students participate in competitions and events such as the Eureka Science Fair, Brazilian Physics Olympiad, Mathematics Olympiad, Mangahigh Mathematical Challenge, Astronomy Olympiad (OBA), World Chess Championship and Richi Talent. The school also takes part annually in the Bahema Group's Onto the World international travel program.

What types of arts and performance activities can my child join?

After-school arts options include Choir, Violin, Jazz, Tap Dance and Street Dance, offering performance and creative development. These activities are optional and run during the complementary activity period in the afternoons.

How does the school support students' language development in English and Portuguese?

Dual International School uses immersion bilingual teaching, delivering instruction in both English and Portuguese to develop strong bilingual competence. Spanish is introduced from Grade 6 to broaden multilingual skills and cross-cultural communication.

Is there English-language preparation for non-native speakers or English proficiency exams?

Instruction in English and Portuguese through immersion supports language acquisition and the school prepares students for English-language proficiency tests as part of its academic pathways. Specifics of any targeted EAL program are provided through admissions if required.

What is the school's approach to social-emotional learning and student development?

The school follows a socio-constructivist pedagogy that places the student at the center of learning, fostering curiosity, autonomy, resilience and collaborative problem solving. The approach emphasizes research-oriented projects and real-world skills alongside academic learning.

Is Dual International School Florianópolis a day school or does it offer boarding?

The school operates as a day school and does not provide boarding services.

What are the standard school hours for different age groups?

Elementary School (1st–5th year) runs from 8:00 to 16:00, Middle School (6th–8th year) from 7:45 to 16:00, and High School (9th–12th year) from 7:30 to 16:00. Complementary after-school activities take place in the late afternoon, generally until about 18:00.

Is Dual International School accredited or recognized by any international organisations?

Yes, Dual International School Florianópolis is an IB World School authorized to deliver the International Baccalaureate and the IB Diploma. It is also part of the Bahema Group, which supports the school's governance and development.

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