Compare Affordable International Schools in Brazil

Instructs in English

Ages 2 - 18 years

Fees R$53,804 - 70,860

Pupils 750

Type Co-educational

International School of Curitiba (ISC) is a non-profit international school serving ages 2 to 18, delivering the IB Diploma Programme in High School. The school meets Brazilian curriculum requirements through accreditation by the Secretaria de Educação do Estado do Paraná and is audited by CIS, NEASC, and the International Baccalaureate Organization. The core curriculum covers Language Arts, Literature, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Modern Languages, Information Technology, Physical Education, and Health, taught across all levels. The Early Childhood Center is Reggio Emilia–inspired, with a forested outdoor environment, a covered playground, a forest playground, a water stream, and a bike track; Toddle facilitates daily home–school communication and supports small classes. ISC Academy offers free and paid after-school activities, including sports, design thinking, and performing arts. High School features renovated Chemistry and Biology labs, with donor-supported improvements and Phase II plans; the IB Diploma Programme anchors its secondary curriculum, guiding inquiry, collaboration, and citizenship.

Location

Av. Dr. Eugênio Bertolli, 3900 – CEP: 82410-530 – Santa Felicidade, Curitiba – PR, Brazil. The campus is in the Santa Felicidade neighborhood of Curitiba. The ISC campus serves students in four levels: Early Childhood Center (2–5 years), Elementary School (Grades 1–5), Middle School (Grades 6–8), and High School (Grades 9–12).

Stages

Early Childhood Center (2–5 years); Elementary School (Grades 1–5); Middle School (Grades 6–8); High School (Grades 9–12).

Type

non-profit international school.

Additional learning support

Social and emotional learning is a core part of ISC. The Counseling Team identifies and supports students' emotional needs and collaborates with administrators, teachers, parents, and outside professionals.

Application / Entrance Fees
- A one‑time entrance (registration) contribution is charged at initial enrolment: ECC1 (early childhood entry level) — BRL 7,735; ECC2 through Grade 12 — BRL 13,340.

Annual Association Contribution (paid once each year)
- Annual association contribution (charged once per year, in August):
- ECC 1 to ECC 3 — BRL 1,760 per year.
- Kinder to Grade 5 — BRL 1,550 per year.
- Grade 6 to Grade 8 — BRL 1,360 per year.
- Grade 9 to Grade 12 — BRL 1,260 per year.

Tuition (monthly) by school level — amounts shown are monthly fees
- ECC 1 to ECC 3 (Early Childhood) — BRL 4,337 per month.
- Kinder to Grade 5 (Elementary) — BRL 4,905 per month.
- Grade 6 to Grade 8 (Middle School) — BRL 5,536 per month.
- Grade 9 to Grade 12 (High School) — BRL 5,800 per month.

Tuition (annual equivalents)
- Annual cost (simple multiplication of monthly fee × 12) — displayed here for convenience:
- ECC 1–ECC 3: BRL 52,044 per year (BRL 4,337 × 12).
- Kinder–Grade 5: BRL 58,860 per year (BRL 4,905 × 12).
- Grade 6–Grade 8: BRL 66,432 per year (BRL 5,536 × 12).
- Grade 9–Grade 12: BRL 69,600 per year (BRL 5,800 × 12).
(Note: the monthly schedule above is the published basis; use of ×12 here produces an annual equivalent for budgeting.)

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is presented as a monthly charge (mensalidade).
- The annual association contribution is billed once a year (noted as charged in August).
- The entrance contribution is a one‑time payment due at enrolment.
- Specific due dates, installment options, late‑payment penalties, and whether the school offers 10/11/12‑month billing cycles or discounts for up‑front annual payment are handled in the school's billing policy. Parents should follow the school's admissions/billing instructions when enrolling or registering.

Boarding
- The International School of Curitiba is a day school; no boarding fees are published.

Other costs and typical additional fees
- Additional charges commonly associated with enrolment (amounts not listed in the public fee summary): items such as school uniform, school insurance, meals/cafeteria, school transport, extracurricular activities, specialist trips and external examination fees are potential extra costs. Exact values and whether any of these are included or optional are set by the school and billed separately.

Refund information
- The public fee summary provides the entrance contribution, the annual association contribution and monthly tuition amounts but does not publish a detailed refund/withdrawal reimbursement policy in the fee listing. Refund terms for entrance payments, annual contributions and tuition (for mid‑year withdrawal or cancellation) are determined by the school's enrolment and financial policy. Parents should rely on the school's published enrolment contract for precise refund rules.

Fee payment options
- The school publishes fees in Brazilian reais (BRL). Common payment methods used by international schools in Brazil include bank transfer and local payment methods; the school's admissions and billing information will list accepted payment channels and any card or transaction fees. For enrollment and billing, parents should follow the payment instructions provided by the school's admissions office.

Notes on the figures provided
- The numeric fee items above are the published fee items (entrance contribution, annual association contribution and monthly tuition) as reported in the school fee listing summarized in the referenced fee publication. The school provides an admissions brochure and fee schedule for the 2025–2026 admissions cycle that contains detailed billing instructions and the official schedule of charges.

Curriculum

The school offers an international, student-focused curriculum. The core curriculum, taught at all levels, includes Language Arts, Literature, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Modern Languages, Information Technology, Physical Education, and Health. ISC is accredited by the Secretaria de Educação do Estado do Paraná to meet Brazilian curriculum requirements, and internationally audited by CIS, NEASC, and the International Baccalaureate Organization. ISC offers the IB Diploma for students in Grades 11 and 12. The guiding principles emphasize essential future skills: communication, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, character, and citizenship.

Exam Results

Out of 45 graduates of the Class of 2025, ISC students gained acceptances at 171 universities and colleges across 11 countries. 46% of the Class of 2025 received scholarship offers, totaling USD 18,073,746. Top universities that have accepted ISC students in the past five years include the University of Pennsylvania, Harvard University, and Georgia Tech. A College Counselor and the High School team support university planning and applications.

Higher Education Progression

Graduates pursue higher education at universities worldwide. The Class of 2025 had acceptances to 171 universities and colleges across 11 countries. Top universities previously accepting ISC students include the University of Pennsylvania, Harvard University, and Georgia Tech. A College Counselor and the High School team support university planning and applications.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Social and emotional learning (SEL) is a core part of ISC education. SEL helps students understand and manage their emotions, set positive goals, show empathy, build positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. The counseling team works with administrators, teachers, parents, and outside professionals to identify students' emotional needs, provide appropriate support, and maintain constructive communication.

Mental Wellbeing

Wildcat Wellness supports the physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing of the ISC community through after‑school programs for parents and staff, including activities such as Yoga, Barre Fitness, Community Garden, Photography, Art, and beginner English for parents. The Wellness program is designed to develop skills that impact body and mind and is offered at no additional cost to participants.

Safeguarding

ISC maintains a Human Rights Policy that protects the well‑being and dignity of every person and provides a framework for living freely without fear of persecution or discrimination.

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Colégio Suíço-Brasileiro de Curitiba

Instructs in Portuguese, German, English

Ages 2 - 18 years

Fees R$22,896 - 40,104

Pupils 800

Type Co-educational

Colégio Suíço-Brasileiro de Curitiba is a nonprofit international school serving 800 students aged 2 to 18 from Swiss, German and Brazilian nationalities. The curriculum integrates the Brazilian National Curricular Parameters, the Swiss Lehrplan 21, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Instruction is bilingual in Portuguese and German through Fundamental II, and in Portuguese and English in high school; French and Spanish are offered, with Italian available as extracurricular. The school is recognized and supported by the Swiss government and the Canton of Aargau, with support from Paraná State Department of Education. In addition to the IB Diploma, students complete the Brazilian high school certificate and obtain language certifications. The Diploma includes TOK, Extended Essay, and the CAS component, with assessments externally conducted. Extracurriculars include Robotics and Programming; Band and Swiss School News; Italian courses, Chess, Skating, and Volleyball. The campus features a gymnasium, outdoor spaces, and Week on curricular projects worldwide.

Location

R. Wanda dos Santos Mallmann, 537, Centro, Pinhais, Paraná, Brazil, CEP 83323-400. The school is located in the Centro district of Pinhais, Paraná.

Stages

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

Type

International, multilingual, multicultural, non-profit educational institution

Pupil Nationality Mix

Approximately 800 students; Swiss, German, Brazilian and 14 other nationalities

Additional learning support

Special adaptation program in German or Portuguese for admitted students

Country affiliation

Switzerland; recognized and supported by the Swiss government and the Canton of Aargau, with support from the Paraná State Department of Education

Religious affiliation

No religious affiliation

School day structure

Hours of operation: Monday to Friday, 7:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Application / one‑time entry charges
- The school charges a one‑time enrolment fee (referred to as a "joia") at first matriculation; this single payment is used for capital or investment improvements for the school community.

Tuition fees by year group (monthly basis — latest public figures available)
- The school publishes tuition as monthly fees by year group rather than a single annual flat fee. The most recent publicly available published amounts found are from an external 2021 compilation (used here only as the last public numeric reference):
- Educação Infantil (Maternal/Kindergarten): R$ 1,908 per month.
- Ensino Fundamental I (1º–5º ano): R$ 2,314 per month.
- Ensino Fundamental II (6º–9º ano): R$ 2,806 per month.
- Ensino Médio (séries finais / Gymnasium): R$ 3,342 per month.
- The school notifies families of the following school year's monthly tuition amounts at the end of August / start of September; current (2026/27 or 2025/26) published numeric rates for those academic years were not available in the school's public materials.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is billed on a periodic (monthly) basis. The school communicates the tuition amounts and confirms family interest for the next academic year in late August / early September.
- Meal payments are prepaid: families load credit onto the student's ID badge and pay those meal charges in advance.
- Specific invoice due dates, number of instalments (for example 10, 11 or 12 monthly payments), discounts for early payment, or penalties for late payment were not published in the publicly available admissions/FAQ material that could be reviewed.

Boarding fees
- The Colégio Suíço‑Brasileiro de Curitiba operates as a day school; there is no published programme or fee schedule for boarding or on‑site residential accommodation.

Other recurring or one‑off costs
- "Despesa escolar" (school expenses) is charged to cover didactic materials (national and imported), field trips, agenda, stationery and craft materials, photocopies, week‑of‑studies activities, health/ambulatory services and international diploma fees — these are billed separately from tuition as applicable.
- Uniform: the school has an official uniform model but its use is not mandatory; uniform purchase is an additional parent expense and retailers are identified by the school on request.
- Transport: school transport (vans) is arranged privately by families; the school provides a list of registered drivers but transport contracts and payment are handled directly between parents and providers.
- Meal service: school meals are provided by a third party and paid in advance via card/badge credits as noted above.

Refunds and cancellation
- No public, detailed refund or cancellation policy for tuition, enrolment fees or other charges was published in the school's publicly available FAQ/regulatory materials that were reviewed. Families should expect that refund/cancellation conditions (if any) will be specified in the school's enrolment contract or financial regulations and clarified by the school's finance office.

Fee payment options
- The school uses a prepaid credit system for meals (credits loaded on the student badge). For standard tuition and other school charges, explicit, publicly posted payment‑method details (boleto, PIX, bank transfer, credit card, etc.) were not found in the public admissions/FAQ documents available for review; the school's finance office handles billing arrangements. For enquiries about acceptable payment channels, contact the school's finance or admissions team.

Concise summary of availability of numeric rates
- I was unable to locate a published 2026/27 or 2025/26 detailed fee schedule on the school's public admission/FAQ materials. The most recent numeric fee figures publicly available in open sources date from an external 2021 compilation (values shown above) and should be treated as historical reference rather than current 2025/26 or 2026/27 rates. The school confirms and communicates the next academic year's monthly tuition to families in late August / early September.

Administrative contact for fee confirmation
- Phone: +55 41 3525‑9100; E‑mail: chpr@chpr.com.br — use these contacts to request the school's current, official fee schedule and payment procedures for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic year.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The Pestalozzi-inspired pedagogy teaches with head, heart and hands, integrating diverse teaching methodologies to promote a holistic education. Head: solid academic formation, critical thinking, problem solving and intellectual curiosity are valued. Heart: emotional and social development is a fundamental pillar of the pedagogical approach, with respect, empathy and responsibility at the center of learning. Hands: practical experiences and project work are essential, with active, hands-on learning and real-world problem solving. Internationality and multilingualism are part of daily life, with multilingual education in German, Portuguese and English to prepare students for a global environment. The curriculum integrates the Brazilian curriculum, the Swiss Lehrplan 21 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme to support an internationally oriented education.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

If necessary, students without fluency in Portuguese or German have a special adaptation program. The adaptation is provided in German or Portuguese, according to the needs.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Multilingual education is offered, with instruction primarily in German, Portuguese and English, preparing students for a global environment. The curriculum integrates the Brazilian curriculum with the Swiss Lehrplan 21 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Students may participate in exchange programs and intercultural projects that broaden language skills and cultural awareness. The school community is diverse, with people from multiple countries contributing to a multicultural environment. Classes address global topics such as environmental protection, human rights and democracy.

Mental Wellbeing

Emotional and social development is a central pillar of the pedagogical approach. The school fosters a positive learning environment where respect, empathy and responsibility shape interactions. Social-emotional skills and a strong sense of community are actively developed. The multilingual, multicultural context supports students' well-being and inclusion. The Pestalozzi-based approach integrates thinking, feeling and doing to support holistic well-being.

Safeguarding

Strengthen the community and create safety. Our school community provides a sense of safety inside the classroom and at the school through reliable cooperation in a family-like environment. An open-dialogue culture, characterized by appreciation, mutual understanding, and multilingualism, underpins safeguarding. Student involvement and parent engagement are integral to safeguarding. There is a connection with Switzerland, reinforced by living customs, which fosters intercultural exchange and mutual respect. The Swiss schools abroad declaration emphasizes governance, high educational quality, and ongoing school development through professional leadership and collaboration with Educationsuisse.

Admissions

Admission of Students: The school offers a personalised service via WhatsApp. Registration is required if there is interest in a vacancy, and registration does not guarantee a vacancy. A Registration Form is available; Early Childhood Education, Primary Education, Lower Secondary Education, and Upper Secondary Education all follow a level-specific admission process. The process of admission is described below by level.

Early Childhood Education: Enrollment call-ups are made in order of registration, with priority given to siblings, according to the age group and vacancy availability. Minimum ages are: Pre-kindergarten (Jardim I) – 4 years old by March 31 of the academic year; Kindergarten (Jardim II) – 5 years old by March 31 of the academic year.

Primary Education: For 1st to 3rd Grade, call-ups are made in order of registration, with priority to siblings, according to age group and vacancy availability. For admission to 1st Grade, the child must be 6 years old by March 31 of the academic year. From 4th Grade, admission is defined based on individual interviews with the Coordination, statutory assessment, and visits to classes. If necessary, students without fluency in Portuguese or German will have a special adaptation program.

Lower Secondary Education: In addition to the tests mentioned above, there will be an evaluation of German for candidates fluent in German. Students without knowledge of German are only accepted up to 8th Grade. If approved, the School offers a program of special adaptation (remedial classes) in German or Portuguese as required.

Upper Secondary Education: To be admitted, all candidates must undergo individual interviews with the Coordination, visits to the classrooms, and statutory assessments in Mathematics, Portuguese, English, German and other subjects at the School's discretion.

Documents necessary for Registration:

Early Childhood Education: Copy of the student's Birth Certificate; Copy of RG or RNE (Foreign ID) and CPF (Taxpayer Registration) for the financial guardian.

Primary Education and Secondary Education: Copy of the student's Birth Certificate; Copy of RG or RNE; Copy of financial guardian's RG or RNE and CPF; Transfer Declaration from the previous educational establishment; School Transcript; Declaration of Financial Settlement of the previous educational establishment.

Hours and Contact: The school operates Monday to Friday, from 7:15 am to 5:00 pm. Location: R. Wanda dos Santos Mallmann, 537, Centro - Pinhais/PR, Brazil, CEP 83323-400. Phone: +55 41 3525-9100. Operating hours are also listed as Seg - Sex: 7h15 to 17h.

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Sabis International School Campinas

Instructs in English, Portuguese

Ages 3 - 18 years

Fees R$51,600 - 78,600

Type Co-educational

Located in Campinas, SABIS International School Campinas is a multinational, English medium day school for ages 3 to 18. The campus blends the SABIS Educational System with an international curriculum framework that includes Cambridge IGCSE and Advanced Placement, while aligning with MEC requirements. Students follow an integrated program drawing on American, British, and Brazilian educational traditions, with fluency in English and Portuguese and Spanish introduced from Grade 6. The school emphasizes ongoing assessment and a 360 degree view of progress, supported by the SABIS Digital Platform and the SABIS Point System. A life skills focus comes through the SABIS Student Life Organization, embedding leadership and service into the daily schedule. Facilities span a 300,000 square meter campus featuring a 400-seat performing arts theater, a semi-Olympic pool, sports courts, and a dedicated KG building. Graduates are prepared to study at Brazilian universities or abroad, including AP, SAT, and ENEM pathways globally accessible.

Location

Av. Giuseppina Vianelli di Napoli, 555, Polo II de Alta Tecnologia de Campinas, Campinas, SP 13086-530, Brazil. The campus is located in the Polo II technology hub of Campinas. It serves students from both the local and international communities. The address places SABIS International School – Campinas within the Campinas technology district.

Stages

Early Childhood Education (Pre-K to KG 2); Elementary School (Grades 1 – 5); Middle School (Grades 6 – 8); High School (Grades 9 – 12)

Type

multinational, non-selective, co-educational, independent, English-medium day school

Additional learning support

Learning support is provided through teacher-led study groups; prefects and group leaders; peer tutoring; power study sessions; academic competitions; and on-demand tutoring videos. Advisory classes begin in Grade 4 and cover topics including health and wellbeing, organizational skills, problem-solving, time management, and career/university counseling.

Country affiliation

Brazil

Application / Enrollment Fees

- There is no joining fee charged on the first occasion of going through the admissions process.
- A one-time Vacancy Reservation Fee (shown in the published fee schedule for the first year) is R$ 4,300 for a three-year-old enrollee; this one-time charge was included in the first-year total in the published fee schedule.

Tuition fees by school year (annual totals)

- Kindergarten 1 (age 3): R$ 51,600 per year.
- Kindergarten 2 (age 4): R$ 51,600 per year.
- Kindergarten 3 (age 5): R$ 51,600 per year.
- Grade 1 (age 6): R$ 57,840 per year.
- Grade 2 (age 7): R$ 57,840 per year.
- Grade 3 (age 8): R$ 57,840 per year.
- Grade 4 (age 9): R$ 57,840 per year.
- Grade 5 (age 10): R$ 57,840 per year.
- Grade 6 (age 11): R$ 57,840 per year.
- Grade 7 (age 12): R$ 67,920 per year.
- Grade 8 (age 13): R$ 67,920 per year.
- Grade 9 (age 14): R$ 67,920 per year.
- Grade 10 (age 15): R$ 78,600 per year.
- Grade 11 (age 16): R$ 78,600 per year.
- Grade 12 (age 17): R$ 78,600 per year.

- Example: for a three-year-old starting in Kindergarten 1, the annual tuition is listed at R$ 51,600 and the first-year total including the one-time Vacancy Reservation Fee is R$ 55,900.

Per-term / per-installment detail

- The published figures are presented as annual tuition totals. A per-term or per-installment breakdown was not published alongside those annual totals in the available fee schedule. For specific term or installment amounts and exact payment dates, please consult the school's accounting arrangements.

Sibling discounts and other adjustments

- Sibling discounts shown in the published fee summary: 5% discount on the tuition fee for the second child, 10% for the third child, and 15% for the fourth child.

Boarding fees

- SABIS International School — Campinas is a day school; boarding is not applicable.

Other costs and typical additional fees

- The published fee schedule available in the referenced summary shows the Vacancy Reservation Fee and annual tuition levels but does not list separate published charges for uniform, books, exam fees, optional activities, transport, meals, or similar incidental costs. Those costs are not shown in the publicly-published annual tuition summary.

Refund information

- No specific published refund policy or details on refundability of the Vacancy Reservation Fee or tuition installments are shown in the available fee summary and admissions information. The admissions process documentation notes that once required fees are paid a place is reserved.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The available published fee summary provides annual tuition totals but does not include a complete, school-specific billing calendar or the precise payment terms (number and timing of installments) in the publicly-published summary. The admissions information indicates that required fees must be paid to reserve a place.

Fee payment options

- No public, school-specific list of accepted payment methods (for example, credit card, bank transfer, boleto, or other methods) is included in the published fee summary or admissions pages reviewed.

Short summary of availability of information found

- The figures above present the annual tuition amounts and the Vacancy Reservation Fee as listed in the published fee summary for the school; detailed term-by-term instalments, uniform charges, explicit refund terms, and an itemised list of accepted payment methods were not published in the fee materials reviewed. The school's admissions documentation confirms the school is a day school and explains that a place is reserved once required fees are paid.

Curriculum

Curriculum follows MEC rules, offering fully integrated international and Brazilian programs. It combines the SABIS Educational System with an international curriculum and allows students to choose after graduation between studying at a Brazilian university or abroad. Starting in Kindergarten through graduation, the curriculum covers a broad range of academic subjects and develops fluency in English and Portuguese, with Spanish introduced in Grade 6 and above. There is strong emphasis on English, mathematics, and Portuguese, with science in secondary, and preparation for external exams such as IGCSEs and AP, as well as vestibulares and ENEM. Non-traditional subjects like robotics, 3D printing, and web development are integrated, and the school stresses frequent assessment and a 360-degree view of progress. The SABIS Student Life Organization embeds life-skills development and leadership opportunities into the school day.

Higher Education Progression

Students have a pathway to higher education in Brazil or abroad, with the option to choose later between studying at a Brazilian university or in another country. External exams such as IGCSEs and the Advanced Placement (AP) program support progression to universities, alongside local vestibulares and ENEM. These pathways provide flexibility for university admission in Brazil or internationally.

Gifted and Talented

Academic Competitions and peer tutoring are part of the Academic Department within the SABIS Student Life Organization. These activities provide enrichment and opportunities for advanced learners to develop leadership, critical thinking, and independent study skills.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Health and wellbeing are a priority for every student, with high levels of personal care and attention from teachers and staff who focus on each student's strengths, needs, and development to help them participate and benefit from the learning environment. A Positive and Supportive School Environment is fostered through learning support that monitors progress and helps fill gaps with additional support channels. From Grade 4, Advisory Classes provide a safe space to discuss contemporary themes that matter to students' lives, including peer pressure, organizational skills, health and exercise, conflict resolution, problem-solving, time management, and exam preparation techniques; in higher grades, Advising Classes cover health and wellbeing, IT safety, cultural understanding, interview skills, and career and university counseling. The Academic Department of the SABIS Student Life Organization (SLO) delivers peer tutoring, power study sessions, academic competitions, and on-demand tutoring videos to support learning. Health & Wellness is supported by resident nurses who manage medical care during the day, address injuries and acute illness, assist with long-term health needs, promote health and safety on campus, and respond to health-related questions and emergencies.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Learning support is an essential part of SABIS Campinas, with every student's progress monitored and gaps addressed through additional support channels in collaboration with teachers and school administrators. Support is provided through teacher-led study groups and the assignment of prefects and group leaders to foster responsibility and confidence. The Academic Department of the SABIS Student Life Organization (SLO) offers Peer Tutoring, Power Study Sessions, Academic Competitions, and On-Demand Tutoring Videos to aid academic progress. The nursing staff also focuses on managing care for students with health-related needs and emergencies, supporting overall wellbeing.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school teaches in English and functions as an English-medium day school; the curriculum is described as international and bilingual, reflecting SABIS Campinas' global network context.

Mental Wellbeing

A focus on mental wellbeing is part of the school's approach, with Advisory Classes providing a safe space to discuss topics important to students' lives and health and wellbeing topics; resident nurses support physical wellbeing and respond to health concerns, contributing to a holistic approach to students' mental health and emotional development. The SABIS Student Life Organization (SLO) and advisory program further support personal development, coping strategies, and resilience through ongoing classroom and school-based activities.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is supported on campus by resident nurses who promote health and safety, manage medical care, and respond to health-related questions and emergencies to keep students safe during the school day.

Admissions

1. School Tour. Families are encouraged to visit the campus and talk with our Admissions staff. Appointments can be made by contacting the school administration. There is no application deadline, but the admission process should be started early. Applications are accepted and place offers are granted based on spaces available throughout the school year. There is no joining fee in the initial admission steps. The school is a multinational, non-selective, co-educational, independent, English-medium day school serving local and international communities. 2. Application and Required Documents. Parents fill in the SABIS application and other forms, which can be obtained in person from the school office or via email as a downloadable PDF. Required documents include: SABIS Application Form; SABIS Consent Form for Data Processing; SABIS Medical Form; SABIS Parent Contract; Copy of the Student's Vaccination Card; Transfer Statement from Former School; Debt Discharge Statement from Former School; Copy of School Transcript; Copy of the Student's Birth Certificate; Copy of the Student's ID; 2 Passport/Digital Photographs of the Student; Copy of the Parent/Guardian's ID (RG); Copy of the Parent/Guardian's CPF. 3. Admission Decisions. Admission decisions are made after careful evaluation of the candidates. Results of diagnostic testing and previous school records are considered on a case-by-case basis. Additional criteria for admission include motivation, social and emotional development, willingness to work hard, and the ability of SABIS Campinas to accommodate the needs of the candidate. A final admission decision cannot be made without the above information. 4. Enrollment and Place Reservation. Once accepted and the required fees paid, a place for the student is reserved.

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Lycée Moliére

Instructs in French, Portuguese

Ages 2 - 17 years

Fees R$3,050 - 73,564

Type Co-educational

Lycée Molière is a French international school in Rio de Janeiro, part of the AEFE network and administered by the Brazilian non‑profit SFBE. Founded in 1982, it serves about 880 students from early years through Terminale (ages 2–17). Instruction follows the French Ministry of National Education programs from preschool to the Baccalaureate, with the BFI since 2022, enabling bilingual, trilingual or quadrilingual pathways and an international‑partner project. AEFE supports teaching Portuguese as the host language alongside French, with FLE and PLE for non‑Francophone learners. The school operates on two campuses: the Pereira da Silva site for younger pupils and a newer Flamengo building for lycéens. Facilities include libraries, a theatre, modern science laboratories, a music and arts room, a pedagogical garden, a covered sports court, abundant IT resources and an on‑site restaurant run by a French chef. Extracurriculars feature a student web radio, Lièrmo newspaper, intercultural workshops, the Concordia 2025 festival, and a Book Festival.

Location

Rua Pereira da Silva, 728, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Lycée Molière (annex), Rua Conde de Baependi, 63, Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Stages

Preschool through the Baccalaureate; cycles: Cycle 1 (preschool), Cycle 2 (primary), Cycle 3 (middle school); Lycée includes Seconde, Première, Terminale.

Type

French international school (AEFE network) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Additional learning support

Support for students with special educational needs is provided.

Country affiliation

France (AEFE network).

Uniform Requirement

An EPS (physical education) uniform is required: a white PE T-shirt supplied by the Lycée Molière and sold by the APE; navy blue or black shorts; socks and sports shoes; a water bottle.

Food Options

The Gargantua school restaurant is outsourced and supervised by a French chef, Mr. Fre9de9ric Monnier. The cantine serves meals for students from creche to Terminale; the Creche snack kit and the Cantine lunch menu are published for different levels.

Governance and Ownership

SFBE (Sociedade Francesa e Brasileira de Ensino) administers Lyce9e Molie8re as a nonprofit entity. The SFBE board has 12 directors (11 elected for renewable two-year terms) and the President of the Board chairs the Executive Committee; profits are reinvested in the Lyce9e. The school operates under a convention with AEFE and is part of the AEFE network; AEFE oversight guarantees recognition by the French Ministry of Education; In Brazil, AEFE is present in Rio de Janeiro, Brasília and Se3o Paulo.

Application / first-installment fee
- A first installment is required to confirm an application/registration. The first-installment amounts are shown per year group (see Tuition section below).

Tuition fees — annual and installment amounts by year group (currency: R$)
- Toute Petite Section (TPS) / Petite Section (PS) / Moyenne Section (MS) / Grande Section (GS):
- New-student annual (13 installments): R$ 57,460
- First installment (1× at enrolment): R$ 4,420
- Re-enrolment annual (12 installments): R$ 53,040 (12 × R$ 4,420)
- Monthly combined amount (tuition + cantine): R$ 4,725 (tuition R$ 4,420 + cantine R$ 305).

- Maternelle (extended-hours options):
- Maternelle (until 16:00):
- New-student annual: R$ 67,240
- Re-enrolment annual: R$ 62,820 (12 × R$ 5,235)
- Monthly combined amount: R$ 5,635 (tuition R$ 5,235 + cantine R$ 400).
- Maternelle (until 17:00):
- New-student annual: R$ 70,396
- Re-enrolment annual: R$ 65,976 (12 × R$ 5,498)
- Monthly combined amount: R$ 5,898 (tuition R$ 5,498 + cantine R$ 400).
- Maternelle (until 18:00):
- New-student annual: R$ 73,564
- Re-enrolment annual: R$ 69,144 (12 × R$ 5,762)
- Monthly combined amount: R$ 6,162 (tuition R$ 5,762 + cantine R$ 400).

- École élémentaire (CP, CE1, CE2, CM1, CM2):
- New-student annual: R$ 63,960
- Re-enrolment annual: R$ 59,040 (12 × R$ 4,920)
- Cantine annual: R$ 4,050 (10 × R$ 405)
- Monthly combined amount: R$ 5,325 (tuition R$ 4,920 + cantine R$ 405).

- Collège (6ème, 5ème, 4ème):
- New-student annual: R$ 65,260
- Re-enrolment annual: R$ 60,240 (12 × R$ 5,020)
- Cantine annual: R$ 4,150 (10 × R$ 415)
- Monthly combined amount: R$ 5,435 (tuition R$ 5,020 + cantine R$ 415).

- Collège / Lycée (3ème) and Lycée (2nde, 1ère, Terminale):
- New-student annual: R$ 66,690
- Re-enrolment annual: R$ 61,560 (12 × R$ 5,130)
- Cantine annual: R$ 4,150 (10 × R$ 415)
- Monthly combined amount: R$ 5,545 (tuition R$ 5,130 + cantine R$ 415).
- Note: Lycée students may opt out of mandatory cantine and can purchase daily meal tickets at R$ 30 each.

Semesters / extracurricular fee examples
- Extracurricular activity annual fees (examples):
- 1 hour/week: R$ 1,150 per year.
- 2 hours/week: R$ 2,300 per year.
- Full-day packages (5 days/week) with discounts applied:
- 2 hours per day (up to 16:00) — reduced package: R$ 9,780 per year (approx. 15% reduction cited in schedule).
- 3 hours per day (up to 17:00) — R$ 12,936 per year (approx. 25% reduction).
- 4 hours per day (up to 17:55) — R$ 16,104 per year (approx. 30% reduction).
- These extracurricular fees are payable by semester, in up to three instalments.

Cantine (school restaurant) fees and terms
- Cantine is mandatory for all students except lycée students.
- Cantine annual fees and monthly breakdown (examples by cycle):
- Maternelle (standard): R$ 3,050 per year (10 × R$ 305).
- Elementary / Fundamental I: R$ 4,050 per year (10 × R$ 405).
- Collège and Lycée (lunch only): R$ 4,150 per year (10 × R$ 415).
- Cantine is billed and paid directly to the school restaurant in 10 instalments. Lycée students may buy single meal tickets at R$ 30 each.

What the fees include
- Tuition fees include: language support (FLSCO or PLSCO as needed), mandatory exam fees (DNB for 3ème; BAC for Première and Terminale), and basic school materials (textbooks and notebooks) estimated at R$ 1,500.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- New students: the annual tuition is divided into 13 equal instalments; the first instalment is due at enrolment (the first instalment amount is listed per year group).
- Re-enrolled (continuing) students: the annual tuition is divided into 12 monthly instalments.
- All monthly instalments (after enrolment) must be paid no later than the 10th day of each month of the academic year.
- Late payments incur interest at 1% per month plus a penalty of 2%, in line with local legislation.

Discounts and concessions
- Families with three or more children enrolled at the school receive a 15% discount for each sibling.
- Early-payment discounts: 8% discount for payment of the full annual tuition before 10 January 2026; 4% discount for early payment of a semester before 10 January 2026.

Boarding / residential provision
- Lycée Molière operates with daytime class hours and does not offer boarding or residential accommodation. Class hours are published for each cycle (maternelle, élémentaire, collège, lycée).

Other costs and optional charges
- Estimated basic school materials: R$ 1,500 per year (included in fees as indicated).
- Uniforms, school t-shirts and transport arrangements are handled separately by the Parents' Association (APE) and represent additional cost lines (uniforms and transport sales managed by APE).
- Extracurricular activities are optional and billed separately by semester. Payment can be made in up to three instalments for these activities.

Refunds and cancellations
- The published school fee documents do not set out a general tuition refund schedule. Refunds, cancellations or special requests are processed by the school's financial office (Direction financière / Trésorerie). Parents may contact the finance office for written conditions on refunds or exceptional cases.

Fee payment methods and administrative contacts
- Invoicing is managed by the school's finance/treasury office; the school issues payment slips and account statements for instalments. The school provides second copies of payment slips (boletos) and a parent portal for remittance and re-enrolment information.
- Payments are handled through the school's treasury processes; for treasury/fees queries contact: Tesouraria (Treasury) — email: tesouraria@lyceemoliere.com.br. For cantine enrolment/payment contact the cantine office at cantinaliceu@hotmail.com. The finance office and rematriculation channels manage issuance of boletos and billing queries.

Practical billing notes
- Expect the first instalment amount (the required enrolment payment) to be the one listed in the table for each level under the heading “1ère fraction (1x)”. Subsequent monthly amounts for continuing students appear in the table as the 12× monthly figure.
- Cantine bills are separate (10×) and are added to the monthly amount shown as the combined monthly (mensualidade) in the fee table.

Curriculum

The school follows the French Ministry of National Education programs from preschool through the Baccalaureate. Throughout the schooling, AEFE provides for teaching the host language, Portuguese, on the same basis as French, in addition to the usual foreign language instruction. The cycles are Cycle 1: Ecole Maternelle; Cycle 2: Apprentissages Fondamentaux; Cycle 3: Cycle de Consolidation; and the lycée levels Seconde, Première, Terminale, with the Brazilian nomenclature shown alongside the French terms. Since 2022, the school offers the BFI (Baccalauréat Français International), replacing the OIB; the BFI preparation concerns only the terminal cycle, and the path can be bilingual, trilingual, or quadrilingual, including enhanced cultural and linguistic study and a knowledge of the world component, with an international-partner project. Language support for non-francophone students includes Français langue étrangère (FLE) and Portugais langue étrangère (PLE), with immersion and targeted courses to help students integrate into the French curriculum.

Higher Education Progression

The school has agreements with certain Brazilian private universities for admission to the first year of university. Alumni posts describe post-bac trajectories and journeys after graduating, illustrating paths taken by former students.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school has a Pôle Santé: Inclusion Scolaire. Exellence pour tous is a promise to provide every pupil with the resources and tools needed for their growth and academic success. Under the authority of the head of Establishment, the mission of this service is to support students with educational needs and to guide Lycée Molière toward an inclusive school with quality schooling for each pupil by recognizing their individuality. The Pôle Santé can be engaged by teachers, families, and external therapists to support students from kindergarten through the final year.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The Pôle Santé carries out numerous missions including meetings and observation of students in class, meetings and guidance for families, and educational team meetings with the family, the student and the teaching teams. It implements pedagogical accommodations prescribed by a physician or specialist, provides academic coaching, follows students and families individually, raises teachers' awareness about inclusion, and collaborates on staff training. The health unit is staffed by Elisabete Alves (specialized teacher & school coach, available daily 8:00–17:00), Carla Moreira (school psychologist, hours 8:30–16:30 Wednesdays/Thursdays/Fridays), and nurses Denise Apiaca Heringer, Janaina Iglesias (Molière 1), Rosalina De Freitas (Molière 2) with daily hours 8:00–18:00.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Parcours Langue AEFE emphasizes reinforced language learning from primary school and the promotion of multilingual education as the core of the foreign-language education project abroad, contributing to the excellence of the schools and meeting families' expectations. An AEFE brochure explains the project as part of the Parcours langue.

Mental Wellbeing

The school uses the Pôle Santé to promote inclusion and the well-being of students, providing resources and tools for their development and academic success. The service conducts classroom observations, supports meetings with families, holds educational team meetings, arranges pedagogical accommodations, offers academic coaching, and follows students and families individually. It also trains staff on inclusion and collaborates with external professionals to support student well-being.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is supported through the Pôle Santé's work to ensure inclusive schooling and protect student well-being. The service can be accessed by teachers, families, and external therapists, and it includes staff training on inclusion and collaboration to maintain a safe, supportive learning environment.

Admissions

Inscriptions 2026

Dear Sir or Madam,
We are very happy to see your interest in enrolling your child at Lycée International Français Molière. It is a great pleasure to know that you want to trust us and join our school community.
If you have questions or want to learn more about our establishment and our educational offering, you can be contacted by a member of our admissions team by completing the interest form via the link: https://campanhas.lyceemoliere.com.br/fr/
If you wish to pre-register your child, access the Pre-registration Portal and complete your request by following the link: https://encurtador.com.br/mFbg

Prepare the documents to provide:
1. Candidate's family book
2. Recent 3x4 cm photo of the candidate
3. Identity card or passport of the candidate
4. School certificate
5. RNM or visa of guardian 1
6. RNM or visa of guardian 2
7. Transfer certificate to Rio de Janeiro (from the company)
8. CPF of guardian 1
9. CPF of guardian 2
10. Vaccination certificate
11. Court order on custody (if applicable)
12. Exeat certificate
13.

Integration rules for students joining Lycée Molière from the Northern Hemisphere
Lycée Molière operates according to the Southern Hemisphere school calendar, i.e. from February to December. The following rules apply to students joining the establishment mid-year:
1. For students arriving between August and December: The transfer notice issued in June will apply on February 1 of the following year, the start date of the school year in the Southern rhythm. Students will therefore be enrolled from August to December in the same level as the one attended until June.
2. For students arriving between February and June: They are enrolled in the same school level as the one followed in their Northern Hemisphere establishment.

FRAIS DE SCOLARITÉ 2026

HORAIRES DE COURS
Kindergarten: 7:55 to 14:00
Elementary: 7:55 to 14:00, except Wednesday 7:55 to 15:00
Middle School: 7:55 to 17:00
High School: 7:55 to 18:00
The specializations chosen by the student may influence the dismissal time.

OBSERVATIONS
Tuition fees
The annual tuition fees for new enrollments are divided into 13 installments. The annual tuition fees for re-enrolled students are divided into 12 installments.
The first installment is required to confirm enrollment and must be paid at the time of enrollment.
The other installments must be paid no later than the 10th day of each month of the current school year.
Payments after the 10th day of each month will incur 1% per month interest and a 2% penalty in accordance with local law.

Remises
Families with three or more children enrolled in the school receive a 15% discount for each member of the sibling group.
Early payment of annual tuition before January 10, 2026 entitles an 8% discount.
Early payment of semi-annual tuition before January 10, 2026 entitles a 4% discount.

Les frais de scolarité incluent
A language reinforcement FLSCO (Français Langue de Scolarisation) or PLSCO (Portugais Langue de Scolarisation), according to the student's needs.
The fees include mandatory exams (DNB in 3ème and BAC in Première and Terminale).
Basic school supplies – textbooks and notebooks – valued at approximately R$ 1 500.

Cantine
The cafeteria is mandatory, except for high school students. Payment is made directly to the Lycée Molière restaurant in 10 installments.
The cafeteria fees include:
1. Kindergarten: morning snack + lunch
2. Kindergarten (7:55 to 16:00 or longer): morning snack + lunch + afternoon snack
3. Elementary: morning fruit buffet + lunch
4. Middle School and High School: lunch

High school students can purchase daily meal tickets.

ACTIVITÉS PÉRISCOLAIRES
Preschool and elementary students may participate in optional extracurricular activities from 14:00 to 17:55. These activities are included in the annual tuition for students who choose to stay until 16:00, 17:00 or 17:55.
Packages (up to 16:00, 17:00 or 17:55) are not eligible for scholarships.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 2026
[Activity list]

Click the following link to obtain detailed information regarding the 2026 Tuition Fees: [link to Frais de Scolarité 2026]

Scholarships

AEFE Scholarships: The AEFE scholarships are the AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad) student aid system.
SFBE Emergency Aid: Emergency and occasional assistance for non-French-speaking students through SFBE (Sociedade Francesa e Brasileira de Ensino).

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Colegio Humboldt - Deutsche Schule Sao Paulo

Instructs in Portuguese, German

Ages 2 - 18 years

Fees R$43,800

Type Co-educational

Colégio Humboldt – Deutsche Schule São Paulo is a German international school in São Paulo serving students aged 2 to 18. It is officially recognized by Germany as a Deutsche Auslandsschule (DAS) and is part of the global network of German schools abroad. The school offers a bespoke curriculum with two paths: Bilíngue and the International German Curriculum. Bilíngue comprises about 40% German instruction and a multilingual program in Portuguese, German, English and Spanish, aligned to BNCC and the German Bildungsplan. The International German Curriculum provides 80% German instruction and leads to the Abitur, with university access in Germany, Europe, the United States, Brazil and beyond. The 60,000 m² campus features a large library, laboratories, a Maker space, a theatre (Teatro Humboldt), and pools. Distinctive programs include Dual Vocational Training, MINT laboratories, digital media integration, intercultural study trips, and the Excellent German Auslandsschule seal awarded in 2022 for international families worldwide.

Location

The school is located at Av. Engenheiro Alberto Kuhlmann, 525, Interlagos, São Paulo, SP 04784-010, Brazil. Interlagos is a southern district of São Paulo. The campus is accessible by major roads and is served by the school's transport program.

Stages

Infantil (Early Childhood); Fundamental I; Fundamental II; Médio (High School); Abitur; Formação Profissional Dual.

Type

German international school (Deutsche Auslandsschule) in São Paulo; multilingual education from early childhood through Abitur, including Dual Vocational Training.

Country affiliation

Germany; officially recognized as a Deutsche Auslandsschule (DAS) by the German government and part of the global network of German schools abroad.

School day structure

Full-day program (Tempo Integral).

Bus service

Door-to-door school transport operated by a partner company; routes organized by neighborhood sectors and itineraries published.

Uniform Requirement

The uniform is required only for physical education.

Food Options

Restaurant and snack bar: The cafeteria provides nutritious, balanced meals prepared by professionals; the snack bar offers light, healthy options such as natural juices and fresh fruit.

Governance and Ownership

The school is operated by its sponsoring association, Humboldt School and Humboldt Duale Berufsausbildung (Trägerverein der Humboldtschule und der Humboldt Duale Berufsbildung).

Application fees
- A one-time admission fee (known locally as a "joia" or similar admission contribution) is charged at enrollment; new families also become members of the school's sponsor association and pay an initial admission contribution and a recurring association contribution.

Tuition fees by year group (summary and available figures)
- The school publishes specific tuition values for some programs but does not publish a complete per‑grade public table for every year group. Where program-specific figures are available: the Dual (Formação Profissional Dual) program listed monthly tuition values in previous years (for example: R$ 646.00 for 2023 and R$ 710.00 for 2024 for the Dual program as shown in the program's public selection notices). These program figures are shown by year in the Dual program notices and are subject to annual adjustment.
- General reporting about the school's regular (day‑school) tuition indicates that monthly fees for full‑time pupils at the school start from a level reported in the press (for example, a published article referenced a starting monthly tuition of R$ 4,364 for enrolled pupils in recent coverage). Exact monthly or annual tuition per grade (Infantil, Fundamental I, Fundamental II, Ensino Médio/Abitur track) must be confirmed with the school for a precise per‑series breakdown.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is billed on a recurring schedule (monthly/annual) and the school uses an annual tuition figure that is commonly divided into monthly installments; payment of the first installment is normally required at the time of enrolment or at contract signing. The school's program documents note that tuition values are adjusted annually (typically with a review in January) and that installment structures are applied to the annual amount. Families should expect standard school payment terms: an upfront payment on enrollment and subsequent monthly instalments through the academic year.

Boarding fees
- The Colégio Humboldt operates as a day school; there is no boarding provision and therefore no boarding fees. Campus information and the school program descriptions do not list residential or boarding services.

Other costs and recurring extras
- Additional charges commonly applied or available at the school include:
- Transport (school bus) costs for families who contract school transport.
- Meals / cafeteria service charges for families who use the school restaurant or purchase school meals.
- Extra‑curricular course fees (paid activities / cursos extras) for optional activities such as sports, arts and after‑school programs.
- Uniforms, school materials and books: families are expected to cover uniform and some materials; the school community runs buy/swap initiatives but uniforms and some personal materials remain a parental cost.
- Membership/association contribution: ongoing contributions from parents as members of the maintaining society (SEBRB) are part of the financial relationship with the school.

Refund and cancellation policy (summary)
- Program and selection notices for specific offerings (for example, the Dual program) include contract and enrollment terms that address payment obligations and the possibility of adjustments; detailed refund or cancellation rules are set out in the school's enrolment/contract documents and follow standard regulations for private schools (including consumer protections for contract cancellation). Parents should review the contract clauses that define refund, cancellation and withdrawal conditions for the exact financial consequences of cancelling a registration.

Fee payment options
- The school accepts standard payment methods used by Brazilian private schools: bank transfer/PIX and bank boleto; card payment acceptance is commonly available for upfront and ancillary charges though acceptance of credit card for recurring tuition varies by contract. Specific available payment methods and installment options are set out in the school's finance/contract documents for each enrollment year.

Note on available public information: program selection notices and school communications publish some program‑specific tuition figures and general billing rules (annual adjustment, installment structures and scholarship ranges). A complete, current per‑grade fee table for the 2026/27 academic year was not found in publicly accessible documents; the figures above reflect program notices and recent press reporting and should be used as an overview rather than a definitive per‑series price list.

Curriculum

Two curricula are offered: Bilíngue and International German Curriculum. Bilíngue provides 40% of classes in German and a multilingual program in Portuguese, German, English, and Spanish, with international certifications available. The Bilíngue path follows BNCC and the German Bildungsplan. International German Curriculum delivers 80% of classes in German and prepares the student for the Abitur, a certificate that enables university entrance in Germany and in other countries. The Abitur certifies completion of the German secondary education system and enables entry to universities in Germany, Europe, the United States, Brazil, and beyond. The school is a Deutsche Auslandsschule (DAS), a PASCH partner, holds the MINT label, and integrates digital media into teaching.

Higher Education Progression

The Abitur enables direct admission to universities in Germany, Europe, the United States, and Brazil. Students graduate with a trilingual profile (German, Portuguese, English) and a strong foundation across social sciences, natural sciences, and languages to support higher education worldwide.

Gifted and Talented

The school is recognized as a MINT School by the German government, strengthening Mathematics, Informatics, Natural Sciences, and Technology, with goals to engage students in modern learning and digital media. It provides international certifications such as Cambridge, DELE, Deutsches Sprachdiplom, and Celpe Bras, and emphasizes preparation for Olympiads, drills, and national vestibular exams as part of its curriculum.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

From early childhood through high school, Abitur, and Dual Training, Colégio Humboldt is a German international school in Brazil offering multilingual education with certifications recognized in Brazil and abroad. Art, sport and technology are pillars of education, developing values, talents, abilities and competencies to form confident and engaged students.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The site describes inclusive learning within a multilingual, multicultural framework, with a focus on academic and social development across all levels; specific SEN supports are not itemized on the page.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Proficiency certificates are earned in German, English and Spanish as part of the curriculum, supporting multilingual fluency across levels.

Mental Wellbeing

Active listening, mentoring, university visits and mock exams are mentioned as part of emotional and pedagogical support during upper secondary.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding and child protection policies are not detailed in the translated content provided.

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Valley International School

Instructs in Portuguese, English

Ages 3 - 18 years

Fees R$51,000

Type Co-educational

Valley International School pioneers international education in Itajaí, Santa Catarina. It is the 15th IB PYP-certified school in Brazil, aligning with the Brazilian national curriculum while delivering the international program in English. The school uses Portuguese and English as languages of instruction and offers Cambridge English Preparation Centre to support Cambridge exam preparation. The campus spans 18,000 square meters and hosts 51 faculty members, with classrooms, a library, laboratories, a canteen, and a playground. After eight years of operation in the Valley do Itajaí region, the school follows a transdisciplinary approach that integrates the Brazilian curriculum with the PYP framework. The early childhood program follows the National Curriculum Guidelines, while the upper grades study the international program in English through a transdisciplinary model. More than 30 after-school clubs run from 4:15 pm to 5:00 pm, complementing core learning. Sporting facilities include a sports court and other spaces for student life.

Location

Osvaldo Reis, 2000, Praia Brava, Itajaí, Santa Catarina, 88306-600, Brazil. Vale do Itajaí region, Praia Brava neighbourhood.

Stages

Early Childhood; Elementary School; Middle & High School.

Pupil Nationality Mix

10 nationalities represented; 10 students from 10 different nationalities.

Country affiliation

Brazil; the school aligns with the Brazilian national curriculum and is IB PYP certified.

School day structure

Morning session: 8:00–9:00. Core day: 9:00–16:15. After-school clubs: 16:15–17:00.

Fees overview

- No published fee schedule (application, tuition by year group, billing terms, boarding, uniforms, refunds, or payment methods) for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years is publicly available.

Application / registration fee

- Not published: there is no publicly available, itemized application, registration, or non‑refundable enrollment fee amount for the requested year.

Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year group)

- Not published: no publicly available breakdown of tuition by year group, by term, or by annual total for 2026/27 or 2025/26. There is no itemized schedule of mensalidades (monthly tuition) or annual tuition amounts available in public materials.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Not published: there is no publicly available statement of the billing schedule (monthly, termly, or annual installments), due dates, late payment penalties, or acceptable payment terms for the requested year.

Boarding fees

- No boarding program listed: there is no indication that a boarding (residential) program is offered; therefore no boarding fees are published.

Other costs or fees (uniforms, meals, transport, materials, exams, extracurriculars)

- Not published: there is no publicly available itemized list or amounts for uniform costs, meal plans, school transport, activity/extracurricular fees, exam fees, or materials fees for 2026/27 or 2025/26. The school does reference on‑campus nutrition during the school term, but no prices are published.

Refund information

- Not published: there is no publicly available refund policy or stated rules for refunds of application fees, registration fees, tuition, or other charges for the requested year.

Fee payment options (credit card, bank transfer, etc.)

- Not published: there is no publicly available list of accepted payment methods or instructions (for example, bank transfer details, card payments, or installments) for the requested year. Contact channels are provided for admissions inquiries.

Brief summary of findings and limitations

- I searched the school's publicly accessible information and found no published fee schedule or itemized fee amounts for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic year. The school's public pages describe programs, language of instruction, location, and contact channels but do not publish application fees, tuition amounts by year group or term, billing schedules, boarding fees, itemized additional costs, refund rules, or payment method details. Because those fee figures and formal policies are not published, it is not possible to provide the detailed numeric fee data you requested.

Contact for confirmed fees (published contact details only)

- Admissions contact: contato@valleyschool.com.br; WhatsApp: (47) 3349 0969. These contact channels are listed for direct fee and contract inquiries.

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Colégio 7 de Setembro

Instructs in English, Spanish, Portuguese

Ages 0 - 17 years

Fees R$12,000

Type Co-educational

Colégio 7 de Setembro is a private, coeducational day school in Ceará that combines a bespoke curriculum with the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the IB Diploma Programme (DP) for students from infancy to late teens. The school serves ages 0 to 17 across campuses Centro NGS, Núcleo Infantil Aldeota, Aldeota (EBS) and Eusébio, with a multilingual offering from Infantil through Pré-Universitário. The Bilíngue program provides English instruction for Infantil II to the 3rd year of Ensino Médio and uses English as a learning tool across subjects in reduced-size classes. An STI Global framework adds holistic development through Global Culture, Time Management, Arts and Sports, and cognitive/attitudinal growth, plus targeted pedagogical support, autonomous study, nutrition and socialization. The IB Diploma Programme has been available since 2020, integrating six subjects plus TOK, EE and CAS; DP cohorts begin each August. Campuses host arts, science and technology offerings, and a program.

Location

Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. The school operates across multiple campuses: Centro (Avenida Imperador, 1330), Núcleo Infantil (R. Beni Carvalho, 1011, Dionísio Torres), Aldeota (R. Henriqueta Galeno, 1011, Cocó), and Eusébio (R. Danilo Arruda, Coaçu).

Stages

Infantil; Fundamental Anos Iniciais; Fundamental Anos Finais; Médio; ITA & IME

Type

Private, coeducational day school offering the IB Diploma Programme (DP) and the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP).

Additional learning support

Pedagogical Supervisory Teams and Educational Counselors (SOE) provide ongoing academic guidance; emotional education is taught through Amigos do Zippy, Emoções Contam, and O Caráter Conta; learning includes project work and field trips.

School day structure

Infantil: 7:10–11:10 morning; 13:10–17:10 afternoon; Infantil 4 starts 1x/week ending at 11:50 or 17:50; STI: 7:10–17:10. Fundamental Anos Iniciais: 7:10–11:10; 13:10–17:10; 3rd/5th grade bilingual until 12:00. Fundamental Anos Finais: 7:15–11:55; 13:15–17:55; STI: 7:10–17:10. Médio: 7:15–12:30; 13:15–18:45; ITA & IME tracks extend to 19:30.

Application / Registration Fee

- No publicly posted, fixed application or registration fee schedule is available. Enrollment and new-student registration are processed through the school's admissions system and the family billing portal; any one‑time enrollment or registration charge is issued at the time of admission.

Tuition (mensalidades) — by year group

- The school charges tuition on a monthly basis (mensalidade). Exact monthly amounts by year group for the 2026/27 academic year are not published in a public fee table. Third‑party school-listing sources report typical monthly ranges for Colégio 7 de Setembro in recent years around R$ 800 to R$ 1,200 depending on year/segment, with variation by campus and program. Use of special programs (full‑time / STI, ITA/IME tracks, IB, or additional courses) typically affects the amount charged for a given student.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is billed as monthly invoices (mensalidades). Invoices are issued through the school's online billing portal as boletos bancários (bank slips) and are paid on the due dates shown on those boletos. The portal is used for printing and managing invoices. Families choosing special payment arrangements (annual prepayment, instalments or corporate discounts) receive the corresponding billing schedule at enrollment or via the billing portal.

Boarding fees

- The Colégio 7 de Setembro operates as day campuses (Centro, Aldeota and Eusébio); there are no boarding facilities or boarding fees listed for the school.

Other costs and fees

- Uniforms: a uniform catalogue is published for families; uniform purchase is an additional cost.

- Books and materials: the school provides year‑by‑year required materials lists (by grade) that families must supply or purchase; these are separate from monthly tuition.

- Extra programs and paid courses: optional programs (STI full‑time program, Cursos Livres, Curso ITA/IME, language or advanced‑study add‑ons) are offered and typically carry additional fees beyond the standard mensalidade.

- Discounts and partner rates: specific employer/union partnerships and limited scholarships or partial bursaries are offered from time to time; such agreements produce discounted mensalidades for eligible families. Reported partnerships and discounts have been advertised through partner organisations.

Refunds and cancellations

- No public, detailed refund policy or a publicly posted schedule of cancellation/refund terms was found. Refunds, when applicable, are governed by the school's enrollment contract and the billing portal procedures provided to families at registration.

Fee payment options

- Invoices are issued as boletos bancários via the online billing portal; the portal is the primary channel for printing and paying invoices. Payment methods supported through the billing system typically include payment at bank/lottery outlets, internet banking, and the portal's payment processing; specific acceptance of credit‑card payments or recurring card charges is handled by the billing provider used by the school and is disclosed at billing. Corporate/partner discounts and employer billing arrangements are available where negotiated.

Summary of availability and next steps for families

- Detailed, grade‑level tuition tables and a public per‑term or per‑grade fee schedule for the 2026/27 academic year are not available in a publicly accessible fee table. Families receive official, itemised invoices, any one‑time enrollment charges, refund terms and available payment options through the school's admissions process and the secure billing portal at the time of registration. For budgeting, third‑party listings and local reports indicate typical monthly tuition ranges in recent years of roughly R$ 800–R$ 1,200, with program‑ and campus‑dependent variation; optional programs, uniforms and materials are additional.

Curriculum

The school offers a multilingual curriculum across Infantil to Pré-Universitário, with campuses in Centro NGS, Núcleo Infantil, Aldeota (EBS), and Eusébio. The Bilíngue program provides English-language instruction for Infantil II through the 3rd year of Ensino Médio, with English used as a learning tool and integrated content across subjects; classes are taught in reduced-size groups. STI Global delivers a System of Time Integral with four formative pillars: Global Culture (exposure to Spanish and English), Time Management, Arts and Sports, and Cognitive/Attitudinal development, together with specialized pedagogical support, autonomous study, language learning, nutrition, and socialization. The IB Diploma Programme is offered for high school students since 2020 and is integrated into the regular curriculum with six IB subjects plus the Core (TOK, EE, CAS); new DP cohorts begin in August each year, and the school is a candidate for the MYP. ITA and IME provide a preparatory track for entrance to ITA/IME and other military/engineering pathways, with morning and afternoon schedules, admission steps, and the required examinations. High performance opportunities are provided through Cursos de Alto Desempenho, including Clube de Ciências, Astronomy, and Mathematics Olympiads for 4th–7th year, with limited vacancies per year per campus.

Exam Results

International university acceptances: 0; Public university acceptances: 0; Olympiad medalists: 0; ENEM scores above 900: +0; Military acceptances: 0.

Higher Education Progression

Terceiro 2025 celebrated approvals in universities public and private; IB student Maria Eduarda Massler was approved at universities in Canada, the United States and Europe, underscoring the international dimension of the IB program; in Brazil, Sofia Carvalho earned 1st place in Journalism at UFC, Lucas Brito 1st in Computer Science at UFC, and Ana Beatriz Crisf3stomo was approved 1st in Pedagogy at UFC.

Gifted and Talented

High performance opportunities are offered through Cursos de Alto Desempenho, including Clube de Cieancias (4th–7th years) with 30 vacancies per year per campus, Astronomy (4th–9th years) with multi-year levels, and Math Olympiads (8th–9th years); programs target advanced study and competition readiness.

Admissions

Admission Process 2026 for Early Childhood through High School. Applications are open; partial scholarships are available. The Colégio 7 de Setembro operates three campuses: Aldeota, Centro, and Eusébio. Special conditions apply. Differentials include: 151 admissions to competitive universities; 108 admissions through vestibular exams; 288 medals or honorable mentions in school Olympiads; 96 students scoring 900+ in writing; 9 admissions to IME. The Character Counts Program provides ethical and civic formation; socioemotional education begins in early childhood; integrated bilingual education begins in early childhood; complete and safe facilities for all ages; clubs in sports, arts, dance, robotics, technology, and more. Real partnership with families through active listening, pedagogical support, and welcoming environment. Contact: Centro — Avenida Imperador, 1330; Aldeota — Rua Henriqueta Galeno, 1011; Eusébio — Rua Danilo Arruda, Coaçu.

Scholarships

Partial scholarships are available.

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Lycée International Français de São Paulo

Instructs in French, Portuguese

Ages 2 - 17 years

Fees R$56,381 - 65,559

Type Co-educational

The Lycée International Français de São Paulo, commonly referred to as Lycée Pasteur de São Paulo, is a Brazilian private school contracted with the AEFE since 1985. The school offers two curricular tracks: the general French curriculum and a Brazilian international section, serving students from age 2 to 17. It operates on two campuses, Vergueiro for primary and Mairinque for secondary, reflecting a two-campus arrangement aligned with different stages of learning. The institution is part of the Fondation Pasteur and is supervised by the Secretaria da Educação of the State of São Paulo; the Regimento Escolar is published annually, ensuring governance and transparency. The AEFE convention, renewed in 2020, links the school with French education abroad while maintaining local oversight. The Grand Lycée Pasteur project aims to reach about 2,500 students by 2035, signaling a long-term commitment to bilingual education and cross-cultural formation in a Brazilian context for international families.

Application / registration fees
- No separate, one‑time application or registration fee is listed. Enrollment is validated by payment of the first tuition installment in December preceding the school year.

Tuition fees by school year (tarifs 2026, payable in 13 installments)
- Maternelle (preschool): BRL 56,381.00 per year — BRL 4,337.00 per installment.
- Élémentaire (elementary): BRL 59,839.00 per year — BRL 4,603.00 per installment.
- Collège (lower secondary): BRL 65,559.00 per year — BRL 5,043.00 per installment.
- Lycée (upper secondary): BRL 65,559.00 per year — BRL 5,043.00 per installment.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Annual tuition is billed in 13 equal monthly installments. Families enrolling for the February intake must pay the first installment in December of the preceding year to validate enrollment.
- The amounts corresponding to December, January and February are due at the time the first invoice is issued.
- For enrollments beginning in March or later, the annual tuition is calculated pro rata based on the number of remaining school days; the prorated amount and the balance of fixed installments are adjusted on the first invoice. A worked example of the prorata calculation is provided.
- A waiver of one installment is granted only for specific categories of students (for example, AE/Consulate scholarship recipients and certain renewing students).

Exam and assessment fees (2026)
- Brevet (troisième): BRL 332.00.
- Baccalauréat (classe de première): BRL 769.00.
- Baccalauréat (classe de terminale): BRL 1,538.00.

Cafeteria / meal charges (unit prices, 2026)
- Lunch (per meal): Maternelle BRL 28.24; Élémentaire BRL 30.55; Collège BRL 31.75; Lycée BRL 33.14.
- Snack (per serving): Maternelle BRL 5.53; Élémentaire BRL 5.53. (No snack price listed for Collège/Lycée.)

Other costs and fees
- Extra‑curricular activity fees: charged separately and vary according to the activity chosen.
- Uniforms: no specific uniform costs or mandatory uniform price list are stated in the published fee schedule.
- Insurance: the school lists school insurance in its information sections, but no fixed premium or mandatory insurance fee is detailed in the published tariff page.

Boarding / accommodation fees
- No boarding or accommodation fees are listed in the published fee schedule. Fees are presented only for day‑school tuition, meals, exams and activities.

Refunds and cancellation
- The published fee information sets out prorated calculation rules for late enrollments (prorata of annual tuition when enrolling after the school year start). No separate, detailed refund policy for cancellations or early withdrawals is presented on the published tariff page.

Fee payment options
- The published tariff page provides the billing schedule and amounts but does not list specific accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, boleto, credit card) on the fee page itself.

Practical summary for parents
- Budget using the annual amounts above (BRL), divided into 13 installments. Expect the first December installment to be charged before the school year begins; December/January/February portions are due with that first invoice. Account additionally for daily meal costs (if using school meals), separate charges for extracurricular activities, and exam fees for collège/lycée candidates. No boarding fees are applicable in the published schedule.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

FLY Educação is an NGO that works on socio-educational projects with high school students in public schools in the Brasilândia district, to provide learning beyond the standard curriculum (Projet Semente). It aims to develop adolescents' socio-emotional skills, promote self-knowledge, value their potential, and teach relational techniques such as Nonviolent Communication.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

English courses begin in CE1 with one hour per week and increase gradually; after immersion in French during early years, students learn to read in French and Portuguese and receive instruction in both languages in line with Brazil's Ministry of Education.

Mental Wellbeing

Projet Semente focuses on mental wellbeing through socio-emotional learning and self-knowledge, helping adolescents understand themselves and relate to others.

Safeguarding

Protection of students: The school is a place of education, prevention and protection. Any sign of suffering or abuse detected by the educational team must be reported to the administration.

Admissions

1. The admissions team invites families to fill the enrollment request on the EDUKA platform. The enrollment campaign opens approximately three months and a half before the start of the school year. Fill all mandatory fields, attach the requested documents, and validate your acceptance of the service contract to submit the enrollment request. 2. For students coming from a non-French-speaking establishment or from an establishment not homologated by the French Ministry of Education, an interview and tests of French language proficiency and academic skills may be conducted during the admissions process. 3. The Lycée international français de São Paulo aims to welcome all students whose parents plan for a French international and multilingual education.

Scholarships

One-installment exemption is granted to eligible students. Eligible categories include scholarship recipients of the French consulate and current students in the renewal phase; former returning students may also qualify. The first installment for new enrollments in February must be paid in December prior to the start. Tuition is payable in 13 installments.

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SIS Swiss International School Brasília

Instructs in English, Portuguese

Ages 3 - 19 years

Fees R$71,194

Type Co-educational

Located in Brasília, SIS Swiss International School Brasília is a private bilingual day school that blends the Brazilian curriculum with International Baccalaureate programmes. Preschool is bilingual; Primary School is bilingual and combines the Brazilian curriculum with the IB Primary Years Programme; Secondary School follows the Brazilian curriculum and is driven by the IB Middle Years Programme; College combines the Brazilian college degree with ENEM preparation and the IB Diploma Programme. The school is part of SIS, a group founded in 1999 to provide bilingual education, now integrated into the Klett Group as of January 1, 2025. Facilities emphasize open spaces: an Indoor Sports Hall, a Cafeteria, an Adventure Park, plus a Biology Lab and a Computer Lab equipped for modern learning with Office 365. Extracurriculars include the SIS Cup, Intercountry Activity, Best Essay Award, after-school activities, and field trips that celebrate local and international festivals and traditions.

Location

SGA/SUL, Quadra 905, cj B, 70390-050 Brasília, DF, Brasil

Stages

Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, College

Type

Private bilingual day school

Pupil Nationality Mix

Brazil and abroad

Country affiliation

Switzerland

Boarding Arrangements

Day school; boarding not provided.

Uniform Requirement

Uniforms are available through SIS Brasília's partner stores. They can be purchased online or at the partner's physical store in Asa Norte; partners include Malharia Santa Catarina and Original Store.

Food Options

Lunch is provided in the cafeteria. The buffet, prepared by a nutritionist, offers a wide variety of healthy, balanced options, and lunch is supervised by assistants and the nutritionist to promote healthy eating and autonomy. A menu is downloadable.

Governance and Ownership

SIS Brasília is part of SIS Swiss International School, a group of private day schools in Brazil, Germany and Switzerland offering bilingual education. SIS Brasília is an IB World School.

Application / reservation fee
- A reservation/guarantee fee is required to secure a place: BRL 2,200.00.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and 12× installments)
- Educação Infantil (Preschool)
- Annual fee: BRL 71,193.83.
- Typical payment schedule shown as: reservation/guarantee BRL 2,200.00 + 12 monthly instalments of BRL 5,749.49.

- Ensino Fundamental I (Grades 1–5)
- Annual fee: BRL 87,493.81.
- Typical payment schedule shown as: reservation/guarantee BRL 2,200.00 + 12 monthly instalments of BRL 7,107.82.

- Ensino Fundamental II (Grades 6–9)
- Annual fee: BRL 103,025.48.
- Typical payment schedule shown as: reservation/guarantee BRL 2,200.00 + 12 monthly instalments of BRL 8,402.12.

- Ensino Médio – 1º Ano (Grade 10)
- Annual fee: BRL 103,025.48.
- Typical payment schedule shown as: reservation/guarantee BRL 2,200.00 + 12 monthly instalments of BRL 8,402.12.

- Ensino Médio – IB Diploma (2º e 3º ano / Grades 11–12)
- Annual fee: BRL 107,146.49.
- Typical payment schedule shown as: reservation/guarantee BRL 2,200.00 + 12 monthly instalments of BRL 8,745.54.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school's tuition is presented as an annual charge that may be paid in instalments; the published example shows a reservation/guarantee amount plus 12 monthly instalments.
- For students joining after the school year has started, the annual fee is calculated pro rata based on the remaining school days; instalments can be spread across the remaining months in the year.
- The admissions rules indicate a formal reservation procedure that generates a payment document (boleto) to confirm a reserved place; payment of the reservation is required to complete the reservation step.

Boarding fees
- SIS Brasília operates as a day school; there are no boarding services or boarding fees listed.

Other costs and fees
- Uniforms: the school uses external uniform suppliers; families purchase uniforms through the partners listed by the school (partner vendors are named). Specific uniform prices are not published on the school's fee pages.
- Meals / cafeteria: a school cafeteria and daily lunch service are provided; the published materials describe the meal service but do not list separate pricing on the fee pages.
- Extracurricular activities, after‑school options and special programs are offered; separate charges for optional activities or external partners are not detailed on the tuition/fee pages.
- Any additional administrative fees, material fees, transportation or optional-service charges are not specified in the public tuition summary pages.

Refund information
- No general, explicit refund policy for tuition instalments or the reservation/guarantee amount is published on the school's public tuition and admissions pages.
- The admissions document states that the reservation payment document (boleto) must be paid to confirm a place and that failure to complete the reservation step results in the vacancy being released; adjustments to the annual fee are applied when discounts are granted.

Fee discounts
- Sibling discount: 5% discount for the second child; 15% discount for the third child onward.
- Association/conveniado discount: a 5% discount is available to families associated with eligible partner organizations (proof of association required).

Fee payment options (methods)
- The admissions documentation shows the reservation generates a boleto (payment slip) for the reservation fee; the admissions document and tuition pages do not publish a full list of accepted payment methods (such as credit card or bank transfer) for all instalments.

Summary note for parents
- Annual tuition is shown for each school level and the published presentation uses a reservation/guarantee amount plus 12 monthly instalments; sibling and association discounts are available; the school is a day school and does not list boarding fees. Specifics about payment methods for recurring instalments, separate charges for meals/uniforms/transport or a published refund policy are not provided in the public tuition and admissions materials.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Two languages are used in daily learning, creating a bilingual, multicultural environment. The school is a place to learn and thrive, offering a stable and caring environment where students feel supported and challenged. The curriculum is supplemented with a range of activities outside the classroom to enrich learning during the school day. After-school activities develop interpersonal relationships, planning, sports, artistic and socio-emotional skills, with activities supervised by qualified educators. SIS International Activities promote cross-border exchange through the SIS Cup and Intercountry Activity, providing shared experiences and exposure beyond the classroom.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

English is taught alongside Portuguese by immersion. English language development is supported through Cambridge Certificates. German and French language certificates (Goethe-Zertifikate and DELF/DALF) are available as options. The multilingual program aims for high levels of proficiency based on the CEFR.

Mental Wellbeing

The school provides a stable and caring environment where students feel supported and challenged. After-school activities develop interpersonal and socio-emotional skills. SIS International Activities promote international exchange, teamwork, and cross-cultural understanding. The school's learning spaces and nutrition program contribute to student wellbeing by supporting a welcoming campus and healthy routines.

Admissions

All you need to know about joining SIS Brasília. Our admission process has four steps: Info Session; Admission Form; Experience Day or Assessment; Invitation for Enrolment. Info Session: Register to attend one of our info sessions to learn how our carefully developed educational concept is applied and to tour the campus. The info session can be in person or virtual according to your preference. Admission Form: To proceed with the admission process, submit the admission form. The form will be sent to you by email at the end of the info session or you can download it below. Submitting the admission form is a mandatory step. Experience Day or Assessment: After submitting the admission form, schedule a date for our experience day or assessment. Experience day: for students from kindergarten to Year 1, a morning dedicated to activities proposed by the school's educational staff. Assessment: for students applying for any year between Year 2 and Year 9. We give feedback to all families about the experience day and assessment by email and we are also available for individual interviews. Due to the current situation, in the SIS Brasília admission process for 2022, the experience day was replaced by an online meeting with the families. Invitation for Enrolment: After completing the admission process you will receive the invitation for enrolment via email. The invitation will be made according to the number of vacancies, priorities and criteria published in the admission policy. Admission Policies and Admission Form downloads are available on the page.

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